TIMBALAND - BILAN WINS EUROVISION FOR RUSSIA WITH TIMBALAND TRACK

BILAN WINS EUROVISION FOR RUSSIA WITH TIMBALAND TRACK

Russian singer DIMA BILAN is celebrating after claiming victory for his country at Saturday's (24May08) Eurovision Song Contest - with a TIMBALAND-produced song.
The pop star's Believe track landed Russia its first ever win in the European competition, taking 272 points to beat Ukraine's Ani Lorak into second place with her disco track Shady Lady, which scored 230 points.
Greek singer Kalomira scooped third place with her pop song Secret Combination at the event, which was held at the Belgrade Arena in Serbia.
Britain's Eurovision entry, by former The X Factor talent show star Andy Abraham, came last with a dismal 14 points, while the German and Polish entries were also awarded 14 points, but finished tied one place higher than Abraham because their top scores in a single round were higher.