Dip in Consumer Spending Slows Growth in Brazil
By SIMON ROMERO Published: December 6, 2011 RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s kinetic economy sputtered in the third quarter, officials announced Tuesday, ending a long stretch of growth and pointing to some of the headwinds now facing Brazil and big economies in Asia, notably India and China. Read more
Jennifer Lopez Brazilian Talent Search
Jennifer Lopez is on a Brazilian talent search. The creator of the reality show “Viva! The Chosen” is coming to Brazil this September to search for talent for the program.
UFC 134 Anderson Silva vs Yushin Okami
UFC Anderson Silva vs Yushin Okami. Anderson Silva dominates Yushin Okami in the Rio de Janeiro Match up.
Chaka Khan Rio de Janeiro Back 2 Black Festival
Chaka Khan Live in Rio de Janeiro at the Back 2 Black Festival Interview talks about Brazil, her upcoming projects
Salvador da Bahia
the Brazil Show takes you to Salvador da Bahia for a taste of Culture, food, African influence and joy of the people of Bahia as we visit Pelourinho, Praia do Forte, Porto da Barra, sample Acaraje, and dance Forro Travel to Salvador Bahia with the Brazil Show
Brazil Apps to make your trip easier
Learn Brazilian Portuguese, listen to Brazilian Radio stations or watch Brazilian TV on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch with these great Brazil Apps from Apple’s App Store. Brazil Radio App Brazil Shaker ———————– Brazil TV and Music Brazilian English Dictionary & Translator Brazil Travel Tips
Ronaldo Retires from Football
Tonight Brazil honors one of it’s greatest football players Ronaldo #9. You can bet that most TV’s in Brazil homes and bars will be on the game. Brazil will bid farewell to Ronaldo as he plays his last game for Brazil’s National Team against Romania and his last professional game ever. Ronald who is clearly [...]
Abdias Nascimento dies
Abdias Nascimento, Brazilian Civil Rights Leader, Actor, Painter, and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee passed away last night. He was 98 years old. An Activist since the 1930s, Abdias founded the Experimental Theater of the Negro (TEN) in 1944 and created the Institute for Research and Studies Afro Brazilian (Ipeafro) in 1981 to continue [...]
Rio Restaurant Week
The 4th annual Rio Restaurant Week continues until May 29. With 58 restaurants participating with the objective for clients new and old to have the opportunity to discover the epicurean creations of some of the best restaurants in the city, with a promotional price. All plates offered during the promotional week will cost between R$29.90 [...]
Rock Week
Brazil has a great appetite for American music and this week we see to American Rock Stars performing in Rio de Janeiro. Slash The ex Guns and Roses guitarist, makes an appearance in Brazil this month during is South American leg of his tour. April 6, 2011 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Vivo Rio [...]
Barack Obama in Brazil – Photos
Photos President Barack Obama’s visit to Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Cidade de Deus (City of God) President Obama visited Flamengo Futebol Clube of Rio de Janeiro and received an official jersey, Later touring Cidade de Deus, made famous by the film “City of God”. Later today Obama will speak to the Brazilian people at the [...]
President Barack Obama Visits Brazil
U.S. President Barack Obama arrived in Brazil today, meeting with Brazil President Dilma in the capital, Brasilia. Sunday the Obamas, including First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Malia and Sasha will visit Rio de Janeiro with a schedule to see Christ the Redeemer, Jardim Botanico and the favela of Cidade de Deus. The most anticipated event [...]
Ronaldinho Flamengo’s New Star
Ronaldinho – or Ronaldinho Gaucho – one of the top soccer players in the world and member of the Brazil National team that won the 2002 World Cup – Has signed with Rio de Janeiro’s Flamengo futebol club for a three-and-a-half year contract worth nearly $900,000 a month. Ronaldinho, whose real name is Ronaldo de [...]
Will.i.am Black Eyed Peas Interview Part 2
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Lagoa Christmas Tree – Feliz Natal
35 thousand people gathered at Lagoa in Rio de Janeiro to witness the anual lighting of the 100 ft Christmas tree in Lagoa lake. Music, Lights, Fireworks, lasers were all part the spectacular opening ceremony bringing in the Christmas season. Streets are bustling with the coming and going of Cariocas doing their Christmas shopping, with [...]
Rio At War
Rio de Janeiro turns into a battleground as drug gangs battle against police and military for control of Rio’s streets.
Fast Five Filming in Brazil
Fast Five, the latest in the Fast and Furious film franchise, travels to Brazil with it’s fast cars and furious action for the supposedly final film of the series. Currently filming in Rio de Janeiro, Fast Five features the who’s who of the previous films. Returning stars include, Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Ludacris and Tyrese. [...]
Brazil’s First Female President…
Brazilians elect the first female President in Brazil’s history. Current President Lula’s protege’ Dilma Rouseff of the PT Workers Party easily won the Presidential Run-off Election from the Primary which also has it’s first female and black candidate Marina Silva. Silva, a former PT Workers Party member became increasingly isolated in Lula da Silva’s government [...]
Lauryn Hill in Brazil
Lauryn Hill Brazil Tour. It’s like September is African American Music Month with a continuation of Black American Artists and Musicians in Brazil; Erykah Badu at Back 2 Black Festival and Lionel Richie’s solo concert in Rio de Janeiro last week and this week, ex-Fugees member Lauryn Hill performs in Florianopolis, Rio de Janeiro, Sao [...]
50 Cent with Ronaldinho at Rio de Janeiro Concert
[youtube]JHvMWm03UWI[/youtube] 50 Cent brings Brazilian Soccer Star, Ronaldinho – (Ronaldinho Gaucho) on stage during his show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at the Marina da Gloria. At Ronaldinho’s request, 50 Cent performed “Hate It or Love It” from The Massacre CD and originally with the Game. Download “Hate It or Love It” on iTunes. Click [...]
Video – 50 Cent Disses P Diddy at Rio concert
[youtube]H_6n9ddg2vw[/youtube] The beef continues as 50 Cent disses P Diddy during 50′s show at the Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janeiro.
50 Cent in Rio de Janeiro
Rapper 50 Cent will perform in Rio de Janeiro tonight at the Marina da Gloria. This is 50′s second time performing in Rio de Janeiro. After shows in Salvdor da Bahia, Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte, 50 Cent will arrive in rainy Rio de Janeiro today. The Marina da Gloria, recently purchased by Brazilian billioniare [...]
