No real surprises at the World Music Awards in Las Vegas on Wednesday night, which celebrate the artists who have enjoyed the most global record sales. Usher ended a hugely successful year by taking home three awards - the world's best male artist, best pop male artist and best R&B artist.
OutKast also won three awards - world's best group, best pop group and best rap/hip-hop artist. Norah Jones was awarded world's best female artist and best pop female artist, while Avril Lavigne, Evanescence, Alicia Keys, Kanye West and Maroon 5 also took home honours. It was the first time the annual event was held in US, after previously being held in Monaco.