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27.05.2012 03:00
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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. |
25.05.2012 13:29
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Spain sings out it can't afford Eurovision bubblegumThe 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. |
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22.05.2012 17:38
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Second Philippines Gaga gig to go ahead despite protestsLady 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. |
21.05.2012 14:09
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Transgender beauty drops out of contest still a winnerMale-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. |
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16.05.2012 20:33
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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. |
14.05.2012 14:39
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Get naked: Spencer Tunick heading to MunichIf 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. |
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This music's far from a little nightmareMaking 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. |
30.04.2012 19:50
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Piano Man reinvented by piano boyA 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. |
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15.04.2012 17:08
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Killing Me Softly with nightmare music in AmericaAn 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. |
29.03.2012 16:38
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Kylie Minogue to design New Year’s Firework show in SydneyPop 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. |
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28.03.2012 14:04
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Protests sweep Canada as Miss Universe kicks out contestantThrowing 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”. |
22.03.2012 12:35
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Madonna to support ‘Forbidden Love’ in RussiaMadonna’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. |
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21.03.2012 20:25
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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. |
Russian designer builds his DynastyLegendary American families, including The Kennedy clan, have inspired one of Russia’s leading designers to create his latest prêt-a-porter collection, The Dynasty. |
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11.03.2012 14:09
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Bolshoi’s live broadcasts finally reach RussiaAfter 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. |
08.03.2012 15:58
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Baku babushki: Singing grannies to rep Russia at EurovisionA 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. |
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04.03.2012 15:30
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Beauty beats rivals for tiaraAn 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. |
01.03.2012 20:11
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Belarus bans “blasphemous” Jesus Christ Superstar rock-operaOrthodox church goers in Belarus have forced the closure of the rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar. |
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28.02.2012 16:32
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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. |
27.02.2012 15:47
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Shrines safeguarded from Pussy RiotRussian 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. |



















