It's been a long, slow summer, with awards season taking a serious break – but Monday saw stars of the screen and soundwaves congregate in New Jersey for the MTV Video Music Awards.
The annual ceremony celebrates the best of the year's music videos as well as some of the hottest music acts.
Among the famous faces who turned out for the 2019 edition were Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, as well as Taylor Swift, who took home the prize for Video of the Year with You Need to Calm Down.
Models Bella and Gigi Hadid also stepped out for the occasion, along with singer HER, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes and Missy Elliott, who won the Video Vanguard award in honour of her decades-long career.
Below, find a list of the night's winners, and scroll through the gallery above to see all the stars on the red carpet.
Video of the Year: You Need to Calm Down, Taylor Swift
Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande
Song of the Year: Old Town Road (Remix), Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
Best New Artist: Billie Eilish
Best collaboration: Senorita, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
Push Artist of the Year: Billie Eilish
Best Pop: Sucker, Jonas Brothers
Best hip-hop: Money, Cardi B
Best R&B Waves, Normani featuring 6lack
Best K-pop: Boy With Luv, BTS featuring Halsey
Best Latin: Con Altura, Rosalia and J Balvin featuring El Guincho
Best Dance: Call You Mine, The Chainsmokers featuring Bebe Rexha
Best Rock: High Hopes, Panic! At The Disco
Video for Good: You Need to Calm Down, Taylor Swift
Best Editing: Bad Guy, Billie Eilish
Best Art Direction: 7 Rings, John Richoux
Song of the Summer: Boyfriend, Ariana Grande
F1 drivers' standings
1. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes 281
2. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari 247
3. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes 222
4. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull 177
5. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari 138
6. Max Verstappen, Red Bull 93
7. Sergio Perez, Force India 86
8. Esteban Ocon, Force India 56
Essentials
The flights
Emirates, Etihad and Malaysia Airlines all fly direct from the UAE to Kuala Lumpur and on to Penang from about Dh2,300 return, including taxes.
Where to stay
In Kuala Lumpur, Element is a recently opened, futuristic hotel high up in a Norman Foster-designed skyscraper. Rooms cost from Dh400 per night, including taxes. Hotel Stripes, also in KL, is a great value design hotel, with an infinity rooftop pool. Rooms cost from Dh310, including taxes.
In Penang, Ren i Tang is a boutique b&b in what was once an ancient Chinese Medicine Hall in the centre of Little India. Rooms cost from Dh220, including taxes.
23 Love Lane in Penang is a luxury boutique heritage hotel in a converted mansion, with private tropical gardens. Rooms cost from Dh400, including taxes.
In Langkawi, Temple Tree is a unique architectural villa hotel consisting of antique houses from all across Malaysia. Rooms cost from Dh350, including taxes.
Racecard
5.25pm: Etihad Museum – Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (Turf) 1,200m
6pm: Al Shindaga Museum – Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (Dirt) 1,200m
6.35pm: Poet Al Oqaili – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1,400m
7.10pm: Majlis Ghurfat Al Sheif – Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 1,600m
7.45pm: Hatta – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1,400m
8.20pm: Al Fahidi – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh87,500 (D) 2,200m
8.55pm: Zabeel Trophy – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh120,000 (T) 1,600m
9.30pm: Coins Museum – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh95,000 (D) 1,600m
10.05pm: Al Quoz Creative – Handicap (TB) Dh95,000 (T) 1,000m
The specs
Engine: 3.0-litre 6-cyl turbo
Power: 435hp at 5,900rpm
Torque: 520Nm at 1,800-5,500rpm
Transmission: 9-speed auto
Price: from Dh498,542
On sale: now
Traits of Chinese zodiac animals
Tiger:independent, successful, volatile
Rat:witty, creative, charming
Ox:diligent, perseverent, conservative
Rabbit:gracious, considerate, sensitive
Dragon:prosperous, brave, rash
Snake:calm, thoughtful, stubborn
Horse:faithful, energetic, carefree
Sheep:easy-going, peacemaker, curious
Monkey:family-orientated, clever, playful
Rooster:honest, confident, pompous
Dog:loyal, kind, perfectionist
Boar:loving, tolerant, indulgent
