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Beyoncé Cleans Up at Euro VMAs; Jay-Z Is Relegated to the Urban Category

  • 11/5/09 at 7:01 PM
Beyonce performing in Berlin this evening.

Beyonce performing in Berlin this evening.Photo: Getty Images

The winners are in from tonight’s MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin. Beyoncé cleaned up with three awards, more than anyone else, but we have to wonder how Jay-Z felt about taking home the Best Urban award to Eminem’s Best Male. What is that supposed to mean, Europe?

Best Song - Beyoncé/Halo
Best Live Act - U2
Best Group - Tokio Hotel
Best New Act - Lady Gaga
Best Female - Beyonce
Best European Act - maNga (Turkey)
Best Male - Eminem
Best Urban - Jay-Z
Best Rock - Green Day
Best Alternative - Placebo
Best Video - Beyonce/Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)
Best World Stage Performer - Linkin Park
MTV Push Artist - Pixie Lott

FACTBOX: MTV Europe Music Awards winners [Reuters]
Related: Things We Just Learned While Streaming the MTV Europe VMAs

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