MADONNA kicked off the MTV Europe Music Awards last night with the first live televised performance of her new single Hung Up, emerging from a giant glitterball wearing purple leather boots and a matching leotard.

Madonna and Robbie Williams will be among the star performers at the MTV Europe Music Awards tonight.

British bands Coldplay and Gorillaz look set to be the big winners at the MTV Europe Music Awards after securing five nominations each for the annual music event.

Pop superstar Madonna's upcoming concert in Portugal has reportedly been cancelled because a church group has already booked the venue where she was scheduled to perform - and they've refused to rearrange their booking.