SOUTHAMPTON superstar Craig David flew out from the UK this morning to prepare for the prestigious MTV music awards.

The singer has been nominated in four categories for Thursday's ceremony in Frankfurt, including Best UK Act and Best Male.

Also performing at the event will be Travis, Kylie Minogue and REM.

David will then be flying out to the USA to put the finishing touches to his new album.

The Daily Echo revealed this week that the singer, who is set to pocket £4m this year, has become one of Britain's highest earners.

His new album, the follow-up to his multi-million-selling Born To Do It, is expected to be released next year.