MTV EMAs: Justin Beiber, Lady Gaga win big, Beyonce, Adele left empty handed

MTV European Music Awards this year went gaga over Lady Gaga and Justin Beiber, leaving stars like Beyonce and Adele empty handed.

However none of the winners were on hand to accept their awards on the night, which paid tribute to late musician Prince, reports the Daily Mail.

Reportedly, the EMA trophies were turned purple in memory of the 'Purple Rain' singer.

Gaga made making a brief pre-recorded speech from Tokyo for her 'Best Female Act' and 'Best Look prizes.'

The 'Baby' hit-maker, thought to currently be in his native Canada, won the 'Best Fans' award for his legion of loyal Beliebers along with 'Best Song' for his hit 'Sorry.'

Other big winners of the night were Martin Garrix, indie band 'Twenty One Pilots,' Shawn Mendes and others.

Here is the full list of the winners at the MTV European Music Awards:

Best song Justin Bieber - Sorry

Best female - Lady Gaga

Best male - Shawn Mendes

Best video - The Weeknd ft Daft Punk - Starboy

Best live act - Twenty One Pilots

Best new act - Zara Larsson

Best pop act - Fifth Harmony

Best rock act - Coldplay

Best UK and Ireland act - Little Mix

Best push - DNCE

Best look - Lady Gaga

Best world stage - Martin Garrix

Best electronic - Martin Garrix

Best hip hop Act - Drake

Best fans - Justin Bieber

Global icon - Green Day

Best Worldwide Act: Troye Sivan - Australia

Shawn Mendes - Canada

Maluma - Columbia

GOT7 - Korea

Wizkid - Nigeria

Zara Larsson - Sweden.