Kanye West, Katy Perry and Kid Rock have touched down in Liverpool ahead of tonight's 2008 MTV Europe Awards.

A huge crowd turned up to greet the stars as they headed to Panoramic restaurant for the pre-awards dinner.

And Katy has been working flat out rehearsing for her role of host.

The I Kissed A Girl singer will be joined by a host of celebs' including Beyonce, Amy Winehouse, Coldplay and Leona Lewis.

And Britney Spears is rumoured to be making a surprise appearance as she has been nominated for three awards.

Could the pop princess be walking away with another hat trick?

Watch this space!

Check out the stars arriving in Liverpool below