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