The day is finally upon us – the MTV EMAs are taking place in Manchester for the first time in the awards’ history.
Some of the biggest names in music are expected to descend on our city for a glittering awards ceremony hosted at the Co-op Live Arena.
Now in its 30th year, the MTV EMAs celebrates the biggest and best of the music industry across genres, with categories honouring the best music videos, collaborations, live shows and even fanbases.
This is the first time the global music celebration has ever been held in our city and it’s expected to attract some of the hottest names in the industry.
The awards themselves will be hosted by Rita Ora, with presenters including Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Little Simz, Mabel and LL Cool J.
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Then nominees include Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Liam Gallagher and loads more (you can see all the nominees HERE).
We’re down on the red carpet of the MTV EMAs bringing you live updates as they happen.
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Live updates from the MTV EMAs
20.15 Sabrina Carpenter takes best song for Espresso with a very cute video message
21.05 Teddy Swims with the catchiest song of the year
20.50 Busta Rhymes has just been given Global Icon award and delivered a LONG speech
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20.30 RAYE!!!! (Love her so much can’t form full sentences)
20.15 Benson Boone takes the first award of the night except I forgot to take a photo so here’shis performance again instead
20.10 Tyla takes to the stage what an incredible performer she is
20.01 Benson Boone has kicked us off and of course there’s been a flip already
19.50 And we’re across to Co-op Live for the main event
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17.21 Gemma Atkinson looking unreal
17.18 – DJ Paulette is here! Icon
17.10 – Our first celeb walking the red carpet is Estevan Plazola
16.55 – The fans are in
16.34 – Red carpet ready!
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We’re already in position on the red carpet at the Co-op Live ready for the arrival of the stars.
So far the only famous face we’ve spotted is Jedward (and only one half of them) but that’s all about to change.
Stay tuned!
Featured image: Anthony Devlin/MTV EMA/Getty Images for Viacom International
TV & Showbiz
Boyzone to reunite for exclusive New Year’s Eve special on the BBC
Danny Jones
2025 has very much been the year of the comeback – be it Oasis, Britpop fashion in general, or short bobs and pixie cuts – so it’s only fitting that we round off the calendar with one last reunion, as throwback boyband Boyzone are set to feature on a TV special on the BBC this New Year’s Eve.
Turns out ‘All That I Need’ to make a year memorable is a load of 1990s nostalgia.
Now, obviously, despite plenty of other music names enjoying a second renaissance over the past 12 months or so, nothing is ever going to be quite as big as the Oasis Live ’25 reunion tour.
However, if you asked us to guess which group from the era were also going to reunite this year back in January, there’s not a chance we would’ve said Boyzone.
Boyzone are telling us about coming back together for one final run in their most unforgettable concerts yet 🎤
After news first began circulating earlier this week, it has now been confirmed that musician turned presenter Ronan Keating will be getting back together with two of his former bandmates.
Joining the 48-year-old for ‘Ronan & Friends: A New Year’s Eve Party’, ex-Boyzone members Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch are part of an exciting live music lineup.
Other names include actor and singer, Shona McGarty, who recently starred on season 25 of I’m A Celeb, as well as fellow 90s pop artist Louise Redknapp and singer-songwriter Calum Scott.
The exclusive reunion comes after the success of the recently aired Boyzone: No Matter What documentary show.
Spread across three parts on Sky, the docuseries (named after their hit song from 1998) looks back on the career and journey up the charts back in their heyday, all the way up to the present. After seemingly striking a chord with fans and the lads themselves, it looks like they’re not done after all…
Yes, not only is the festive TV special going to see three of the original members performing alongside each other again, but
Here’s hoping that turns into a springboard for something even bigger, and we get a Manchester arena show sometime soon.
As for the programme itself, ‘Ronan & Friends: A New Year’s Eve Party’ will be broadcast on BBC One and made available on BBC iPlayer from Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
Channel 4’s The Dog House is looking for people who want to adopt dogs in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
If you’ve always wanted to rescue a dog and provide a forever home to an animal in need, this might be your sign – Channel 4 is looking for Mancs to take part in the next series of The Dog House.
The programme is looking for local applicants who may be thinking of adopting a rescue dog, with rescue centres around Greater Manchester feeling the strain.
Rehoming charities have said they’re facing an unprecedented surge in demand.
So now the BAFTA-nominated show The Dog House is keen to hear from people in Manchester who are interested in rehoming a dog, particularly individuals and families with touching, heartfelt reasons for wanting to rehome.
Whether you’re a first-time dog owner, a family looking for a new companion, or looking for a new furry friend for your existing pets, The Dog House and its chosen rescue shelter can help.
The show launched in 2019 and is filmed at Woodgreen Pets Charity, shining a light and raising awareness for the joys and realities of rescuing dogs.
Channel 4’s The Dog House is looking for people to adopt dogs in Manchester
Around 90% of dog owners say their pet improves their life, 86% report being physically healthier, and 88% say it benefits their mental wellbeing, according to data shared by Channel 4.
Channel 4 has said that more than 47,000 people contacted Dogs Trust about giving up their dogs last year alone, with the RSPCA reporting that the number of dogs in their care has doubled since 2020.
The Dog House team is now seeking people in Manchester who may be thinking about adopting a rescue dog – whether for companionship, support, wellbeing, or simply the joy of bringing a four-legged friend into their life.
If you or someone you know is considering adopting a dog, you can apply HERE or email [email protected].
Daisy Jackson -
10th November 2024 
