‘Extra-Terrestrial’ Beings Invade Brazil?

by Michael Hone Posted on July 13, 2012

Brazil Weird News

'ET' Images cuasing a stir in Goiás
‘ET’ Appears in Goiás

GOIAS, Brazil – Some say the weird images emerging from central Brazil resemble ET, the Extra-Terrestrial, others say a baby Jar-Jar Binks, still others scream Photoshop. This week, media began reporting sightings of alien creatures, accompanied by images, which originated in Acreúna, a small town in the Center-West state of Goiás.
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Colin Farrell in Rio de Janeiro

by Michael Hone Posted on July 12, 2012

Brazil Celebrity News

Colin Farrell talks to fans outside Rio hotel on Thursday 12 July 2012
Colin Farrell in Rio 12 July 2012

RIO DE JANEIRO – Irish movie star Colin Farrell is in Rio de Janeiro to promote the remake of the film , which opens in Brazilian theaters 17 August. So far, Cariocas, as the locals are called, spotted Colin, 36, talking and posing for photos with fans, walking barefoot on the beach like any tourist, visiting a slum and chowing down at a local steakhouse.
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Norah Jones Brazil 2012 Tour Announced

by Michael Hone Posted on July 10, 2012

Brazil Music News

Norah Jones Announces 2012 Brazil Tour
Norah Jones Announces 2012 Brazil Tour

RIO DE JANEIRO – Norah Jones Brazil 2012 tour producers announced that she will do concerts in three state capitals in December. The American pop-star performs in Porto Alegre on December 12th, in São Paulo on the 15th and in Rio de Janeiro on the 16th, reported online media on Tuesday.
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‘Girl From Ipanema’ 50 Years Old Today

by Michael Hone Posted on July 9, 2012
Last updated: August 2, 2012 at 10:18 am

Brazil Music News

Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes
Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes

RIO DE JANEIRO – “Girl From Ipanema” hit the airwaves 50 years ago and the song’s muse, Helô Pinheiro, recalls how the song changed her life. Tom Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes a wrote “Garota de Ipanema,” or “Girl from Ipanema,” in 1962 while drinking whiskey at the Veloso Bar in Ipanema.
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Salon du Chocolat Bahia Kicks Off

by Michael Hone Posted on July 6, 2012

Brazil Travel & Tourism News

Salon du Chocolat kicks off in Bahia, Salvador Brazil
Salon du Chocolat Bahia 2012 (photo: Manu Dias/SECOM)

BAHIA, Brazil – Salon du Chocolat Bahia kicked off late on Thursday, bringing together those who grow cocoa and those who consume chocolate. Renowned chefs, chocolate experts, cocoa growers, chocolatiers and chocolate lovers all gathered to admire unique exhibitions and attend recipes demonstrations.
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Sharon Stone Spotted in Southern Brazil

by Michael Hone Posted on July 5, 2012

Brazil Celebrity News

Sharon Stone in Southern Brazil July 5th 2012
Sharon Stone Parque Unipraias (photo: Mirella Huelsmann/G1)

FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil – On Thursday, residents spotted U.S. actress Sharon Stone walking with her family in a Santa Catarina Park. The Hollywood star is visiting the posh South-Atlantic seaside city Balneário Camboriú, where her Argentine-model boyfriend Martin Mica has lived since childhood.
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B.B. King’s 2012 Brazilian Tour

by Michael Hone Posted on July 5, 2012

Brazil Music News

BB King "King of the Blues" will tour Brazil in September and October 2012
BB King “King of the Blues” Coming to Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO – B.B. King, the “King of the Blues” will tour southern Brazil in September and October 2012, reported online media. São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Curitiba will play host to performances of the iconic blues guitarist and singer.

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Tony Bennett’s Brazilian Tour 2012

by Michael Hone Posted on July 4, 2012

Brazil Music News

Tony Bennett 2012 Brazil Tour Announced
Tony Bennett 2012 Brazil Tour Announced

RIO DE JANEIRO – Tony Bennett will perform in three Brazilian cities in November and December 2012, announced producer XYZ. The beloved American singer, about to turn 86, will take to the stage in Rio de Janeiro (Nov. 29th), São Paulo (Dec. 1st), and in Porto Alegre (Dec. 4th).

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Chow-Chow Panda Puppy born in Brazil

by Michael Hone Posted on July 3, 2012

Brazil Dog News

A chow-chow puppy resembling a panda
Chow-chow panda puppy

CURITIBA, Brazil – An unusually colored chow-chow born four months ago in Brazil is causing excitement among dog lovers around South America. The chow-chow is gray with black paws and muzzle and resembles a panda. The six other pups in the litter are either brown or black.
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