Christina Aguilera was named best female artist and Kanye West took home the best hip-hop honor at the annual awards show, broadcast live in 17 countries from the Danish capital.

British band Muse won the best alternative category, which they also grabbed two years ago. Depeche Mode, the 1980s veterans whose signature sound has influenced many other artists, earned the best group award.

"Wow, guys, this is totally unexpected," said Rihanna as she received the best R&B award. In September, the 18-year-old music star won the same category in the Music of Black Origin award in London.

The show was split between two venues: a convention hall on the city outskirts where Timberlake was in charge and an outdoor stage on Copenhagen's main square where R&B songstress Kelis introduced the artists.

Rapper Snoop Dogg, Australian band Jets and The Killers of Denmark had crowds jumping up and down in temperatures just above freezing at the outdoor venue.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers were nominated in four categories, but only won one — for the album "Stadium Arcadium."

Best song went to Gnarls Barkley for "Crazy."

MTV's European awards are held in a different city every year. The winners are selected by fans across Europe.

MTV Europe Music Awards: http://ema.mtv.co.uk