President of Grande Rio throws chair at journalists in Sapucaí
Jayder Soares, honorary president of Acadêmicos do Grande Rio, threw a chair at journalists during the school's parade at Sapucaí, highlighting rising tensions at the event.
Could Grande Rio lose points after Virginia's costume issue? Understand
Virginia Fonseca's debut as the president of the Acadêmicos do Grande Rio's drum section faced technical issues that raise questions about potential point deductions for the school.
Virginia without costume and with loose genital cover could lose points for Grande Rio? See what the regulation says
Virginia Fonseca faced issues with her costume during her debut performance leading the Acadêmicos do Grande Rio, raising questions about potential point deductions.
Virginia parades escorted by security in Sapucaí
Virginia Fonseca made her debut as the queen of the drum at the Acadêmicos do Grande Rio, parading through Sapucaí while being escorted by security guards.
Virginia shows nervousness before debut in carnival: 'Great day'
Virginia Fonseca expresses her excitement and nervousness as she prepares to debut as the queen of the drum at Acadêmicos do Grande Rio during Carnival 2026 in Brazil.
Grande Rio will dive into the mud to showcase the 'cultural fertilizer' of Manguebeat roots, says designer
The Acadêmicos do Grande Rio will embrace cultural and social consciousness through the Manguebeat movement in their upcoming carnival parade.
Virginia Fonseca 'abandons' the drummers during rehearsal and needs to be rescued; watch
During a technical rehearsal for Acadêmicos do Grande Rio, drum queen Virginia Fonseca distanced herself from her drummers and had to be rescued by school members, receiving criticism on social media.