t.A.T.u.

t.A.T.u. was a Russian pop duo formed in 1999 by singers Lena Katina and Julia Volkova. The duo became internationally known for provocative videos and the hit song “All the Things She Said.”

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Lena Katina: Lena Katina is a Russian singer who became internationally known as one half of t.A.T.u. Her vocals and public persona formed one half of the duo’s identity.
All the Things She Said: “All the Things She Said” is t.A.T.u.’s English-language version of the Russian song “Ya Soshla S Uma.” Its international chart success made the duo’s sound and image widely recognizable.
LGBT representation in music: LGBT representation in music is the inclusion and portrayal of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in songs and music culture. t.A.T.u.’s staged romance became a prominent, controversial instance of queer-coded pop imagery.
Serebro: Serebro is a Russian girl group formed by producer Maxim Fadeev that represented Russia at Eurovision in 2007. It became another Russian pop act with international exposure, but without t.A.T.u.’s duo-centered lesbian-themed concept.
Julia Volkova: Julia Volkova is a Russian singer who rose to international fame as one half of t.A.T.u. Her voice and performance style completed the duo’s contrasting image.
Not Gonna Get Us: “Not Gonna Get Us” is an English-language t.A.T.u. single from the album 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane. The single extended the group’s international success beyond its breakout hit.
Queerbaiting: Queerbaiting is the use of implied queer themes to attract audiences without clearly establishing queer identity or relationships. Critics applied the term to the duo’s marketing and its uncertain relationship to genuine representation.
VIA Gra: VIA Gra, also known as Nu Virgos, is a Ukrainian-Russian girl group formed in 2000. Its changing lineup and conventional girl-group format contrast with t.A.T.u.’s fixed two-singer identity.
Ivan Shapovalov: Ivan Shapovalov is a Russian music producer and former physician who created and managed t.A.T.u. He devised the duo’s early concept and directed its provocative marketing.
200 km/h in the Wrong Lane: 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane is t.A.T.u.’s 2002 English-language debut album. The album brought the duo’s Russian material to a global pop audience.