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Enjoy Brazilian food by the sand at this Hermosa Beach restaurant
We all live in a world of remembered images. And my image of Brazil is Rio de Janeiro. There’s a lot more to Brazil than just Rio, of course. But say “Rio” to me, and the picture that pops to mind is from the high camp 1933 nightclub musical...
Caribbean Festival opens with a call for brotherhood and solidarity
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba, July 4 (ACN) The 44th edition of the Caribbean Festival kicked off on Thursday with a tribute to Africa as its founding land. This event pays tribute to Curaçao's popular culture and the 510th anniversary of the founding of...

St. Albert Chamber Music Society offers rich concert season
Nancy Watt is gearing up for the 16th edition of St. Albert Chamber Music Society’s season. “I like to call it our Sweet Sixteen. We’ve transitioned from childhood pains to a celebration of our maturity,” said Watt, founder and artistic director...
2025 Steilacoom Summer Concert Series (Mariachi Monarcas)
The Town of Steilacoom’s Summer Concert Series will be held in Pioneer Park (1700 Commercial St, Steilacoom) 6:30-8:30 pm. July 9 – Mariachi Monarcas (Infectious Rhythms & Energy of Mexico) July 16 – 204th Army Band (Big Horn & Rock Band) July 23...
Jamaica Celebrates International Reggae Day at Expo 2025 in Japan
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, came alive with the pulsating sound of reggae music on July 1, in celebration of International Reggae Day. International Reggae Day is the 24-hour celebration of the culture, legacy and sound that originated in...

Who Is Nathan Louis-Fernand? Meet Dancer Spotted Kissing Rachel Zegler
Rachel Zegler hard-launched her romance with new beau Nathan-Louis Fernand in July 2025. Us Weekly exclusively reported in July 2025 that Zegler was romantically involved with her Evita co-star after she “quietly split” from her boyfriend, Josh...

Entertainment News | Zayn Malik Appears to Reflect on Racism Faced During 'One Direction' Days in New Rap Track
Washington [US], July 6 (ANI): British singer Zayn Malik appears to have addressed the racism he faced during his 'One Direction' days in his recent rap song, according to People. The 32-year-old, on Saturday, took to his Instagram account to...
‘Miss you’: Rock band’s heartbreaking tribute
Tomorrow marks 30 years since Foo Fighters dropped their debut album, and they’ve just released their first single since 2023 to celebrate. They surprised fans yesterday by releasing Today’s Song, which is full of optimism about change in the...

PM Modi Welcomed By Brazil’s President Lula At BRICS Summit, Hails India-Brazil Ties Amid Warm Welcome By Indian Diaspora
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday during the 17th BRICS summit. On this occasion, the two leaders shook hands and hugged each other and exchanged cordial greetings. Prime Minister Modi arrived...
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Zayn Malik Appears to Call Out Racism He Faced During His One Direction Days on New Rap Song
NEED TO KNOW Zayn Malik appeared to call out racism he faced during his One Direction days in a preview of a soon-to-be-released song, "Fuchsia Sea" "I worked hard in a White band, and they still laughed at the Asian,” he raps on the track Malik...

Why the Outlawz remain one of hip-hop’s most tragic groups
"You know what? We are the last two breathing.” Those words echoed through Bur Dubai's The Music Room, a much–loved but now–closed venue, where The Outlawz performed a riotous show in 2015 to a near–capacity crowd of 700. The declaration came from...

‘BRICS remains a powerful force…’ says PM Modi; shares hug with Brazil president Lula da Silva
PM Modi at BRICS: The BRICS remains a powerful force for economic cooperation and global good, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday as he arrived at the 17th BRICS Summit. Several leaders of member nations gathered in Brazil to hold talks....

PM Modi Gets Grand Welcome In Brazil With Op Sindoor-Themed Dance Performance | Watch
Last Updated:July 06, 2025, 20:02 IST PM Modi is in Brazil for a four-day visit during which he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a State Visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by artistes with a performance upon...
PM Modi shakes hands, shares hug with Brazil Prez, as he arrives for 17th BRICS Summit
Rio de Janeiro [Brazil], July 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shook hands and shared a hug with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he arrives for the 17th BRICS Summit. PM Modi arrived at the Museum of Modern Art for...

Top-selling classic rock band reuniting with original singer, coming to Wind Creek
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A classic rock band that sold more than 40 million albums and had 15 Top 25 hits will tour in advance of its 50th anniversary with its original lead singer. And it will include a stop in the Lehigh Valley. Foreigner, which ruled...

Let’s Do Something — July 10, 2025
To get your event featured in a future edition of Let’s Do Something, please send an email to carthur@brandonsun.com with “Let’s Do Something” in the subject line. TODAY • 10 a.m. — The 2025 All Canada Sheep Classic will take place at the Keystone...

Rock band Oasis start comeback tour
Oasis, the biggest British rock band of the 1990s, start their reunion tour in Cardiff on Friday, bringing the feuding Gallagher brothers back together on stage for the first time in nearly 16 years. The band, whose hits "Live Forever" and...

Rock legends Oasis kick off ‘historic’ comeback tour in Cardiff, Wales, after 16-year hiatus
Further sold-out British and Irish concerts will follow at London’s Wembley Stadium, Edinburgh’s Murrayfield and Dublin’s Croke Park, before the tour’s international leg. The band’s 1990s gigs are the stuff of legend but the chance to see them...

PM Modi Shares Warm Hug With Brazilian President Lula At BRICS Summit (VIDEO)
Rio de Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shook hands and shared a hug with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as he arrives for the 17th BRICS Summit. PM Modi arrived at the Museum of Modern Art for the 17th BRICS Summit....

'Force For Global Good': PM Modi Thanks Brazil President Lula For Hosting BRICS Summit
Last Updated:July 06, 2025, 20:20 IST PM Modi arrived in Brazil to attend the 17th BRICS Leaders Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Rio museum. (X)Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday...