Rihanna and Beyonce came away as big winners at the NRJ Music Awards Saturday, January 23. On the strength of “Rated R” and a host of collaborations in 2009, including “Run This Town” with Jay-Z and Kanye West, Rihanna picked up an award for International Female Artist of the Year. Landing the award, just one year after winning International Song of the Year, Rihanna was present at the ceremony, which took place in Cannes, France (see NRJ Music Awards photo highlights HERE). Beyonce, joining Robbie Williams, earned an NRJ Award of Honor, the organization’s top honor for achievement in music. Lady Gaga, Tokio Hotel, David Guetta, Black Eyed Peas, and Christophe Willem also took home awards (see full list below). NRJ Music Awards (2010) Winners: International Female Artist of the Year: Rihanna Francophone Revelation of the Year: Florent Mothe International Revelation of the Year: Lady GaGa NRJ Award of Honor: Robbie Williams NRJ Award of Honor: Beyonce Knowles Francophone Female Artist of the Year: Sofia Essaidi Francophone Male Artist of the Year: Christophe Willem International Male Artist of the Year: Robbie Williams Francophone Group/Duo of the Year: Mozart l’Opera Rock International Group/Duo of the Year: Tokio Hotel Francophone Song of the Year: “L’Assasymphonie” – Florent Mothe (Mozart l’Opera Rock) International Song of the Year: “I Gotta Feeling” – Black Eyed Peas Francophone Album of the Year: “Cafeine” – Christophe Willem International Album of the Year: “One Love” – David Guetta Song Most Downloaded of the Year in France: “Ca m’enerve” – Helmut Fritz
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