Taylor Swift; Billie Eilish; Nicki Minaj.Photo:John Shearer/Getty; Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

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An in-person awards show had been scheduled to take place in Paris on Nov. 5, but it was called off amid theongoing Israel-Hamas war.

“As we watch the devastating events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold, this does not feel like a moment for a global celebration,” the channel shared via X — formerly known as Twitter — last month oftheir decision.

Swift, 33, led the winners with three awards including best video for her 2022 song “Anti-Hero," best live and best artist. The singer was also nominated for best pop act — which went to Eilish — and best song for “Anti-Hero.”

aylor Swift accepts an award onstage during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 held at PSD Bank Dome on November 13, 2022 in Duesseldorf, Germany.

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Other winners includedLana Del Reyfor best alternative,Chris Brownfor best R&B,Anittafor best latin,Remafor best afrobeats,Måneskinfor best rock,Jung Kookfor best K-pop andDavid Guettafor best electronic.

KAROL G andShakirawon best collaboration for their song “TQG,” and Jung Kook, who won best song for his track “Seven” featuringLatto.

Nicki Minaj won two EMAs for best hip-hop and best U.S. act.Dia Dipasupil/Getty

Nicki Minaj accepts the Best Hip Hop award for “Super Freaky Girl” onstage at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on September 12, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey.

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Among the other winning artists wereShania Twainfor best Canadian act andKylie Minoguefor best Australian act.

Lana Del Rey was among the winners announced.Getty Images

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