Brazilian DJ Alok on Mick Jagger: He’s “never satisfied” Friday, May 12 by ABC NewsBack in 2020, The Rolling Stones teamed up with Brazilian DJ Alok for a remix of “Living in a Ghost Town,” and Alok said it wasn’t easy getting Mick Jagger to OK the tune.Alok tells Rolling Stone Jagger had him redo that track 10 times... Read More.
Gene Simmons performs KISS show seated after falling ill during Brazilian show Thursday, April 13 by ABC NewsGene Simmons isn’t going to let anything stop a KISS show. The rocker performed part of the band’s Manaus, Brazil, show Wednesday sitting down after falling ill during the show.According to the Brazilian outlet G1, toward the end of the show Simmons asked a stagehand to... Read More.
Four teachers, two students stabbed in Brazilian school Tuesday, March 28 by ABC News(SAO PAULO) -- A 13-year-old student stabbed four teachers and two other students at a school in São Paulo, Brazil, on Monday, officials said.Elisabete Tenreiro, 71, one of the teachers injured in the attack at Thomazia Montoro public school, later died from a heart... Read More.
Brazilian art collector, Detroit Institute of Art file suits over Van Gogh painting Thursday, January 19 by ABC News(DETROIT) -- A Brazilian art collector has asked a federal judge to order the Detroit Institute of Arts to hand over Vincent van Gogh's "The Novel Reader," alleging that the painting was stolen, according to court documents.Gustavo Soter of Brazil said he "paid $3.7... Read More.
Jair Bolsonaro admitted to US hospital as Biden condemns ‘outrageous’ attack on Brazilian government Monday, January 9 by ABC News(LONDON) -- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been admitted to a hospital in Orlando, Florida, for abdominal pain, according to the presidential office. News of Bolsonaro's hospitalization comes hours after President Joe Biden condemned the "outrageous" storming of three major Brazilian government buildings... Read More.
Biden condemns ‘outrageous’ attack on Brazilian government as hundreds are arrested Monday, January 9 by ABC News(LONDON) -- President Joe Biden condemned the "outrageous" storming of three major government buildings by supporters of the former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday, as a heavy police presence remained in Brazil after chaotic scenes reminiscent of the Jan. 6 insurrection.Brazil's new president,... Read More.
Pro-Bolsonaro protesters storm Brazilian capital over refusal to accept presidential election results Monday, January 9 by ABC News(BRASILIA, Brazil) -- Hundreds of supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed three of the most emblematic official buildings in the country's capital over refusal to accept the results of the election.The demonstrators partook in violent protests on Sunday at the Supreme Court,... Read More.
Brazilian prosecutors seek to bring back check fraud charges against George Santos Wednesday, January 4 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- New York congressman-elect George Santos faces another legal complication as he is set to be sworn-in as a member of the House.Prosecutors in Brazil are seeking to renew charges against Santos in relation to a 2008 criminal case, a spokesperson for the Rio... Read More.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dead at 82 Thursday, December 29 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, a three-time World Cup champion who's largely considered to be one of the best players ever, has died. He was 82 years old.His daughter, Kely, confirmed his death on social media."All that we are is thanks to... Read More.
Mad Match: “Nice guy” Tom Hardy dominates in real-life Brazilian Jiujitsu tournament Wednesday, September 21 by ABC NewsTom Hardy proved he's been keeping up with his training from his days in the 2011 martial arts movie Warrior: He reportedly took gold after competing in the 2022 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open Championship in Milton Keyes, England on Saturday.According to the local paper
Old Navy taps Brazilian artist to create graphic tee honoring Latinx Heritage Month Thursday, September 15 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As we come upon another Latinx Heritage Month, Old Navy is rolling out another empowering partnership.In collaboration with the 15 Percent Pledge, a nonprofit organization that holds large corporations accountable for supporting Black-owned businesses, Old Navy has partnered with Brazilian artist... Read More.
Disappearances of journalist, researcher in Brazilian Amazon spark international outcry Friday, June 10 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- International outcry continues over the disappearances of British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous rights expert Bruno Araújo Pereira, who have been missing in a remote region of the Brazilian Amazon since Sunday.The two men were last heard from by colleagues while... Read More.