2006 World Music Awards

Singer Michael Jackson and young members of a gospel chorus sing "We Are The World" on stage during the 2006 World Music Awards in London on Nov. 15, 2006. Jackson sang the chorus line of his charity single before the sound cut out as he reached for the high notes.

Singer Michael Jackson receives the Diamond Award during the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court in London on Nov. 15, 2006. Previous recipients include Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey and Celine Dion. Jackson's lifetime tally is believed to be around $750 million, making him the most successful entertainer of all time.

Singer Chris Brown performs Michael Jackson's hit "Thriller" during the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court in London on Nov. 15, 2006.

Beyonce performs at the World Music Awards at Earls Court Arena in London on Nov. 15, 2006. She opened the show with her hit single "Deja Vu."

Rihanna performs on stage during the 2006 World Music Awards hosted by Lindsay Lohan at Earls Court in London on Nov. 15, 2006.

Actress Lindsay Lohan hosts the 2006 World Music Awards at London's Earls Court on Nov. 15, 2006. The event included performances by Beyonce, Nelly Furtado, Andrea Bocelli and Enya, all of whom took home awards.

Nelly Furtado performs on stage during the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court in London on Nov. 15, 2006. The singer received the World's Best Pop/Rock Artist Award, which honors recording artists based on their popularity and worldwide sales figures.

Beyonce Knowles accepts the award for Best R&B Artist during the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court in London on Nov. 15, 2006.

Nelly Furtado poses for a picture backstage with her award for Best Pop/Rock Artist in the awards room during the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court in London on Nov. 15, 2006.

Paris Hilton was among the celebrity presenters at the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court in London on Nov. 15, 2006.

Designer Roberto Cavalli presents the Best-Selling Italian and Best Classical awards to Andrea Bocelli during the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court in London on Nov. 15, 2006.

Russian singer Dima Bilan, winner of the Best-selling Russian Artist award, performs on stage during the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court in London on Nov. 15, 2006.

Beyonce Knowles, left, receives the World's Best R&B Artist Award from Jade Jagger, center, and Tommy Hilfiger at the 2006 World Music Awards at London's Earls Court on Nov. 15, 2006.

Katie Melua performs on stage during the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court in London on Nov. 15, 2006. Melua was also a presenter at the event, which awards prizes to artists based on international record sales.

Beyonce Knowles reaches into the crowd during another performance at the World Music Awards at Earls Court in London on Nov. 15, 2006.

Paris Hilton smiles as designer Roberto Cavalli kisses her shoulder before presenting an award during the 2006 World Music Awards in London on Nov. 15, 2006.

Michael Jackson greets fans as he arrives at the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court in London on Nov. 15, 2006. Jackson, who received the Diamond Award given to artists who sell more than 100 million albums, performed on stage for the first time since he was acquitted of child molestation charges in June 2005.

Michael Jackson blows a kiss to the crowds outside Earls Court in London as he arrives for the 2006 World Music Awards on Nov. 15, 2006. About 200 fans, some holding posters of Jackson, lined up outside the arena hours before the show was scheduled to start.

New Zealand model Rachel Hunter arrives at the World Music Awards in London's Earls Court on Nov. 15, 2006.