Winners of the 2021 MTV EMAs

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