MTV EMAs pay tribute to Liam Payne with Rita Ora on the verge of tears

MTV EMAs pay tribute to Liam Payne with Rita Ora on the verge of tears
MTV EMAs pay tribute to Liam Payne with Rita Ora on the verge of tears
OLI SCARFF / AFP Singer Rita Ora very emotional while paying tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs on November 10, 2024 in London.

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Singer Rita Ora very emotional while paying tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs on November 10, 2024 in London.

CULTURE – Emotion overwhelmed her. British singer Rita Ora, who presented the MTV EMAs this Sunday, November 10 in Manchester, paid tribute to Liam Payne, the former member of the One Direction group who died in Argentina last month. She was on the verge of tears.

“I just want to take a moment to remember someone who was very dear to us. We lost him recently, and he was a big part of the MTV world, my world, your world at home, and everyone here tonight.”began the artist.

“Liam was one of the nicest people I knew”continues Rita Ora, who collaborated with the singer in 2018 for the single For You. Her voice begins to break, but she continues: “We’ve discussed several ways to honor him, but I think sometimes the easiest way is to talk. »

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So that’s what she does. “He had a huge heart, and was always the first person to offer help. He brought joy to every room he entered, and left a mark on the world. So let’s take a moment to remember our friend, she finishes. A tape deck with Liam Payne’s photo plays while the song plays Night Changes of One Direction is heard.

Taylor Swift and Pierre Garnier rewarded

Liam Payne died in mid-October at the age of 31, after falling from the third floor of his hotel room in Argentina. He had consumed a potent cocktail of drugs and alcohol before his tragic death.

As for the MTV EMAs, which reward the best in world music, Taylor Swift made a splash and won no less than four trophies. The 34-year-old artist, who was not present, won in the main categories including artist of the year and best live artist. “The fact that you won the tour, the album and the video (of the clip Fortnight) it’s just incredible »she said in a pre-recorded video.

Pierre Garnier, last winner of the Star Academy, was rewarded by obtaining the trophy for best French artist of the year against the behemoths Aya Nakamura, Gims, Vitaa, Slimane, Tayc and Djadju. “You named me best French artist, it’s just crazy. We’ve been on an incredible adventure for a year now, and I hope this is just the beginning.”he reacted.

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