Katy Perry Award Miscue in Cannes

On Saturday (January 17), Katy Perry took the stage to claim the gong for Best International Song at the NRJ Awards in Cannes, but things took a turn for the worse about an hour and a half later.

While Katy happily accepted the honor for her hit song "I Kissed A Girl," it was later announced that the real winner was Rihanna for her worldwide hit "Disturbia."

The ceremony's French host, Nikos Alliagas, explained to the audience, "We are terribly sorry, but we made a mistake. It wasn't Katy Perry who was supposed to pick up the Best International Song, but Rihanna with Disturbia."

He continued, "We hope Rihanna and Katy Perry won't be too upset and we apologize for all the fans who voted for them. The wrong name was put in the envelope. We're really terribly sorry. Katy Perry will have to give her (award) to Rihanna."

Fortunately enough, Katy was honored with the Best International Album prize for her 2008 major label debut "One Of The Boys."

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Enjoy the pictures of Katy Perry at the NRJ Awards (January 17).