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Justin Bieber, Coldplay, and a team-up between Queen and Adam Lambert were just some of the night’s highlights. By James Dinh Lady Gaga performs at the 2011 EMA Photo: Leon Neal/AFP It was an evening of surprises at the 2011 MTV Europe Awards that included a takeover by the nominated men, a tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, a streaker, and, of course, an out-of-this-world performance from Lady Gaga . Broadcast from the halls of Belfast’s Odyssey Arena in Northern Ireland on Sunday, the Selena Gomez-hosted ceremony kicked off with two-time nominee Coldplay , who performed their latest hit “Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall.” Frontman Chris Martin danced his way from the arena catwalk to the main stage as a spiral of lights spun around the band, igniting the arena. Check out all the red-carpet fashion at the 2011 EMA on MTV Style. Shortly after, cameras panned to the center of the venue where the night’s host, Selena Gomez , stood prominently in the middle of an onstage circle of fire. It was only a taste of what was to come from the former Disney starlet’s hosting spectacle, which included a string of outfit changes, an appearance from her rap alter ego and mingling with pop peer Katy Perry. “Jersey Shore” stars Snooki and JWoww were on-site to deliver the first award of the night: Best Live. “What’s up Belfast? ‘Jersey Shore’ is in the house!” they screamed simultaneously, before announcing Katy Perry as the award recipient. “This is probably my favorite award because my fans mean so much to me,” the pop superstar told the crowd. “I’m so tired, but it’s all worth it. Thank you. I love you.” LMFAO brought their wild antics to the EMA with a performance of their summer smash “Party Rock Anthem.” The electro/pop duo proved their hard-partying ways with a life-size zebra float and a dance-off with America’s Best Dance Crew winner Quest Crew. Lady Gaga took home the award for Best Female, which was presented to her by David Hasselhoff. Pitted against Adele, Beyonc