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Popular Artists In Vegas For Music Awards

2008-01-17来源:
  Usher是当今美国流行乐界最受欢迎的R&B男歌星,1979年出生的他14岁时就被La Face唱片公司看中,15岁时就推出了首张个人专辑《Usher》。在2001年度和2002年度第44和第45届格莱美颁奖典礼上,Usher连续两年获得了最佳R&B男歌手奖,演艺事业如日中天。今年3月他又献上大碟《Confessions》。9月15日,他参加了在维加斯举行的2004年世界音乐颁奖典礼,并捧回三项大奖。

Usher didn't need any "Confessions" to prove he's the world's best male artist. The singer earned three 2004 World Music Awards on Wednesday, while Outkast — the big winner at this year's Grammys— also took home three awards.  

Buxom actress Pamela Anderson wore a tight, black miniskirt to present Usher with his first award and joked with the audience about searching for a boyfriend.

"So, Pamela, I don't mean to start any rumors, but I'm single," Usher told the former "Baywatch" star.

For the first time, the awards show was broadcast from the United States after previously being held in Monaco.

The two-hour show honoring the world's best-selling recording artists was broadcast live on ABC throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada from the Thomas & Mack Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

An additional hour filled with awards and performances by international artists was taped for a later worldwide broadcast to more than 150 countries.

Besides world's best male artist, Usher was honored as best pop male artist and best R&B artist. His latest album, "Confessions," has sold more than 5 million copies.

Outkast won for world's best group, best pop group and best rap/hip-hop artist. Norah Jones also was a big winner, winning awards for world's best female artist and best pop female artist. A complete list of winners: World's Best Male Artist: Usher World's Best Female Artist: Norah Jones World's Best Group: Outkast Best Pop Male Artist: Usher Best Pop Female Artist: Norah Jones Best Pop Group: Outkast Best Pop/Rock Artist: Avril Lavigne Best Rock Artist: Evanescence Best R&B Artist: Usher Best R&B Female Artist: Alicia Keyes Best Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: Outkast Best New Female Artist: Hilary Duff Best New Male Artist: Kanye West Best New Group: Maroon 5 Diamond Award: Celine Dion Outstanding Contribution to the Music Industry Award: Clive Davis Best-selling Artist by country: Australia, Delta Goodrem; United Kingdom, Dido; Ireland, Westlife; Netherlands, DJ Tiesto; Ukraine, Ruslana; Russia, Philip Kirkorov; Germany, Sarah Connor; Africa, Latifah; Scandinavia, The Rasmus; Italy, Eros Ramazzotti; Switzerland, DJ Bobo; Spain, Alejandro Sanz; France, Kyo; China, Jay Chou; Japan, Hikaru Utada.