Rita Ora leads the red carpet glamour in a pink feathered gown as she joins Maya Jama, Vick Hope and Raye at the MTV EMAs in Manchester ahead of her history-making THIRD appearance as host of annual ceremony

Taylor Swift may smartly have led the nominations, nevertheless it was an array of residence-grown stars bringing the glamour as the MTV Europe Track Awards got underway in Manchester on Sunday evening. 

The English city hosted the annual ceremony for the first time in its storied 29-year historical past, with Co-Op Reside Arena chose as the appropriately cavernous venue for this year’s tournament. 

Having already made historical past as the first individual to host the MTV Europe Track Awards for the third time, Rita Ora claimed the red carpet as her contain 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 costume 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 had been raised as company made their way into the venue. 

Rita regarded sensational in the light pink gown which was adorned with hundreds of feathers and featured a corset trend prime.

She boosted her height with grand strappy silk heels and wore her brunette tresses in a wavy trend whereas opting for a glamorous makeup gaze. 

Meanwhile Maya set aside on a jaw-dropping display as she arrived on the red carpet. The Admire Island host, 30, commanded attention in a plunging black gown with a daringly high gash, showcasing her cleavage and toned legs.

Her racy costume boasted reduce-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 set aside on a very animated display as she hit the red carpet. The British singer, who is nominated for Finest UK & Ireland Act, Finest Artist, and Finest Reside, posed up a storm in a quirky dark gold gown. 

Raye’s costume hugged each inch of her jaw-dropping figure and boasted sparking bejewelled detailing and quirky hem.

Styling her hair into or no longer it is trademark 1950s trend, she accomplished the gaze with dangling diamond earrings and a matching necklace. 

Raye oozed self belief as she posed up a storm ahead of her performance to a crowd of 20K fans at the ceremony.

It comes after organisers had been compelled to cancel last year’s tournament in Paris on account of safety fears amid the Israel and Hamas war. 

Rita paid a heartfelt tribute to Liam Payne at the tournament. She gave an emotional speech to honour the stale One Path singer, who died in October, aged 31. 

Rita – who collaborated with Liam on the 2018 single For You – broke down in tears as she said: ‘I moral want to take a 2nd to bear in mind any person very, very dear to us. 

‘We misplaced him lately and he was a substantial part of the MTV world and my world and I think a lot of yours at residence and everyone in here tonight.

‘Liam Payne was one of the kindest of us that I knew. He had the greatest heart and was always the first individual to offer assist in any way that he may.

‘He brought lots pleasure to each room he walked into and he left such a mark on the world.’

Breaking down she added: ‘So let’s moral take a 2nd to bear in mind our buddy Liam…’

Rita previously admitted to being ‘devastated’ by Liam’s passing.

The singer took to social media in October to pay tribute to Liam, sweetly saying that he had ‘the kindest soul’.

Rita wrote on X: ‘I’m devastated [broken-heart emoji] He had the kindest soul, I will by no means put out of your mind. 

‘I cherished working with him lots – he was moral such a pleasure to be around on and off stage. 

‘This tragic information breaks my heart. Sending all my appreciate and prayers to his family and family contributors. Our track For You takes on a total unique meaning for me now. R.I.P [dove emoji] (sic)’

Taylor Swift dominated the winner’s board at the tournament. The Blank Space hitmaker, 34, was no longer in attendance at the star-studded ceremony nonetheless managed to win four awards nonetheless.

Taylor – who is about to begin the final leg of her insist-breaking Eras Tour in Canada – acquired in the Finest Artist category and Finest Reside Artist category. 

The Finest Video award also went to Taylor toes. Publish Malone for their hit Fortnight form her latest album The Tortured Poets Department, whereas Finest US Act also went to the American star. 

Taylor overlooked the awards held in the UK as she was attending her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s football game where his team the Kansas City Chiefs played against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.

Accepting her awards via video-link, she said: ‘Howdy guys, or no longer it is Taylor. I am coming to you from the Eras Tour. I’m so sad that I can’t be with you tonight nonetheless thank you lots for these amazing awards.

‘The fact that you have honoured the tour, everything that has happened with the album this year, the video, or no longer it is moral unbelievable. I have to say thank you lots to Publish Malone for being the most amazing co-star conceivable in the Fortnight tune video.

