MTV EMAs: Four prizes for favorite Camilla Cabello

Their song was the catch of the summer: Thanks to "Havana" the singer Camilla Cabello is the big winner of this year's MTV Europe Music Awards. The 21-year-old won in the important categories Best Song, Best US Artist, Best Video and Best Artist. The 21-year-old had started as a favorite in the show - she was nominated for a total of six prizes.

In her acceptance speech, Cabello said, "My message has always been, do what makes you happy, even if it's scary, it's worth the risk, because happiness is your own responsibility." She also called for voting at the important US midterms on Tuesday.

@ Camila_Cabello took home #MTVEMA BEST ARTIST of 2018 and clearly adoooores her fans !! pic.twitter.com/Yz7jVMH3mG

The young crowd in the arena in Bilbao, Spain squealed often and loud - especially in the performances of superstar Nicki Minaj, who won in the categories Best Hip-Hop Act and Best Look.

#MTVEMA Best Hip Hop winner, @NICKIMINAJ, always knows how to make an entrance! # QUEEN pic.twitter.com/gRpG9VbLH9

The Best Pop Act was awarded to British singer and songwriter Dua Lipa ("New Rules"), and best newcomer is US rapper Cardi B. The Best Live Act trophy was won by Shawn Mendes ("In My Blood") , The 20-year-old Canadian, who had been the big winner of the MTV EMA show last year with four awards, thanked him on a video message.

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The "Global Icon" award went to US musician Janet Jackson ("That's the Way Love Goes"), who has been in show business for more than 40 years and to date has released 11 studio albums with numerous number 1 hits. Barefoot and with open hair, she performed her song "Made For Now", which she mixed with excerpts from "All For You" and "Rhythm Nation". Fire buffs, drummers and more than 20 dancers accompanied her.

"To be named an icon is a great honor, but also a great responsibility," Jackson said, expressing her solidarity with oppressed and abused women around the world. She is one of the women whose voices have not been heard for a long time, Jackson said. "One of the women who were abused, one of the women who lived in fear." She hopes that a new world is emerging at the moment: "Women, our voices will be heard!"

Thank you for being the most inspiring #MTVEMA Global Icon recipient @JanetJackson pic.twitter.com/bnY1yWehHI

In the category "Best German Act" Mike Singer, who was nominated together with Bausa, Namika, Fine Cream Fish Filet and Samy Deluxe.

The evening featured actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld, who also performed herself and presented her hit "Back To Life" from the movie "Bumblebee".