Camila Cabella sweeps awards at MTV EMAs

Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello was the big winner at the MTV EMAs gala in Spain on Sunday (4 NOV. 2018), while Janet Jackson used her acceptance speech for a life-time achievement award to take a stand for women's rights.

Camila Cabello at the winners room during the EMA 2018 at BEC (Bilbao Exhibition Center) in Bilbao, Spain on the 4 of November of 2018 November05, 2018. [Photo: AP]

Jackson was honored with the Global Icon Award for her four-decade, 11-album career that started when she was a child growing up in the family that also produced her music legend brother, Michael, and The Jackson Five.

Janet Jackson performs on stage during the MTV EMA's 2018 at Bilbao Exhibition Centre on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Bilbao, Spain. [Photo: AP]

The 52-year-old Jackson said her award came with a responsibility.

"Tonight I feel moved to speak for women whose voices have been stifled, I am one of those women, women who have been gagged, both literally and emotionally, women who have been abused, women who have been intimidated, women who have lived in fear. I stand with you. You are my sisters."

The 21-year-old Cabello beat out Ariana Grande, Drake, Dua Lipa and Post Malone for best artist, while her sultry hit "Havana" took the trophy for best song and best video. She also topped the category for best act.

Camila Cabello performs on stage during the MTV EMA's 2018 at Bilbao Exhibition Centre on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Bilbao, Spain. [Photo: AP]

The MTV EMAs are held in a different European city each year, with winners selected by fans across the continent.