Coldplay, Leona Lewis and Robbie Williams are among the acts flying the flag for the UK as they compete at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Skip related content
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They line up against US stars such as Kings Of Leon and Lady GaGa at the star-studded ceremony.
The show is being held at the O2 World in Berlin and screened live by MTV to millions of viewers across Europe.
Beyonce, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Shakira and nominee Lewis will all be performing.
Robbie Williams has withdrawn due to a "schedule clash" but he is still in the running for best male against Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Mika.
Lewis is carrying British expectations in the best female category against Beyonce, Katy Perry, Lady GaGa and Shakira.
No British acts have managed a nomination in the best group category but Coldplay are shortlisted for "best world stage performance" against Kid Rock, Kings of Leon, Lady GaGa and Linkin Park.
Yusuf Islam, the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens, is strolling back onto the stage after a break of 33 years.
