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ESTELLE, LEONA LEWIS WIN BIG AT MOBO AWARDS: Artists pick up two trophies each at annual event.
*Singers Estelle and Leona Lewis were the big winners at the 13th annual MOBO [Music of Black Origin] Awards Wednesday night in London. Each artist went home with two awards, according to the Associated Press.
Estelle won best U.K. female and best song for "American Boy" featuring Kanye West. She also performed a medley of tunes during the ceremony, including a duet of "No Other Love" with her label boss, John Legend.
Legend opened the show at Wembley Arena with his new single, "Green Light."
Lewis, meanwhile, was a no-show Wednesday night and delivered her acceptance speeches for best video ("Bleeding Love") and best album ("Spirit") via pre-recorded video message. Her absence didn't go over too well with the audience, who made their frustration known through boos.
Other missing winners Dizzee Rascal, Chris Brown and Mavado were also booed for sending friends or fellow artists to accept their awards, reports Billboard.
Mary Wilson, on hand to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of the winners Motown, went on to close the show with a medley of "Can't Hurry Love," "Come See About Me" and "Back In My Arms Again."
The big surprise of the night came with special guest Craig David and his duet with grime favorite Tinchy Stryder. Mel B and Rev Run served as co-hosts of the ceremony, which was broadcast on BBC Three.
The complete list of winners is as follows:
Best U.K. Male: Dizzee Rascal
Best U.K. Female: Estelle
Best U.K Newcomer: Chipmunk
Best International Act: Chris Brown
Best Reggae: Mavado
Best Jazz: YolanDa Brown
Best Gospel: Jahaziel
Best African Act: 9ice
Best Song: "American Boy" - Estelle feat. Kanye West (HomeSchool/Atlantic)
Best R&B/Soul: Chris Brown
Best Hip Hop: Lil' Wayne
Best Vide Leona Lewis - "Bleeding Love" (Syco/Sony BMG)
Best Album: Leona Lewis - "Spirit" (Syco/Sony BMG)
Best Radio DJ: Trevor Nelson
Best Club DJ: Tim Westwood
Lifetime Achievement: Motown
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