Hometown pride was also on display in the Beatles’ birthplace, with McCartney receiving an “ultimate legend’’ award from U2 singer Bono.
Beyonce, The Killers, Pink and Kanye West all performed, West alongside British singer Estelle on their hit American Boy.
It was West’s second onstage appearance at the European awards — but the first time by invitation. The rapper stormed the stage at the 2006 show in Copenhagen after he failed to win the Best Video prize, telling the crowd that “if I don’t win, the awards show loses credibility.’’
The winners of the awards, which are presented in a different European country each year, are selected by fans across the continent. They are broadcast on 21 channels in 40 European countries.
The MTV Europe Music Awards were held on Thursday.
The MTV Europe Music Awards winners:
Album of the Year — Britney Spears
(Blackout)
Headliner — Tokio Hotel
Most Addictive Track — Pink
(So What)
New Act — Katy Perry
Act of 2008 — Britney Spears
Ultimate Urban — Kanye West
Rock Out — 30 Seconds to Mars
Best Act Ever — Rick Astley
Europe’s Favorite Act — Emre Aydin
Video Star — 30 Seconds to Mars
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