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

Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, on Rio de Janeiro’s west side, but this year there’s even more, with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school back in the top parade ...

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Sweat streamed down Talita Ferreira Sanches’ face as she pushed a cart loaded with beer and water up the ...

The king and queen of Brazil’s renowned Rio de Janeiro carnival visited Cyprus’ carnival capital Limassol on Friday night.According to the Cyprus News Agency, the pair “danced to the rhythms of samba” ...

Thanks so much for having me Brazil. Carnival is amazing and so special!” the “My Body” author captioned a series of photos ...

If you’re in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the city’s annual Carnival celebration, there’s still time to show some love to ...

Clowns complete with red noses and tutus sung Carnival songs to sick children on the pediatric ward of a Rio de Janeiro ...

Members of the Padre Miguel samba school performing at the Sambadrome during Carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. REUTERS ...

For Irina, this was a challenge unlike any runway Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is an annual event for many. But for 39-year-old Russian model Irina Shayk, it was her first. She made a stunning debut ...

Emily Ratajkowski just spent time in Brazil for the Rio Carnival, and her outfit is a must-see. The model wore a Poster Girl bra backwards (with the lace-up front facing forward), and paired it with ...

Designed by Henry Filho, her show-stopping look for the parade included feathered wings — a nod to her time as a Victoria’s Secret model — along with an embellished bikini top and bottom and a sarong ...

Rio’s City Hall conducted a lottery for 15,000 authorized vendors at this year’s Carnival — 5,000 more than last year, but observers say there are far more vendors than spots. Selling ...