“You will finally get married!”: the passionate embrace of Bilan and Lazarev was ridiculed online
The passionate embrace of Sergei Lazarev and Dima Bilan surprised their fans. The network laughed at the famous singers, comparing them to newlyweds, reports WMJ.ru.
Dima Bilan posted a strange photo on his Instagram page in which he passionately hugs his stage colleague Sergei Lazarev.
“Today I clarified everything with Seryozha, there is a lot of slander around... it’s a pity!!! How important it is to look a person in the eyes and understand everything!!! Thank you for not disappointing my fine structure and organization of the soul, friend!!!!!” — wrote Bilan, without specifying what exactly he was talking about.
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After such photos, subscribers of Sergei Lazarev and Dima Bilan began to make fun of the sexual orientation of the performers.
“Some too passionate hugs”, “As if they decided to confess”, “Two lovebirds”, “Princes get married”, “You will finally get married!!!”, “You two should take part in Eurovision, that will win points After you! There has definitely never been such a tandem...)”, “Will there really be the first coming out in showbiz?”, “The doves are cooing,” write netizens.
The Russian pop king Philip Kirkorov did not miss the opportunity to prick Sergei Lazarev and Dima Bilan, comparing them to newlyweds.
“I’m so glad, guys!!! Save this relationship for a long time, and remember this wonderful holiday!” — Kirkorov wrote in the comments.
Sergey Lazarev also noted in the comments. "May you live happily ever after!" — the singer commented on a friend’s post.
Sergey Lazarev himself also published joint photographs with Dima Bilan, writing a touching post.
“No matter what anyone says, no matter how hard they try to push our heads together, we are already too old and experienced and have been through too much together to believe other people’s “talks”! Dima, friend!! As always, it was great to see you! I respect and appreciate you!” — Lazarev wrote.
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Previously, a scandal allegedly happened at the Muz-TV awards between Sergei Lazarev and Svetlana Loboda, who were sitting in the front row of the VIP section. A Eurovision 2019 participant from Russia blurted out something harsh in his colleague’s face, media reported.
“Are you ****** [gone crazy]? Like the coolest?” - the media quote the words that witnesses allegedly heard from Sergei Lazarev.
As the source notes, the reason for the quarrel was Sergei Lazarev’s dissatisfaction with the fact that Svetlana Loboda was allowed to perform in the final of the ceremony with 6 songs, while the singer himself was unable to perform his Eurovision number due to technical problems.
Subsequently, Loboda’s entourage suspected Lazarev of allegedly persuading his colleagues to leave the hall as a sign of protest, so that the star VIP row was unexpectedly empty during her speech, the source notes. According to media reports, because of this, Loboda unfollowed the singer on Instagram.
As Ruposters Life wrote, earlier the media declassified the name of the mother of Sergei Lazarev’s newborn daughter.
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“He was considered a black sheep”: relatives about Dima Bilan
Dima Bilan
But Dima is used to overcoming difficulties - he, a simple guy from a village in Karachay-Cherkessia, became a global star, the only one from Russia to win Eurovision and collected all kinds of music awards. But what kind of artist is he in everyday life? His sister and classmates told StarHit about this.
“I turn to my brother for advice”
Sister Anna is 14 years younger than Bilan - they have been very close since childhood. Dima was even considered the girl’s father, because he raised her from the cradle. When the parents went to work, all worries about Anechka fell on the shoulders of Lena’s older brother and sister. The singer always considered her talented, at the age of 14 he introduced her at one of his concerts, filmed her in a video, recorded the duet “Star”... Returning from Los Angeles, where she studied to become a director, she followed in the footsteps of her star relative.
Bilan’s sister: “Dima is almost never there, he’s very busy”
“When I decided to try my hand at music, I think Dima was surprised at first,” she tells StarHit. — But he accepted and supported my solo project OTANA, in principle, like any undertaking. In November, his amazing concerts “Planet Bilan” took place. In Orbit”, which I opened and performed with two solo numbers. It was very responsible, I am grateful for such a chance. The brother also gives advice in everyday matters, but still wants her to go her own way. In some important matters I always turn to Dima for advice. When we lived in different countries, we constantly called each other, asked what was going on with whom, he played his tracks for me.”
The singer’s younger sister, Anna, also decided to connect her life with the stage
Anya also admitted: despite the closeness, both try to delimit personal space. “We respect each other and don’t get into our souls,” continues Anna. — Quarrels almost never happen, except over trifles, which are resolved immediately. After all, we have many similar character traits and habits: we are calm, reasonable, patient. But at the same time completely different.”
"Sang in a field on top of a truck"
Natalya Kosterina studied with Dima first at the second school in the city of Maysky, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, and they graduated from the 14th. True, she remembers her classmate under a different name - Vitya Belan.
