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Zoneboy · 11-15-2008, 04:01 AM

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MTV Europe named Rick Astley the Best Act Ever at the European Music Awards in Liverpool, England last night (November 6).

The singer, who has been the theme of online prank "Rickrolling"--where purportedly serious links actually take users to YouTube clips of the singer's videos--beat the likes of Green Day and U2 to claim the most votes from viewers.

Britney Spears picked up two awards at the ceremony, held at the Liverpool Echo Arena, while host Katy Perry was named Best New Act.

Paul McCartney was awarded the Ultimate Legend accolade, while Lil' Wayne was named the Artist's Choice.

The full MTV EMAs 2008 winners were:

Album Of The Year: Britney Spears – 'Blackout'
Nominees: Alicia Keys – 'As I Am,' Coldplay – 'Viva La Vida,' Duffy – 'Rockferry,' Leona Lewis – 'Spirit'

Most Addictive Track: Pink - 'So What'
Nominees: Coldplay - 'Viva La Vida,' Duffy - 'Mercy,' Katy Perry - 'I Kissed A Girl,' Kid Rock - 'All Summer Long'

Act of 2008: Britney Spears
Nominees: Amy Winehouse, Coldplay, Leona Lewis, Rihanna

Best New Act: Katy Perry
Nominees: Duffy, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, OneRepublic

Ultimate Urban: Kanye West
Nominee: Alicia Keys, Beyonc, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne

Rock Out: 30 Seconds To Mars
Nominees: Linkin Park, Metallica, Paramore, Slipknot

Headliner: Tokio Hotel
Nominees: Foo Fighters, Linkin Park, Metallica, The Cure

Video Star: 30 Seconds To Mars - 'A Beautiful Lie'
Nominees: Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake - '4 Minutes,' Santogold - 'L.E.S. Artistes,' Snoop Dogg - 'Sensual Seduction,' Weezer - 'Pork And Beans'

Best UK Act: Leona Lewis
Nominees: Adele, Duffy, Ting Tings, The Wombats

Best Act Ever: Rick Astley
Nominees: Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Green Day, Tokio Hotel, U2

Artists' Choice: Lil Wayne
Ultimate Legend: Sir Paul McCartney

TJL · 11-15-2008, 04:28 AM

Really?

Rich Astley.

Huh.

An Europe thinks the USA is full of a$$holes.

catlover79 · 11-15-2008, 03:49 PM

I am speechless!!

waichingliu81 · 11-15-2008, 03:58 PM

i must admit i grew up listening to many of his songs and i do like most of them, but that accolade is a bit far fetched. best act ever? i don't think so

howierules86 · 11-15-2008, 04:13 PM

Say what you want, but I think Rick Astley's a great guy!

waichingliu81 · 11-15-2008, 04:20 PM

don't get me wrong, he was part of the 80s pop scene in the uk, which flourished in the charts and he does have a great voice. but i'm not sure about the 'best act' award.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 11-15-2008, 05:30 PM

Over U2? Seriously? WTF?

dawsongirl · 11-15-2008, 05:51 PM

Rick Astley is god. You all just haven't noticed yet.

What is he up to nowadays anyway?

Superstar · 11-15-2008, 05:56 PM

That's crazy. U2 obviously should have won that. Duffy should have gotten Best Newcomer btw.

Dutabi84 · 11-16-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Rick Astley is god. You all just haven't noticed yet.

If you analyze the data, it's pretty easy to see why he's the man.

waichingliu81 · 11-16-2008, 04:14 PM

thanks for that. that made me giggle

robyrob · 11-16-2008, 06:22 PM

man, MTV Europe rickrolled you guys good.

dawsongirl · 11-17-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutabi84

If you analyze the data, it's pretty easy to see why he's the man.

howierules86 · 11-17-2008, 07:54 PM

Brilliant graphs, Dutabi84! Brilliant!

11-15-2008, 04:01 AM	#1
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11-15-2008, 04:28 AM	#2
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11-15-2008, 03:49 PM	#3
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11-15-2008, 05:30 PM	#7
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11-15-2008, 05:56 PM	#9
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	That's crazy. U2 obviously should have won that. Duffy should have gotten Best Newcomer btw.
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11-15-2008, 03:58 PM	#4
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	i must admit i grew up listening to many of his songs and i do like most of them, but that accolade is a bit far fetched. best act ever? i don't think so

11-15-2008, 04:13 PM	#5
howierules86 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 05, 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 29,733	Say what you want, but I think Rick Astley's a great guy!

11-15-2008, 04:20 PM	#6
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	don't get me wrong, he was part of the 80s pop scene in the uk, which flourished in the charts and he does have a great voice. but i'm not sure about the 'best act' award.

11-15-2008, 05:51 PM	#8
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	Rick Astley is god. You all just haven't noticed yet. What is he up to nowadays anyway?

11-16-2008, 04:14 PM	#11
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	thanks for that. that made me giggle

11-16-2008, 06:22 PM	#12
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,203	man, MTV Europe rickrolled you guys good.
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11-17-2008, 07:54 PM	#14
howierules86 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 05, 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 29,733	Brilliant graphs, Dutabi84! Brilliant!