Category: Arts & Culture
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Facts You Might Not Know About Pele
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The biography of the King of Football is extensive. Besides playing “all” the football, Pelé was an advocate for humanitarian causes, a minister, an actor, a singer, and a commentator. With a resume like that, one could talk about his achievements for days. But to avoid holding anyone up for days, there are some facts…
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Pelé: The National Treasure of Brazil
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Curiosities, Destaque, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Sports, WorldPelé, the Brazilian football legend who won three World Cups and became the first global icon of the sport, passed away at the age of 82. Many consider him the greatest football player of all time. Pelé became a superstar with his performance in the 1958 World Cup, which Brazil won. He played professionally in…
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Pelé Will Live Forever
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Curiosities, Destaque, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Sports, WorldIt has become common knowledge that there were two figures inhabiting the same body. One, a human being like any other, was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, a poor boy from the interior of Minas Gerais. The other, Pelé, a “God” of football, whose skills cannot be explained or replicated. On Thursday (29), the world…
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King of football, Pelé dies at 82
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, who became globally known as Pelé, died today (29) at the age of 82 at the Albert Einstein Hospital in the southern zone of São Paulo. According to a medical bulletin, the death was due to multiple organ failure. “The Israelita Albert Einstein Hospital sadly confirms the passing of Edson Arantes…
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Staying Home for New Year’s Eve? Here’s What Was Most Watched on Netflix in 2022
Netflix revealed this week the list of the most popular movies and series in 2022. If you’re thinking about staying home this New Year’s Eve, here’s a tip! Popular English-Language Movies1. The Gray ManWhen the CIA’s most skilled agent, whose true identity is known to no one, accidentally uncovers dark secrets of the agency, a…
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Black Women in the Music Industry
Whether in blues, rock, gospel, or jazz, Black female artists in the music industry have made historic impacts over the years. From pioneers like Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, and Diana Ross to modern icons like Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and Rihanna, countless women have paved the way for young Black girls aspiring to be…
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How to Thank Your Christmas Party Host
As you head into year-end gatherings this season, be sure to show gratitude to your hosts for opening their homes to you; after all, hosting guests takes effort both before and after the party. There are many special ways to thank a host, but the best gestures are those that include personalized touches to leave…
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At 74, actor Pedro Paulo Rangel passes away
Actor Pedro Paulo Rangel died this Wednesday (21) in Rio de Janeiro, where he had been hospitalized since the end of October to treat a worsening condition of pulmonary emphysema. Due to the progression of the disease, the 74-year-old actor had to be intubated in the early hours of the last day 10. On that…
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Brazilian Entrepreneurs Bet on Christmas Market Sales in NY
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One of the world’s most famous tourist destinations during Christmas is New York City. The fourth quarter is historically the strongest of the year, accounting for approximately 30% of the city’s visitation, and this year the forecast is that 56.7 million people will visit the city before the end of 2022 – about 85% of…
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PJ Caldas, Novelist, Launches the World’s First Book Trailer Entirely Made by Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI, the technology behind popular programs like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E 2, which allows anyone to turn words into inspiring images, has been gaining a lot of mainstream attention recently. And few groups seem more excited about it than writers. Using written language to build images is what they do. But often, to…