2003 MTV Europe Music Awards
The UK hosted the Europe Music Award’s for the second time in 2003. Host Christina Aguilera changed costumes a whopping 12 times and opened the show in a Nun's habit. The event was held at Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh, under a specially constructed tent with the Edinburgh Castle as its backdrop.
On the night Justin Timberlake walked away with a total of three awards – Best Male, Best Pop and Best Album.
Beyoncé opened the show in spectacular style, taking to the stage upside down from the ceiling singing "Baby Boy" alongside rapper Sean Paul. Missy Elliott rapped her way through "Work it"/"Pass That Dutch" and The White Stripes performed their track "Seven Nation Army".
Presenters on the night included Andre 3000, Justin Timberlake, The Black Eyed Peas and Ludacris.
Highlights included Christina Aguilera and Kelly Osbourne feud, Justin Timberlake jumping on stage for an improvised performance with The Black Eyed Peas and Beyoncé's "ring of fire" malfunction, which led to a re-recording of her performance at the end of the show for the TV version.
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