Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs

By Louise Dixon, The Associated Press on November 10, 2024.

Busta Rhymes performs during the 39th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

MANCHESTER, England (AP) – Taylor Swift came out top at the 2024 MTV EMAs on Sunday, walking away with best artist, best U.S.act, best live act and best video for “Fortnight” (featuring Post Malone).

Swift, who is currently finishing up her Eras tour on the other side of the Atlantic, thanked the fans for the bounty of prizes via video message.

The UK show opened with an acrobatic Benson Boone suspended in the air on a gold grand piano performing his viral hit “Beautiful Things” and latest release “Slow it Down.” Boone also accepted his first EMA for best new act.

South African newcomer Tyla gave Swift a run for her money picking up three awards for best afrobeats, best R&B and best African act.