World Music Awards announce

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Posted in: Entertainment on Monday, 10 November 2008 00:00

Mariah Carey and Beyonce Knowles have been honoured for their contribution to the music industry at this year's World Music Awards in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Carey was handed the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Crazy In Love hitmaker landed the Outstanding Contribution to the Arts gong.

British singer Leona Lewis received two awards on the night; Best Pop Female and Best New Artist. Kid Rock also walked away with two of the night's big prizes. He was presented with Best Pop Male and Best Pop/Rock Male. Performers at the star studded event, hosted by Jesse Metcalfe and singer Michelle Williams, included Carey, Knowles, her sister Solange and Alicia Keys.

Picking up gongs for their countries' most popular act included British band Coldplay, Akon, who flew the flag for Africa, and Madonna for America.

Celine Dion picked up the gong for best Canadian act while Enrique Iglesias was given the nod for best Spanish and Latin performer.The main list of winners are as follows:

Lifetime Achievement: Mariah Carey

Outstanding Contribution to the Arts: Beyonce Knowles

Outstanding Contribution to Music Industry: LA Reid 

Best Pop Male: Kid Rock

Best Pop Female: Leona Lewis

Best Pop/Rock Male: Kid Rock

Best Pop/Rock Female: Amy Winehouse

Best R&B Artist: Alicia Keys

Best R&B Male: Chris Brown

Best Hip Hop/Rap Artist: Lil Wayne

Best Rock Act: Coldplay

Best New Artist: Leona Lewis