Taylor Swift may well have led the nominations, but it was an array of home-grown stars bringing the glamour as the MTV Europe Music Awards got underway in Manchester on Sunday evening.
The English city hosted the annual ceremony for the first time in its storied 29-year history, with Co-Op Live Arena chose as the appropriately cavernous venue for this year’s event.
Having already made history as the first person to host the MTV Europe Music Awards for the third time, Rita Ora claimed the red carpet as her own as she arrived alongside her filmmaker husband Taika Waiтιтi, 49.
The singer, 33, who wore a dusty pink feathered gown, was joined by the equally glamorous Maya Jama, whose safety-pin embellished dress conjured images of Elizabeth Hurley’s iconic Versace outfit from 1994.
The BRIT Award-winning singer Raye, 27, and radio presenter Vick Hope, 35, also ensured the fashion stakes were raised as guests made their way into the venue.
Taylor Swift may well have led the nominations, but it was an array of home-grown stars bringing the glamour as the MTV Europe Music Awards got underway in Manchester on Sunday evening L-R: Rita Ora, Maya Jama, Vick Hope and Raye
Having already made history as the first person to host the MTV Europe Music Awards for the third time, Rita Ora claimed the red carpet as her own as she arrived alongside husband Taika Waiтιтi
Rita looked incredible in a pink feathered dress as she posed on the star-studded red carpet
Rita looked sensational in the light pink gown which was adorned with hundreds of feathers and featured a corset style top.
She boosted her height with huge strappy silk heels and wore her brunette tresses in a wavy style while opting for a glamorous makeup look.
Meanwhile Maya put on a jaw-dropping display as she arrived on the red carpet. The Love Island host, 30, commanded attention in a plunging black gown with a daringly high slit, showcasing her cleavage and toned legs.
Her racy dress boasted cut-outs, held together with giant gold safety pins, and almost identical to the iconic Versace number that sH๏τ Elizabeth Hurley to fame.
The actress, 59, went from an unknown star to making headlines around the world, when she wore the £3,000 plunging gown to the 1994 premiere of Four Weddings And A Funeral, with then-boyfriend Hugh Grant.
And exactly three decades later, Maya brought the career-making gown back to the red carpet, ensuring she stood out from the crowd.
Raye put on a very animated display as she hit the red carpet. The British singer, who is nominated for Best UK & Ireland Act, Best Artist, and Best Live, posed up a storm in a quirky dark gold gown.
Raye’s dress hugged every inch of her jaw-dropping figure and boasted sparking bejewelled detailing and quirky hem.
She made sure all eyes were on her in the feathered number
Her filmmaker husband Taika, 49, wore a black suit and crisp white shirt as he held her hand
She wore her brunette tresses in a wavy style and opted for a glamorous makeup look
She looked in great spirits as she made her arrival
She packed on the PDA with her husband
Her makeup was as flawless as ever
Rita was later joined by her mother Vera who wore a smart black suit and tie
Love Island host Maya, 30, commanded attention in a plunging black gown with a daringly high slit, showcasing her cleavage and toned legs
Her racy dress boasted cut-outs, held together with giant gold safety pins
She wore her dark tresses in loose waves and opted for a glowing makeup look
She flashed her incredible legs in the racy number and boosted her height with strappy heels
And exactly three decades later, Maya brought the career-making gown back to the red carpet, ensuring she stood out from the crowd
She put on an animated display on the red carpet
She looked great in the black dress, which was almost identical to the iconic Versace number that sH๏τ Elizabeth Hurley to fame (pictured right with then-boyfriend Hugh Grant at the Four Weddings And A Funeral premiere in 1994)
She looked like she was having a great time
Styling her hair into it’s trademark 1950s style, she completed the look with dangling diamond earrings and a matching necklace.
Raye oozed confidence as she posed up a storm ahead of her performance to a crowd of 20K fans at the ceremony.
It comes after organisers were forced to cancel last year’s event in Paris due to security fears amid the Israel and Hamas war.
Rita paid a heartfelt tribute to Liam Payne at the event. She gave an emotional speech to honour the former One Direction singer, who died in October, aged 31.
Rita – who collaborated with Liam on the 2018 single For You – broke down in tears as she said: ‘I just want to take a moment to remember someone very, very dear to us.
‘We lost him recently and he was a big part of the MTV world and my world and I think a lot of yours at home and everybody in here tonight.
‘Liam Payne was one of the kindest people that I knew. He had the biggest heart and was always the first person to offer help in any way that he could.
