Category: Entertainment
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Among the 30 Coolest Streets in the World, There’s One in Rio
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Time Out magazine has compiled a list of the coolest streets in the world. Through a global team of editors and local expert contributors, each advocating for the coolest street in their city, the magazine selected 30 streets worth a visit right now. In 8th place is Arnaldo Quintela, a gastronomic hotspot in Botafogo, a…
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Incredible Places to Get Married in Rio de Janeiro
May is the month of brides, and Rio has everything to be the ideal setting for this special celebration. Imagine getting married at the most famous spots in the Marvelous City and making this unique moment even more special. To help with that, we’ve put together a list of some of the most beautiful places…
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Rio Inaugurates the Largest Open-Air Exhibition in Latin America
The “Colors of Brazil” project at the Gentileza Intermodal Terminal in Rio de Janeiro is the largest urban art corridor in Latin America, enriching the pedestrian journey with vibrant colors. The first phase of the project has been completed, covering 26 kilometers and connecting new urban artworks. 131 artists revitalized the 18 stations of the…
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Maria Bethânia is honored with a sensory exhibition in Brazil
Verses by Clarice Lispector recited by Maria Bethânia inaugurate an exhibition dedicated to the singer at the Itaú Cultural Institute, celebrating 60 years of her career.
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MONTEIRO LOBATO – A country is made with men and books
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José Bento Renato Monteiro Lobato was born on April 18, 1882, in Taubaté, São Paulo. He was the son of José Bento Marcondes Lobato and Olímpia Monteiro Lobato. He was taught to read by his mother and soon developed a taste for reading, discovering the books of his maternal grandfather, the Viscount of Tremembé, who…
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Streaming Makes Brazil the 9th Largest Music Market in the World
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In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth among the ten largest music markets in the world — a remarkable performance primarily driven by streaming. Last year, the Brazilian music market recorded revenues of R$ 2.864 billion, a 13.4% increase compared to the previous year. The data is from a report released on Thursday (21) by Pro-Música, the…
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Streaming Makes Brazil the Ninth Largest Music Market in the World
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In 2023, Brazil ranked ninth among the top ten music markets in the world – a remarkable performance driven mainly by streaming. Last year, the Brazilian music market generated R$ 2.864 billion, a 13.4% increase compared to the previous year. The data is included in the report released on Thursday (21) by Pro-Música, an entity…
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, Has Cancer
Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed on Friday (22) that she has been diagnosed with cancer. The princess described the diagnosis as a “great shock” in a video shared on social media. The news comes two months after she temporarily stepped back from public life, following what Kensington Palace said at the time was surgery for…
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International Tourists Spent US$ 800.6 Billion in Brazil in January 2024, a Record Amount
International tourists who visited Brazil spent US$ 800.6 million in the country in January 2024, according to the Central Bank (BC). This amount is the highest ever recorded and 1.5% higher than the revenue accumulated in 2014, the year Brazil hosted the FIFA World Cup. The president of the Brazilian Tourism Agency, Marcelo Freixo, celebrated…
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Do You Really Need to Buy Travel Insurance?
You can plan everything in advance and with great care, but even the best-laid plans can occasionally go wrong. That’s where travel insurance comes in, a way to ensure that you are covered against unforeseen events. But it can be expensive. In particular, seniors or travelers with pre-existing medical conditions may find it difficult to…