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Lavigne takes MTV awards double | Lavigne takes MTV awards double |
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Pop star Avril Lavigne and band Muse each took home two honours at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Munich, Germany. | Pop star Avril Lavigne and band Muse each took home two honours at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Munich, Germany. |
Lavigne was named best solo artist and her song, Girlfriend, was voted the most addictive track. | Lavigne was named best solo artist and her song, Girlfriend, was voted the most addictive track. |
Muse also scooped two awards for best UK and Ireland act and best headline act. The ultimate urban prize went to R&B star Rihanna. | Muse also scooped two awards for best UK and Ireland act and best headline act. The ultimate urban prize went to R&B star Rihanna. |
Amy Winehouse, who sang Back To Black, took the Artist Choice gong which is an award chosen by fellow musicians. | Amy Winehouse, who sang Back To Black, took the Artist Choice gong which is an award chosen by fellow musicians. |
'Babyshambles philosophy' | 'Babyshambles philosophy' |
Winehouse was a last-minute addition to the bill for the ceremony. | Winehouse was a last-minute addition to the bill for the ceremony. |
Her win comes just weeks after the 24-year-old was arrested and fined in Norway for possession of cannabis. | Her win comes just weeks after the 24-year-old was arrested and fined in Norway for possession of cannabis. |
In September she cancelled an appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas while she received treatment for her various problems. | In September she cancelled an appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas while she received treatment for her various problems. |
On accepting her award for best solo artist Lavigne said: "I'm so happy to be able to stand up here tonight and accept this award. It's an honour. | |
Amy Winehouse performed her single, Back To Black | Amy Winehouse performed her single, Back To Black |
"It's an honour to have you guys all the way in Europe listening to my music. It's crazy." | |
Rapper Snoop Dogg hosted the event, which also featured live performances from Mika, Lavigne, My Chemical Romance and the Foo Fighters. | Rapper Snoop Dogg hosted the event, which also featured live performances from Mika, Lavigne, My Chemical Romance and the Foo Fighters. |
Pete Doherty, who was handed a suspended jail sentence on Monday over drug and motoring offences, also performed with his band Babyshambles. | Pete Doherty, who was handed a suspended jail sentence on Monday over drug and motoring offences, also performed with his band Babyshambles. |
"It's a whole turnaround in the Babyshambles philosophy," he told reporters on the red carpet, when asked to explain his band's punctuality for rehearsals. | "It's a whole turnaround in the Babyshambles philosophy," he told reporters on the red carpet, when asked to explain his band's punctuality for rehearsals. |
Justin Timberlake, who won two awards last year, led the field with four nominations but failed to pick up any prizes this year. | Justin Timberlake, who won two awards last year, led the field with four nominations but failed to pick up any prizes this year. |
Linkin Park won the award for best band of 2007 and German rock band, Tokio Hotel, took the prize for best international act. | Linkin Park won the award for best band of 2007 and German rock band, Tokio Hotel, took the prize for best international act. |
Actor Jared Leto's group, 30 Seconds to Mars, took home the rock out gong and French duo, Justice, won the video star award for their track D.A.N.C.E. | Actor Jared Leto's group, 30 Seconds to Mars, took home the rock out gong and French duo, Justice, won the video star award for their track D.A.N.C.E. |