^ '2021 MTV EMAs to broadcast live from Hungary'.There were also announced five 'Generation Change Awards', introduced by Drew Barrymore and honouring LGBTQ+ activists from Iraq, Nigeria, Brazil, the United States and Hungary, with Budapest Pride organiser Viktória Radványi accepting the award in person the other honourees were Amir Ashour, founder of IraQueer Matthew Blaise, founder of The Oasis Project in Nigeria Sage Dolan-Sandrino, an Afro-Cuban queer and trans artist from the United States and Erika Hilton, the first black trans woman elected to the Municipal Chamber of São Paulo. Other artists were also given stage time to speak out against Hungarian anti-LGBTQ+ policies, including Saweetie and Lil Nas X. Performers included Kim Petras, the first out trans performer at the EMAs, with an act that was intentionally raunchy and ' sex positive' and who spoke out to say 'It's going to be pretty powerful to be in Hungary and perform the show when these laws have just happened'. Instead, we should move forward, using the show as an opportunity to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community in Hungary and around the world as we continue to fight for equality for all'. The decision was very clear to all of us, we should not move the event. However, I picked up the phone to connect with global LGBTQ+ advocates, and consulted our LGBTQ+ employee resource group, Emerge. After learning this legislation passed, my knee jerk reaction was that we should move the event to another country. 'As a gay man, my personal emotions got the better of me. President and CEO of MTV Entertainment Group Worldwide Chris McCarthy explained that no censorship by the Hungarian government will be tolerated: Regional nominations were announced on 20 October 2021.Īfter the decision to hold the MTV EMA in Budapest, there was criticism for the location, because of the Hungarian's parliament decision to adopt laws against the LGBT community in June 2021. Lil Nas X - ' Montero (Call Me By Your Name)'.Harry Styles - ' Treat People with Kindness'.Demi Lovato - ' Dancing with the Devil'.The Weeknd and Ariana Grande – ' Save Your Tears (Remix)'.Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow – ' Industry Baby'.

Black Eyed Peas and Shakira - ' Girl Like Me'.Normani (featuring Cardi B) – ' Wild Side'.the Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber – ' Stay'.Lil Nas X – ' Montero (Call Me By Your Name)'.Justin Bieber (featuring Daniel Caesar & Giveon) - ' Peaches'.Doja Cat (featuring SZA) - ' Kiss Me More'.The category Best K-Pop was introduced this year. The nominations were announced on October 20, 2021. Manu Gavassi – presented Best Alternative.The presenters were announced on November 11, 2021. The performers were announced on November 11, 2021. Doja Cat and Lil Nas X were both tied, with six nominations, with Doja being the most nominated female act. Justin Bieber led the nominations, with a total of eight, making him the most nominated male artist. The show was presented by American rapper Saweetie.

This marked the first time that Hungary hosted the awards show and as well the first event has been held in a former communist country. The 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards were held on 14 November 2021 at the László Papp Budapest Sports Arena in Budapest, Hungary. László Papp Budapest Sports Arena, Budapest, Hungary

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