The EMAs, to be held in Berlin, will feature performances by U2, the Foo Fighters, Shakira, Jay-Z, Tokio Hotel and Leona Lewis.

As previously mentioned, U2 will play a short set in front of the Brandenburg Gate before the awards show is held at the O2 World stadium.

This year's nominees include newcomers like Lady Gaga and the English electro-pop duo La Roux, along with established acts like Green Day, Shakira and Jay-Z. Vying for Best European Act are Finnish rock group Deep Insight and Italy's Lost, who beat out the Jonas Brothers this year to win the 2009 TRL Best Band award.

For more information: http://ema.mtv.co.uk/

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