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Fifth Beatle found in Korea: Fame came easy to a Korean toddler. Ha Youngwoong was filmed by his parents singing the Beatles classic 'Hey Jude' at just three years old and posted in on YouTube. Now aged four, he has appeared on national television and wowed millions on the Internet.

Russia’s wonders from a train window: Not many Russians can say they’ve travelled across their entire country, which covers one-sixth of the world’s land. But photographer Anton Lange has managed just that, capturing faces and landscapes during a marathon train trip.

Fighting, dancing, fun… a typical Moscow night out!: What unites break dance, hip-hop, martial arts and fiery Latino-American music? They all have something in common – capoeira, which has become a worldwide cult. Master Bamba, a renowned capoeira maestro from Brazil has devoted his whole life to preserving its traditions, and now Muscovites have had a chance to take a lesson from him.

Young German talent straight from the heart: Despite her youth, German cellist Marie-Elisabeth Hecker has already won over audiences around the globe with her passionate performances. Now legendary conductor Valery Gergiev has brought her to the Moscow stage as part of this year’s Easter Festival.

Fathers and sons in the modern world: Young Russian stage director Konstantin Bogomolov says he turned to theatre to tackle his loneliness, and in just a couple of years he's become one of most successful and sought-after directors.

Siberian ‘Edith Piaf’ strikes a chord: She is just 22, and goes by the name of Pelageya. But this Siberian singer is already a veteran entertainer. She’s been performing professionally since she was nine, and has built up a loyal legion of fans – including several heads of state.

Opening a window on the East: photographer’s epic journey: ‘Russia from a train window’ is a new photo exhibition that has opened at Moscow’s New Manege. Photographer Anton Lange took his camera on long-distance train journeys and now presents a photo report of his railway expedition.

Rattle on a roll in Moscow: As its chief conductor, Sir Simon Rattle is the face of the Berlin Philharmonic. Originally from Liverpool, he now leads one of the world’s most accomplished and prestigious orchestras. Legendary conductors such as Herbert von Karajan and Claudio Abbado are among his predecessors during the orchestra’s 126-year history.

Cannes, Venice, Berlin...Grozny - Chechnya to host international film fest: Chechnya will host an international film festival called “Noah’s Ark” in June 2008.

Soviet artists who helped win WW2: There was hardly a person in the Soviet Union during WW2 who didn’t see the political cartoons on Hitler, Mussolini, Franco and other fascist leaders by the "Kukryniksy" group of artists. It was largely down to their posters that Soviet soldiers were encouraged to fight.

Geeks' joy at new computer game: Russian gamers are over the moon. The fourth installment of the controversial video game Grand Theft Auto (GTA IV) went on sale worldwide on Tuesday, with expectations that it would break sales records. The launch is being billed as the biggest entertainment event of the year.

Hitler the painter - don't give up the day-job!: New sides to Adolf Hitler's character have been found by Russian artists Irina Valdron and Vladimir Salnikov.

Russian cinema to celebrate centenary with Cannes show: The first ever Russian pavilion will open in the mecca of cinema on May 15. At this year’s Cannes Festival, Russian film-makers will celebrate 100 years of Russian cinema. The 50-square-metre pavilion with a terrace facing the sea will host business meetings and glamorous soirees.

Alphaville: Forever Young: The German synthpop group gained huge popularity in the 80s. and it still has a large number of faithful fans. The band recently performed at the Moscow Kremlin.

Mark Knopfler not in Dire Straits in Moscow: The former Dire Straits lead guitarist and vocalist Mark Knopfler has appeared onstage at Moscow's Olimpiysky stadium to promote his new album “Kill To Get Crimson.”

From the office to the dance floor: They say being fond of dancing is a sure step towards falling in love. In love or not, those who took part in the first ever Russian mixed pairs ballroom dancing contest have shown off all their elegance and passion.

U2 come to Moscow in 3D: The legendary Irish band U2 have loads of fans all over the world. But getting tickets to their shows can be a wallet-busting and time consuming business. Now, thanks to cutting edge technology, people can attend a concert in the comfort of the cinema. The first ever 3D film has been released showcasing them performing in South America.

Legendary cellist remembered year after passing away: Hundreds of people have gathered at Novodevichye cemetery in Moscow to remember renowned cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich who died exactly a year ago.

de Grisogono exclusive watch in Moscow: Moscow recently had a unique chance to see the new collection of watches and jewellery from de Grisogono. The company's founder and president, Fawaz Gruosi, came to the capital to introduce his unique Meccanico DG timepiece.

To drive a fetish: A Moscow international motor show “Top Marques Moscow” has started at the capital’s exhibition centre Crocus Expo. The world's most-prestigious and luxurious cars are on display; the event provides wealthy Muscovites with an opportunity to take a look at what the world's best cars producers have to offer.