‘He brought so much joy to every room he walked into and he left such a mark on the world.’
Breaking down she added: ‘So let’s just take a moment to remember our friend Liam…’
Rita previously admitted to being ‘devastated’ by Liam’s pᴀssing.
The singer took to social media in October to pay tribute to Liam, sweetly saying that he had ‘the kindest soul’.
Rita wrote on X: ‘I’m devastated [broken-heart emoji] He had the kindest soul, I will never forget.
‘I loved working with him so much – he was just such a joy to be around on and off stage.
‘This tragic news breaks my heart. Sending all my love and prayers to his family and loved ones. Our song For You takes on a whole new meaning for me now. R.I.P [dove emoji] (sic)’
Vick looked incredible in a white bodice style dress and ruched skirt
She boosted her height with strappy silver heels and posed up a storm
She wore a silver band on her arm
Raye, 27, looked sensational as she hit the red carpet at the event
The British singer, who is nominated for Best UK & Ireland Act, Best Artist, and Best Live, posed up a storm in a quirky dark gold gown
Raye’s dress hugged every inch of her jaw-dropping figure and boasted sparking bejewelled detailing and quirky hem
It comes after a great week for Raye after she received her first ever Grammy nomination
She accessorised with silver jewellery
She later belted out her hits as she performed on stage
She changed into a sheer gold look
Jodie Turner-Smith wore an incredible structured blue gown and dramatic hat
She dazzled in the number which had in built gloves
She made sure all eyes were on her as she arrived
She showed off her incredible fashion sense
And was adorned with diamond jewellery
The stars were out in force for the MTV European Music Awards held at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena on Sunday night – including Gemma Atkinson
Gemma led the early arrivals to the event as she posed on the red carpet in a busty black leather dress
The former actress and glamour model, 39, completed her look with a matching long coat worn over her shoulders and boosted her height with stiletto heels
She put on a confident display in the cleavage-baring dress which had buckle detailing on the straps
South African singer Tyla, 22, also made quite the impression as she arrived in a black and blue thigh-split dress with a quirky fur trim
She wore tall strappy heels and accessorised with statement silver jewellery as she worked her best angles for the camera
She looked incredible in the blue and black dress
Leomie Anderson looked every inch the supermodel in a tᴀsseled red dress
She showed off her incredible legs in the red and white outfit
She wore her dark tresses in perfect curls and opted for a glowing makeup look
Katherine Ryan, 41, made a rare red carpet appearance with her daughter Violet, 15, at the event
The comedian, 41, put on a very busty display in a long sleeved black dress which featured mesh and sparkly silver paneling
Violet, who also joined as her mum’s plus one at the BAFTA TV Awards back in May, opted for a sparkly black dress and matching shimmery ankle boots
The star posed for a fun snap with Jedward
Mabel rocked a quirky checked dress as she joined her chic mum Neneh Cherry on the red carpet
The songstress, 28, looked as stylish as ever in the high-neck number as she joined her Swedish singer mum Neneh, 60, arriving at the event
Mabel has followed her mum into music and the pair looked in great spirits as they put on an animated display arriving for the event together
They were having a great time together at the event
Olly Alexander wore an all-black ensemble
English professional footballer Chloe Kelly opted for a leggy ensemble
She wore a tiny skirt and matching bralet
Love Island’s Molly Marsh wore a red glitzy maxi dress
She has made her moves into the music industry since leaving the show
Aaron Taylor-Johnson looked as dapper as always in a dark red suit
Shawn Mendes wore a dapper black suit and white shirt
He added a red poppy for Remembrance Sunday
Rita later changed into a second racy outfit
She showed off her incredible figure in a plunging silver gown
She is hosting the big night
Her third look was a silver co-ord
She later changed into a red tracksuit
She then changed into her fifth outfit
The quirky outfit featured a long brown skirt
Tyla performs on stage during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024
She wore a bejewelled bodysuit
She put on an energetic performance
She commanded attention on stage
Benson Boone performed on stage and wore a glitzy white number
He was channeling Elvis in the ensemble
He was dramatically lowered onto the stage
Then moved over to the piano
Taylor Swift dominated the winner’s board at the event. The Blank Space hitmaker, 34, was not in attendance at the star-studded ceremony but managed to win four awards nonetheless.
Taylor – who is about to begin the final leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour in Canada – won in the Best Artist category and Best Live Artist category.
