Stars hit MTV Awards red carpet in Manchester
Ian YoungsCulture reporter

ReutersSinger 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.

PA MediaSouth African superstar Tyla won best Afrobeats and best R&B artist

PA MediaRita Ora hosted the awards for the third time

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

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

PA MediaBenson Boone performed and won best new artist

PA MediaRapper Busta Rhymes celebrated with fans before receiving the global icon honour

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

ReutersJedward were jumping with joy just to be invited

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

PA MediaActor Aaron Taylor-Johnson was also one of the award presenters

ReutersOlly Alexander posed with fans on the red carpet

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

ReutersFellow Manchester City star Ruben Dias also dressed for the occasion

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