Category: In Focus
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Why Are Concert Tickets So Expensive in the U.S.?
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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Thursday (23) to break up Live Nation Entertainment, stating that the major concert promoter and its Ticketmaster unit have illegally inflated ticket prices, harming artists and their fans. The average ticket price for major American tours reached $122.84 last year, up from $91.86 in 2019, according…
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SummerStage 2024 Schedule Announced in Central Park
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The 2024 season of the Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, the iconic outdoor performing arts festival in New York, has just been announced and will bring dozens of free and benefit shows to Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across all five boroughs of New York City. Returning for its 38th year, the festival…
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Summerstage, Famous Summer Festival in NY, Announces Lineup. Alcione Is This Year’s Main Brazilian Name
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The 2024 season of the Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor music festival, has just been announced and will bring dozens of free and benefit shows to Central Park and 12 neighborhood parks across the five boroughs of New York City. Returning for its 38th year, the festival will once…
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Opportunity for Brazilian Brands at Paris Fashion Week
The next edition of the Paris Fashion Show, taking place in September this year at Les Salon Hoche, opens up space for Brazilian brands seeking new markets. It is an innovative event that combines a fashion show and a business fair. Businesswoman Marina Spindola, from RPM Brands, the creator of the Paris Fashion Show and…
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“Lula”, A Documentary About the Brazilian President, Premieres at Cannes
An intimate portrait of Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva that explores the rise, fall, and return to power of a politician considered unique after 19 months in prison. This is the premise of “Lula”, a documentary by American director Oliver Stone and Rob Wilson about the president of Brazil that premiered at Cannes on Sunday…
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Documentary ‘Lula’ by Oliver Stone Premieres at Cannes
An intimate portrait of Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva that explores the rise, fall, and return to power of a politician considered extraordinary after 19 months in prison. This is the premise of “Lula,” a documentary by American director Oliver Stone and Rob Wilson about the president of Brazil that premiered in Cannes on Sunday…
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Anitta Releases New Music Video and Negative Reactions from Part of the Public Highlight Religious Intolerance in Brazil
Brazilian popstar Anitta has released a new music video for the song ‘Aceita’, in which she celebrates her faith and connection with Candomblé, an African-based religion. However, what should have been a moment of celebration and cultural expression has turned into a wave of religious intolerance, with the artist facing harsh criticism from part of…
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Anitta Reveals New Music Video and Negative Reaction Highlights Religious Intolerance in Brazil
Anitta is facing intense backlash due to the release of a new music video. The 31-year-old pop star shared a preview of her new song, “Aceitar,” on her Instagram, where she has 65 million followers.
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Brazil Named Host of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027
At the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, Brazil was announced as the host nation for the tenth FIFA Women’s World Cup, to be held in 2027, becoming the first South American nation to host the tournament. This announcement comes after the most comprehensive bidding process ever conducted for the FIFA Women’s World Cup and…
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Brazil Wins Bid to Host the 2027 Women’s World Cup
The Women’s World Cup will be held in South America for the first time after Brazil secured the right to host the 2027 tournament, FIFA announced on Thursday (17). The announcement was made at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, with the selection process decided for the first time by open voting. Brazil’s bid…