Imperatriz renews contract with carnival designer Leandro Vieira until 2027
The Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school has confirmed the renewal of Leandro Vieira's contract as artistic director until 2027, ending speculation about his departure.
Carnival Designer of Imperatriz and União de Maricá says he does not know which school to stay with: 'Let's talk'
Leandro Viera, the carnival designer, is undecided between remaining with Imperatriz Leopoldinense or União de Maricá for the next carnival season after both schools' performances this year.
Iza Does Not Rule Out Continuing as Queen of the Drums at Imperatriz: 'What the School Wants, I Want'
Singer Iza expresses her desire to continue as Queen of Drums at Imperatriz Leopoldinense, highlighting her gratitude for returning to her beloved school after a three-year hiatus from Carnival.
Ney Matogrosso Takes Off the Mask in Documentary Focused on the Creation of the ‘Chameleonic’ Theme of Imperatriz
The documentary explores Ney Matogrosso's artistic journey and the creation of the 'Chameleonic' theme for the 2026 Carnival parade of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school.
Imperatriz has appeal accepted for 'impacted evolution' due to the dispersion of Niterói
Imperatriz Leopoldinense filed an appeal claiming their parade was adversely affected by issues with floats from Acadêmicos de Niterói that obstructed their performance.
Magician reveals behind-the-scenes of illusions of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense and trip to Las Vegas to create Ney Matogrosso's 'teleportation'
Felipe Barbieri, a magician from Jaú, Brazil, describes his role in creating magic illusions for the Imperatriz Leopoldinense's Carnival performance, which honored singer Ney Matogrosso.
Results of the 2026 Carnival in Rio de Janeiro this Wednesday: see schedule and how to watch live
The results of the 2026 Rio de Janeiro Carnival will be announced on Wednesday, October 18, starting at 3:50 PM, with live coverage available on TV Globo and Globoplay.
VIDEO: Teen Who Went Viral Performing Ney Matogrosso in Bahia Parades at Rio Carnival
16-year-old Yago Savalla, who gained fame for performing Ney Matogrosso at a school event, paraded with the Imperatriz Leopoldinense at the 2026 Rio Carnival.
Imperatriz says its 'evolution was impacted' by the dispersal of Niterói and is evaluating measures
The Imperatriz Leopoldinense samba school is considering legal actions after a delayed performance due to the blocking of its parade route by floats from Acadêmicos de Niterói.
The Apotheosis of Ney Matogrosso
Ney Matogrosso was the highlight of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense parade during the Rio Carnival, showcasing elaborate floats and a samba theme inspired by his music.
Imperatriz and Mangueira stand out on the 1st day of the Special Group of Rio's carnival
Imperatriz Leopoldinense and Estação Primeira de Mangueira were the highlights of the first night of samba school parades in Rio de Janeiro's Special Group, celebrating Afro-Brazilian heritage.
Carnaval Designer Leandro Vieira parades with ring worn by Ney Matogrosso in historic 1976 show
Leandro Vieira, the carnaval designer for Imperatriz Leopoldinense, paraded with a ring gifted by Ney Matogrosso, who wore it during a significant performance in 1976.
Carnival 2026: Maitê Proença negotiates return to TV: 'If it's good, I'll return'
Maitê Proença, a notable Brazilian actress, is discussing the possibility of returning to television if the opportunity is appealing, following her recent performance at the Carnaval 2026 festivities.
Iza shows how to activate the serpent smoke in her costume; understand
Singer Iza demonstrates the mechanism behind her smoke-emitting serpent costume during the Imperatriz Leopoldinense parade in Brazil.
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.
Ney Matogrosso is cheered at the Imperatriz concentration: 'This is a stage 10,000 times larger'
Ney Matogrosso was celebrated by drummers upon arriving at the Imperatriz Leopoldinense's parade concentration, expressing his excitement about the performance.
PHOTOS: See the highlights from the first day of parades of the Special Group in Rio
The first night of the Special Group parades in Rio de Janeiro showcased performances from Acadêmicos de Niterói, Imperatriz Leopoldinense, Portela, and Estação Primeira de Mangueira.
From 'Man with H' to 'Vira', understand the references to Ney Matogrosso's work in the samba of Imperatriz
The samba from Imperatriz Leopoldinense pays homage to Ney Matogrosso, incorporating direct references to his music and aesthetics in its performance during Rio's carnival.
Ney Matogrosso makes a Portela fan root for Imperatriz Leopoldinense...
Ney Matogrosso inspires the samba school's 2026 Carnaval theme, prompting fans to support Imperatriz Leopoldinense despite their allegiance to Portela.
Ney Matogrosso is the great honoree of Imperatriz
Ney Matogrosso, the renowned Brazilian singer, will be honored by the samba school Imperatriz Leopoldinense at this year's Carnival in Rio.
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.
Iza says being queen of the Imperatriz is 'a much greater responsibility' than a show
Iza, the queen of the drums for Imperatriz Leopoldinense, emphasizes the unique connection and responsibility felt during carnival compared to performing on stage.
Imperatriz Leopoldinense 2026: see the theme and sing the samba
The Imperatriz Leopoldinense school will unveil its theme for the 2026 carnival as 'Chameleonic', exploring themes of identity and expression.
Imperatriz will bet on 'visual vocabulary' and avoid the biographical narrative to sing Ney, says Leandro Vieira
The Imperatriz Leopoldinense will present a theme inspired by Ney Matogrosso at Marquês de Sapucaí, focusing on aesthetic, political, and performative aspects rather than a chronological biography.