Rio Carnival: Samba schools light up the Sambadrome
Tour guide Drew Hamilton recounts the moment he captured close-up footage of a mother polar bear cuddling with her cub near ...
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 ...
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Families and revelers party side-by-side in a traditional Carnival in Sao Paulo’s countryside
During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known for its deep-rooted traditions, giant puppets and songs known in ...
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Street vendors face pushback as their numbers grow
Sweat streamed down Talita Ferreira Sanches’ face as she pushed a cart loaded with beer and water up the winding, cobblestone ...
With flicks of the wrist, Rio Carnival’s drum maestros keep everyone locked in on the beat
Subtle hand signs coordinate the hundreds of pounding drummers in each of Rio de Janeiro’s glitzy Carnival parades.
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 ...
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Rio Carnival 2025 LIVE: Watch Samba school parade at Sambadrome in Brazil
Tens of thousands of cheering fans pack the bleachers of Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome to see the first night of the top samba ...
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The Rio Carnival street party where dogs parade as superheroes and cartoon characters
As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon characters ...
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A Rio Carnival parade will tell the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake
A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century as ...
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Oscar fever for Brazil's Fernanda Torres has made her this year's Carnival muse
Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools.
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The world’s biggest party is being held in Rio de Janeiro | AP Explains
The world’s biggest party is back as Carnival celebrations return to Brazil. The Associated Press' David Biller talks through why the festivities are so special. (AP video by Diarlei Rodrigues, Mario ...
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 ...