The Best Video award also went to Taylor ft. Post Malone for their hit Fortnight form her latest album The Tortured Poets Department, while Best US Act also went to the American star.
Taylor missed the awards held in the UK as she was attending her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s football game where his team the Kansas City Chiefs played against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.
Accepting her awards via video-link, she said: ‘Hey guys, it’s Taylor. I am coming to you from the Eras Tour. I’m so sad that I can’t be with you tonight but thank you so much for these amazing awards.
‘The fact that you have honoured the tour, everything that has happened with the album this year, the video, it’s just unbelievable. I have to say thank you so much to Post Malone for being the most amazing co-star possible in the Fortnight music video.
‘Thank you to the fans for voting on this. You’re the reason any great thing happens to me and I know it every single day. I’m so thankful for it and this is just so exciting and so wonderful. I had the best time touring in Europe this summer so it is just wonderful for you to do this.’
Read More Rita Ora leads the red carpet glamour in a pink feathered gown as she joins glamorous Maya Jama, Vick Hope and Raye at the MTV EMAs in Manchester ahead of her history-making THIRD appearance as host of annual ceremony 
Elsewhere, Tyla, who also performed at the event, won three awards on the night for Best RnB, Best Afrobeats and Best African Act.
The 22-year-old star released her self-тιтled debut album earlier this year and she added to her recent list of successes with two more awards in Manchester.
Other big-name winners included Ariana Grande, who claimed the Best Pop gong, and Eminem, who won the award for Best Hip-Hop.
Meanwhile, Liam Gallagher – who was born and raised in Manchester – was awarded the Best Rock accolade.
Elsewhere The Best Song award went to Sabrina Carpenter for her smash hit Espresso from her Short n’ Sweet album.
Best UK act was won by Raye and the Best Pop award went to Ariana Grande who wasn’t there at the ceremony.
Best Hip-Hop award went to Eminem, while the Best Electronic gong went to Calvin Harris.
Jimin won in the Best K-Pop category, with Peso Pluma victorious in the Best Latin group category and Liam Gallagher winning Best Rock Act.
Later on the Best Alternative award went to American pop rock band Imagine Dragons.
The Best Collaboration award went to LISA feat. Rosalía for their hit NEW WOMAN.
Sabrina Carpenter thanked her fans for “all the love” they’ve shown her after she won Best Song at the event.
The 25-year-old pop star received the award for her chart-topping single ‘Espresso’ – which featured on her ‘Short n’ Sweet’ album – and Sabrina thanked her fans for their support, admitting she’s “so glad” that the song has become so popular.
Sabrina – who is currently on her Short n’ Sweet Tour – said in a video message: ‘Hi, EMAs. It’s Sabrina and I just found out that I won Best Song this year at the EMAs and this is my first time winning one!
‘So thank you so much for voting for ‘Espresso’. I’m so happy that you guys liked the song. I hope you guys are having the best night – I wish I was there!’
Although Sabrina couldn’t attend the EMAs she can’t wait to reunite with her European fans in the coming months.
She said: ‘I’m on the Short n’ Sweet Tour right now and about to go on stage, so … I’ll be thinking about you and I can’t wait to see you soon. Thanks for all the love!’
Benson Boone wore a brown tweed suit with no shirt
Edward and John Grimes of Jedward wore matching glitzy suits
Pregnant Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby wore a тιԍнт black gown
She arrived with her fiancé Jake Ankers
The тιԍнт dress showed off her blossoming bump
Busta Rhymes wore a cow print co-ord
Busta Rhymes and Mona Scott attend the MTV Europe Music Awards
Shaun Ryder and Bez looked in good spirits as they arrived
Bimini attends the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live
Vas J Morgan looked smart in all black
Kyle Christie and James Tindale are both former cast members of Geordie Shore and were at the event
Becca Dudley wore a leggy black dress
Harriet Rose during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024
Rita posed in a group sH๏τ
Benson Boone poses in the winners room with the Best New Artist award
He is seen accepting the award
Daniela Villarreal, Paulina Villarreal and Alejandra Villarreal of the group The Warning perform
Shawn Mendes performs on stage
He got the crowds going with his hits
Jodie Turner-Smith changed into a Sєxy black outfit to get up on stage and present one of the awards
Busta Rhymes thanked LL Cool J and his mother as he received the Global Icon gong, and admitted he was thrilled to win the Icon award, after “34 years of professionally recording”.
Speaking on stage at Co-op Live in Manchester, Busta, 52, said: ‘This is my first time here. I’ve never got an award from MTV before.
