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Madonna gets into the groove as she disguises herself with balaclavas during Copacabana rehearsals
The "Queen of Pop" rehearses at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 2, 2024.
Murdered NYC art dealer's estranged husband facing 'urgent' extradition to Brazil after killer says he ordered $200K hit
Daniel Garcia Carrera is suspected of ordering another man to kill his estranged husband — a renowned New York gallerist who partied with Michelle Obama.
Murdered art dealer disinherited male prostitute he married— but gave $1M from property empire to another ex-lover
Murdered millionaire Brent Sikkema left hubby Daniel Garcia Carrera nothing in his will, but ex-beau Carola Ramos got $1M. Now Carrera is suspected in the slaying.
FBI arrests murdered Manhattan art dealer's estranged husband, claims he is 'flight risk'
Daniel Garcia Carrera handcuffed by feds. They say he tried to get a passport for his and Sikkema's son and may have been planning to flee.
Murder suspect claims Brent Sikkema's ex offered him $200K to kill the NYC art dealer
The suspect in the brutal murder of Brent Sikkema told Brazilian police that the Manhattan art dealer's estranged husband ordered the hit and offered him $200,000 to finish the job,...
Bathhouses and a new 'boyfriend': Inside last days of NYC art dealer murdered in Brazil after secret life revealed
Brent Sikkema, the NYC art dealer stabbed to death at his home in Rio de Janeiro in January 2024, was warned about picking up male prostitutes, according to police.
Insiders shocked by murdered NYC art dealer's secret life with escorts
"He was a kind soul, but I had no idea about his lifestyle," said a longtime client of murdered Brent Sikkema, who represented high-profile artists such as Kara Walker.
At least 11 people killed after heavy Rio de Janeiro rains
Heavy rains that buffeted Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state this weekend have killed at least 11 people, according to the state fire service.
American Airlines traveler restrained by passengers, crew during meltdown before flight to US
The shrieking passenger was restrained as the intense scene unfolded aboard the plane before airport security took him away.
Cause of death revealed for Taylor Swift fan attending Rio concert: forensics report
23-year-old Ana Clara Benevides passed out during Swift's second song in the Nov. 17 concert in Rio de Janeiro and died hours later at a local hospital.
Mom of Taylor Swift fan who died at concert gets emotional over Swifties' help to return daughter's body
Ana Clara Benevides, 23, died after becoming ill at Swift's Friday concert in Rio.
Taylor Swift compared to 'Barbie' with wardrobe malfunction during Brazil Eras Tour concert
Just call it her "Errors" Tour.
Taylor Swift appears to hold back tears with 'Bigger Than the Whole Sky' debut after fan's death
"I can’t believe I’m writing these words but it is with a shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight before my show." — Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift says she 'overwhelmed by grief' after fan dies while attending Brazil Eras Tour show
The "Anti-Hero" hitmaker, 33, revealed the tragedy and mourned her fan's death after she performed the first of three nights at Rio de Janeiro's Estádio Nilton Santos.
You won't believe how cheap tickets are to see Taylor Swift in Brazil
These are the lowest priced Swift seats since the tour began in March.
Iranian warships in Rio de Janeiro stirring concern abroad
The arrival this week to Rio de Janeiro of two Iranian warships that Brazil's government authorized to dock has prompted rebukes both from Israel and the U.S.
Breathtaking moment lightning strikes iconic Christ the Redeemer statue
The once-in-a-lifetime photograph shows a bolt of lightning hitting the head of the nearly 100-foot-tall statue — the largest depiction of Jesus in the world.
Deadly explosion rocks Rio de Janeiro gas station
An explosion rocked a Rio de Janeiro gas station on July 26th. Security footage shows Mario Magalhaes de Penha, 67, opening the trunk of his car after filling it with...
Small town completes Jesus statue taller than Rio's famed 'Redeemer'
The most notable feature of the new statue -- which was completed April 22 -- is an elevator leading to a heart-shaped lookout point at 112 feet.
Rio's iconic carnival is back in spectacular samba style
Rio de Janeiro's iconic carnival returns to the Sambodrome after a two-year suspension and postponements due to the COVID pandemic