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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

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Taylor Swift may well lead the nominations, but it was an array of home grown stars leading the glamour as the MTV Europe Music Awards got underway in Manchester on Sunday evening. 

The English city is hosting 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 European Music Awards for the third time, Rita Ora claimed the red carpet as her own as she arrived alongside her filmmaker husband Taika Waititi, 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. 

Having already made history as the first person to host the MTV European Music Awards for the third time, Rita Ora claimed the red carpet as her own as she arrived alongside husband Taika Waititi 

Rita looked incredible in a pink feathered dress as she posed on the star-studded red carpet

The top featured a corset style and was teamed with silk pink heels

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 starppy 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 shot 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.

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 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 looked in great spirits as she made her arrival

She packed on the PDA with her husband

She packed on the PDA with her husband 

Her makeup was as flawless as ever

Her makeup was as flawless as ever 

Love Island host Maya, 30, commanded attention in a plunging black gown with a daringly high slit, showcasing her cleavage and toned legs

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, and almost identical to the iconic Versace number that shot Elizabeth Hurley to fame

She looked in great spirits

Her racy dress boasted cut-outs, held together with giant gold safety pins, and almost identical to the iconic Versace number that shot Elizabeth Hurley to fame

She wore her dark tresses in loose waves and opted for a glowing makeup look

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

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 a typically confident display

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 put on an animated display on the red carpet

She looked great in the black dress

Elizabeth Hurley pictured with then-boyfriend Hugh Grant at the 1994 premiere of Four Weddings And A Funeral

She looked great in the black dress 

She looked like she was having a great time

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. 

Taylor Swift leads the 2024 nominations with seven nods, while Raye, Shawn Mendes and Teddy Swims will be performing to the huge crowd of 20,000 fans.  

During the show host Rita will also reportedly pay tribute to late pal and One Direction star Liam Payne, following the singer’s tragic death aged 31 last month.

The One Direction singer fell 45ft from the third floor into the courtyard of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires.

A source claimed the tribute could range from a musical performance of Liam’s hits to a video looking back at his time in showbiz.

They told The Sun: ‘In the coming days they will start drawing up official plans. Officially Rita is yet to be announced, but she is hosting this year’s awards and will be involved in whatever MTV decides to do’.

‘She and Liam have been close for years and grew in the industry together. Obviously she is devastated by his passing’.

Pop superstar Taylor, who already has 15 MTV EMAs to her name, is up for Best Artist, Best Video, Best Pop, Best Live and Biggest Fans. She is also up for Best Collaboration for her single Fortnight with Post Malone, which has also scored a nod in the Best Video category for her 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department.

Vick looked incredible in a white bodice style dress and ruched skirt

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 showed off some leg

She boosted her height with strappy silver heels and posed up a storm

She wore a silver band on her arm

She wore a silver band on her arm

Raye, 27, looked sensational as she hit the red carpet at the event

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

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

Styling her hair into it's trademark 1950s style, she completed the look with dangling diamond earrings and a matching necklace

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

It comes after a great week for Raye after she received her first ever Grammy nomination 

She accessorised with silver jewellery

She accessorised with silver jewellery

Jodie Turner-Smith wore an incredible structured blue gown and dramatic hat

Jodie Turner-Smith wore an incredible structured blue gown and dramatic hat

She dazzled in the number which had in built gloves

She dazzled in the number which had in built gloves 

She made sure all eyes were on her as she arrived

She made sure all eyes were on her as she arrived

She showed off her incredible fashion sense

She showed off her incredible fashion sense

And was adorned with diamond jewellery

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

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

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 wore her blonde tresses pinned up

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

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

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 sensational at the event

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

She looked incredible in the blue and black dress

Leomie Anderson looked every inch the supermodel in a tasseled red dress

Leomie Anderson looked every inch the supermodel in a tasseled red dress

She showed off her incredible legs in the red and white outfit

She added strappy red heels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

They were having a great time together at the event

Olly Alexander wore an all-black ensemble

And a silver earring

Olly Alexander wore an all-black ensemble 

English professional footballer Chloe Kelly opted for a leggy ensemble

English professional footballer Chloe Kelly opted for a leggy ensemble

She wore a tiny skirt and matching bralet

She wore a tiny skirt and matching bralet

Love Island's Molly Marsh wore a red glitzy maxi dress

Love Island’s Molly Marsh wore a red glitzy maxi dress

She has made her moves into the music industry since leaving the show

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

Aaron Taylor-Johnson looked as dapper as always in a dark red suit 

Shawn Mendes wore a dapper black suit and white shirt

Shawn Mendes wore a dapper black suit and white shirt 

He added a red poppy for Remembrance Sunday

He added a red poppy for Remembrance Sunday

Yet she faces stiff competition on the night as Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter all scored five nominations each, appearing in categories such as Best Song, Best Video and Best Artist.

Closely following with four nominations each are Ayra Starr, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, LISA, plus first-time nominees Chappell Roan and Tyla.

