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2014 World Music Awards: Did Diva Mariah Really Cause A 4-Hour Delay?

Mariah Carey made headlines after the 2014 World Music Awards, in which she was the opening act, was delayed by 4 hours.

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The Massive World Music Awards Took Place In Monaco And Saw Han Geng, Li Yuchun, Anggun, Miley Cyrus And More Take Home Awards

Anggun, who represented France in the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, won Best-selling Indonesian Artist.

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On May 27th international superstars from the global music industry attended the event of the annual World Music Awards at the Salle des Etoiles in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The awards show featured performances from Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Jason Derulo, Fall Out Boy, Flo Rida, Ricky Martin and more top international superstars.

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The Show Was Delayed By 4 Hours And Many Were Under The Impression That It Was Because Of Mariah Carey, Who Was The Opening Act

A World Music Awards spokesman not mincing words as he said rather harshly: 'We don't know why Mariah is late, she's just being Mariah.'

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Headlines on the 4 hour delay of the 2014 World Music Awards.

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The 44-Year-Old Singer, Known To Be A Diva, Was Set To Launch Her First New Album After 5 Years Prior To The Awards Show But It Was Pushed Back By Several Hours Due To Last Minute Changing Of Presenters

Mariah Carey makes headlines on Mirror after 2014 World Music Awards was delayed by 4 hours.

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The 44-year-old was all set to launch her new album, 'Me. I Am Mariah...The Elusive Chanteuse', which is currently No.1 on the iTunes charts in 20 countries, prior to the awards show, but when it was pushed back by several hours due to changing of presenters last minutes, the proceedings were thrown into chaos.

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One senior producer said: “Mariah was meant to be at the Sporting Club at 5.30pm but her album launch was put back to 9.30pm. The whole event has been delayed. It’s not great.”

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Diva Mariah, 44, also brought along her own personal lighting man who travels round the world to make sure she looks beautiful in pictures.

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She Ended Up Having To Open The Show With A Performance Of New Song "Meteorite" 4 Hours Late But Later On Took Home The Pop Icon And Best-Selling Solo Artiste Of All-Time Award

Mariah Carey performs 'Meteorite' at the 2014 World Music Awards.

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21-Year-Old Miley Cyrus, Who Had 14 Nominations, Performed "Wrecking Ball" In A Rather Sophisticated Strapless Gown And Took Home The World's Best Female Artist And World's Best Video Award

Miley Cyrus performs 'Wrecking Ball' at the 2014 World Music Awards.

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The 21-year-old entertainer, Miley Cyrus, was eye-catching in a shimmering dress while accepting an award at the ceremony, where she had 14 nominations.

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Former Super Junior Member Hangeng Performed "Clown Mask" Before Accepting His Award For World's Best Male Artist

Han Geng picks up the award for World's Best Male Artist at the 2014 World Music Awards.

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More Of The 2014 World Music Awards In PHOTOS:

ADVERTISEMENT Singer Jason Derulo cut some shapes for this energetic dance routine at the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo. The singer performed in in a dollar bill tracksuit, alongside Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, Tinie Tempah, Fall Out Boy, Flo Rida and Ricky Martin. Carey was handed the Icon Award while Cyrus won two prizes, best female act and best pop act.

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Mariah switched into an equally revealing sheer gown that was covered in a smattering of silver diamantés in all the right places as she returned to the stage to accept two awards during proceedings.

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Miley Cyrus performs 'Wrecking Ball' at the 2014 World Music Awards.

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D'banj wins Best-Selling African Artist at the 2014 World Music Awards.

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Ricky Martin performs at the 2014 World Music Awards.

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Leona Lewis, Fall Out Boy, Kellan Lutz, Nina Dobrev And More On The Red Carpet:

Fall Out Boy attends the 2014 World Music Awards.

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Nina Dobrev attends the 2014 World Music Awards.

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Kellan Lutz attends the 2014 World Music Awards.

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Leona Lewis attends the 2014 World Music Awards.

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2014 World Music Awards Winner's List:

2014 World Music Awards winner's list.

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