Big in Berlin – Beyonce triumphs at MTV awards

06/11/09 15:26 CET

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There was only one show in town as Beyonce swept the boards at the MTV Europe awards in Berlin.

Since its release a year ago Beyonce’s album “I am Sasha Fierce” has topped the charts worldwide and her tour promoting it has been among the most successful of recent times.More about: Berlin, Festival

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