“His cousin also studied with us - his namesake and namesake, only different patronymics,” says Natasha. - So we called them Nikolaevich and Mikhailovich. Dima was a very modest guy, responsive - he would always help, he studied well, sang excellently, all the girls in the class liked him. He especially loved performing the hits of Valery Meladze. In our company, however, singing was not in particular demand, so he was considered a black sheep. When working in the fields, he climbed onto the roof of a truck and gave concerts. He performed at all city festivals, his signature composition: “Don’t disturb my soul, violin...”
At school, Bilan was one of the quietest students in the class.
In the class, the future star was on his own. “Vitya didn’t smoke, didn’t drink, didn’t wander around at night, guys his age were always hanging out somewhere,” continues Kosterina. “But he didn’t join the herd.” He talked to all the girls the same way and didn’t single anyone out. He received sympathy mainly from parallel classes and other schools, to which he reacted modestly.”
I didn’t make it to the graduation - Dima went to enroll in a Moscow university, but at the last bell he lit it up. The musician now does not maintain relations with his classmates, although they tried to invite him to the 20th anniversary of his graduation. “I tried to reach out through Instagram, but in vain,” says Natasha. “I changed my phone number and the connection was lost.”
True, Bilan nevertheless met one of his classmates by chance. “I served his table at the Tatler Club restaurant at the Ukraine Hotel,” recalls Sergei Pak. — Dima has already become famous, he presented his first book there. At first, as usual, he didn’t pay attention and started ordering: “For me, please... And he stopped short! I was stunned by surprise. Then we laughed, shook hands, introduced me to his “entourage” and gave me his phone number. True, I didn’t call - he already has a different life.”
Bilan dated model Elena Kuletskaya for almost four years
“We talked all night long”
Bilan has known designer Katya Dobryakova for a little over seven years. “I first saw him at a party at the Dandy Cafe, after which we went to karaoke as a group,” Katya shared with StarHit. “At that time he impressed me as eccentric and expressive: he sang, he lit up. Dima is an emotional person. And, probably, the only one from Russian pop who has never irritated me, like a rock and roll girl who grew up on DDT.
After karaoke, communication continued, moreover, on Bilan’s initiative.
“He wrote me a message the next day: “Hello, Yana (Rudkovskaya - Note from StarHit) gave me your number, come to my presentation.” And we started corresponding, talking half the night about life. He told me later: “You’re great, your humor is encyclopedic!” I saw how he grew from the point of view of his inner sense of self. Constantly delving into himself, looking for new tools in creativity. He reads a lot, watches different programs... He loves Tolstoy and analyzes talented people.”
Dobryakova admits that for her Dima is a real source of energy. “Even if he’s sick, when he goes on stage, he gives his all without reserve,” she says. “At heart he is also a rock and roller and a bold experimenter.”
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Now they constantly compare Bilan with Lazarev and Lazarev with Bilan. Some say that Bilan is cooler, while others foam at the mouth and argue that Lazarev will show his worth. The singers themselves also constantly compete with each other. Let’s even remember Eurovision 2008, when Lazarev, having learned that Bilan would take part in the Russian selection, decided to take part himself. As you probably remember, Sergei failed to compete with Dima, but to this day the struggle continues between the singers. But what have both achieved over the years? I suggest you look at some statistics and decide for yourself: who is cooler?
Dima Bilan was born on December 24, 1981 and from childhood he showed an inclination towards music. At school, he constantly took part in holidays, read poems, sang songs, and the aspiring singer’s first triumph took place in the second grade, when Dima suddenly stood up and sang “The Beautiful is Far Away.” The song ended, and after a moment's pause, classmates and teachers clapped for the singer. A few months later, a teacher from a local music school came to the school and arranged an audition. Of course, she immediately noticed Bilan and invited him to her place. However, the parents of the future star initially opposed this and wanted their son to get a more down-to-earth profession, but... in the fifth grade, Bilan nevertheless began studying accordion and became a soloist in a children's choir.
Then there were numerous festivals, competitions and concerts, at which Dima received thunderous applause every time. After graduating from music school, Bilan decided not to stay too long in his native place and went to enter the school named after. Gnesins.
Having passed all the exams, the singer was enrolled in the ranks of students. While studying in his third year, Dima and his classmate Sasha Savelyeva (Factory group) meet Yuri Aizenshpis . This becomes a turning point for the singer. Yuri helps Bilan record his first songs, and also prepares him for the “New Wave” competition. The result of two months of work was Bilan’s fourth place in the competition and a completely finished first program.
“Night Hooligan” in the young singer’s repertoire, radio stations, TV and newspapers began to pay more and more attention to Dima. By 2003, Bilan already had four music videos and a diploma from the Gnessin School in his luggage. But the singer did not stop his education, and at the insistence of Aizenshpis, he entered the Gnessin School to study at the acting department.
