22222222BD002_MTV_Europe_MuBeyonce 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.”

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.
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22222222BD017_MTV_Europe_MuTHE 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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