Events take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s most cosmopolitan city ... of signature samba moves with a caipirinha cocktail in hand. There’s also the annual Copa Carnival Ball at the Copacabana ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off on Saturday, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon characters paraded alongside their owners in ...

The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is a massive economic powerhouse, significantly impacting both the local and national economy of Brazil. The Carnival creates over 50,000 direct and indirect jobs ...

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 ...

The city's seductive samba beat and incredible panoramic views last year-round, but arrive in February to experience Carnival ... is also the season when Rio de Janeiro sees the most rainfall ...

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The Russian model-turned-actress was bedazzled from head to toe in her sparkly attire and posted a couple of pictures from her Carnival ... for the annual celebration hosted in Rio de Janeiro ...

RIO DE JANEIRO - Rio de Janeiro held the first day of its famous Carnival samba parades Sunday -- with many attendees also eying activities all the way in Hollywood, where Brazil could take home ...

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities ... The most famous street parties of all are found at the annual Carnival festival, where you'll see Rio at its busiest. Known as "blocos ...

Clowns complete with red noses and tutus sung Carnival songs to sick children on the pediatric ward of a Rio de Janeiro hospital on Tuesday, bringing the ebullient festivities normally found on the ...