Britney Spears' MTV Europe success - page 2

07-11-2008 12:01

The show's host Katy Perry - who won Best New Act - wowed the crowd when she rode a giant cherry lip balm onto the stage in reference to the lyric from her hit song 'I Kissed A Girl': "The taste of her cherry Chapstick".She shouted out to her Gym Class Heroes boyfriend Travis McCoy: "I must say I've seen bigger - hi baby."Former Atomic Kitten singer Kerry Katona - who was recently accused of being drunk on air during an appearance on UK TV show 'This Morning' - was booed when she arrived on stage to present an award.A surprise Best Act Ever win came for 80s star Rick Astley after 25 million people were tricked into watching the video of Rick's biggest single 'Never Gonna Give You Up', which reached number one in 16 countries in 1987.The promo was posted under the title of several other popular music artists on video sharing website YouTube, and the prank became known as 'Rickrolling'.30 Seconds to Mars - fronted by actor Jared Leto - won the Video Star award.The night also saw performances from Kid Rock, Beyonce, Kanye West, Estelle, Duffy and The Killers.MTV Europe Music Awards 2008 winners in full:Most Addictive Track: Pink - 'So What'Video Star: 30 Seconds to Mars - 'A Beautiful Life'Headliner: Tokio HotelUltimate Urban: Kanye WestRock Out: 30 Seconds to MarsArtists Choice: Lil WayneAct of 2008: Britney SpearsUltimate Legend: Sir Paul McCartneyAlbum Of The Year: Britney Spears - 'Blackout'Europe's Favourite Act: Emre Aydin (Turkey)New Act: Katy PerryBest Act Ever: Rick Astley