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Rio kicks off Carnival parades

Associated Press · 1h

Rio’s top samba schools parade at the Sambadrome on second night of Carnival

The Carnival is in full swing as music, glam and glee continue to dominate the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Samba school Unidos da Tijuca opened the festivities on Monday night with an afro-Brazilian religious theme,

The Washington Post · 1d

A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents

Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade leagu

Daily Journal · 1d

Rio kicks off Carnival parades with Oscars glory on minds

Rio de Janeiro held the first day of its famous Carnival samba parades Sunday -- with many attendees also eying activities all the way in Hollywood, where Brazil could take

Brazil, Oscar and Carnival

The Washington Post · 13h

Brazil rejoices over first Oscar win. 'I'm Still Here' house to be transformed into a film museum

When Spanish actress Penélope Cruz announced that “I’m Still Here” was the winner of best international film at the Academy Awards, Brazilians roared at home and on the streets, where Carnival festivi

Hollywood Reporter on MSN · 3h

Brazil’s Oscar Win for ‘I’m Still Here’ Just Made for the Craziest Carnival Ever

The best international feature Academy Award for Walter Salles’ timely drama backdropped the annual celebrations and validated a political movement: “It’s hard to put into words just how big of a moment this is.

AFP on MSN · 1d

First Oscar for Brazil adds zest to Rio Carnival extravaganza

Rio de Janeiro's massive Sambadrome erupted in noisy celebrations Sunday as the news broke that Brazil won its first Oscar, in the middle of the first day of its famous samba parades."I'm Still Here" earned Brazil's first Oscar in the best international film category,

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Carnival 2025 samba queens set Rio ablaze in jaw-dropping costumes: PHOTOS

The Rio Carnival 2025 kicked off on Sunday night, March 2. The annual festival is renowned for its vibrant samba parades, ...

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Experience the world’s biggest party in Rio de Janeiro

The world’s biggest party is back as Carnival celebrations return to Brazil. The ’ David Biller talks through why the ...

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Anitta writes song and cheers for samba school celebrating her Afro-Brazilian faith

Superstar Anitta has won over pop music fans in Brazil and abroad, even more so since she added English and Spanish singing ...

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The Rio Carnival is an economic and tourism boon for Brazil

The festivities, which take place in Brazil from February 28 to March 8, attract tens of thousands of people and generate ...

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Brazil rejoices over first Oscar win; 'I'm Still Here' house to be transformed into film museum

When Spanish actress Penélope Cruz announced I'm Still Here as the winner of the international feature at the Academy Awards, ...

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The Latest: From small dogs to big cats, a day inside Brazil's wild Carnival parties

Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Carnival kicked off Friday ...

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'Anora' wins Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars

"Anora," the story of a sex worker who gets a chance at a new life when she marries a wealthy client on a whim, won five ...

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