Mega mosque coming to Mestre. Mystery over the funding
A significant construction project for a large mosque in Mestre, Italy, has sparked controversy due to unclear funding sources.
Gilsons Group Brings Together Arnaldo Antunes, Julia Mestre, and English Sona Jobarteh in the Trio's Second Studio Album
The Brazilian trio Gilsons is set to release their second studio album featuring collaborations with artists like Arnaldo Antunes, Julia Mestre, and Sona Jobarteh.
Civil Police investigates case of agent found dead at bus stop in DF
The Civil Police are investigating the case of an agent found dead at a bus stop in Mestre D'Armas, Distrito Federal.
Champion Parade 2026: see the order and what to expect from the carnival winners' night at Sapucaí
The Champion Parade 2026 in Brazil will showcase the top six samba schools with performances that delight without the stress of judges' evaluations, featuring a reversal of their ranking order during the celebration.
Mestre Ciça's Victory at Carnival Makes Cissa Guimarães Exclaim: 'Sapucaí Yelling My Name'
Cissa Guimarães expresses her excitement over Mestre Ciça's victory at Carnival, which has gone viral and turned her into a meme.
Ciça says he will try to fulfill his promise to quit smoking for the title of Viradouro: 'I will make an effort'
Mestre Ciça, the winner of this year's Viradouro carnival, pledged to quit smoking as a condition of the school's victory and expressed his determination to honor this commitment.
Ciça's daughter expresses herself after Viradouro's title: 'Father to everyone, except for his daughters'
Thaís Luci calls for her name to not be associated with her father, the honored figure in the championship parade, revealing family grievances amid the celebrations.
Capoeirista Executed a Few Meters from Police Station in Niterói
A 65-year-old capoeirista was executed in Niterói close to a police station, with police investigating the incident as an execution.
'Upwards, Ciça': who is the drum master honored by the champion of Rio's Carnival 2026
Mestre Ciça, a legendary figure in samba, was honored by Unidos do Viradouro following their Carnival victory, celebrating his 70-year journey in music.
Master of the drums, Ciça enters the pantheon of the immortals of Carnival with the victory of Viradouro
Ciça, a renowned samba drummer, is celebrated for his pivotal role in Viradouro's victory at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2026, marking a significant achievement in his career as he approaches his 70th birthday.
'Go for it, Ciça': see photos from Viradouro's championship parade in tribute to the master
The Viradouro samba school's parade, which earned them the title for Carnival 2026, was a heartfelt tribute to Mestre Ciça, showcasing numerous emotional moments.
Famous people celebrate the victory of Unidos do Viradouro at the Rio Carnival
Famous personalities celebrated Unidos do Viradouro's victory at the Rio Carnival for 2026, particularly highlighting the emotional tribute to mestre Ciça.
Vander Pires is moved after title with storyline about Ciça: 'We were all honored'
Vander Pires, the singer of the Viradouro samba school, expressed his deep emotions after the school won the title with a tribute theme to Mestre Ciça.
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Mestre Ciça's leadership helped the Viradouro samba school win the carnival championship in Rio de Janeiro.
Viradouro is the champion with a tribute to Mestre Ciça
The Unidos do Viradouro won the 2026 Rio de Janeiro carnival, celebrating the life of Mestre Ciça.
Wheelchair and motorcycle with escorts: see the Viradouro operation for Ciça's double appearance
The Viradouro samba school organized a unique operation to ensure the participation of Mestre Ciça in two key moments during the carnival parade, making history as both a theme and a judged participant.
Master Ciça makes a surprise appearance in the front commission of Viradouro
At 69, Mestre Ciça surprised the audience by performing multiple roles during his tribute parade at Viradouro.
'I'm with you,' says Luma de Oliveira, cheering for Mestre Ciça
Luma de Oliveira expressed her support for Mestre Ciça during a celebration at Sapucaí, highlighting their iconic partnership in samba.
Emotional before entering the avenue, Mestre Ciça says he couldn't sleep the night before: 'An adrenaline rush and an honor'
Mestre Ciça, a veteran samba drummer, shares his excitement and nerves before a parade in his honor, expressing hopes for victory.
Juliana Paes' Costume Pays Tribute to All the Queens of Mestre Ciça
Juliana Paes will honor all the muses who have reigned under Mestre Ciça during the Unidos da Viradouro parade.
From Monique Evans and Luma to Paolla and Ju Paes, remember the list of battery queens of Mestre Ciça, which even includes Camila Pitanga
The article lists prominent figures who have held the title of battery queens in Brazil's Carnaval, highlighting Mestre Ciça's significant contribution to the festivities.
Medicinal herbs and ancestry of Amapá mark Mangueira's parade
The Mangueira samba school celebrated medicinal herbs and Afro-Amapaense ancestry during its performance at Rio's special group parades.
Juliana Paes talks about partnership with Mestre Ciça in her return to Viradouro: 'big guy'
Juliana Paes expresses her admiration for Mestre Ciça as she returns to the Viradouro samba school after 17 years, celebrating their long-standing friendship and his contributions as a music director.
Singer Joyce Alane wears costume in tribute to Mestre Vitalino and exalts PE culture at Galo da Madrugada: 'An honor'
Singer Joyce Alane pays tribute to the cultural heritage of Pernambuco by performing at Galo da Madrugada in honor of Mestre Vitalino.
Meet the young man who inherited a family passion for samba schools and became 1st mestre-sala: 'It would be strange for me not to be part of the carnival'
Igor Henrique Vaz Bueno Lucas, a 29-year-old from São Paulo, embodies his family's rich carnival legacy as a 1st mestre-sala, deeply involved in the samba schools since childhood.
Mangueira 2026: see the plot and sing the samba
Mangueira's samba school reveals its theme for the 2026 Carnival parade, focusing on the figure of Mestre Sacaca and the importance of the Amazon.
Salgueiro Carnival 2026: see complete programming and attractions
The city of Salgueiro in Pernambuco has announced the full schedule for its 2026 Carnival, themed around the 80th anniversary of Bicharada do Mestre Jaime.
‘Declaration of love in the form of a parade’, predicts Viradouro's carnival designer about the tribute to Mestre Ciça
The Unidos do Viradouro samba school is preparing for Carnival 2026 with a tribute to Mestre Ciça, celebrating his legacy through a unique and heartfelt parade concept.
Black Amazon: how Mangueira's plot seeks to expand the narrative about the forest
For Carnival 2026, the Mangueira samba school aims to highlight the Black identity in the Amazon by focusing on the legacy of Mestre Sacaca, blending cultural resistance with ancestral knowledge.
Federal Police opens inquiry to investigate possible fraudulent management of BRB
The Federal Police has opened an inquiry to investigate alleged fraudulent management at BRB following an unsuccessful proposal to purchase Banco Master.