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Anitta named Grande Rio Drum Queen for 2027 Carnival

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Latest: Anitta celebrates Grande Rio's 38th anniversary

Singer Anitta has been officially announced as the new Rainha de Bateria (Drum Queen) for the Acadêmicos do Grande Rio samba school for the 2027 Carnival, succeeding influencer Virginia Fonseca. Anitta described the role

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival figure appointments

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Latest: Paolla Oliveira named Imperatriz Leopoldinense drum queen for 2027 Carnival

Prominent figures are securing roles within Rio de Janeiro samba schools ahead of the 2027 Carnival. Lore Improta, a musa for Unidos da Viradouro, has expressed interest in eventually becoming the school’s queen and is l

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Brazil 2027 Carnival preparations

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Latest: David Assayag to be theme of São Paulo samba school in 2027

Preparations for the 2027 Carnival season continue across Brazil as samba schools reveal themes, select muses, and conduct musical competitions. In Rio de Janeiro, the Special Group selection cycle is underway, with seve

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Brazil summer 2026 cultural festival wave

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Latest: Musical events scheduled in São Paulo and Ribeirão Preto

The August festival season in Brazil continues to expand through musical tours, regional celebrations, and large-scale cultural gatherings. In the music sector, Grupo Revelação and Xande de Pilares are conducting the ‘

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Legal dispute between Virginia Fonseca and Léo Dias

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Latest: Virginia Fonseca sues Léo Dias for R$ 100,000 in moral damages

Influencer Virginia Fonseca has filed a lawsuit in Goiás against journalist Léo Dias and the LeoDias Group, seeking R$ 100,000 in moral damages. The legal action stems from a live broadcast in August where Dias made sexu

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Rio de Janeiro samba school developments

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Latest: Rio de Janeiro launches multiple urban and social infrastructure projects

Developments regarding Rio de Janeiro samba schools have focused on leadership changes and infrastructure improvements ahead of the 2027 Carnival. In August 2026, leadership shifts were noted at Grande Rio, where influe

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