Pop singer Justin Bieber dominated the MTV EMAs with five European music awards Sunday night, including for best male performer, best collaboration and best look.
"It's been a long couple of years.
I just feel it's awesome to be recognized for my music," Bieber, who was up for six awards, told the crowd.
As he picked up his award for best collaboration, Bieber said "it's been a pretty good night."
By the time he took the fifth award, for best look, he just said "Wow."
He also won the worldwide act: North America category.
Taylor Swift, who led all artists with nine nominations, took just one prize, best song, for "Bad Blood," featuring Kendrick Lamar.
Rihanna won best female performer while Nicki Minaj took best hip hop.
One Direction won for best pop group, preventing Bieber from sweeping all the awards for which he was nominated.