Lesbian pop minxes Tatu have slammed reports they are not really lovers - but conceded that both have had relationships with men.

The ALL THE THINGS SHE SAID hitmakers are furious at suggestions their public displays of affection are staged in order to sell more records - but concede they have also romanced with the opposite sex following claims from fellow Russian popstar VLAD TOPALOV that he was involved in a "love triangle" with the pair.

Singer YULIA VOLKOVA says, "Yes, we are girlfriends with each other."

Bandmate LENA KATINA adds, "Although we don't have to convince anyone. We've known each other for about eight years, but I couldn't really tell you when we first started seeing each other.

"We are in love, though. Have we had boyfriends? Of course we have - you have to try boys first."

Volkova continues, "I'd say we were probably bisexual. Now we feel great together, but maybe some time we'll feel like being with boys."

Katina concludes, "Who knows? Even if we do have boyfriends, we'll still be close, I know that."

01/05/2003 21:24