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Singer Raye was voted best UK and Ireland act, days after she was also nominated for three Grammys

Reuters Raye flicking her hair with one hand — Singer Raye was voted best UK and Ireland act, days after she was also nominated for three Grammys

The MTV Europe Awards have taken place in the UK for the first time in seven years, and stars turned out in force at Manchester's Co-op Live arena.

South African superstar Tyla won best Afrobeats and best R&B artist

PA Media Tyla flashing a peace sign with her tongue sticking out of the side of her mouth — South African superstar Tyla won best Afrobeats and best R&B artist

Rita Ora hosted the awards for the third time

PA Media Rita Ora in an elaborate feathered dress — Rita Ora hosted the awards for the third time

US singer Teddy Swims was stopping off in Manchester on his way to Scotland, apparently

PA Media Teddy Swims in a kilt and tartan outfit — US singer Teddy Swims was stopping off in Manchester on his way to Scotland, apparently

Actress Jodie Turner-Smith turned on the style before presenting an award

PA Media Jodie Turner-Smith on the red carpet in a striking blue gown with a long train and a matching circular flat hat — Actress Jodie Turner-Smith turned on the style before presenting an award

Benson Boone performed and won best new artist

PA Media Benson Boone in a brown suit with chest exposed — Benson Boone performed and won best new artist

Rapper Busta Rhymes celebrated with fans before receiving the global icon honour

PA Media Busta Rhymes in a black and white cowpring leather jacket and high-fiving a fan — Rapper Busta Rhymes celebrated with fans before receiving the global icon honour

Shawn Mendes also performed, and was nominated for the act with the "biggest fans"

Reuters Shawn Mendes with his hands together in a praying pose — Shawn Mendes also performed, and was nominated for the act with the "biggest fans"

Jedward were jumping with joy just to be invited

Reuters Jedward in mid air and pulling poses in sparking silver suits — Jedward were jumping with joy just to be invited

Mabel and mum Neneh Cherry announced the award for best hip-hop

PA Media Mabel and Neneh Cherry standing together smiling broadly with their heads together and holding each other — Mabel and mum Neneh Cherry announced the award for best hip-hop

Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson was also one of the award presenters

PA Media Aaron Taylor-Johnson winking and pointing in a burgundy suit — Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson was also one of the award presenters

Olly Alexander posed with fans on the red carpet

Reuters Olly Alexander posing for a selfie and flashing a peace sign with his fingers — Olly Alexander posed with fans on the red carpet

Manchester City and England forward Chloe Kelly swapped her football strip for something more stylish

PA Media Chloe Kelly in a revealing top with matching hot pants — Manchester City and England forward Chloe Kelly swapped her football strip for something more stylish

Fellow Manchester City star Ruben Dias also dressed for the occasion

Reuters Ruben Dias in a long brown overcoat and black shirt and hat — Fellow Manchester City star Ruben Dias also dressed for the occasion

If there's a party in Manchester, Happy Mondays veterans Bez and Shaun Ryder will be there

Reuters Bez and Shaun Ryder — If there's a party in Manchester, Happy Mondays veterans Bez and Shaun Ryder will be there

Manchester rolls out red carpet for MTV Awards

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