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Stars hit MTV Awards red carpet in Manchester

Ian YoungsCulture reporter
News imageReuters Raye flicking her hair with one handReuters
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.

News imagePA Media Tyla flashing a peace sign with her tongue sticking out of the side of her mouthPA Media
South African superstar Tyla won best Afrobeats and best R&B artist
News imagePA Media Rita Ora in an elaborate feathered dressPA Media
Rita Ora hosted the awards for the third time
News imagePA Media Teddy Swims in a kilt and tartan outfitPA Media
US singer Teddy Swims was stopping off in Manchester on his way to Scotland, apparently
News imagePA Media Jodie Turner-Smith on the red carpet in a striking blue gown with a long train and a matching circular flat hatPA Media
Actress Jodie Turner-Smith turned on the style before presenting an award
News imagePA Media Benson Boone in a brown suit with chest exposedPA Media
Benson Boone performed and won best new artist
News imagePA Media Busta Rhymes in a black and white cowpring leather jacket and high-fiving a fanPA Media
Rapper Busta Rhymes celebrated with fans before receiving the global icon honour
News imageReuters Shawn Mendes with his hands together in a praying poseReuters
Shawn Mendes also performed, and was nominated for the act with the "biggest fans"
News imageReuters Jedward in mid air and pulling poses in sparking silver suitsReuters
Jedward were jumping with joy just to be invited
News imagePA Media Mabel and Neneh Cherry standing together smiling broadly with their heads together and holding each otherPA Media
Mabel and mum Neneh Cherry announced the award for best hip-hop
News imagePA Media Aaron Taylor-Johnson winking and pointing in a burgundy suitPA Media
Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson was also one of the award presenters
News imageReuters Olly Alexander posing for a selfie and flashing a peace sign with his fingersReuters
Olly Alexander posed with fans on the red carpet
News imagePA Media Chloe Kelly in a revealing top with matching hot pantsPA Media
Manchester City and England forward Chloe Kelly swapped her football strip for something more stylish
News imageReuters Ruben Dias in a long brown overcoat and black shirt and hatReuters
Fellow Manchester City star Ruben Dias also dressed for the occasion
News imageReuters Bez and Shaun RyderReuters
If there's a party in Manchester, Happy Mondays veterans Bez and Shaun Ryder will be there