‘Thank you to the fans for voting on this. You are the reason any great thing happens to me and I understand it each single day. I’m so thankful for it and here is moral so exciting and so amazing. I had the most effective time touring in Europe this summer season so it is miles moral amazing so that you can achieve this.’ 

Elsewhere, Tyla, who also carried out at the tournament, acquired three awards on the night for Finest RnB, Finest Afrobeats and Finest African Act. 

The 22-year-frail star released her self-titled debut album earlier this year and she added to her latest listing of successes with two extra awards in Manchester.

Other substantial-name winners included Ariana Grande, who claimed the Finest Pop gong, and Eminem, who acquired the award for Finest Hip-Hop.

Meanwhile, Liam Gallagher – who was born and raised in Manchester – was awarded the Finest Rock accolade.

Elsewhere The Finest Song award went to Sabrina Carpenter for her smash hit Espresso from her Instant n’ Candy album. 

Finest UK act was acquired by Raye and the Finest Pop award went to Ariana Grande who wasn’t there at the ceremony. 

Finest Hip-Hop award went to Eminem, whereas the Finest Electronic gong went to Calvin Harris.

Jimin acquired in the Finest Okay-Pop category, with Peso Pluma victorious in the Finest Latin community category and Liam Gallagher winning Finest Rock Act. 

Later on the Finest Alternative award went to American pop rock band Imagine Dragons.

The Finest Collaboration award went to LISA feat. Rosalía for their hit NEW WOMAN.

Sabrina Carpenter thanked her fans for “all the love” they’ve shown her after she acquired Finest Song at the tournament.

The 25-year-frail pop star got the award for her chart-topping single ‘Espresso’ – which featured on her ‘Instant n’ Candy’ album – and Sabrina thanked her fans for their reinforce, admitting she’s “so glad” that the track has change into so popular.

Sabrina – who is at the 2nd on her Instant n’ Candy Tour – said in a video message: ‘Hi there, EMAs. It be Sabrina and I moral discovered out that I acquired Finest Song this year at the EMAs and here is my first time winning one!

‘So thank you lots for voting for ‘Espresso’. I’m so happy that you guys cherished the track. I’m hoping you guys are having the most effective night – I want I was there!’ 

Although Sabrina couldn’t attend the EMAs she can’t wait to reunite with her European fans in the coming months.

She said: ‘I’m on the Instant n’ Candy Tour legal now and about to pass on stage, so … I am going to be thinking about you and I can’t wait to gawk you rapidly. Thanks for all the appreciate!’ 

Busta Rhymes thanked LL Wintry J and his mother as he got the Global Icon gong, and admitted he was thrilled to win the Icon award, after “34 years of professionally recording”.

Speaking on stage at Co-op Reside in Manchester, Busta, 52, said: ‘Here is my first time here. I’ve by no means got an award from MTV sooner than.

‘Thirty-four years of professionally recording, here is the first time I’m getting an award from MTV. It feels f****** incredible.”

Busta thanked his mother – who he described as his best friend – and fellow rap icon LL Cool J during his acceptance speech.

The Touch It hitmaker admitted that LL, 56 – who also attended the ceremony in Manchester – inspired him to pursue a career as a rapper.

He explained: ‘I want to salute my brother LL Cool J. Everything that I aspired to be, that man planted that seed.’

What’s more, Busta suggested that his “generation” of rappers will prove to be trailblazers for the genre.

The New York-born star insisted that he doesn’t have any plans to retire from the music business.

Busta – who starred in the rap group Leaders of the New School in the 1980s, before finding success as a solo artist – said: “You better mediate that you are going to gawk me and the generation that I reach from change into the first James Browns and Mick Jaggers of this rap s***. Because I am by no means going to stay.”

Busta previously described winning the award as a “celebration” of hip-hop culture.

The rapper – who performed a medley of his songs after receiving his award – said: ‘I am beyond honoured and grateful to receive the MTV EMA Global Icon Award.

‘This recognition is not only a celebration of my career but also of hip-hop culture. To be acknowledged on this global stage is a reminder that hip-hop has no boundaries – and neither do I!’