Category: Entertainment
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Lionel Messi Named FIFA’s Best Player in the World
World Cup champion Lionel Messi was named the best male football player in 2022 by FIFA during a ceremony held in Paris on Monday (27). Meanwhile, Spain’s Alexia Putellas won the women’s award for 2022. This is the second award for both Messi and Putellas. He won for the first time in 2019, and she…
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Tourists Choose the Best Beaches in the World. Brazil Tops the List
Tripadvisor announced the “Best of the Best Beaches” award for 2023, with Baía do Sancho in Brazil taking the top spot. The award is based on traveler reviews and ratings collected over the past year.
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“Everything, Everywhere At Once”: What Film Is This That Has Been Making Waves?
After catching attention at the 80th Golden Globe Awards in January and standing out at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) this past Sunday (26), “Everything, Everywhere At Once” (“Tudo em Todo o Lado ao Mesmo Tempo” in Portuguese) is a strong contender for awards in several categories at the 95th Oscar Award, taking…
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Imperatriz Leopoldinense Is The Champion of Rio Carnival
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Imperatriz Leopoldinense won the title of best school in the Special Group to parade at Marquês de Sapucaí in 2023, marking its ninth title after more than twenty years.
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Carnival Returned with Full Force
After 2 years without street carnival due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Brazil’s most traditional festival returned with full force this year. The federal government estimates that over 46 million people are participating in the festivities that officially began on Friday and will last until February 25. In Rio de Janeiro, a city that hosts one…
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Gisele Bündchen Receives Million-Dollar Fee to Return to Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Single and happy. This is how Gisele Bündchen appeared in one of the boxes at Marquês de Sapucaí, in Rio de Janeiro, to enjoy the carnival last Sunday (19). The supermodel shared some videos of her moments during the event on her social media. Dressed in a top that showcased her defined abdomen, she was…
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Mocidade Alegre Wins the Special Group Title of São Paulo’s Carnival in 2023
Mocidade Alegre won, this Tuesday (21), the title of champion of the special group of São Paulo’s Carnival. This is the eleventh title for the association, also known as “The Home of Samba,” making it the second school with the most victories in the history of the São Paulo carnival, behind only Vai-Vai. Mocidade Alegre…
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Mardi Gras: The Carnival of New Orleans
This weekend marks the beginning of carnival in Brazil. Here in the United States, the celebration that most resembles it, Mardi Gras, takes place in New Orleans on Tuesday, February 21, the famous “Fat Tuesday.” You know the meaning of Mardi Gras – and why it is celebrated? Check out the text below and learn…
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Attempt to Boycott the Paris Olympics Gains Supporters
With the Paris Olympics next year approaching and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine becoming a prolonged conflict, Ukraine’s Minister of Sports renewed a threat to boycott the games if Russia is allowed to participate in the competition. He also stated that Kiev would lobby for other nations to join in the boycott. So far, no nation…
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Super Bowl: Chiefs Won, But Rihanna Made Headlines.
Rihanna did not debut a new song during her performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday night, but she announced her second pregnancy. The artist sang a medley of her biggest hits while showcasing a noticeable baby bump in a red jumpsuit. The show took place during halftime of the game, which ended with the…