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Eminem took a tank onto the stage to start the the MTV Europe Awards in Rome.

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US hip-hop stars OutKast picked up three awards at the ceremony - one of which was presented by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne.

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No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani was lowered onto the stage from a giant clock for a playful rendition of her new solo single What You Waiting For.

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Usher, who performed a duet with Alicia Keys, won two prizes for best album and best male.

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Maroon 5, one of the most successful newcomers of the year, were crowned best new act.

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Muse have struggled to find mainstream success in Britain, but beat the likes of Franz Ferdinand and The Streets to be named best UK and Ireland act.

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Estimates of the crowd for an MTV concert at Rome's Colosseum ranged from 40,000 to 200,000.

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Anastacia was among the stars performing at the Colosseum.

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Mercury Music Prize-winners Franz Ferdinand were nominated for three awards - but lost out on them all.

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Hip-hop legends the Beastie Boys dressed as gangsters and rode onto the stage on bicycles and skateboards.

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Hip-hop heroes Pharrell Williams (left) and Nelly performed a duet - but did not win any awards.