There are 19 nominees have the chance to score their first ever MTV EMA at this year’s show, including: Kehlani and Tinashe in the Best R&B category, Disclosure and Fred Again.. for Best Electronic, Fontaines D.C. for Best Alternative, The Last Dinner Party for Best New and BTS’ Jimin for Best K-Pop, which marks his first nomination as a solo artist.

Elsewhere, MTV Push’s finest battle it out in the Best Push category, which features Flyana Boss, Laufey, Shaboozey, The Warning, Victoria Monét, as well as LE SSERAFIM and Teddy Swims, who are also up for Best New.

With the MTV EMAs headed to Manchester, there is even more anticipation in store for fans in the city, as Liam Gallagher goes head to head with Bon Jovi, Coldplay, Green Day, Kings of Leon, Lenny Kravitz and The Killers in the Best Rock category.

Speaking ahead of the event host Rita said: ‘I’m over the moon that I get to be back with my MTV family hosting the EMAs for the third time!

‘The EMAs stage has become like another home for me, and this year’s show in Manchester is going to be absolutely incredible!

Benson Boone wore a brown tweed suit with no shirt

Benson Boone wore a brown tweed suit with no shirt 

Edward and John Grimes of Jedward wore matching glitzy suits

Edward and John Grimes of Jedward wore matching glitzy suits 

Pregnant Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby wore a tight black gown

Pregnant Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby wore a tight black gown

She arrived with her fiancé Jake Ankers

She arrived with her fiancé Jake Ankers

The tight dress showed off her blossoming bump

The tight dress showed off her blossoming bump

Busta Rhymes wore a cow print co-ord

Busta Rhymes wore a cow print co-ord

Busta Rhymes and Mona Scott attend the MTV Europe Music Awards

Busta Rhymes and Mona Scott attend the MTV Europe Music Awards

Shaun Ryder and Bez looked in good spirits as they arrived

Shaun Ryder and Bez looked in good spirits as they arrived 

Bimini attends the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live

Bimini attends the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024 held at Co-op Live

Vas J Morgan looked smart in all black

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

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

Becca Dudley wore a leggy black dress

Harriet Rose during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024

Harriet Rose during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2024

Rita posed in a group shot

Rita posed in a group shot

‘We’ve got an amazing lineup of music performances and plenty of surprises in store. We’re all ‘mad fer it!’.’

One of the biggest global music events celebrates the world’s most iconic artists, bringing fans a unique, multi-platform experience across MTV’s global network in nearly 150 countries.

The 2024 MTV EMAs will broadcast at 9pm GMT Sunday, November 10 on MTV UK, Channel 5 and Pluto TV.

The awards, sponsored by Cetaphil for Sensitive Skin and Paramount+, will be available on demand on Paramount+ from November 12. 

MTV EMAs 2024: The nominations

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

 

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

 

BEST ARTIST

Beyoncé

Billie Eilish

Post Malone

RAYE

Sabrina Carpenter

Taylor Swift

 

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

 

BEST NEW

Ayra Starr

Benson Boone

Chappell Roan

LE SSERAFIM

Teddy Swims

The Last Dinner Party

Tyla

 

BEST POP

Ariana Grande

Billie Eilish

Camila Cabello

Charli xcx

Dua Lipa

Sabrina Carpenter

Taylor Swift

 

BEST AFROBEATS

Asake

Ayra Starr

Burna Boy

Rema

Tems

Tyla 

 

BEST ROCK

Bon Jovi

Coldplay

Green Day

Kings of Leon

Lenny Kravitz

Liam Gallagher

The Killers

 

BEST LATIN

Anitta

Bad Bunny

KAROL G

Peso Pluma

Rauw Alejandro

Shakira

 

BEST K-POP

Jimin

Jung Kook

LE SSERAFIM

LISA

NewJeans

Stray Kids

BEST ALTERNATIVE

Fontaines D.C.

Hozier

Imagine Dragons

Lana Del Rey

Twenty One Pilots

YUNGBLUD

 

BEST ELECTRONIC

Calvin Harris

David Guetta

Disclosure

DJ Snake

Fred Again..

Swedish House Mafia

 

BEST HIP-HOP

Central Cee

Eminem

Kendrick Lamar

Megan Thee Stallion

Nicki Minaj

Travis Scott

 

BEST R&B

Travis Scott

Kehlani

SZA

Tinashe

Tyla

USHER

Victoria Monét

 

BEST LIVE

Adele

Coldplay

Doja Cat

RAYE

Taylor Swift

Travis Scott

 

BEST PUSH

Ayra Starr

Chappell Roan

Coco Jones

Flyana Boss

Jessie Murph

Laufey

LE SSERAFIM

Mark Ambor

Shaboozey

Teddy Swims

The Warning

Victoria Monét

 

BIGGEST FANS

Anitta

Ariana Grande

Beyoncé

Billie Eilish

Chappell Roan

Charli xcx

Katy Perry

LISA

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

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