Babushkas Being Deliberately Adorable on Gawker (Video)
Britney Spears is probably the most important reason why Russian old ladies must attend an English language school. Now they can perform "Hit Me Baby One More Time" for the school's commercial.
Ironically, they are one of the few, if not the only Russian music act which appeared on Gawker. However, don't take this video too seriously. We think the old ladies consciously tried to look adorable. (Does not that sound like the opening passage for the next James Bond movie?)
A chance to laugh at foreigners! This ad for some English-language school in Russia shows some old Russian people singing "Hit Me Baby One More Time," all crazy and Russian-like. They probably didn't even pay royalties! Then, the big reveal: Turns out they're all beset by alcoholic tremors. Oh, mercy!
Did we call it, or did we call it? Last week, we told you that the Federal Migration Service had plans to make all visiting Western pop stars acquire work visas to do gigs in Russia. In the same breath, we chided Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice for claiming the new law wasn't such a big deal. To which we said, speak for yourself, Deep Purple. Not every over-the-hill classic rock act is lucky enough to be buddy-buddy with the Russian president. Well, guess who’s playing two shows in Moscow this April? That’s right. Get your lighter ready, Mr. Medvedev.
Eurovision Keeps Getting Weirder
by Katya Tylevich
Meet Anastasia Prikhodko: registered shit-starter. Prikhodko has been chosen to represent Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest, to be held in Moscow this May. The thing is, Prikhodko is not Russian; she's Ukrainian. And her selection comes as an intense gas dispute has soured relations between her country and Russia. Like a true performer, Prikhodko didn't allow the controversy to faze her as she dominated the proceedings. She even wore heritage like a badge in the final round, choosing a song with a Ukrainian chorus. Will this be seen as a cultural olive branch or an act of treason? To the blogs, we say!
Night Watch the Opera... This Is Happening
by Marina Galperina
Sergey Lukyanenko, author of the Night Watch novel tetralogy, is writing a libretto based on the saga. Night Watch the Opera will premiere in Vienna and it's going to be "spectacular." Into the Gloo-oo-OO-oom...