‘Thirty-four years of professionally recording, this is the first time I’m getting an award from MTV. It feels f****** incredible.”
Busta thanked his mother – who he described as his best friend – and fellow rap icon LL Cool J during his acceptance speech.
The Touch It hitmaker admitted that LL, 56 – who also attended the ceremony in Manchester – inspired him to pursue a career as a rapper.
He explained: ‘I want to salute my brother LL Cool J. Everything that I aspired to be, that man planted that seed.’
What’s more, Busta suggested that his “generation” of rappers will prove to be trailblazers for the genre.
The New York-born star insisted that he doesn’t have any plans to retire from the music business.
Busta – who starred in the rap group Leaders of the New School in the 1980s, before finding success as a solo artist – said: “You better believe that you will see me and the generation that I come from become the first James Browns and Mick Jaggers of this rap s***. Because I am never going to stop.”
Busta previously described winning the award as a “celebration” of hip-hop culture.
The rapper – who performed a medley of his songs after receiving his award – said: ‘I am beyond honoured and grateful to receive the MTV EMA Global Icon Award.
‘This recognition is not only a celebration of my career but also of hip-hop culture. To be acknowledged on this global stage is a reminder that hip-hop has no boundaries – and neither do I!’
MTV EMAs 2024: The WINNERS
BEST SONG
Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love)
Benson Boone – Beautiful Things
Beyoncé – TEXAS HOLD ‘EM
Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER
Chappell Roan – Good Luck, Babe!
Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso – WINNER
BEST VIDEO
Ariana Grande – we can’t be friends (wait for your love)
Charli xcx – 360
Eminem – Houdini
Kendrick Lamar – Not Like Us
LISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMAN
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight – WINNER
BEST ARTIST
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Post Malone
RAYE
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift – WINNER
BEST COLLABORATION
Charli xcx & Billie Eilish – Guess featuring Billie Eilish
Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar – Like That
Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars – Die With A Smile
LISA ft. Rosalía – NEW WOMAN
Peso Pluma, Anitta – BELLAKEO
Taylor Swift ft. Post Malone – Fortnight – WINNER
BEST NEW
Ayra Starr
Benson Boone – WINNER
Chappell Roan
LE SSERAFIM
Teddy Swims
The Last Dinner Party
Tyla
BEST POP
Ariana Grande – WINNER
Billie Eilish
Camila Cabello
Charli xcx
Dua Lipa
Sabrina Carpenter
Taylor Swift
BEST AFROBEATS
Asake
Ayra Starr
Burna Boy
Rema
Tems
Tyla – WINNER
BEST ROCK
Bon Jovi
Coldplay
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Lenny Kravitz
Liam Gallagher – WINNER
The Killers
BEST LATIN
Anitta
Bad Bunny
KAROL G
Peso Pluma – WINNER
Rauw Alejandro
Shakira
BEST K-POP
Jimin – WINNER
Jung Kook
LE SSERAFIM
LISA
NewJeans
Stray Kids
BEST ALTERNATIVE
Fontaines D.C.
Hozier
Imagine Dragons – WINNER
Lana Del Rey
Twenty One Pilots
YUNGBLUD
BEST ELECTRONIC
Calvin Harris – WINNER
David Guetta
Disclosure
DJ Snake
Fred Again..
Swedish House Mafia
BEST HIP-HOP
Central Cee
Eminem – WINNER
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Travis Scott
BEST R&B
Travis Scott
Kehlani
SZA
Tinashe
Tyla – WINNER
USHER
Victoria Monét
BEST LIVE
Adele
Coldplay
Doja Cat
RAYE
Taylor Swift – WINNER
Travis Scott
BEST PUSH
Ayra Starr
Chappell Roan
Coco Jones
Flyana Boss
Jessie Murph
Laufey
LE SSERAFIM – WINNER
Mark Ambor
Shaboozey
Teddy Swims
The Warning
Victoria Monét
BIGGEST FANS
Anitta
Ariana Grande
Beyoncé
Billie Eilish
Chappell Roan
Charli xcx
Katy Perry
LISA – WINNER
Nicki Minaj
Sabrina Carpenter
Shawn Mendes
Taylor Swift
MTV EMA 2024 BEST REGIONAL ACT NOMINEES
BEST UK & IRELAND ACT
Central Cee
Charli xcx
Chase & Status
Dua Lipa
Hozier
RAYE – WINNER
