also, that ironic moment when t.a.t.u. played off being fake lesbians, one came out as bi, the other is straight, and the bi one is a homophobe while the straight one is an lgbt+ ally
i'm glad i was never a fan as they seem unbelievably messy. i say this as someone who stans belinda carlisle and ace of base. it's hard to be messier than belinda carlisle and ace of base, and yet, t.a.t.u. has managed it.