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 ...

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

Samba, Virinder Singh Manhas, conducted a review of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) data feeding ...

As one of Rio’s 12 top-tier samba schools, Unidos de Padre Miguel will have its shot at fame, perhaps even glory — all while bringing in more money into its community.

Rio's Sambadrome Carnival came to an end on its third day as the city's top samba schools paraded and partied through the ...

As one of Rio’s 12 top-tier samba schools, Unidos de Padre Miguel is having its shot at fame, perhaps even glory — all while bringing in more money into its community. Report an error ...

With Rio’s Carnival expected to generate $965 million, its impact extends beyond tourism—spreading a vibrant, unifying culture worldwide.

This year, the 31-year-old took on the new challenge of joining some of Brazil’s most traditional samba artists as a songwriter for a Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro. Report an error ...

As you can see, Irina is all smiles, and why wouldn’t she be … she’s in total party mode like everyone else there, samba dancing the night away. TMZ obtained photos and video showing Irina doing a ...

Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools.