Stars hit the red carpet ahead of the MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester.
Taylor Swift led the nominations Charli XCX Beyonce
It was the first time the MTV cancelled last year amid security concerns
Manchester was well represented, with DJ Paulette, Blossoms, and Happy Mondays stars Shaun Ryder and Bez among the guests.
Here are the pictures as they came in from the red carpet.
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Bez and Shaun Ryder representing Manchester at the MTV EMAs. All pics: PA/ Reuters/AP
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Host Rita Ora and her husband, filmmaker Taika Waititi
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British star Raye is up for best artist and best live act
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Singer Tyla is nominated for best new act, best Afrobeats, and best R'n'B
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TV presenter and Love Island host Maya Jama channelled Liz Hurley's famous Versace safety pin dress
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DJ Paulette, one of the first female DJs at Manchester's famous Hacienda nightclub
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Hip-hop star Busta Rhymes is being honoured with the global icon award
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Drum and bass duo Piri (left) and Tommy Villiers
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Siger-songwriter Shawn Mendes
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Mum and daughter Neneh Cherry (pictured) and Mabel (below) hit the red carpet together
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Love Island star Molly Marsh
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Radio presenter and former soap actress Gemma Atkinson
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Drag queen Bimini Bon-Boulash
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Rapper and singer Jordan Adetunji
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Singer Xhoana X and Bush star Gavin Rossdale, who is performing and presenting an award
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Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims is nominated for best new artist and best push
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British hip-hop duo Krept (right) and Konan
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Singer and actor Olly Alexander
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Spanish footballer Leila Ouahabi
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Comedian Katherine Ryan
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Jungle's Tom McFarland
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TikTok star and former GoggleboxerJoe Baggs
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South Korean group Le Sserafim
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TV personality and former The Only Way Is Essex star Vas J Morgan
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TV presenter Vick Hope
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Ysabelle Salvanera, Amelia Onuorah and Maddie Haynes of Say Now
