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

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s Carnival revelry is ramping up, from the raucous street parties to the glitzy parades. Carnival kicked off Friday afternoon, with Saturday marking the first full day ...

According to the executive secretary, Brazil’s commitment ... who want to attend the carnival together, with some kind of ...

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 ...

The Oscars fall smack in the middle of Carnival, Brazil’s largest celebration ... the rest of the universe usually fades into the background as Brazilians cut loose and indulge.

During the five-day revelry, the rest of the universe usually fades into the background ... Carnival parades, instead broadcasting the Oscars everywhere except Rio. Bars and nightclubs across ...

The Oscars fall smack in the middle of Carnival, Brazil’s largest celebration ... the rest of the universe usually fades into the background as Brazilians cut loose and indulge.

"Fernanda Torres' Impersonators", during a pre-Carnival street party where some dressed as Torres' beloved TV characters, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ...