The EMA’s
The EMA’s is a time to see who Europe voted the for as the pinnacle of the best music around. It’s also a time for Katy Perry to swing about, talk rubbish and mayhem in general.
The EMA’s had Green Day opening the show. They thought they were rock stars. Oh wait, they are. In all seriousness they had attitude-which is not very endearing, plus they weren’t all that good.
Then it was time for Katy Kat Club. Where Katy did a cabaret style of recent hit songs,it was short sweet and pretty cool. After that the winner of the Best Live Act was announced and the winner was none other than U2. Jay-Z picked up the award for Best Urban. Gangsta yo.
Beyonce’s performance of Sweet Dreams was brilliant, it started with a slower intro and then faded into the usual song. What a voice…
The Hof announced the Best Rock category, the winner was Green Day. It was kinda hard to take the Hof seriously in a shiny suit. Actually it’s hard to ever take him seriously.
Then Jay-Z and some arb chick (who wasn’t Alicia Keys) performed Empire State of Mind. I loved it. Whoever the girl was, she could sing!
Beyonce proceeded to win best song for Halo. Interesting choice and she had a rather interesting outfit but she rocked it. She is Beyonce after all.
The Best Alternative Act went to Placebo. they beat Muse. hmmm…
The Foo Fighters took to the stage and lead singer Dave Grohl could have passed for a girl with his hair. It’s prettty. in a girly way.
Lil Kim then presented and award (causing many to wonder exactly what she was doing at the EMA’s) She channelled her inner Letoya Jackson. It was odd. In other news the Best New Act went to: Lady Gaga. who wasn’t there to recieve it.
U2 then performed and caused me to concede that they deserved the Best Live Act. Ya hear that? (I’ve not been much of a U2 fan in the past)…
There was a Frenchie announcing the award for Best Male, the winner was a surprise choice, that being Eminem. He like Lady Gaga was not at the show. tsk, tsk.
Shakira performed ‘Did It Again’ she rocked dreads and a crazy beaded outfit. It was rather cool.
Then it was time for the Jobros to introduce the tribute to Michael Jackson. They needed to learn to read off the teleprompter. It’s legacy Kevin, not le-g-gaacy.
Although the Jobros killed the intro, the actual tribute to the late and great MJ was amazing.
Tokio Hotel then performed. Their lead singer, Bill is rather androgynous looking, aside from that I must say they were really good live.
The Best Regional Act winners were an amazing bunch. Loved it. The Backstreet Boys then took to the stage. They were back alright. minus their hair and a band member. I think.
I thought Deep Insight should have won Best European Act, but the winner was MaNga. The guys sounded like Borat and Bruno combined. Needless to say it was funny.
Tokio Hotel beat the Joho’s Jobros and took home the award for Best Group. Good on them!
Leona Lewis was phenomenal. She sang Happy (one should note the song isn’t very happy). She has talent y’all. Best Female went to Beyonce. Fierce. She also won the award for Best Video for ‘All the Single Ladies.’ Who would have guessed? She thanked Jay for ‘Putting A Ring On It’. Classic.
The EMA’s came close with Katy Perry on a moon and then faded to U2. I’m sure there was some symbolism in that…right? right.
The EMA’s had some WTF moments, but all in all was an entertaining show, as it was supposed to be.
xx
yours in musical madness
