My predictions for 2026 are being confirmed
The author reflects on a predicted moment in the 2026 Carnaval, highlighting the return of Juliana Paes as 'queen of bateria' after a long hiatus.
Virginia Fonseca booed during her debut as the queen of drums at Grande Rio
Virginia Fonseca experienced boos during her debut as the queen of drums at the Grande Rio samba school parade.
Virginia Fonseca is booed when announced at Sapucaí
Virginia Fonseca faced boos during her announcement as the Queen of Bateria at the Grande Rio samba school parade.
Virginia's arrival causes turmoil and pushing in Sapucaí
Influencer Virginia Fonseca's arrival at Sapucaí created chaos as she was accompanied by 15 security guards while making her debut as the queen of the bateria for Grande Rio.
'It's good to see things from another perspective,' says Paolla Oliveira about returning to Sapucaí without being the bateria queen
Actress Paolla Oliveira reflects on her return to the Sapucaí to enjoy the Carnival festivities after previously serving as a bateria queen.
Iza, back to Imperatriz, celebrates return: 'I feel welcomed here'
Singer Iza returns to her roots as the queen of the bateria for Imperatriz Leopoldinense and expresses her joy and connection to the community.
Trips of 1,700 km and tricks on the avenue: how a personal trainer maintains her position as queen of the bateria for three decades in SC
Gisele Soares, a personal trainer, has been the queen of the bateria at the Carnaval club in Laguna, SC for 30 years, traveling over 1,700 kilometers annually to maintain her role.
Iza is announced as queen of the VIP area at Sapucaí
Brazilian singer Iza will take on dual roles this Carnival, serving as both the queen of the bateria for Imperatriz Leopoldinense and as the queen of the Allegria VIP area at Sapucaí.
Fabíola Andrade wishes for a long reign at Mocidade: 'The affection I receive from the community is surreal'
Fabíola Andrade, the queen of the bateria at Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel, expresses her deep connection and commitment to the samba school and the community.
Viviane Araújo is the champion at the Carnival of Santos as the queen of the bateria of União Imperial; VIDEO
Viviane Araújo celebrated her victory as queen of the bateria for União Imperial at the 2026 Carnival in Santos, Brazil, also preparing for upcoming performances in Rio and São Paulo.
Who is the muse of Gaviões that traveled by helicopter to parade in Santos and has already had her genitals exposed at the sambódromo
Francine Carvalho, a prominent figure in Brazilian Carnaval, travels by helicopter to fulfill her commitments as the queen of the bateria of X9 Pioneira in Santos and the muse of Gaviões da Fiel in São Paulo.
Tuiuti's drum queen, Mayara Lima, says that her connection with the drummers is the secret to shine in Sapucaí
Mayara Lima, the drum queen of Tuiuti, claims that her strong connection with the drummers is essential for success during the 2026 carnival in Sapucaí.