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 (song)" 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

Best Hip-Hop Act

Presented by Karolína Kurková

Best Producer

Presented by Kelly Rowland

Best African Artist

Presented by Tommy Hilfiger

'''Akon'''

Best Asian Artist

Presented by Paris Hilton

'''Namie Amuro'''

World's Best Pop/Rock Artist

Presented by Karolína Kurková

Outstanding Contribution to the Arts

Presented by Cuba Gooding Jr.

'''Jennifer Lopez'''

Best DJ

Presented by Victoria Silvstedt

Best French Artist

'''David Guetta'''

Best R&B Artist

Presented by Paris and Nicky Hilton

Best Single

Presented by Melody Thornton

"Sexy Chick" by David Guetta feat. Akon
"When Love Takes Over" by David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland
"Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" by Beyoncé
"Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon
"I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas"Poker Face" by '''Lady Gaga'''

Best Classical Artist

Presented by Robin Gibb

World's Best Album

Presented by Rachel Hunter and Peter AndreNumber Ones by Michael JacksonI Dreamed a Dream by Susan BoyleThe Fame by Lady GagaThe E.N.D. by Black Eyed PeasFearless by Taylor Swift

Rock 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: Céline 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'''