#SPOTTED: STARS IN TORONTO FOR 2017 IHEARTRADIO MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS

Known affectionately as the MMVAs, the iHeartRadio MuchMusic Video Awards took place in Toronto this weekend, honouring the best and hottest Music Videos.  Co-hosting this year were Brampton’s own Alessia Cara and Joe Jonas, the latter who has appeared on multiple occasions dating back to his days with his fraternal trio.

In town for the occasion were a litany of talent including performers Imagine Dragons, Arkells, Camila Cabello (formerly of Fifth Harmony), Julia Michaels, Iggy Azalea, Jessie Reyez, Lorde, Post Malone, DNCE (Jonas’ new band) and Niall Horan (formerly of One Direction).

Presenting awards this year are a who’s-who of television among the intended target audience of the awards show including KJ Apa (Riverdale), Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why), Keke Palmer (Scream Queens), Dove Cameron, Lilly Singh, Nikka Bella, Darren Criss (Glee), Kat Graham (Vampire Diaries), Shay Mitchell (Pretty Little Liars), Carly Rae Jepsen, Bea Miller and supermodel Martha Hunt.

Shutting down a portion of Queen Street at the famed Bell Media headquarters, fans lined the streets and braved the rain for the Red Carpet.  The evening’s biggest winners included:  A Tribe Called Red ft. Yasiin Bey, Black Bear and Narcy – R.E.D. for Video of the Year, Shawn Mendes – Mercy for Best Pop Video and iHeartRadio International Artist of the Year went to Lorde.

Most Buzzworthy Canadian Artist was awarded to Drake, who beat out Justin Bieber, Shawn Mendes, The Weeknd and Alessia Cara.

We spotted some of the stars of the 2017 iHeartRadio MuchMusic Video Awards around town this weekend. Check out our Snaps!

With #NiallHoran, of #OneDirection, in Toronto for the #MMVAs. He was super-nice! Love his new single #SlowHands! #MuchMusicVideoAwards

A post shared by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 19, 2017 at 11:56am PDT

Ziggy Igs. She’s the realest. #IggyAzalea in town for the #MMVAs #MuchMusicVideoAwards

A post shared by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 17, 2017 at 5:49am PDT

#BrandonFlynn, star of hit Netflix series #13ReasonsWhy in Toronto for the #MMVAs. #MuchMusicVideoAwards

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Seeing red. Loved seeing again birthday boy #KJApa in #Toronto for the #MMVAs! Still the nicest! #MuchMusicVideoAwards #Riverdale #Archie

A post shared by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 17, 2017 at 8:22pm PDT

#KJApa celebrated his birthday in Toronto last night. Fans of #Riverdale wished him a very Happy Birthday! The party continues at the #MMVAs. (@kjapa). #Archie

A post shared by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 18, 2017 at 6:43am PDT

She’s got issues. We’ve got ’em too. With up-and-coming singer/songwriter #JuliaMichaels, at the #MMVAs! #MuchMusicVideoAwards

A post shared by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 18, 2017 at 8:06pm PDT

With Post Malone, here for the #MMVAs. He is back next weekend for #NXNE at the Port Lands! #MuchMusicVideoAwards #WhiteIverson #PostMalone

A post shared by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 18, 2017 at 7:57pm PDT

The lovely #KatGraham, of #VampireDiaries at #MMVAs. #MuchMusicVideoAwards

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#OneDirection’s #NiallHoran asks for a bit of privacy after some Chinese for dinner. He performs at tomorrow’s #MMVAs. #MuchMusicVideoAwards

A post shared by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 17, 2017 at 8:22pm PDT

#TorranceCoombs (#Reign) x #AlyssaCampanella (Miss USA) at the #MMVAs. #MuchMusicVideoAwards

A post shared by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 18, 2017 at 11:21pm PDT

#DarrenCriss in Toronto for the #MMVAs. Cannot wait to see him in #Versace: #AmericanCrimeStory. #MuchMusicVideoAwards

A post shared by Mr. Will Wong 📸 (@mrwillwong) on Jun 19, 2017 at 11:54am PDT

See a complete list of winners here.

(Photo/video credit: MUCH/Mr. Will Wong)