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xande depilars wins latin grammy for best samba/pagode album with tribute to caetano

Singer from Rio wins his first Latin Grammy with the album "Xande Canta Caetano", highlighting Caetano Veloso's relevance to Brazilian music and surpassing big names like Alcione and Thiaguinho.

Xande de Pilares receives Latin Grammy for the album 'Xande Canta Caetano' - photo: reproduction
Xande de Pilares receives Latin Grammy for the album 'Xande Canta Caetano' - photo: reproduction

17 Nov 2024 | 12:44 |

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Last Thursday (14), Xande de Pilares won the award for "Best Samba/Pagode Album" at the Latin Grammy Awards. The Rio singer was honored for producing "Xande Canta Caetano", an album that celebrates the work of Caetano Veloso, one of the greatest icons of Brazilian Popular Music. The awards ceremony took place in Miami, in the United States, and was attended by big names in international music.


On taking the stage To receive the trophy, Xande did not hide his emotion and gave a speech full of gratitude, dedicating the achievement to his community, friends and musical career. "I dedicate it to all the music people, to Morro do Turano, Morro do Andaraí, Jacarezinho, São Gonçalo, Águia de Ouro, Pilares, to the group Revelação, which is also part of my story", declared the artist.




ALBUM HONORS THE LEGACY OF CAETANO VELOSO


"Xande Canta Caetano" is a tribute to the renowned singer and composer Caetano Veloso, with a repertoire of ten tracks that celebrate the artist's importance to Brazilian musical culture. This is the first Latin Grammy won by Xande de Pilares, crowning her debut in the award nominations.

The recognition is a milestone in career of the samba player, who knew how to bring a new interpretation to Caetano's work, reaffirming his commitment to the valorization of samba and MPB. The victory also symbolizes the strength of the musical genre in international awards, highlighting the impact of Brazilian artists on the global stage.


NOMINEES HIGHLIGHTED THE BEST OF SAMBA/PAGODE

The competition in the category was fierce, with Xande surpassing other big names in national music. The nominees included Alcione, with the album "50 Anos Ao Vivo", Marcelo D2, with "Iboru", Thiaguinho, with "Tardezinha Pela Vida Inteira", and Tiee, with "Subúrbio". 


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Milton Nascimento sues Cruzeiro over former Flamengo player Gabigol's announcement

The club is accused of using "Clube da Esquina nº 2" without authorization in the advertisement for the number 9, in a video published on social media in January 2025

Milton Nascimento and composers sue Cruzeiro for unauthorized use of music in the advertisement for Gabigol, ex-Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Milton Nascimento and composers sue Cruzeiro for unauthorized use of music in the advertisement for Gabigol, ex-Flamengo - photo: reproduction

04 Ago 2025 | 14:00 |

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Singer Milton Nascimento and record label Sony Music filed a lawsuit against Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, alleging the improper use of the song "Clube da Esquina nº 2". The work, written by Milton, Lô Borges and Márcio Borges , was allegedly used without authorization in a video posted on the club's social media in January 2025, during the announcement of Gabigol's signing from Flamengo.


According to information published by the newspaper O Globo, the video was produced and released by Cruzeiro without the proper authorization of the artists involved in the song's creation . Sony Music , which represents the copyright of the work, is seeking compensation for material damages, while Milton Nascimento and the Borges brothers are seeking compensation for moral damages.


FINE AMOUNT


The court order stipulates a sum of R$50,000 for each of the songwriters involved . Despite the good relationship between the artist and the Minas Gerais club in the recent past, the lawsuit remains ongoing due to the dispute between the parties.

In 2022, after announcing his retirement from the stage at the age of 80, Milton Nascimento was honored by Cruzeiro at a concert held at the Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte. On the occasion, the singer received a personalized jersey from the team and a letter describing him as " Cruzeiro's international ambassador ."


ABSENCE OF AUTHORIZATION

The lawsuit highlights the importance of respecting copyright when using musical works, especially in advertising materials and highly visible social media content . Despite the history of tributes, the composers claim that the lack of formal consent for the use of the song violates their rights and compromises the recognition of the intellectual property involved.



