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

Since Friday afternoon, hundreds of street parties have been roving through Rio's streets, each with its own aesthetic, theme ...

Rio de Janeiro's massive Sambadrome erupted in noisy celebrations Sunday as the news broke that Brazil won its first Oscar, ...

When Spanish actress Penélope Cruz announced that "I'm Still Here" was the winner of best international film at the Academy ...

I’m Still Here,” a film about a family torn apart by the military dictatorship that ruled Brazil for more than two decades, gave Brazil’s first Oscars win on Sunday in the best international film ...

The Carnival is in full swing as music, glam and glee continue to dominate the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Samba school Unidos ...