Beyonce was the big winner at the MTV EMAs in 2009 picking up three awards at MTV lavish ceremony in Berlin. While Katy Perry was busy with costume changes Knowles picked up awards for Best Video, Best Song and Best Female. She even finally referenced her marriage to Jay-Z when bagging her prize for the Single Ladies video.
After years of not acknowledging her marital status the gorgeous star referenced her big hit by saying:
“There is only one person I want to thank and that is Jay for putting a ring on it.â€
Jay-Z was at the EMAs and earlier won Best Urban Act. He also closed the show by performing live with Best Live Act winners U2 in front of the Brandenburg Gate.
Other winners on EMA night included Lady GaGa, Placebo and Eminem.
THE WINNERS
Best Video – Beyonce – Single Ladies
Best Live Act- U2
Best Urban Act- Jay-Z
Best Rock- Green Day
Best Song- Beyonce- Halo
Best Alternative- Placebo
Best New Act- Lady GaGa
Best Male- Eminem
Best Female – Beyonce
Best UK & Ireland Act- Pixie Lott
Best European Act- maNga
Best Group- Tokio Hotel
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