In parallel with his studies, at the end of 2003, Bilan released his long-awaited first album, which was called “I am a night hooligan.” A year later, the disc “On the Shore of the Sky” appeared on the shelves of music stores, in the recording of which foreign composers Sean Escoferri and Diane Warren took part.
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In 2005, Bilan took part in the qualifying round of the Eurovision Song “You Should Be Nearby ,” but he never got the victory – first place and a ticket to the competition was given to Star Factory graduate Natalya Podolskaya. But this did not upset the singer at all, because in the same year Dima Bilan received two awards from MTV as “Best Performer” and “Artist of the Year”. Later, the singer went to Lisbon to represent Russia at the EMA ceremony. In 2005, Bilan also became the man of the year in show business according to Rambler.
In 2006, the singer again tried his hand at the Eurovision qualifying round, and this time no Podolskaya could stop him. At a competition in Athens, Bilan performs the song “Never Let You Go” and takes an honorable second place. After such success, a flurry of awards and prizes awaited the singer in his homeland: Golden Gramophone, plates from Muz TV, figurines from MTV and much more.
Throughout 2007, Bilan has been on the “crest of glory.” His songs are constantly played on the radio, his videos do not disappear from TV screens, and the ratings are off the charts. In 2008, together with Yana Rudkovskaya, the singer decided to go to Eurovision again. During the qualifying round, Bilan and his producer girlfriend faced a lot of troubles and intrigues from their colleagues. But still, Yana and Dima turned out to be resistant to all this and as a result, during the open qualifying round of Eurovision, Bilan is given a second chance to win the competition. And he doesn’t miss his goal.
The singer prepared the song “ Believe ” for Eurovision in Serbia, and also tried to make a memorable number. Together with the figure skater Evgeni Plushenko and the world famous violinist, who took part in the production of the number, at the end of May Bilan brings to Russia a victory at Eurovision and the opportunity to represent this competition in Moscow in 2009. A few weeks after the competition, the singer releases his new album, “Against the Rules.”
What about Lazarev? Sergey was born on April 1, 1983 in Moscow. From the age of 6 he was engaged in artistic gymnastics, but soon realized that this was not really his occupation and from 9 to 11 years old Sergei sang in the ensemble named after. V.S. Lokteva. At the same time he played at the Pokrovsky Theater. In 1995, he became one of the members of the children's ensemble "Fidgets", with which the singer managed to win the children's music competition "Morning Star" in 1997. In the same year, Lazarev managed to demonstrate his acting skills by starring in the television humor magazine “Yeralash”.
Pazarev
In 1999, Sergei became a student at the country's leading theater university, the Moscow Art Theater School, and in 2003 he graduated with honors. In 2001, Sergei, together with his friend and longtime colleague from “Fidgets”, Vlad Topalov, became a participant in the musical project “ Smash!! " In August 2002, the guys won the “New Wave” competition in Jurmala. The duo's first video for the song " Belle " stayed at the top of the MTV charts for six months.
Smash: Lazarev and Topalov
Despite the huge workload in the group, Sergei found time to play in the play “Romeo and Juliet” at the Theater. A.S. Pushkin, where he got the main male role.
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In February, the band's long-awaited debut album, Freeway , was released and almost instantly sold out and gained status. In 2003, to the many awards that Sergei received as part of “Smash!!”, the role of Alyosha Karamazov in the play “A Few Days in the Life of Alyosha Karamazov” at the Moscow Art Theater was added to his achievements. A.P. Chekhov.
On December 1, 2004, the group’s second and final album, “Smash!!” “ 2nite ”, and at the end of the year Sergei left the group and began a solo career. The singer signed a contract with the recording company Style Records and began searching and recording material himself. He also returned to his native Pushkin Theater to participate in the play “Borrow a Tenor!”
On December 1, 2005, Sergei’s debut album, called “ Don’t Be Fake, ” was released. These are 12 compositions recorded in London, 8 of which Sergei recorded in collaboration with world-famous producer Brian Rowling, known for working with such performers as Celine Dion, Enrique Iglesias, Craig David, Rob Thomas, Britney Spears. Since the beginning of 2006, Lazarev’s first Russian-language composition, the ballad “Even if you leave,” appeared on Russian radio stations.
At the end of 2005, the expert council of the prestigious theater award "Chaika" confirmed Sergei's worth as an actor, noting his performance with two statuettes at once - in the categories "Breakthrough of the Year" and "Best Love Scene". Recently, Sergei’s talent was recognized by Oleg Tabakov - Lazarev received the Master’s Fund Award for “Talented fusion of the art of a comedic character artist with musical talent in the play “Borrow a Tenor.”
In 2006, Sergey received the MTV Russia Music Awards in the “Best Performer” category.
In May 2007, Sergei Lazarev's second album entitled “ TV Show ” was released. At the beginning of 2008, for the first time in his career, the singer took part in the Eurovision qualifying round, but took only fourth place.
