Rita Ora, Ed Sheeran and Montana Brown were among the first crop of stars to arrive at this year’s European Music Awards at the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna in Hungary on Sunday.
Rita Waititi, hitmaker and film director Taika Waititi arrived alongside Rita at the star-studded event.
The singer, 30, looked incredible in a black feathered top that featured a dramatic train Taika dutifully carried on the red carpet.
Rita also wore black leggings, and added height with matching heels.
As she stood next to her partner, who was dressed in black suits and blonde hairstyles by the Masked Singer judge, she gave her blonde locks a twirl.
Montana, 26, Love Island’s star and model turned heads when she arrived wearing a flowing white sleeveless dress.
Montana also paired the matching earrings with a white belt featuring a silver-sequinned embellishment.
Couple: Hitmaker Rita arrived at the star-studded ceremony alongside her boyfriend, film director Taika Waititi.
Beautiful: Montana’s outfit also included a white belt and silver sequinned embellishment. She paired it with matching earrings
Romance: Rita, a New Zealand native and Taika put on an adorable show as they took part in the red carpet photo shoot
With a pair silver heels, the influencer gave height to her legs while styling her hair in loose waves.
Ed, 30 years old, is nominated for five awards during this year’s ceremony. Ed wore a multi-colored patterned blazer on the black carpet and made an impressive appearance.
He wore matching pants and completed his look by wearing a white shirt with a tie and crisp white trousers.
Olly Alexander was a star in this multicolored long-sleeved gown with a pattern print.
Amazing: Rita wore a pair black heels and showcased her stunning outfit
Imagine Dragons performers arrived in great spirits at the event
Group: Eurovision winners Måneskin were one of the acts performing at the ceremony
The Years & Years star also sported a pair of black boots as he struck a series of poses on the red carpet.
After the live broadcast of the 2020 virtual coronavirus ceremony, this year’s awards show will be broadcast in full.
Saweetie was the host of this year’s ceremony. She took over for Little Mix, who presented last year.
In a statement, the rapper stated that anything could happen on the MTV EMAs. Are you prepared? Before she said that there were’surprises in store’,
E! asked her questions about hosting. E! News: “I believe MTV is fun. MTV is innovative and outside the norm. That’s what I love about being an artist. The call came in to me, and it was an easy decision.
Host with the most: Saweetie served as host for this year’s ceremony, taking over from Little Mix who presented last year
Among those performing on the night include Saweetie herself along with Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Kim Petras, Maluma, girl in red, Imagine Dragons and Måneskin.
Justin is the clear frontrunner in this year’s award nominations, having received eight total nominations.
Doja Cat (27) has received the most nominations this year, followed by Lil Nas X (6).
Five nominations for Ed Sheeran each included ‘Best Pop’ and ‘Best Song’
Teen Mom UK star Mia Boardman looks stunning in a silver, shimmering dress and a leg-split.
Justin received three nominations: he won Best Artist’, Best Pop’, and two finalists for a slew of ‘Best Song’ noms. His global hits include ‘Peaches’, which featured Daniel Caesar, Giveon, as well as ‘STAY’, with The Kid LAROI.
Doja Cat (Lil Nas X) and Justin receive six nods each for Best Song, ’Best Video, & ‘Best Collaboration.
Ed and EMA Newcomers Olivia Rodrigo, and The Kid LAROI closely follow each other with five nominations each. This includes ‘Best Pop’ as well as ‘Best Song.’ For Ed and Olivia.
Nominations for the ‘Best Local Act’ award include each artist’s home country.
The pals: Jack Saunders (presenter) and Becca Dudley (model) posed together for photos on the red carpet
Style: MTV Presenter Becca was dressed in a black minidress with a silver print
Look good: Harriet Rose, Kiss FM’s presenter, wore a suit with a grey and white stripe for the event
Dapper Joel Corry went all black, WWE star Drew McIntyre chose a black blazer with a red kilt
Show: Becca interviews nominees on the red carpet before the ceremony
MTV are reportedly planning on using the event to ‘stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community in Hungary and around the world’ after the country passed a law in June banning content deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change on primtime television.
According to an internal memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter from Chris McCarthy, the president and CEO at MTV Entertainment Group Worldwide, the decision to hold the ceremony in Hungary was likely to be a surprise for many.
He explained that as a gay man my emotions took over.
“After hearing that this bill was passed, I instinctively thought we should transfer the event to another country.
“But, once my emotions had subsided, I picked up the telephone to contact global LGBTQ+ advocates such as All Out. Got feedback from LGBTQ+ advocates from Hungary. Speak with Raffaele and Bruce, plus other members of the Emerge team.
MTV UK broadcasts live the MTV EMAs Sunday 14th November 9pm, Channel 5 11pm
MTV EMAs 2020 – Nominees
The Best Artist
Ed Sheeran has been nominated as Best Artist
Doja Cat
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Lil Nas X
The Weeknd
The Best Pop
BTS
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran
Justin Bieber
Olivia Rodrigo
Favorite Song
Doja Cat feat. SZA Kiss Me More
Ed Sheeran: Bad Habits
Justin Bieber – Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
Lil Nas X – MONTERO (Call me by your name)
Olivia Rodrigo – Drivers License
The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY
Top Video
Doja Cat feat. SZA Kiss Me More
Ed Sheeran: Bad Habits
Justin Bieber – Peaches ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon
Lil Nas X – MONTERO (Call me by your name)
Normani ft. Cardi B – Wild Side
Taylor Swift – willow
Best Collaboration
Black Eyed Peas, Shakira – GIRL LIKE ME
Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak and Silk Sonic – Keep the Door Open
Doja Cat feat. SZA Kiss Me More
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – INDUSTRY BOY
The Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber – STAY
The Weeknd & Ariana Grande – Save Your Tears (Remix)
What’s the Best?
Olivia Rodrigo has been nominated as Best New Act
Giveon
Griff
Olivia Rodrigo
Rauw Alejandro
Saweetie
The Kid LAROI
Best Electronic
Calvin Harris
David Guetta
Joel Corry
Marshmello
Skrillex
Swedish House Mafia
The Best Rock
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
Imagine Dragons
Kings Of Leon
Måneskin
Killers
The Best Alternative
Halsey
Lorde
Kelly, Machine Gun
Twenty one pilots
WILLOW
YUNGBLUD
The Best Latin
Bad Bunny
J. Balvin
Maluma
Rauw Alejandro
Rosalía
Shakira
Top Hip Hop
Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
Kanye West
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
K-Pop: The Best
BTS
LISA
Monsta X
NCT 127
ROSÉ
TWICE
Best Group
Little Mix has been nominated to be the Best Group
BTS
Imagine Dragons
Jonas Brothers
Little Mix
Måneskin
Silk Sonic
The Best Push
24KGoldn
Fousheé
Red for a girl
Griff
JC Stewart
JXDN
Latto
Madison Beer
Olivia Rodrigo
Remi Wolf
SAINt JHN
The Kid LAROI
The Biggest Fan
Ariana Grande
BLACKPINK
BTS
Justin Bieber
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Video to Promote Good Health
Billie Eilish – Your Power
Demi Lovato- Dancing With The Devil
girl in red – Serotonin
H.E.R. H.E.R.
Harry Styles-Treat People with Kindness
Lil Nas X – MONTERO (Call me by your name)
Best UK & Ireland Act
Dave
Dua Lipa
Ed Sheeran
KSI
Little Mix
Best US Act
Taylor Swift has been nominated to be the Best US Act
Ariana Grande
Doja Cat
Lil Nas X
Olivia Rodrigo
Taylor Swift