Carnaval Kicks Off In Rio

Carnaval Kicks Off In Rio

“I proudly announce the greatest show on Earth is back – Long live, carnaval,” Rio de Janeiro’s Mayor Eduardo Paes told a massive crowd at City Hall.  The Rio de Janeiro Carnaval is considered one of the largest in the world....
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Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: União da Ilha and Portela

Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: União da Ilha and Portela

Photos from Carneval: Grupo Especial in Rio: União da Ilha and Portela Samba school União da Ilha First flag-bearer duo at União da Ilha: Philipe Lemos and Dandara Ventapane Dandara Ventapane has been a flag-bearer at União da Ilha since 2013   &nb...
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FDA finds asbestos in make-up at Claire’s

FDA finds asbestos in make-up at Claire’s

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday warned consumers not to use particular cosmetic products sold at Claire’s retail branches after they were found to contain asbestos, a known dangerous carcinogen. Samples of Claire’s eye shadows batc...
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Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: Vila Isabel and São Clemente

Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: Vila Isabel and São Clemente

Photos from Carneval: Grupo Especial in Rio: Vila Isabel and São Clemente Samba school Vila Isabel Flag-bearers of the Vila Isabel Denadir Garcia – flag-bearer of the Vila Isabel             Dandara Oliveira – muse o...
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Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: Imperatriz Leopoldinense and Unidos da Tijuca

Carneval in Rio de Janeiro: Imperatriz Leopoldinense and Unidos da Tijuca

Photos from Carneval: Grupo Especial in Rio: Imperatriz Leopoldinense and Unidos da Tijuca Natalia Reis, of the Imperatriz Leopoldinense, uses luminous fantasy                   Elaine Trevenzoli is featured in Imp...
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