Subtle hand signs coordinate the hundreds of pounding drummers in each of Rio de Janeiro’s glitzy Carnival parades.

The world’s biggest party is back as Carnival celebrations return to Brazil. The Associated Press’ David Biller talks through ...

As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon characters ...

A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century as ...

Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools.

Tens of thousands of cheering fans pack the bleachers of Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome to see the first night of the top samba ...

Sweat streamed down Talita Ferreira Sanches’ face as she pushed a cart loaded with beer and water up the winding, cobblestone ...

When Spanish actress Penélope Cruz announced “I’m Still Here” as the winner of the international feature at the Academy ...

After celebrating its three Oscar nominations for Walter Salles’ “I’m Still Here” with the same excitement it normally ...

During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known ...

A 2024 survey conducted by Airbnb found that 32% of Latino travelers are motivated to travel for a music event featuring their favorite artists, while 26% travel for sporting events. This insight has ...

The Rio Carnival 2025 kicked off on Sunday night, March 2. The annual festival is renowned for its vibrant samba parades, ...