In pictures: The MTV awards

Scenes from the MTV Video Music Awards in New York.

Snap: Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera share a stage

Blink 182 took best group video for All The Small Things

Say My Name: Destiny's Child accept their best R 'n' B video prize

Eminem brandishes an award

Jennifer Lopez's track Waiting For Tonight was named best dance video

Winners: The Red Hot Chili Peppers

Up-and-coming club performer Pink arrives at the show

The old and the new: Sting with new kid on the block Eve

U2's Larry Mullen and Bono - the serious face of pop music

And it's goodnight from her - Toni Braxton signs off

Ooh, Matron! Jim Carrey cracks another joke

Howdy, partner: Wyclef Jean looks pleased with himself