Britney Spears' MTV Europe success

07-11-2008 12:01

Britney Spears scooped two prizes at last night's MTV Europe Music Awards (06.11.08).

The 'Womanizer' singer - who did not attend the event in Liverpool, England, because she was performing a one-off concert with Madonna in the US - was awarded Act of 2008 and Album of the Year for 'Blackout'.

Paul used his acceptance speech to thank the American people for electing the country's first black President, Barack Obama

Britney - whose new album 'Circus' is out in December - accepted the gongs via a video message, urging the audience to "party hard".

The double win follows the star's triumph at the MTV Video Music Awards in September where she picked up three accolades.

Former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney - who is originally from Liverpool - accepted the Ultimate Legend award from his U2 frontman friend Bono.

Paul used his acceptance speech to thank the American people for electing the country's first black President, Barack Obama.

Pink won Most Addictive Track for 'So What', which she performed on the night and started a pillow fight on stage with around 30 fans, sending feathers flying.