Cabello shines at MTV Europe awards
BILBAO: CubanAmerican singer Camila Cabello was the top winner at the MTV Europe Music awards on Sunday night, winning Best Song, Best Artist, Best Video and Best US Act in a show that featured a stellar performance from Janet Jackson.
Cabello (21), who already led the pack at the MTV Video Music Awards in August, urged her fans in the United States to vote in the 2018 midterm elections as she walked the red carpet in the northern Spanish city of Bilbao.
The singer, who rose to fame as a member of girl group Fifth Harmony, formed on the US edition of the XFactor, said she relished being seen as a role model.
‘‘I feel like the message for me has always been just like do what makes you happy, even if it’s scary, it’s worth it to take the risk because your happiness is your responsibility,’’ Cabello said.
‘‘That’s always been my message and I talk about it a lot but I feel like it’s a good message. And yes, very import ant, go vote!’’ she said.
Jackson, who received a Global Icon award, sang hits of her 40year career over four stages and surrounded by African drummers, flame torches, firebreathers and more than 20 dancers.
The show took place at Bilbao’s exhibition centre and was hosted by Hailee Steinfeld, who performed Back to Life, a song that will feature on the soundtrack of her coming movie Bumblebee.
One of the hits of the night was Spanish Flamenco-inspired artist Rosalia singing
Malamente after rolling on stage in a gigantic truck.
Fivetime winners of MTV Europe Music Awards, English rock band Muse also made a splash by performing Pressure from Bilbao’s famous soccer stadium San Mames.
Other notable performances included Bebe Rexha singing
I’m a Mess while in a bathtub surrounded by nurses and 100 dancers and Halsey performing Without Me surrounded by rainfall.
The show was opened by Nicki Minaj with her new hit Good Form. Minaj received awards for Best Look and Best HipHop.
American DJ Marshmello won Best Electronic.
Other winners included Dua Lipa, Best Pop; Shawn Mendes, Best Live; 5 Seconds of Summer, Best Rock.