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Singer Xande de Pilares, 54, and his wife, Thay Pereira, 23, celebrated their daughter Estrela's three months with a themed photoshoot inspired by the children's classic "Sítio do Picapau Amarelo". The couple shared the photos this Friday (5), enchanting their followers with the creativity and affection shown.
"Three months of our Emília. Mom and Dad love you", they wrote in the caption of the images , where the baby appears dressed as the iconic Emília doll, from the work of Monteiro Lobato. Xande embodied the character Saci, while Thay was inspired by Tia Nastácia.
The couple's followers melted with the cuteness of the shoot. “What a beautiful little rag doll,” commented one internet user. "What a beautiful Emília. May God continue to bless this princess' life", wrote another. "How this Star shines", declared a third, making a pun on the baby's name.
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Xande de Pilares and Thay have been together since 2020. Estrela is the first daughter of Thay Pereira, who is a nutritionist, while Xande is already the father of Alexandre Lucas, 24, and Alexandre Junior, 23. The singer, whose name true is Alexandre Silva de Assis, he gained notoriety as a member of the Revelação Group, of which he was part of from 1991 until 2014.
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Xande de Pilares is a renowned name on the Brazilian music scene, known not only for his career in Grupo Revelação, but also for his solo career as a singer, composer and actor. With several successes in samba and pagode, Xande continues to be a beloved and influential figure in Brazilian music.
Brazilian will be one of the stars of the “Stars of the Opening” event with great names in tennis history such as André Agassi and Venus Williams
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Young Brazilian João Fonseca will be one of the highlights of the US Open exhibition match , titled "Stars of the Open." The event takes place on August 21st, a special date for the tennis player, who turns 19 on that day, and will be held on the main court of the North American Grand Slam.
In addition to João, the exhibition tournament will feature illustrious figures from the tennis world, such as former No. 1 Andre Agassi , John McEnroe, and Juan Martín del Potro. In the women's tournament, the confirmed stars are Coco Gauff and Venus Williams , icons of the sport.
The 2025 US Open will be played from August 24th to September 7th at the iconic Flushing Meadows complex in Queens, New York . This will be João Fonseca's second time competing in the tournament. In 2024, the Brazilian reached the third round, only to be eliminated by American Eliot Spizzirri.
At just 18 years old, João currently occupies 48th place in the ATP rankings , being the 12th Brazilian to enter the select group of the Top 50. He also became the youngest Brazilian tennis player to achieve this feat, surpassing the record of Gustavo Kuerten, former world number 1.
Before the North American Grand Slam, João has two important commitments: he will compete in the Masters 1000 in Toronto, Canada, starting on July 27th , and then the Masters 1000 in Cincinnati, in the United States. These competitions will serve as preparation for his debut at the US Open.
Actress remains a central figure in the Duque de Caxias samba school after seven years as drum queen; new role strengthens emotional ties
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Actress Paolla Oliveira was officially announced as Queen of Honor of Acadêmicos do Grande Rio for the 2026 Carnival. The announcement was made last Wednesday (16) on the social media of the samba school of Duque de Caxias , which celebrated the continuity of the relationship with the artist even after her departure from the front line of the drum section.
" A story of great love that lives on! Paolla Oliveira will be the Honorary Queen of Grande Rio. In a new role, the actress will continue to be part of our school and, in 2026, will be present as another member of the tricolor royalty. We don't even need to say anything, do we! ? The house is yours, Paolla Oliveira !" the school declared.
Paolla 's farewell as drum queen took place in the 2025 parade, when she walked for the last time at Marquês de Sapucaí. On that occasion, she represented " Lua Encantada ," a character featured in the theme song honoring the state of Pará. Her fluorescent blue costume, illuminated by LEDs, was one of the parade's highlights.
Since leaving the role, the actress has received numerous tributes from the school's board. Honorary President Jayder Soares even stated that Paolla would " always have a guaranteed place at the school ," reaffirming the mutual affection between the artist and the school.
After the announcement, the actress took to her social media profiles to comment on the news. In her Stories, Paolla said she was taken aback by the backlash , especially due to misinterpretations that she was returning to her role as drum queen.
"Guys, I was here working when I was completely taken by surprise by the latest Carnival news... My phone was blowing up with people congratulating me for being the queen of Grande Rio again and I didn't understand anything," she said.
The former BBB and volleyball player is 15 weeks pregnant and used Instagram, this past Wednesday (16), to detail the changes
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Former Big Brother Brasil contestant Key Alves has noticed many changes in her body and system during her first pregnancy, the result of her relationship with singer Bruno Rosa. The volleyball player is 15 weeks pregnant and shared details of the changes on social media.
Key Alves talks about body changes: "What are these little spots on my armpit? Is there a dermatologist who can help me online?"
In another post, she pointed out everything that happened: “So far it has changed: I have gained 5 kg, my nose is swollen, I have pimples, spots on my skin, swollen feet and hands, sleep, hunger, mood swings and terrible memory ”, Key Alves pointed out in her stories this Wednesday (16).
Soon after, she responded to the questions she has been receiving about where her son will be born, whether in the USA where she is employed by a volleyball team or in Brazil: " People are worried about where I'm going to give birth and I'm worried about whether I've already shit today ," she said.
Key Alves is three and a half months pregnant with her first child, the result of her relationship with singer Bruno Rosa, and has been showing off her growing belly on social media. Last Monday (14), the player showed off the ultrasound she had and melted.
"He won't stop sucking his thumb," she joked. On the way to the exam, Key posed next to his twin sister, Keyt , who will be the child's godmother. In the caption, she thanked him: "Thank God for feeling this and for being able to create such a special life. Notice how my baby made the little amen sign 🙏🏻 and then opened his arms 😱 You know that sign from God in your life saying everything is okay, I'm taking care of everything , that's what I felt in my heart ❤️," she gushed.