Paul McCartney plays in Ukraine - for free: Ex-Beatle Sir Paul McCartney said he will perform a free concert in Ukrainian capital Kiev. Accepting an invitation from billionaire Victor Pinchuk, McCartney is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of fans to Kiev’s Independence Square on June 14.

‘Real’ Russian women on show: Twenty women from across Russia have been chosen for a photography exhibition with a difference in Moscow. "Women out of Format" highlights the beauty of ordinary women instead of professional models.

Piano performance with a difference: A piano performance with a difference has been held in Moscow. But one of Russia’s most talented pianists Ekaterina Mechetina was far from the concert hall, to prove that distance doesn’t matter anymore!

Banned Soviet music makes London return: A forgotten film score written by the legendary Russian composer Sergey Prokofiev is being brought to life after some 70 years in archives. A ballet adaptation of the music opens on Wednesday in London's Covent Garden.

Pet haut-couture auctioned in Moscow: An auction of glamorous pet outfits and accessories has been held in one of Moscow’s cafes. The event was organised by an animal protection foundation to raise money for Russia’s homeless cats and dogs.

Flairing mania hits Moscow: Bottles, glasses and shakers have been flying almost non-stop as 12 finalists clashed on the second day of the international flairing contest in Moscow.

Faces and laces of Moscow: The biggest exhibition of training shoes or "sneakers" has opened in Moscow! "Faces and laces" is an annual event which displays "street wear, street art, vinyl and designer toys", but it's really the "trendy shoes" that are the centre of attention.

Boy George learns Russian: Pop music's Karma Chameleon, Boy George, has shocked fans in Moscow with his command of the Russian language. The Eighties chart-topper from the UK stunned crowds at the Bacardi B-Live music festival by singing in Russian with the Pyatnitsky folk choir.

Celebs party at swinging 60s night: Paris Hilton was one of the celebrity guests at a Moscow party devoted to the fashion and spirit of the 1960s. The American socialite got into the swing of things by wearing a 60s-look outfit for the bash, held at the exclusive Arterium Gallery.

Vintage cars wheel into Moscow: A huge collection of antique cars from all over the world is on show at Moscow's Krokus Expo centre. Many of them may be old, but they're packed with the most advanced gadgets on the market.

Guitar legend Gary Moore rocks Moscow crowd: Peter Green, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton were his biggest influences in the sixties. The Belfast-born guitarist, Gary Moore, was once part of Skid Row and Thin Lizzy. On Saturday he played his second gig in Moscow.

Russia Today wins!: The board of the Russian Entertainment Awards presented Russia Today Channel with a special prize. A special diploma for the contribution to the creation of international image of Russia and popularisation of its cultural events will be added to the Russia Today's prizes.

Paris steals the show at Moscow MTV awards: The annual MTV movie awards ceremony, hosted this year by Paris Hilton, has taken place in Moscow. The best film award went to the sequel of the popular Russian film 'Ironia Sudby' or ‘The Irony of Fate’.

What lies beneath?: Leading international fashion designers have been showcasing their new collections of women’s underwear and bathing suits in Moscow.

Yoga guru rolls into town: America’s pioneer of yoga training, Yamuna Zake, has been demonstrating the well-known yoga therapy – Yamuna Body Rolling – at Moscow’s NYM yoga centre. Regarded as the world's top yoga instructor, Yamuna Zake has the rare ability of enabling people to forget their troubles and start enjoying life.

Curtain raised on stage awards: The winners of this year’s Golden Mask Awards have been announced in Moscow. Many of Russia’s top performing artists packed into the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theatre in the capital for the prize-giving ceremony.

Vintage Hollywood gets Moscow makeover: Glamour and glitz from Hollywood’s golden age is the inspiration behind an unusual exhibition now open in Moscow. The show, combining celebrities’ photos with retro jewellery, is on at the ‘Kino’ gallery. The smiles of Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner and Audrey Hepburn are set to captivate and bewitch visitors.

Russian art breaks record at Sotheby’s: A painting by the Russian artist Arkhip Kuindzhi has sold for a record price - for the painter - of $US 3.1 million at a Sotheby's auction in New York. Earlier a pair of paintings by another Russian artist, Ivan Aivazovsky, sold for over $US 2 million.

Hats off to hot fashion duo: Philip Treacy, Britain's king of hats, has teamed up with designer Irina Vityaz, Russia’s princess of evening dresses, to present a joint show in Moscow.

Tribute paid to Russia’s revolutionary poet: Every year on April 14, admirers of one of Russia's greatest poets gather at his museum in Lubyansky Lane in Moscow. Vladimir Mayakovsky was not only a talented innovator and a Futurist, but also a committed revolutionary. But his personal life was full of dramatic contradictions, which led him to commit suicide at the age of 36 in 1930.