Let's Rickroll MTV Europe Music Awards 2008!

[Axel]

Astley nominated for best act award

4 hours ago

Rick Astley has become a surprise contender for best act ever at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards.

Two decades after his single hit the top spot in 16 countries, Astley's fans have taken its title Never Gonna Give You Up quite literally, by selecting him for nomination.

Astley, in his first ever nomination in the history of the MTV Europe Music Awards, will compete against Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Green Day, Tokio Hotel and U2 for best act ever.

"The audience has spoken and MTV has been well and truly 'Rickrolled'," said Richard Godfrey, senior vice president, music and production and executive producer, MTV Europe Music Awards.

"This surprise nomination truly demonstrates that the MTV Europe Music Awards is the most democratically selected awards show there is. Rick's fans have obviously decided that he deserves recognition as a pop icon and no doubt they are determined to make sure he wins on the night."

A clip of Never Gonna Give You Up has been viewed around the world due to "Rickrolling", whereby internet users click onto an enticing link which takes them to the 1987 video.

Voting is open at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards' dedicated website at www.mtvema.com to decide who will walk away with the award on the night.

The 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards will be broadcast live from the Liverpool Echo Arena on Thursday, November 6.

All because of us

NOW GO! vote for him to win!

Code: [Select]

http://ema.mtv.co.uk/vote/#_274130150-Rick

[PMP]

 :ps: For those who wonder what Rickrolling is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rickrolling

That just proves how old that meme is.
It's just stupid.
I hate that meme, it was funny but now that every noob does that it's just a waste of youtube resources.

[Squeak]

That just proves how old that meme is.
It's just stupid.
I hate that meme, it was funny but now that every noob does that it's just a waste of youtube resources.

It's kind of annoying but, the song actually grew on me and I started to like it :P.

[PMP]

It's kind of annoying but, the song actually grew on me and I started to like it :P.

The music isn't bad.
But when I click on a youtube vid, I want to see the vid. Otherwise, I'll rate 1 star.

[Miami]

Its kinda weird that Rick Astley actually made it as one of the noninees.. I mean, months ago I thought this whole vote for him thing woulnt work.
Then.. when I heard on the radio he was one of the nominees I laughed at the fact that it actually happened 

 :ps: Havnt seen you on the forums in awhile Pimp...

[Shadow009]

All because of us

You mean the "Internet" :D

[lavamike]

LOL in the scroll bar it says: ....VOTE NOW TO PICK THE WINNERS!!!........BEYONCÉ SET TO PERFORM AND THE NOMINEES ANNOUNCED!........M.MTVEMA.COM........LIVERPOOL TO HOST EMAS 08!.......WE'VE GOT PEREZ!.......WE’VE BEEN “RICKROLLED!”..

[PMP]

:ps: Havnt seen you on the forums in awhile Pimp...

I've been busy. 

[Roadkill]

I hate Rickrolling but I voted 3 times. I think it would be cool if he won because he is actually, possibly the best ever act apart from U2.

[adam_stevens]

Hah, i thought id bump this up. I watched EMA yesterday as i wasnt able to watch live broadcast which was on 6th november i think and believe it or not but Rick did get the best act award!!! epic lol.

[Kaltsu]

[schfifty]

well that's cool since i voted for him and all

[The_Wolf]

Now MTV can feel rick rolled

[chris.]

OMG thats awesome! I love how Perez saiz that MTV got Rick rolled  

oh and Katy's what what in the but :P

[Grovyle]

We did it lads!

That was really cool.