Category: Arts & Culture
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Actor Juca de Oliveira dies at 91
Brazil lost in the early hours of this Saturday (21) one of the most expressive names in national performing arts. The actor, author, and director Juca de Oliveira passed away at 91 years old in São Paulo, victim of pneumonia associated with a cardiological condition. The information was confirmed by the family’s press office to…
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The Magic of the Circus
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, children, Elderly, Entertainment, Family, Men, Teenager, United States, WomenSaturday, March 21 at 11 a.m. at the Biblioteca Brasileira de Nova York, a special event celebrates Circus Day and honors one of the most traditional and enchanting artistic expressions of Brazilian culture. The choice of date is symbolic: in Brazil, Circus Day is celebrated on March 27, in homage to Abelardo Pinto, the famous…
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Chuck Norris Dies at 86
The death of actor and martial artist Chuck Norris, at 86 years old, was confirmed by his family following a medical emergency that occurred on the island of Kauai, in Hawaii. The circumstances of the death were not detailed, in accordance with the family’s request to preserve privacy during this time of mourning. Norris was…
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Chuck Norris Dies at 86
The death of actor and martial artist Chuck Norris, at 86 years old, was confirmed by his family following a medical emergency on the island of Kauai, in Hawaii. The circumstances of his death were not detailed, at the family’s request, to preserve his privacy during this period of mourning. Norris was taken to a…
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A Night to the Sounds of DEANNA KIRK
Her music combines the jazz tradition with contemporary influences, in performances marked by sensitivity, sophistication, and strong emotional expression. Her repertoire includes both original compositions and American standards, frequently reinterpreted with a delicate influence from Brazilian bossa nova, a style for which the artist demonstrates deep admiration. This connection is revealed in her subtle, intimate,…
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Dennis Carvalho Dies
Actor and director Dennis Carvalho died last Saturday (28) at the age of 78. He was hospitalized at Hospital Copa Star, in Copacabana, in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. The specific cause of death was not disclosed by Hospital Copa Star due to lack of family authorization. The unit stated that it did…
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30 Years Without Mamonas Assassinas: The Premonitions That Surrounded the Tragedy That Shocked Brazil
Exactly 30 years ago, Brazil woke up in shock with the death of the Mamonas Assassinas members, a musical phenomenon that conquered the country in record time and had its career interrupted in tragic fashion on March 2, 1996. The group was returning from a show in Brasília when the Learjet 25D plane they were…
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Love is…
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The author of the comic strips is the New Zealander Kim Grove, who began drawing the comics in the 1960s for her boyfriend, the Italian computer engineer Roberto Alfredo Vincenzo Casali. The two met during a course at a ski school. “I started making small drawings to express how I felt,” she said. Kim and…
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Unidos do Viradouro is champion of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Unidos do Viradouro is the champion of the 2026 Rio de Janeiro Carnival, securing the title with 270 points.
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Mocidade Alegre is São Paulo Carnival champion for the 13th time
Mocidade Alegre wins the São Paulo Carnival for the 13th time after a razor-thin victory over Gaviões da Fiel and Dragões da Real.