Category: Music
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Gusttavo Lima Case Draws Attention to the Proliferation of Online Gambling in Brazil
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In less than 24 hours, Gusttavo Lima, one of Brazil’s most famous and wealthy sertanejo singers, performed at a rodeo in the interior of São Paulo, watched Akon’s performance at the Rock in Rio festival, flew to Miami — and became the target of an arrest warrant on suspicion of money laundering. The arrest warrant…
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Sertanejo Singer Gusttavo Lima Receives Arrest Order. Understand the Case
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On Monday (24), the Court of Justice of Pernambuco issued an arrest order for sertanejo singer Gusttavo Lima amid investigations into an alleged money laundering scheme. Influencer Deolane Bezerra was arrested as part of the same operation, called Operation Integration. According to news portal G1, Gusttavo Lima is in Miami. He left Brazil on a…
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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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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),…
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MTV VMA 2024: Taylor Swift Receives 10 Nominations and Brazilian Anitta, 3
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The nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten nominations, mainly for her black-and-white music video for the single “Fortnight” from the album “The Tortured Poets Department”. Her featured artist on that track, Post Malone, followed closely behind with nine nominations.…
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Oktoberfest: German Tradition on Brazilian Soil
A celebration that brings a piece of German tradition to the heart of Brazil. Join us as we explore the origins, the contagious joy, and all the reasons that make Oktoberfest an unmissable experience. The Oktoberfest in Blumenau has roots in the rich German heritage that settled in Santa Catarina. The festival began in 1984…
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MTV VMA 2024: Taylor Swift receives 10 nominations and Brazilian Anitta, 3
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The nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten nominations, mainly for the black-and-white music video of the single “Fortnight” from her album “The Tortured Poets Department.” Her featured artist on this track, Post Malone, followed closely with nine nominations. Other…
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MTV VMA 2024: Taylor Swift Receives 10 Nominations and Anitta, the Only Brazilian in the Running, 3
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The nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift leads among the nominees. Swift received ten nominations, mainly for her black-and-white music video for the single “Fortnight” from her album “The Tortured Poets Department”. In second place among the most nominated is Post Malone, sharing nine of…