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Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal, known as ‘The Mad Genius,’ dies at 89

Associated Press · September 14, 2025

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Hermeto Pascoal, an eccentric and prolific Brazilian multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger known affectionately as “The Sorcerer of Sounds” and “The Mad Genius,” has died. He was 89. “With serenity and love, we...

Chelsea injury news: Enzo Maresca makes Joao Pedro fitness admission before Bayern Munich Champions League clash

Sports Mole ·

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca makes a slightly worrying admission over the fitness of Joao Pedro ahead of Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has made a slightly concerning admission about the...

Hermeto Pascoal, Brazilian music legend known as ‘The Sorcerer’, dies aged 89

The Guardian · September 14, 2025

Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal, who played – and even boxed – with Miles Davis and was known as “The Sorcerer” for coaxing tunes from everything from a live piglet to water-filled kettles, died on Saturday aged 89. According to a message...

Hermeto Pascoal, 'the wizard' of Brazilian music, dies at 89

BBC · September 14, 2025

Hermeto Pascoal, the innovative Brazilian composer famed for his blend of jazz and traditional music, has died at the age of 89. The self taught multi-instrumentalist rose from child poverty to international fame - with Miles Davis calling him the...

Media professionals, think tanks’ representatives explore cooperation

The Peninsula · September 14, 2025

President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua addressing the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum 2025 in Kunming, Yunnan, China. Kunming, Yunnan, China: Hundreds of media professionals and think tanks’ representatives from the developing countries...

Must-watch movies for this fall

The Spokesman-Review - Washington State ·

Movie theaters will have plenty to offer this fall: The winner of the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival and another trip to Pandora. The return of Kathryn Bigelow after nearly a decade and the finale of “Wicked.” The following is a select...

Enzo Maresca reveals Chelsea fitness concern ahead of huge Bayern Munich clash

The Mirror · September 14, 2025

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has revealed that Joao Pedro is 'not 100 per cent fit', casting doubt over his involvement against Bayern Munich. The Blues begin their Champions League campaign in Germany on Wednesday, returning to the competition after...

Jessie J credits music with helping her cancer recovery

PerthNow · September 14, 2025

Jessie J credits music with helping her cancer recovery. The 37-year-old pop star underwent surgery for early-stage breast cancer in June and says "the joy [she] feels when she sings is the greatest healing”. Jessie told Brazil’s G1: "It's been...

New music on our radar this week: Debit, Iglooghost, DJ Lag

Mixmag · September 14, 2025

Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of upcoming music releases that you should take note of Iglooghost releases new five-track EP, ‘Bronze Claw Iso’ Iglooghost is back after last year’s acclaimed album ‘Tidal Memory Exo’, this time with a new five-track...

Brazilian musician identified as victim of 1976 killing by Argentina military

The Guardian · September 14, 2025

Early on 18 March 1976, Francisco Tenório Cerqueira Júnior, a Brazilian pianist who had played alongside some of Latin America’s greatest musicians, disappeared from the streets of Buenos Aires. For nearly 50 years, his fate has remained a...

Neymar Must Be In Good Physical Condition To Play For Brazil –Ancelotti

Complete Sports · September 14, 2025

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has advised Neymar that he must be in good physical condition to get a recall to the senior national team. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player has not donned the famous yellow jersey since October 2023,...

Brazilian jazz musician Hermeto Pascoal dies aged 89

Warrick News ·

Celebrated Brazilian musician Hermeto Pascoal, who gained international fame for his collaborations with fellow jazz legend Miles Davis, has died aged 89, his family said Saturday. With his distinctive white beard and hair, Pascoal was known as...

Brazil Condemns Ex-President to 27 Years, Defies the U.S., and Enters the History Books

Brazzil · September 13, 2025

Four out of five members of Brazil’s supreme court have voted to convict the former president, Jair Bolsonaro, for plotting a military coup after losing the 2022 election to his left-wing rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro has been...

Inside The Daily Front Row’s Star-Studded Fashion Media Awards

The Daily Front Row - New York · September 13, 2025

10 The Daily’s 12th annual Fashion Media Awards were a night for the books! The event was hosted by couture aficionado and “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Bronwyn Newport, who drew applause and plenty of laughs onstage at the Rainbow...

Neymar will have 'no problems' making Brazil's World Cup squad if fit, Carlo Ancelotti says

The New York Times · September 13, 2025

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti said he would have “no problems” selecting Neymar for his World Cup squad, should the former Barcelona forward be fit. Neymar, 33, is Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer but has not appeared for his national team...

Carlo Ancelotti Expresses Outlook With Brazil After 2026 World Cup

Newsweek · September 13, 2025

Carlo Ancelotti is well aware of his short-term situation with the Brazilian national team as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, he is hopeful for a change that can see him stick around for the long term. More news: Carlo Ancelotti...

Cairo Fashion & Tex expected to secure $60m in export deals

Daily News Egypt · September 13, 2025

Cairo Fashion & Tex, the country’s largest textiles and apparel exhibition, is expected to generate at least $60m in export contracts during its 77th edition, which opened under the theme “Supporting Egyptian Exports”. The event features more than...

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro jailed for 27 years over plot to stay in power after losing election

Irish Independent ·

Four of the five Supreme Court justices reviewing the case found the far-right politician guilty on all five counts Bolsonaro, who has always denied any wrongdoing, can try to appeal the ruling. He is currently under house arrest in Brasilia. Four...

Brazil’s Former President Jair Bolsonaro Convicted in Coup Plot: A Detailed Examination

Alexa.ng ·

In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through Brazil’s political landscape, former President Jair Bolsonaro has been convicted by a panel of the Brazilian Supreme Court for his role in a coup plot aimed at overturning the results of the...

Afro-Brazil Ghana Festival to deepen cultural tourism and Pan-African ties

Ghana News Agency · September 13, 2025

By Jibril Abdul Mumuni, GNA Accra, Sept 13, GNA – A new cultural initiative, the Afro-Brazil Ghana Festival, has been launched to deepen cultural tourism, foster economic collaboration and strengthen Pan-African ties. The festival, a joint effort...