On Sunday, the vibrant city of Manchester will host the much-anticipated MTV Europe Music Awards, showcasing a lineup of stars including Shawn Mendes, Raye, and South African singer Tyla. This marks a significant moment as it is the first time the UK has held the event since 2017. Pop sensation Rita Ora will take on the role of host, while hometown favorite Liam Gallagher is among the nominees.
With seven nominations, Taylor Swift stands out as the leading contender this year. Her nominations include best artist and best video for “Fortnight,” a collaboration with Post Malone. While she faced a similar situation last year, the ceremony in Paris was ultimately canceled due to the outbreak of conflict in Gaza.
Among other nominees are American artists Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, and Billie Eilish, alongside British stars like Central Cee, Adele, Fred Again, and Coldplay. However, several nominees will be unable to attend due to ongoing tours outside of the UK.
The ceremony is set to unfold at Co-op Live arena, which has faced its share of challenges since its opening just six months ago. The event will be broadcast live in the UK on MTV and Pluto TV starting at 21:00 GMT, with Channel 5 airing it an hour later.
This year’s awards promise unforgettable moments. Taylor Swift has already made history by becoming the most awarded artist at the American MTV Awards with 30 trophies but aims to catch up with Justin Bieber’s record of 22 MTV EMA honors in Europe. Notably, she could become the first artist to win best artist three times.
Beyoncé also has a shot at making history by potentially winning song of the year for a third time with her track “Texas Hold ‘Em.” However, she faces tough competition from summer hits by Sabrina Carpenter and Chapel Roan.
Another highlight includes rapper Busta Rhymes receiving a lifetime achievement award. Despite his New York roots, he has an unexpected connection to northwest England from his childhood summers spent there.
The evening may also feature a tribute to Liam Payne following his tragic passing last month in Argentina. Although not officially confirmed, producers are reportedly eager to honor his legacy at this year’s event.
As excitement builds for the MTV Europe Music Awards in Manchester, fans eagerly await performances from top artists like Raye and Mendes. With an array of awards recognizing various genres and talents—from best new artist to best collaboration—the event promises to celebrate music’s rich diversity while setting the stage for future gatherings that unite artists and fans alike.
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