June 22, 2009

By By Robert Thompson, Toronto

Canadian rockers Nickelback took home three awards at the MuchMusic Video Awards at a splashy show in downtown Toronto.

Nickelback's three awards last night included best video, best rock video and best post-production."

The show, which is run by the Canadian music channel and was hosted by the Jonas Brothers, also included a performance by Lady Gaga, who took the best international video award, while Canadian alt-rockers the Midway State took home two trophies.

Others winning awards included Billy Talent for best international video, Canadian, and Black Eyed Pea, winning for best international video, with "Boom Boom Pow."

Complete list of winners:

Best Video: Nickelback, "Gotta Be Somebody"
Best International Video - Artist: Lady Gaga, "Poker Face"
Best International Video - Group: Black Eyed Peas, "Boom Boom Pow"
Pop Video of the Year: Danny Fernandes, "Private Dancer"
Best International Video Canadian: Billy Talent, "Rusted from the Rain"
MuchLOUD Best Rock Video: Nickelback, "Gotta Be Somebody"
MuchVibe HipHop Video: Classified, "Anybody Listening"
Best Director: Marianas Trench, "Cross My Heart"
Best Post-Production: Nickelback, "Gotta Be Somebody"
Best Cinematography: Bedouin Soundclash, "Until We Burn Into the Sun (The Kids Just Want A Love Song)"
VideoFACT Best Independent Video: The Midway State, "Never Again"
MuchMusic.com Most Watched Video: Girlicious, "Like Me"
Fave International Video of the Year: The Jonas Brothers, "Burnin' Up"
Fave New Artist of the Year: The Midway State, "Never Again"
Fave Video: Simple Plan, "Save You"

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