Category: Entertainment
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At 45, Venus Williams Will Be the Oldest Tennis Player at the US Open in Decades
The tennis legend Venus Williams is making history in her return to the US Open later this month as the oldest singles player to step on the court in more than 40 years. At 45 years old, no other player her age has competed in the singles tournament since 1981, when Renée Richards set the…
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At 45, Venus Williams Will Be the Oldest Tennis Player at the U.S. Open in Decades
Tennis legend Venus Williams is making history with her return to the U.S. Open at the end of this month as the oldest player to take the court in more than 40 years. At 45 years old, no other tennis player her age is competing in the singles tournament since 1981, when Renée Richards set…
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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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Egypt Inaugurates World’s Largest Archaeological Museum Dedicated to Egyptian Civilization
Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi announced that the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM, English acronym) will be officially inaugurated on November 1st. All internal works have been finalized, and the museum is ready to receive visitors, as reported by Sada El-Balad, a TV BRICS partner. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly also instructed the competent agencies to prepare for…
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Maranhense Dancer Signs Lifetime Contract with Paris Opera
The dancer Marcos Sousa, 18 years old, is the first Brazilian to have a lifetime contract to join the ballet corps of the prestigious Paris National Opera, one of the world’s most renowned ballet companies. The news arrived on June 28, and now Marcos is preparing to return to the French capital and begin a…
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Adoniran Barbosa marks 115 years since his birth on this August 6
On the 115th anniversary of Adoniran Barbosa’s birth, Galeria do Rock hosts a free tribute with singer Marcia Mah, featuring a pocket show, short film Saudosa Floresta, and an exhibition of the composer’s memorabilia.
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Tourist Guide Features Itineraries Linked to Afro-Brazilian Culture
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The Guia do Afroturismo no Brasil – Roteiros e Experiências da Cultura Afro-Brasileira do país, launched this week by the Ministry of Tourism, provides a diagnosis of afrotourism in Brazil, mapping experiences and tourist services led by Black people, in addition to identifying national and international best practices and supporting public policies aimed at the…
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RITA LEE Far Ahead of Her Time
Brazilian singer, songwriter, TV presenter, and writer. Considered one of the greatest representatives of rock in Brazil, she occupied a unique space in the universe of Brazilian Popular Music. She was one of the best-selling female artists, ranking as the 2nd most successful in sales in Brazil. Rita Lee Jones de Carvalho was regarded as…
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Ozzy Osbourne, Heavy Metal Icon, Dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne, the influential and down-to-earth singer who became known as the Prince of Darkness, died in Birmingham, England, according to a statement from his family. That statement, attributed to his wife, Sharon Osbourne, and his children Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis, says: “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we…