Category: In Focus
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Tina Turner: From Humble Beginnings to the ‘Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll’
Tina Turner, the rock and soul singer who came from humble beginnings and overcame a notoriously abusive marriage to become one of the most popular female artists of all time, died on Wednesday (24), at the age of 83. “With her, the world loses a music legend and an example,” her family said. “With her…
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Tripadvisor Reveals the Best Hotels in the World. One of Them is in Brazil
Analyzing 12 months of Tripadvisor review data (January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022) from over 1.5 million hotels, the Traveller’s Choice Best of the Best Hotels listed travelers’ favorite accommodations in 10 categories. In addition to the final list of the Best Hotels, the subcategories include All-Inclusive, B&Bs, Family, Hottest New Hotels, Luxury, Uncommon…
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Despite Inflation, Everyone Will Travel This Summer
With the unofficial arrival of summer this weekend, summer travel is heating up, despite rising prices and crowded airports and major tourist destinations.
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Zuco103 Spreads Brazilian Rhythm Across Europe for 24 Years
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Brazilian rhythms have been a hit abroad for quite some time. Those living outside Brazil know how much foreigners love our music. So much so that many artists, whether in the Americas or Europe, end up being influenced and even incorporate some Brazilian style into their work. This is the case of Zuco103, a Dutch…
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Do You Know What the Number 1 Vacation Destination in the U.S. Is?
Among Brazilians, we knew that Orlando is the favorite vacation destination. Well, know that the magical city in central Florida is also a favorite destination among Americans and people from other nationalities. The Official Tourism Association of Orlando announced 74 million annual visitors in 2022. With a 25% increase in the number of visitors compared…
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Century 21, The Legendary Discount Store for Brand Clothing, Reopens in NY
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in Business, Economy, Entertainment, Fashion, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Tourism, United States, WomenCentury 21 reopens in New York after bankruptcy, offering discounted designer clothing and a more focused fashion approach.
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A Brazilian Touch at an Art Forum in Egypt
A New York art gallery founded by two Brazilians has crossed the Atlantic and brought to Egypt the work of some of the excellent artists it represents. The Saphira & Ventura Gallery, founded by Brazilians Alcinda Saphira and Louis Ventura over a decade ago in New York, is participating this week in the 1st edition…
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At 81, Martha Stewart Makes History on the Cover of Sports Illustrated
Martha Stewart, at 81, makes history as the oldest person on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition, showcasing her confidence and experience.
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Michael Walz Group Presents Brazilian Music Outdoors Amidst Flowers in NY
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Jazz, bossa nova, that typical Brazilian samba outdoors, in a flower-filled garden in the midst of the urban jungle that is New York. Dream? No! This event, promoted by the West Side Community Garden, is scheduled for Sunday, May 28, at 6 PM, at 123 West 89th St (between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues). On this…
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Get to Know the Work of This Incredible Japanese Artist
If you’ve never heard of her, here’s a great opportunity to get to know one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of our time, Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist known for her extensive use of polka dots and her infinity installations. She has been exhibiting her latest works in New York since May 11 in…