MTV Europe Music Awards highlight major wins and emotional tributes in Manchester
The MTV Europe Music Awards were held in Manchester for the first time on Sunday. The event featured global acts, with Taylor Swift winning best artist and video of the year, although she attended via video link. Raye, who won best UK artist, discussed the loss of her stolen notebooks but remained optimistic. Busta Rhymes received a global icon award, reflecting on his childhood in the UK and his surprise at the honor. K-Pop group Le Sserafim performed in the UK for the first time, enjoying local cuisine. The ceremony also included emotional tributes, including one from Rita Ora for the late Liam Payne, and Tyla winning two awards while honoring her inspirations.