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Michael Baisden

Jun 21, 2011 at 12:12 pm

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Protesters Demand More Black Models In Brazilian Fashion Week

Protesters Demand More Black Models In Brazilian Fashion Week

Protesters are outraged at the lack of Afro-Brazilian and Black models in this year’s São Paulo fashion week.

“We cannot accept the world of fashion insisting on being a stronghold for the Eurocentric,” said Frei Davi Santos, the Brazilian race campaigner behind the protests.

The protesters are calling for a 20% quota of Black models, to help show the true depiction of Brazilian beauty, rather than the Eurocentric one depicted on

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Michael Baisden

Apr 7, 2011 at 11:35 am

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Gunman Kills 10 Children In Rio School Shooting

Gunman Kills 10 Children In Rio School Shooting

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A gunman opened fire at an elementary school in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday and at least 13 people were killed, including the shooter.

It was not clear whether the gunman, who is believed to be a former student at the school, shot himself or was killed by police.

At least 20 people, including children, were wounded in the shooting at the school for students aged 10 to

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Hello Beautiful

Oct 14, 2010 at 9:00 am

Whatever Happened To Alicia & Bey’s “Put It In A Love Song” Video?

Whatever Happened To Alicia & Bey’s “Put It In A Love Song” Video?

Remember earlier this year when we were bombarded with all those pics from the Alicia Keys and Beyonce’s video set in Brazil for Alicia’s “Put It In A Love Song?” Why did the video never see the light of day?

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Michael Baisden

Aug 27, 2010 at 10:52 am

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Elisany Silva, Tallest Teenager In World, Sets Sights On Modeling

Elisany Silva, Tallest Teenager In World, Sets Sights On Modeling

At 14 years old and 6’9”, Elisany Silva is the tallest teenager in the world. Her height hasn’t come without problems–she had to leave school and her parents don’t have enough money to determine the cause of or treat her inordinate growth.

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Hello Beautiful

Aug 25, 2010 at 4:15 pm

Mariah Carey Spotted Wearing Maternity Dress

Mariah Carey Spotted Wearing Maternity Dress

Even though she has not confirmed her pregnancy to the media, Mariah Carey was spotted stepping out in Sao Paulo wearing A Pea in the Pod‘s Spaghetti Strap Halter Maternity Maxi Dress.

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Michael Baisden

Aug 25, 2010 at 1:07 pm

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Rare Brazil Fire Tornado Caught On Video

Rare Brazil Fire Tornado Caught On Video

A lethal combination of strong dry winds and brush fires created a stunning, if slightly terrifying,‘fire tornado‘ in Brazil. The whirlwind of fire, a rare phenomenon, was caught on camera as it glided across fields and brought highway traffic to a halt in the Brazilian municipality of Aracatuba. However, the flame, which was said to be several yards high, disappeared before too long.

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Mykel Hunter

Mar 10, 2010 at 10:45 am

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Mariah’s New Singles Fail To Sell Stateside

Mariah’s New Singles Fail To Sell Stateside

Sometimes stars fade.

Things are not looking good for diva Mariah Carey. The 39-year-old’s remixes for her ‘Angel’s Advocate’ LP have failed to excite fans, with the lead singles ‘Up Out My Face’ featuring Nicki Minaj and the Ne-Yo-assisted ‘Angel’s Cry’ failing miserably on the charts.

While ‘Up Out My Face’ peaked disappointingly at #100 on Billboard Hot 100, ”Cry’ embarrassingly never even garnered enough airplay or downloads

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Hello Beautiful

Feb 8, 2010 at 9:00 am

VIDEO: Beyonce Takes A Tumble In Brazil

VIDEO: Beyonce Takes A Tumble In Brazil

We’ve all seen Bey meet the floor on more than one occasion. The singer took a spill while performng at the Florianopolis Music Festival in Brasil last week.

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