Rita Ora honors Liam Payne at MTV EMAs following his death
Rita Ora paid tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV Europe Music Awards, remembering him as a kind friend who brought joy to many. Payne, a former One Direction member, died last month at 31 after a fall in Buenos Aires. The EMAs featured performances from artists like Raye, who won best UK and Ireland act, and Taylor Swift, who won multiple awards. Ariana Grande won best pop, while Busta Rhymes received the global icon award. This year's ceremony marked the return of the EMAs after a cancellation in 2023 due to global events. The event took place in Manchester, with stars walking the red carpet despite the city's typical rain.