The World Music Awards 2008 were held at the Monte Carlo Sporting Club on November 9, 2008 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The ceremony was hosted by Jesse Metcalfe, who was supposed to be joined by Denise Richards but couldn't make it so Michelle Williams helped out instead. Beyonce performed her single Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) for the first time and also won an award for outstanding contribution to the arts. Her lil sis Solange also performed, as did Alicia Keys who took home best R&B artist. From the UK, Estelle performed and won Best New R&B act and Leona Lewis beat out the likes of Madonna and Mariah (who won a Special Achievement Award) for the Worlds Best Pop Female Artist. Leona wasn't at the ceremony though.