Category: Arts & Culture
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Happy Independence Day, Brazil.
On Independence Day Everyone is proud and Of our beloved Brazil today and the laughter of the little children Fills the air with Brazilian flags and the music fills the air And on this clear and sunny day In Brazil today and all Will gather together side by side Proud Brazilians and the Spirit of…
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Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani, Whose Name Became Synonymous with Luxury, Dies at 91
Giorgio Armani is a name synonymous with luxury. Celebrities have paraded his fashion on the red carpet for decades. But Armani, who would eventually lead a billion-dollar business empire, grew up without possessions. In childhood, his mother made all his clothes. Still, he was the envy of his classmates, as Armani recalled in the 1990…
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Clube do Samba is Now Cultural and Intangible Heritage of the State of Rio
The Clube do Samba is now Cultural and Intangible Heritage of the State of Rio de Janeiro. The law sanctioned by the state governor, Cláudio Castro, was published in the edition of the Official Gazette this Thursday (4). For the Fluminense executive, the measure consolidates the space “as a fundamental reference in the preservation and…
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Writer Luis Fernando Verissimo dies at 88
The Gaucho writer Luis Fernando Verissimo, 88, died in the early hours of this Saturday (30) after complications from a severe case of pneumonia. He had been hospitalized since August 11 in an intensive care unit (ICU) at Hospital Moinhos de Vento in Porto Alegre. The wake will be at the Legislative Assembly of Rio…
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William Bonner announces departure from Globo’s Jornal Nacional
Journalist and presenter William Bonner announced that he will leave the presentation and the role of editor-in-chief of Jornal Nacional starting November 3, after 29 years at the helm of the newscast. The journalist will continue at TV Globo and, in 2026, will join the Globo Repórter team alongside Sandra Annenberg, the newspaper O Globo…
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Cartoonist Jaguar dies in Rio de Janeiro, aged 93
Cartoonist Sérgio de Magalhães Gomes Jaguaribe, known as Jaguar, died this Sunday (24) in Rio de Janeiro. He was hospitalized at Hospital Copa D´Or. In a statement, the hospital’s press office informed that the artist was hospitalized due to a respiratory infection that progressed to renal complications. “In recent days, he was under palliative care.…
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Luis Fernando Verissimo Admitted to ICU at Hospital in Porto Alegre
The writer Luis Fernando Verissimo was admitted this weekend to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Hospital Moinhos de Vento, in Porto Alegre (RS). According to family and friends, the medical team is treating the onset of pneumonia and other symptoms related to the chronicler’s health conditions. In a statement released late Sunday afternoon, the…
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Discover the Brazilian films competing for a spot at the 2026 Oscars
The Brazilian Academy of Cinema announced the list of 16 films that will compete for Brazil’s official nomination to the 2026 Oscars in the best international feature category. According to a UOL report, the Oscars ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026, with the first shortlist expected on December 16, 2025, and the final nominees…
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Ilhéus: Where the Sea, Cocoa, and Poetry Meet
Ilhéus, known as the “Little Princess of Southern Bahia”, is at the heart of Brazil’s Cocoa Coast. This enchanting destination offers paradisiacal beaches, vibrant culture, and unforgettable flavors. Birthplace of the renowned Brazilian writer Jorge Amado, Ilhéus captivates visitors with its lush landscapes, rich history, and irresistible artisanal chocolate made from local cocoa. It is…
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Samba Icon Arlindo Cruz Dies at 66
On Friday (8), Brazil bids farewell to one of its greatest musical talents—the multi-instrumentalist, composer, and samba icon, Arlindo Cruz. With his health debilitated since 2017, when he suffered a severe stroke (AVC), Arlindo Cruz died at the age of 66. In a statement published on social media, the family announced his death and thanked…