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The biggest stars of the music world are walking the red carpet in Liverpool ahead of the MTV Europe Music Awards.The biggest stars of the music world are walking the red carpet in Liverpool ahead of the MTV Europe Music Awards.
The Killers, Beyonce, Pink and Take That are all set to perform at the show, hosted by US pop star Katy Perry at the city's Echo Arena. The Killers, Beyonce, The Ting Tings and Sugababes are among the artists at the Echo Arena for the ceremony, hosted by US pop star Katy Perry.
Coldplay, Duffy, Britney Spears and Leona Lewis lead the shortlist for the awards, with three nominations each.Coldplay, Duffy, Britney Spears and Leona Lewis lead the shortlist for the awards, with three nominations each.
Former Beatle and Liverpool native Sir Paul McCartney will also be honoured with the Ultimate Legend award.Former Beatle and Liverpool native Sir Paul McCartney will also be honoured with the Ultimate Legend award.
He will be presented with the specially-created prize by U2 frontman Bono.He will be presented with the specially-created prize by U2 frontman Bono.
Meanwhile, local band The Wombats will cover Leona Lewis's global hit Bleeding Love during the show.Meanwhile, local band The Wombats will cover Leona Lewis's global hit Bleeding Love during the show.
Other performers include Pink and Take That.
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Singer Kelly Rowland on Barack Obama and Beyonce British pop band Sugababes are among the stars at the ceremonyTake That are returning to the event 14 years after they appeared at the inaugural MTV Europe ceremony in Berlin.
Take That are returning to the event 14 years after they appeared at the inaugural MTV Europe ceremony in Berlin.
Spears, Duffy and Coldplay will all compete in the album of the year category, along with Leona Lewis and Alicia Keys.Spears, Duffy and Coldplay will all compete in the album of the year category, along with Leona Lewis and Alicia Keys.
Lewis is also up for act of 2008, with Amy Winehouse, Rihanna, Spears and Coldplay.Lewis is also up for act of 2008, with Amy Winehouse, Rihanna, Spears and Coldplay.
The former X Factor winner, who will present an award on Thursday, receives her third nod in the Europe's Favourite Act category. The former X Factor winner, who will present an award during the show, receives her third nod in the Europe's Favourite Act category.
Around 10,000 people will attend the show, and an estimated 30 million viewers are expected to watch the awards on MTV channels around the world.Around 10,000 people will attend the show, and an estimated 30 million viewers are expected to watch the awards on MTV channels around the world.
The ceremony can be seen in the UK from 2000GMT.The ceremony can be seen in the UK from 2000GMT.