Category: In Focus
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1st Brazilian Immigrant Stories Contest Extends Registration Period
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The non-profit organization Imigra Foundation, based in New York, has just launched the 1st Brazilian Immigrant Stories Contest in the United States: “Unbelievable Stories.” The initiative aims to celebrate and value the experiences of Brazilian immigrants in the United States, “promoting integration and giving a voice to immigrants through the sharing of their real, funny,…
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MTV VMAs 2024: Anitta brings funk to the spotlight once again at the prestigious awards
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Anitta wins Best Latin Music Video at the MTV VMAs 2024 with “Funk Rave” and puts Brazilian funk in the spotlight with an explosive performance at UBS Arena.
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MTV Awards 2024: Anitta Highlights Funk Once Again at the Prestigious Ceremony
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Singer Anitta won the Best Latin Music Video category at the MTV Video Music Awards, which took place at UBS Arena in New York on Tuesday night (12). This is the second VMA received by the Brazilian singer. Last year, Anitta became the first Brazilian to perform on the VMA stage and also won a…
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The World’s First Commercial Spacewalk Has Just Taken Place
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A crew of four people on a private mission aboard a SpaceX capsule conducted the world’s first commercial spacewalk on Thursday. Only Jared Isaacman and Sarah Gillis exited the capsule, while their crew mates remained inside.
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Will the Brazilian National Team Qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil suffered its fourth defeat in its last five matches in the World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday night (10), after a goal from Diego Gomez in the first half gave Paraguay a 1-0 victory in Asunción. Brazil, a five-time world champion, who managed a 1-0 home victory over Ecuador last Friday (6), is in fifth…
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NFL Players Fear Violence in Brazil. Did Someone Tell Them the Homicide Numbers in the Cities Where They Play?
According to an article published by The New York Times, some NFL players said they did not want to go to Brazil for the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Green Bay Packers at Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, held last Friday (6). The reason? Violence in Brazil.
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Brazil Hosts First NFL Game in South America
Thousands of Brazilian fans who admire American football were able to fulfill their dream last Friday (6) and see some of the biggest stars of the sport’s premier professional league in action during its first game held in South America. The Brazil, where football is king, hosted the first regular season NFL game between the…
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Brazil Hosts First NFL Game
Thousands of Brazilian fans of American football fulfilled a lifelong dream last Friday (6) by watching some of the biggest stars of the sport’s premier professional league in its first game held in South America. The Brazil, where round ball football is king, hosted the first game of the NFL’s regular season between the Philadelphia…
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Sérgio Mendes, Ambassador of Bossa Nova Worldwide, Dies at 83
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Sérgio Mendes died at the age of 83 in Los Angeles, United States, where he had lived since the 1960s. The death was confirmed by the pianist’s family, and according to a post on Instagram by former record label head and friend Herb Alpert, Sérgio was battling complications from long COVID. Nascido em Niterói (RJ)…
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Sérgio Mendes, Ambassador of Bossa Nova Worldwide, Dies at 83
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Producer, composer, pianist, and song interpreter, Sérgio Mendes passed away at 83. The legendary artist, whose career spanned over three dozen albums released over six decades, helped create the modern sound of Brazilian pop crossover thanks to hits like “Mas Que Nada” and “Magalenha.” He died at home in Los Angeles on Thursday (September 5),…


