Bomb threat on Air France, Rio to Paris
An Air France passenger plane flying from Rio to Paris made an emergency landing in northeastern Brazil Saturday night after a hoax bomb alert. All 405 passengers and 18 crew members were safely evacuated from AF Flight 443, said Jorge Andrade, a spokesman for airport authority Infraero in the Brazilian city of Recife. “Air France [...]
Video How Brazil Lost to Holland
Brazil’s Felipe Melo blocks own goalie Julio Cesar, tips the ball off his head in the wrong directon and scores a goal for Holland. Later Melo got ejected for a blatant penalty which left Brazil undermanned 10 players against 11 for Holland and unable to counterattack.
Kaka, Brazil’s Golden Boy Doesn’t Shine
You see him in commercials, on billboards, on magazine covers, everywhere in Brazil. But what you didn’t see was him making any difference in Brazil’s quest for the World Cup. I’m speaking of Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite better known as Kaka. Don’t get me wrong, I think Kaka is a Good player, but in [...]
World Cup Brazil Loses to Holland 1-2, Dunga takes blame.
World Cup Brazil Loses to Holland 1-2, Dunga takes blame. Brazil coach Dunga has never really been popular with most Brazilian fans as Brazil’s National team coach and losing in the World Cup is almost a guarantee his contract won’t be renewed. His blunt attitude, uncarrissmatic ways and anti-media stance did not endear most Brazilians, [...]
Brazil takes on Portugal
Brazil vs Portugal in World Cup classic. This Friday June 25, 2010 Brazil takes on Portugal in one of the most anticipated rivalry matches of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Brazil, formally a Portuguese colony is the leader in the division which includes North Korea and Ivory Coast. Brazil leads the division with [...]
Fifa Fanfest Rio de Janeiro
The International FIFA Fan Fest Rio will be located at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Copacabana, the most famous beach in Brazil with New Years Eve in Copacabana Beach attracting around two million people each year. Some of the notable mega-shows that have taken place in Copacabana include – the benefit show Live Earth [...]
Video Brazilian Models at Fashion Rio Part Two
Check out some of my favorite models from Fashion Rio
Brazilian Models Fashion Rio
Slideshow from backstage at Fashion Rio 2010 with beautiful Brazilian Models
Red Bull AirRace Rio de Janeiro
Red Bull Air Race – Rio de Janeiro For only the second time in in the 46 race history of Red Bull Air Race Championship has a race been cancelled due to rain. The heavy rain and winds in Rio caused the pilots to be recalled to the race airport. Pilots and a crowd of 250,000 [...]
Red Bull Air Race Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO is on a roll with another International sporting event. Next up: the Red Bull Air Race. Red Bull Air Race World Championship leader Paul Bonhomme will be looking to show his arch rival Hannes Arch of Austria why he is the title holder at the third race of the 2010 season in [...]
Video – Flamengo beats Corinthians for Copa Libertadores
Flamengo beats Corinthians 1-0 for the title Campeonato Libertadores on a penalty kick by Adriano. Ronaldo who plays for Corinthians was held ineffective in the rain drenched soccer match played at Maracana Stadium on Rio de Janeiro. The rain didn’t keep Cariocas and Paulistas from traveling from all over Brazil to see the great rivalry. [...]
Harlem Globetrotters travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Harlem Globetrotters come to Rio de Janeiro The world famous Harlem Globetrotters bring their magic to Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanazinho Arena next to the the Maracana football stadium April 24 and 25th as they travel to Brazil during their South American 2010 tour. The Globetrotters were actually created in Chicago, Illinois in 1926 by Abe [...]
Afrika Bambaataa celebrates 35 years of Hip Hop in Rio de Janeiro
Afrika Bambaataa known as The Amen Ra of Universal Hip Hop Culture as well as The Father of The Electro Funk Sound, and one of the founders of Hip Hop’s Universal Zulu Nation, Afrika Bambaataa one of the founders of Hip Hop’s Universal Zulu Nation, travels to Rio de Janeiro Brazil to celebrate 35 years of [...]
Christ Statue Graffiti-Photo
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro’s iconic symbol and one of the Seven Wonders of the World was vandalized with graffiti. The statue which sits atop Corcovado mountain and overlooks all of Rio de Janeiro has been under renovation and is covered with scaffolding which the vandals used to climb the 130 foot statue and [...]
Ivete Sangalo and Banda Eva
Missed Carnival? No problem, this Saturday April 17, Ivete Sangalo, and Banda Eva bring Bahia Carnival to Rio de Janeio. Experience Carnival, Bahia Style with Trio Electricos, and Axe Music with Ivete Sangalo and Banda Eva at RioCentro. Ivete Sangalo, one of Brazil’s biggest artists and Latin Grammy will headline the show. Also on hand [...]
Brazil Travel Weather Update
After all the rainy weather, Rio de Janeiro is looking at sunny weather and mid 80′s for the next week. This is a relief for residents and vistors to Rio. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has been under the microscope lately with rain, revenue from oil funds, questions about the World Cup and the 2016 Rio [...]
Brazilian Model Michelle Martins
Brazilian model and actress Michelle Martins is back as host of theBrazilShow. Michelle’s been traveling all over Brazil performing in the stage play “:Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands.”
Rio Boat Show April 10-16
The Rio Boat Show will now be held from April 10-16, 2010 at the Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janeiro. The decision to change the dates was made because of the heavy rains and mudslides in Rio. The Rio Boat Show is open to the public. Everything from Luxury Yachts, to Sailboats to Jet-Skis [...]
Dionne Warwick – Live in Rio de Janeiro
Dionne Warwick returns to Brazil to sing her classics, “Walk on By”, “Say A Little Prayer”, “Do You Know the Way to San Jose” and more this Friday April 9, 2010 10:00 pm at Vivo Rio. David Elliott, singer and son of Dionne Warwick will also perform. Dionne Warwick is a long time home owner [...]
Images of Rio de Janeiro Flooding
[cincopa 10577501] The loss of life, property and business has been devastating to Rio de Janeiro. Poor city emergency planning and sewage drains full of trash did not help the situation
Rio de Janeiro floods shut down city
Heavy rains and flooding shut down Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. President Lula and city officials urge everyone to stay home. Schools and businesses closed.
Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am Interview – Part 1
Exclusive interview with Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas. – Part 1 Click Here for Part 2 Check out our private photos from the BEP Concert in Rio de Janeiro Celebrities in Brazil Brazil Travel Brazil Tourism
