World Music Awards 2006

His Serene Highness (H.S.H.) Prince Albert II of Monaco is patron of the World Music Awards and uses the ceremony to raise awareness and money to help Third World nations. [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13] The awards recognizes the best selling recording artists worldwide. All proceeds of the show fund the Monaco Aide and Presence Foundation, which assists many underdeveloped regions of Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia. [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13]

Monaco was host city for the first 14 years of the show, but since 2003 the show has traveled to other cities around the world including Las Vegas and Los Angeles. [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13] The 12th Annual World Music Awards was held in London, England and hosted by actress and vocalist Lindsay Lohan on November 15, 2006. [cite web| title = The 2006 World Music Awards | work = Internet Movie Database| url = http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0959550/| accessdate = 2008-02-13] Performances included a Thriller recreation by Chris Brown and a children's chorus rendition of "We Are the World" with Michael Jackson. [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13] Other performers included Andrea Bocelli, Beyoncé, Bob Sinclar, Dima Bilan, Elissa, Enya, Faithless, Katie Melua, Nelly Furtado, Rihanna and Tokio Hotel.

Presenters included Pamela Anderson, Natalie Imbruglia, Donatella Versace, Sugarbabes, Nicole Richie, Denise Richards and Brian McFadden. [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13]

The World Music Awards ceremony was televised in 160 countries including the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, Southeast Asia, China, Africa and the Middle East. In the United Kingdom it was broadcast on Channel 4 on November 23, 2006. [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13] In the U.S., ABC Television is the traditional home of the World Music Awards.

Diamond Award

"'. His most popular album, "Thriller" has sold more than 104 million copies worldwide since its release in 1982 - making it the best selling album of all time. [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13]

Legend Award

For Outstanding Contribution to R&B music: Mary J. Blige [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13]

Winners

Classical

*World's Best Selling Classical Artist: Andrea Bocelli

DJ

*World's Best Selling DJ: Bob Sinclar
**Runners-up: Paul Oakenfold, Fatboy Slim, Shapeshifters and Deep Dish [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13]

Latin

*World's Best Selling Latin Artist: Shakira
**Runners-up: Daddy Yankee, RBD, Mana and Juanes [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13]

New

*World's Best Selling New Artist: James Blunt
**Runners-up: Carrie Underwood, Pussycat Dolls, KT Tunstall and Gnarls Barkley [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13]

Pop

*World's Best Selling Pop Artist: Madonna
**Runners-up: Robbie Williams, James Blunt, Shakira and Justin Timberlake [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13]

Pop Rock

*World's Best Selling Pop Rock Artist: Nelly Furtado
**Runners-up: KT Tunstall, Pink, Gwen Stefani and John Mayer [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13] ‎‎‎

R&B

*World's Best Selling R&B Artist: Beyoncé
**Runners-up: Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Jamie Foxx and Chris Brown [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13]

Rap Hip Hop

*World's Best Selling Rap Hip Hop Artist: Kanye West
**Runners-up: Sean Paul, T.I., Busta Rhymes and Chamillionaire [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13]

Rock

*World's Best Selling Rock Artist: Nickelback
**Runners-up: Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day and Keane [cite web| title = 2006 World Music Awards | publisher = Chiff | url = http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/world-music-awards.htm| accessdate = 2008-02-13]

Regional Awards

*Best Selling Arabic Artist: Elissa
*Best Selling Barbadian Artist: Rihanna
*Best Selling British Artist: Katie Melua
*Best Selling Chinese Artist: Jay Chou
*Best Selling German Artist: Tokio Hotel
*Best Selling Irish Artist: Enya
*Best Selling Italian Artist: Andrea Bocelli
*Best Selling Middle Eastern Artist: Elissa [cite web| title = Elissa at the World Music Awards 2006 | date = 2006-11-13 | publisher = Waleg | url = http://www.waleg.com/archives/005749.html| accessdate = 2008-02-13]
*Best Selling Russian Artist: Dima Bilan
*Best Selling U.K. Artist: James Blunt
*Best Selling U.S. Artist: Madonna

External links

* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0959550/ The 2006 World Music Awards] at the Internet Movie Database

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