The 2021 MTV European Music Awards took place Sunday night with big stars including Ed Sheeran and popular Korean boy band BTS taking home awards.
About the EMAs
The event premiered on MTV in 180 countries and went live from the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna in Hungary. The show’s water theme was inspired by Budapest’s famous thermal spas and Danube (the river that runs through the city). In addition to the theme, the stages at the event appeared to be floating while stars dressed accordingly.
Honorable Winners
BTS had an iconic night at the event. They earned numerous awards including Best Pop, Best Group, Best K-Pop and Biggest Fans. Meanwhile, Sheeran won Best Artist and Best Song for “Bad Habits.”
Both Ed Sheeran (left) and Saweetie (right) won an award at the MTV EMAs on Sunday night. Image credit: Pinkvilla.
Moreover, rising star Olivia Rodrigo won Best Push and Nicki Minaj earned the award for Best Hip-Hop. Unfortunately, Justin Bieber did not win any awards despite being nominated eight different times. On the other hand, The Best Collaboration award was awarded to Doja Cat ft. SZA for “Kiss Me More.” In even bigger news, Kim Petras made history as the first trans artist to perform at the EMAs according to Variety. Below are the full list of this year’s EMA winners.
The 2021 MTV EMA Winners
Best Artist: Ed Sheeran
Best Pop: BTS
Best Song: Ed Sheeran- “Bad Habits”
Best Video: Lil Nas X- “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”
Best Collaboration: Doja Cat ft. SZA- “Kiss Me More”
Best New: Saweetie
Best Electronic: David Guetta
Best Rock: Måneskin
Best Alternative: YUNGBLUD
Best Latin: Maluma
Best Hip Hop: Nicki Minaj
Best K-Pop: BTS
Best Group: BTS
Best Push: Olivia Rodrigo
Biggest Fans: BTS
Video for Good: Billie Eilish- “Your Power”
MTV EMA Generation Change Award: Amir Ashour, Matthew Blaise, Sage Dolan-Sandrino, Erika Hilton and Viktória Radványi
The MTV EMA Local Act Winners
Best African Act: Wizkid (Nigeria)
Best Australian Act: Ruel
Best Brazilian Act : Manu Gavassi
Best Canadian Act : Johnny Orlando
Best Caribbean Act: Bad Bunny
Best French Act: Amel Bent
Best German Act: Badmómzjay
Best Hungarian Act: Azahriah
Best India Act: DIVINE
Best Italian Act: Aka 7even
Best Israeli Act: Noa Kirel
Best Japan Act: Sakurazaka46
Best Korea Act: Aespa
Best Latin America-North Act: Alemán
Best Latin America-South Act: Tini
Best Latin America-Central Act: Sebastian Yatra
Best New Zealand Act: Teeks
Best Nordic Act: Tessa (Denmark)
Best Polish Act: Daria Zawialow
Best Portuguese Act: Diogo Piçarra
Best MTV Russia Act: Max Barskih
Best Southeast Asia Act: JJ Lin (Singapore)
Best Spanish Act: Aitana
Best Swiss Act: Gjon’s Tears
Best U.K. & Ireland Act: Little Mix
Best U.S. Act: Taylor Swift
