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Loreen of Sweden performs her song "Euphoria" during the Grand Final of the Eurovision song contest in Baku, May 27, 2012 (Reuters/David Mdzinarishvili)(Video courtesy of EBU) 27.05.2012 03:00 6 comments

Swedish Euphoria at Eurovision (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Swedish singer Loreen has won the Eurovision song contest in Baku with her song “Euphoria.” Russia’s Buranovo Grannies were the runners-up of the show, followed by Serbia, Azerbaijan and Albania.

 
Spanish pop singer Pastora Soler performs during a rehearsal for the Eurovision 2012 song contest in the Azerbaijan's capital Baku, on May 20, 2012. (AFP Photo / Vyacheslav Oseledko) 25.05.2012 13:29 6 comments

Spain sings out it can't afford Eurovision bubblegum

The winner takes it all, they say, including the cost of winning. So, Spain's Eurovision contestant has been politely advised not to win because the country simply can't afford to stage next year's extravaganza.

U.S. singer Lady Gaga waves upon her arrival for her concert tour in Taipei  (Reuters/Pichi Chuang) 22.05.2012 17:38 3 comments

Second Philippines Gaga gig to go ahead despite protests

Lady Gaga will perform a second show in Manila despite massive Christian protests. Her “provocative” acts and outfits are still within legal boundaries, a city official said.

 
Transgender contestant Jenna Talackova takes part in Miss Universe Canada competition during the bikini segment in Toronto, May 19, 2012 (Reuters/Mark Blinch) 21.05.2012 14:09 30 comments

Transgender beauty drops out of contest still a winner

Male-born beauty icon Jenna Talackova has dropped out of the Miss Universe Canada pageant. Failing to make the top five, she has already made history as the first transgender lady in a women’s beauty contest.

Ford Ranger 16.05.2012 20:33 9 comments

800-mile test drive: African politician steals the show

“Dreaming about driving the latest Ford Ranger? Just take it,” thought a politician in Zimbabwe, and he drove away the latest model on display at the Ford Motor Company show.

 
Spencer Tunick is heading to Bavaria with his next major nude photo shoot (Photo from www.spencertunick.com) 14.05.2012 14:39 17 comments

Get naked: Spencer Tunick heading to Munich

If you happen to spot a thousand naked people in Munich this summer – don’t worry. It’s just American artist Spencer Tunick visiting Bavaria with his latest mass nude photo shoot.

Igudesman & Joo (Photo by Julia Wesely) 01.05.2012 15:55

This music's far from a little nightmare

Making fool of themselves has long become second nature for this eccentric duo, Igudesman and Joo. A Little Nightmare Music, just presented in Moscow, is their ode to fun.

 
Screenshot from Youtube video 30.04.2012 19:50 2 comments

Piano Man reinvented by piano boy

A video clip of a six-year old autistic American boy performing a cover of Billy Joel's classics, “Piano Man“, has become a YouTube hit and won praise from the legendary singer/songwriter.

Aleksey Igudesman and Hyung-ki Joo (photo by Julia Wesely) 15.04.2012 17:08 1 comment

Killing Me Softly with nightmare music in America

An orgy of music and comedy featuring a virtuoso Russian violinist and a Korean pianist is coming to America and later, to Russia. The movers and shakers of classical music will be performing their signature acts in “A Little Nightmare Music" show.

 
Kylie Minogue (Reuters / Mario Anzuoni) 29.03.2012 16:38 1 comment

Kylie Minogue to design New Year’s Firework show in Sydney

Pop star Kylie Minogue will be taking charge of Sydney's world famous New Year's Eve firework display. The singer will be responsible for choosing the themes and colors for the show.

Transgender contestant Jenna Talackova was kicked out of Miss Universe Canada competition 28.03.2012 14:04 16 comments

Protests sweep Canada as Miss Universe kicks out contestant

Throwing out a contestant of the Miss Universe Canada beauty pageant has caused a wave of protests of the LGBT community. The contest organizers apparently disqualified Jenna Talackova over being not a “naturally-born woman”.

 
Madonna  (Reuters / Jeff Haynes) 22.03.2012 12:35 63 comments

Madonna to support ‘Forbidden Love’ in Russia

Madonna’s upcoming gig in Russia won’t be all singing and dancing. Having described herself as a “freedom fighter”, the pop star promised to speak up for the gay community during her show in St Petersburg.

Republican Presidential candidate and U.S. Rep. Ron Paul. (Alex Wong / Getty Images / AFP) 21.03.2012 20:25 18 comments

Ron Paul: 'Secret Service is a form of welfare'

Among the controversial issues discussed by the remaining GOP candidates, all find it necessary to protect themselves from the ever present threat of glitter bombs. All candidates but one.

 
Photo by Chapurin Press 21.03.2012 17:50

Russian designer builds his Dynasty

Legendary American families, including The Kennedy clan, have inspired one of Russia’s leading designers to create his latest prêt-a-porter collection, The Dynasty.

Bolshoi's broadcasts reach Russia (RIA Novosti / Ilya Pitalev) 11.03.2012 14:09 1 comment

­Bolshoi’s live broadcasts finally reach Russia

After having launched its live broadcasts internationally, The Bolshoi Theater is finally sharing this privilege with Russians. The Bolshoi’s ballet Il Corsaro is set to be broadcast in several Russia’s cinemas and online on March 11.

 
Buranovskie Babushki to represent Russia at Eurovision (RIA Novosti / Ruslan Krivobok) 08.03.2012 15:58 10 comments

Baku babushki: Singing grannies to rep Russia at Eurovision

A group of elderly ladies is due to represent Russia at the next Eurovision Song Contest in Azerbaijan. Singing in the Udmurt language, this folk band won the hearts of Russians in the all-country vote.

"Miss Russia-2012" Elizaveta Golovanova (RIA Novosti / Ruslan Krivobok) 04.03.2012 15:30 10 comments

Beauty beats rivals for tiara

An 18-year-old student from the small town of Safonovo in Russia's Smolensk Region has been crowned Miss Russia. As well as the coveted title, the beauty wins a tiara worth $1 million – the most valuable in any beauty pageant anywhere in the world.

 
Jesus Christ Superstar banned in Belarusian theatres (Image from rock-opera.ru) 01.03.2012 20:11 2 comments

­Belarus bans “blasphemous” Jesus Christ Superstar rock-opera

Orthodox church goers in Belarus have forced the closure of the rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar.

Pamir the bear has played with the club since he was a cub / Video  courtesy: Andery Kuzzz 28.02.2012 16:32 7 comments

Kung Fu Bear: Russian Style (VIDEO)

We’ve seen Kung Fu Panda – now, a real Russian bear has become an internet hit, amazing visitors to a Siberian zoo with his perfect mastery of the martial art.

 
Pussy Riot in Russia’s main cathedral 27.02.2012 15:47 12 comments

Shrines safeguarded from Pussy Riot

Russian Cossacks are to stand guard over Moscow’s Orthodox churches after a feminist punk band broke into a Cathedral and sang blasphemous songs at the altar.