Category: In Focus
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The Best of the 2023 Oscars
If you followed the 95th Academy Awards ceremony, which took place on Sunday (12), you already know that “Everything Everywhere, All At Once” won the best picture statuette, along with six other awards in major categories. In other words, the film that tells the story of a Chinese-American family in the multiverse truly impressed the…
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Oscar 2023 Takes Place This Sunday
Hollywood is preparing for the 95th edition of the Oscars, the largest and most prestigious award ceremony in American cinema. The film “Everything Everywhere All At Once” is this year’s leading nominee, with 11 nominations. Check out everything you need to know to follow the ceremony, which takes place this Sunday, March 12, at The…
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A ‘Shack’ in a Brazilian Favela Wins International House of the Year Award
A seemingly modest house in a Brazilian favela has been awarded ‘House of the Year’ in an international architecture competition, highlighting the beauty and potential of such communities.
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March Is the Month to Celebrate Women
The American Congress approved a bill in 2020 that could change the way the United States celebrates its history. Included in this bill is the Women’s History Act, legislation that authorizes the creation of a museum to tell the story of women, funded by a combination of federal and private funds. “For too long, the…
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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…