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Putin entertains A-list

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sprung a surprise on Hollywood A-listers by belting out Fats Domino’s Blueberry Hill at a charity concert in his home town St. Petersburg.

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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin sprung a surprise on Hollywood A-listers by belting out Fats Domino's Blueberry Hill at a charity concert in his home town St. Petersburg.

He then found his thrill with a rendition of soviet spy-era classic “From Where the Motherland Begins”, on piano.

Mickey Rourke, Paul Anka, Monica Bellucci and Kevin Costner, among other stars witnessed the Russian PM's impromptu performance at the event to raise funds for Russia”s child cancer victims.

“Like the majority of people, I cannot sing nor play music, but still love doing it,” Putin said.


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