Category: Arts & Culture
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“Medida Provisória” Will Be Screened in NY, with Presence of Lazáro Ramos and Taís Araújo
The award-winning Brazilian feature film “Medida Provisória,” starring Taís Araújo, Seu Jorge, and Anglo-Brazilian actor Alfred Enoch, and directed by Lazáro Ramos, will be screened in a special session in New York on Wednesday, December 7, at 7 PM, at Teacher’s College, Columbia University. After the screening, Lazáro Ramos and Taís Araújo will participate in…
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Pelé Hospitalized Again. According to His Children, for Routine Exams
Pelé, 82 years old, was hospitalized on the morning of this Wednesday, November 30, at the Albert Einstein hospital in São Paulo, as confirmed by Kely Nascimento, one of the former player’s daughters, in a post on Instagram. “There is no surprise or emergency,” Kely stated. She added: “My father (sic) is hospitalized, he is…
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American Photographer Gathers 2,500 People for Photo Shoot. Detail: All Nude
About 2,500 people stripped down for a photo shoot at Bondi Beach in Australia last Saturday, November 26. The aim is to raise awareness about the incidence of skin cancer. The crowd gathered to be part of the latest work by American photographer Spencer Tunick, known for conducting photo shoots of nude people at significant…
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At 81, Erasmo Carlos, symbol of Jovem Guarda, passes away
Singer and songwriter Erasmo Carlos, 81, died this Tuesday, November 22, due to complications from an edematous syndrome (when there is excess fluid in the body’s tissues), reported the singer’s son Gil Eduardo Esteves. He was hospitalized at Hospital Barra D’Or in Rio de Janeiro. One of the main figures of the Jovem Guarda movement,…
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Henrique and Juliano Make History in Times Square
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Times Square looked different on Saturday, November 19. Amid tourists from around the world, it turned green and yellow. Brazilians filled the most famous block in the world to watch a free show by Henrique and Juliano. The sertanejo duo, in partnership with BR Day, came to the capital of the world to record part…
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Ludmilla Wins Latin Grammy for Best Samba/Pagode Album
On Thursday, November 17, Ludmilla won her first Latin Grammy with the album ‘Numanice 2’ in the category of “Best Samba/Pagode Album.” The singer was competing against traditional names in samba and pagode, such as Nego Álvaro, Martinho da Vila, and Péricles. “I am very happy, I never imagined winning a Grammy, one of the…
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“Finesse”, A Touch of Brazilian Jazz by Sérgio Pereira
Sérgio Pereira releases his new album ‘Finesse’, which has already won 3 Global Music Awards for Best Brazilian/Latin Jazz, Album, and New Release. ‘Finesse’ (Sedajazz Records) was recorded remotely, bringing a fusion of Brazilian jazz performed by some of the brightest musicians. According to Sergio, “the album is a triumph over the adversities of the…
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Sugarloaf Cable Car in Rio Celebrates 110 Years
One of the most famous attractions in Rio de Janeiro, the Sugarloaf Cable Car celebrated its 110th anniversary in October. Since its inception, it has welcomed approximately 50 million visitors and is the oldest operating cable car in the world. Located in an important environmental conservation area, between two mountains covered by the Atlantic Forest,…
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The Pink Words and the Gray Words
One day, without quite knowing why, everything suddenly happened: the pink words disappeared from the planet. What are pink words? They are delicate words, like “thank you”, “please”, “if you don’t mind”, “it’s so important to me”. Words so sweet that they are like honey in the heart. Was it the work of the Gray…
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Brazil Loses Presenter, Musician, and Actor Rolando Boldrin
On Wednesday, November 9, actor, singer, songwriter, and TV presenter Rolando Boldrin passed away at the age of 86. The cause of death has not been revealed. Nascido em São Joaquim da Barra (SP), em 1936, Boldrin foi ator de filmes premiados, de novelas de grande audiência e compositor, cantor, apresentador e grande contador de…