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João Fonseca becomes the 10th highest-ranked Brazilian in ATP history

Tennis player reaches new position among athletes in the world even without playing and manages to place himself among the best among those born in Brazil

João Fonseca reaches a new position in the ATP rankings and becomes one of the 10 best Brazilians in history - Photo: Instagram/João Fonseca
João Fonseca reaches a new position in the ATP rankings and becomes one of the 10 best Brazilians in history - Photo: Instagram/João Fonseca

24 Jul 2025 | 16:05 |

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Despite not stepping on the court in recent weeks, João Fonseca reached another significant milestone in his career. The 18-year-old rose to 47th place in the ATP rankings , released this Monday (22). The improvement in the ranking came after Marcos Giron, from the United States, dropped 11 places.


This is the best finish of Fonseca 's career, and he continues to break records. He became the 12th Brazilian in history to enter the top 50 since the beginning of the Open Era in 1968. Now, he also debuts among the ten highest-ranked Brazilian tennis players of all time, occupying 10th place , surpassing Cássio Motta, who was 48th in the world in 1986.


TOP 10 BRAZILIANS IN THE HISTORY OF THE ATP RANKING
  1. Gustavo Kuerten – 1st
  2. Thomaz Bellucci – 21st
  3. Thomaz Koch – 24th
  4. Fernando Meligeni – 25th
  5. Luiz Mattar – 29th
  6. Marcos Hocevar – 30th
  7. Jaime Oncins – 34th
  8. Carlos Kirmayr – 36th
  9. Flavio Saretta – 44th
  10. João Fonseca – 47th
ON THE RISE, EVEN WITHOUT PLAYING


João Fonseca hasn't played since July 4th, when he was eliminated by Nicolás Jarry in the third round of Wimbledon. Now, he's preparing for his next match: the Toronto Masters 1000, which will take place from July 27th to August 7th . The tournament is the first major hard-court event of the North American season and serves as a tune-up for the US Open at the end of August.

This year's Toronto Masters will have significant absences. Names like Jannik Sinner , Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Jack Draper have already announced they will not participate in the tournament, prioritizing rest after the intense sequence between Roland Garros and Wimbledon.




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Oruam's fiancée talks about Marcinho VP's opinion on the rapper's arrest

The influencer also highlighted the idea of MC Poze, who said that the agents went to the singer's house to destabilize him.

Influencer Fernanda Valença also highlighted MC Poze's idea, where she highlighted the actions of police officers (Reproduction/Instagram)
Influencer Fernanda Valença also highlighted MC Poze's idea, where she highlighted the actions of police officers (Reproduction/Instagram)

24 Jul 2025 | 16:02 |

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Oruam turned himself in to the police last Tuesday (22) after having an arrest warrant issued by the Court. Thus, this Wednesday (23), the rapper's fiancée, Fernanda Valença, spoke on her Instagram about the reaction of her father-in-law, Marcinho VP. The influencer highlighted that the singer's father "is not happy" with the indictment.





Oruam's bride talks about Marcinho VP's opinion: "Contrary to what many people think, my father-in-law is not happy about any of this news."


She continued: "He and my mother-in-law fought tirelessly throughout their lives for their children to change the family's destiny. However, this never stopped the constant psychological torments they faced over time ," she wrote in an excerpt.

FERNANDA REINFORCES POZE'S IDEA

Fernanda further reinforces MC Poze's idea by saying that the agents' intention was to "destabilize" Oruam: "At all costs, they persecute, threaten, make jokes and adopt an aggressive posture until they get what they want, which is to destabilize Mauro so that he reacts exactly the way they always criticize or point out ," she declared.

Handover to the police

Hours before presenting himself to authorities, Oruam posted a video on social media: "I'm going to turn myself in, guys. I'm not a criminal, okay? I'm sorry to everyone I wronged, if you thought I was wrong. I'm going to bounce back and win through my music ."

ORUAM WILL BE ANSWERED FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING AND SIX OTHER CHARGES

The arrest warrant was issued by Judge Ane Cristine Scheele Santos. Oruam will be charged with drug trafficking, association with drug trafficking, resistance, contempt, damage, threats, and bodily harm.


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