After receiving her medal of "Chevalier De L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" on Saturday, Jan. 28 the Colombian singer Shakira was honored with Life Achievement at the NRJ Music Awards held in Cannes, France, becoming the first Colombian artist to have ever received this honor.

The French Minister of Culture Frédéric Mitterrand was the one to handed Shakira the medal, which recognizes significant contributions to the arts and literature. She has now joined previously awarded stars like TS Eliot, George Clooney, and Clint Eastwood.

Meanwhile, the Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber, who is just 17-year-old, received the same prize, Life Achievement. Shakira dazzled on the red carpet wearing a gold mini-dress, while Justin Bieber showed off his casual style once again. LMFAO were awarded Music Video Of The Year thanks to their clip "Party Rock Anthem". Shakira opened the night singing in french her No. 1 hit "Je L'aime à Mourir".

Here are all winners of the NRJ Music Awards ceremony, held Saturday night in Cannes:

Francophone Revelation Of The Year: Keen V
International Revelation Of The Year: Adele
Francophone Female Artist Of The Year: Shy’m
Artist Francophone Male Of The Year: M. Pokora
International Female Artist Of The Year: Rihanna
International Male Artist Of The Year: Mika
International Song Of The Year: Adele, Someone Like You
French Duo Or Group Of The Year: Simple Plan feat. Marie-Mai
International Duo Or Group Of The Year: LMFAO
Music Video Of The Year: LMFAO, Party Rock Anthem
NRJ Award of Diamond: Mylène Farmer
NRJ Award of Honor: Justin Bieber
NRJ Award of Honor: Shakira

Shakira "Je L'aime à Mourir" - NRJ Music Awards: