2010 World Music Awards
The 2010 World Music Awards took place in Monte Carlo, Monaco and it was hosted by Michelle Rodriguez and Hayden Panettiere on May 18, 2010. This award ceremony returned after a one-year break, in the same spiritual home of Monte Carlo.Performers
In order of appearance, shown on television.
- Jennifer Lopez - Hits medley
- Deborah Cox - "Leave the World Behind"
- N.E.R.D. - "Beautiful", "Hot 'n' Fun"
- Namie Amuro - "Hide and Seek"
- David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland - "When Love Takes Over"
- David Guetta featuring will.i.am - "I Wanna Go Crazy"
- David Guetta featuring Akon - "Sexy Chick"
- Ludacris - "How Low"
- Andrea Bocelli - "Un Amore Cosi Grande"
- Scorpions - "The Best Is Yet To Come" / "Rock You Like a Hurricane" / "Wind of Change " medley
- Elissa - "Tesada'a Bemeen"
Appearance not broadcast on television:
- Tiziano Ferro - "Breathe Gentle"
Nominees & winners
Below is a list of the nominees for each award, in order of presentation, as shown on television. Winners are in bold.Best New Artist
Presented by will.i.am
- Justin Bieber
- Lady Gaga
- Susan Boyle
- Ke$ha
Best Hip-Hop Act
Presented by Karolína Kurková
Presented by Kelly Rowland
- will.i.am
- Akon
- Pharrell Williams
- David Guetta
Best African Artist
Presented by Tommy Hilfiger
Presented by Paris Hilton
Presented by Karolína Kurková
- Lady Gaga
- Madonna
- Rihanna
- Taylor Swift
Outstanding Contribution to the Arts
Presented by Cuba Gooding Jr.
Presented by Victoria Silvstedt
- Tiësto
- David Guetta
- Armin van Buuren
- deadmau5
- David Guetta
Best R&B Artist
Presented by Paris and Nicky Hilton
Presented by Melody Thornton
Presented by Robin Gibb
Presented by Rachel Hunter and Peter Andre
Louder- ChariceRock Legends
Presented by Wladimir Klitschko
- Scorpions
Award presentations not broadcast on television
World's Best Rock Artist
- U2
More regional awards
- World's Best Selling American Artist: Lady Gaga
- World's Best Selling Australian Artist: Empire of the Sun
- World's Best Selling British Artist: Susan Boyle
- World's Best Selling Canadian Artist: Celine Dion
- World's Best Selling German Artist: Rammstein
- World's Best Selling Irish Artist: U2
- World's Best Selling Italian Artist: Tiziano Ferro
- World's Best Selling Latin American Artist: Shakira
- World's Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist: Elissa
- World's Best Selling Scandinavian Artist: A-Ha
- World's Best Selling Spanish Artist: Mónica Naranjo
International telecasts
