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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are making the most of their time together before Kim’s July due date as they holiday in Brazil at Rio Carnival 2013.
The couple were seen enjoying a tender moment in between the craziness of the Carnival as they relaxed on the balcony of their Rio De Janeiro hotel on Friday.
Wearing a sheer black top and trousers, Kim Kardashian, 32, planted a kiss on her 35-year-old boyfriend’s mouth in between sipping on a glass of juice.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are staying at the Fasano boutique hotel in Ipanema, which includes balconies overlooking the ocean and beach.
Their deluxe suite includes a king-sized bed with 300-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, a bathroom including marble bath and ocean-view shower and a walk-in wardrobe.
Previous stars to stay in the hotel include Jennifer Lopez and Madonna in recent months.
Later that day, Kim Kardashian changed out of her black ensemble into a teal dress for her dinner date with Kanye West.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are making the most of their time together before Kim’s July due date as they holiday in Brazil at Rio Carnival 2013
As Brazil’s annual carnival gets under way, Rio de Janeiro’s oldest street parade has drawn an estimated 1.5 million revellers.
The samba-dancing crowd filled the streets of Rio’s business district and some passed out under the summer heat.
Police arrested more than 100 partygoers for minor crimes, but the majority of celebrations were peaceful, officials say.
About 700 other street parties and the world-renowned samba schools’ parade will take place in Rio until Tuesday.
The Cordao do Bola Preta 95th annual street parade kicked off at 10:00 on Saturday.
Thousands, many wearing costumes, danced as live bands on lorries played tunes of traditional carnival songs and samba school themes.
The crowds converged in the early afternoon, and many revellers climbed onto parked police cars, as the massive street party drew to a close.
One of the cars had its windscreen smashed in and more than 100 were detained by the police, mostly for urinating on the streets, the authorities said.
Hundreds of other street parties are happening in Rio, many simultaneously in different parts of the city.
As Brazil’s annual carnival gets under way, Rio de Janeiro’s oldest street parade has drawn an estimated 1.5 million revellers
The samba schools competition, with its sophisticated floats and costumes, is set to happen in Rio’s Sambadrome between Sunday and Monday.
The carnival is set to draw 1.1m tourists to Rio, generating some $650 million for the local economy. Hotels and restaurants are booked almost to capacity.
Will Smith, rapper Kanye West and Megan Fox are already in the city for the celebrations.
Brazil’s annual carnival kicked off on Friday, but the parades and street parties had a sombre tinge, coming after a nightclub fire that killed 238 people.
Mourning rituals continued as the mayor of Rio de Janeiro handed over the keys of the city to carnival ceremonial figurehead King Momo.
President Dilma Rousseff attended a memorial Mass for the fire victims at Brasilia’s cathedral on Thursday night.
She is not taking part in the five-day party, spending it in Bahia state.
For Brazil, Rio Carnival 2013 is an important test of the city’s infrastructure ahead of the big sporting events lined up for the future, including the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016.
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Rio annual carnival has kicked off in Brazil, but the parades and street parties have a sombre tinge coming after a nightclub fire that killed 238 people.
Mourning rituals continued as the mayor of Rio de Janeiro handed over the keys of the city to carnival ceremonial figurehead King Momo.
President Dilma Rousseff attended a memorial Mass for the fire victims at Brasilia’s cathedral on Thursday night.
She is not taking part in the five-day party, spending it in Bahia state.
More than 60 casualties of the inferno remain in hospital, and many cities – particularly near the southern city of Santa Maria where the fire happened – have scaled down their festivities as a result.
For Brazil, Rio Carnival 2013 is an important test of the city’s infrastructure ahead of the big sporting events lined up for the future, including the World Cup in 2014 and the Olympics in 2016.
Streets in Rio, where festivities kick off on Saturday, were already crowded on Friday with thousands of people, following more spontaneous street parades.
This year, more than 700 processions will make their way through various parts of the city, with US actress Megan Fox among the international celebrities expected to take part.
Rio annual carnival has kicked off in Brazil, but the parades and street parties have a sombre tinge coming after a nightclub fire that killed 238 people
The carnival is set to draw 1.1 million tourists to Rio, generating some $650 million for the local economy. Hotels and restaurants are booked almost to capacity.
South Korean pop phenomenon PSY – whose trademark Gangnam Style dance mimicking trotting on a horse, holding the reins and spinning a lasso has made him a household name – will perform during the street parties in Brazil’s third largest city, Salvador.
Last year, the Cordao da Bola Preta, one of Rio’s oldest and most popular carnival street parties, attracted 2.2 million revellers – the largest crowd in its 93-year history.
From Sunday, Samba schools compete with each other at spectacular parades in special stadiums known as sambadromes – with elaborately decorated floats and dancers wearing multicolored costumes often adorned with large feathers.
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Brazilian carnival dancers invaded the stage in the final section of the closing ceremony last night to symbolize the handover from London 2012 to Rio 2016.
It started with some samba street dance and ended with football legend Pele – London bid farewell to the Olympic Games with an unmistakable Brazilian twist.
There were fears the stunning display would have to be toned down over concerns about the dancers’ revealing outfits.
Officials were worried that the performers in the Rio carnival-themed section were too skimpily dressed.
At one stage they asked the dancers to ‘tone down’ their outfits for fear they might offend the family audience.
Brazilian carnival dancers invaded the stage in the final section of the closing ceremony last night to symbolize the handover from London 2012 to Rio 2016
The Brazilian choreographers are thought to have protested, insisting the dancers’ outfits were an accurate portrayal of traditional carnival clothes.
The colorful segment which closed the ceremony – featuring supermodel Allesandra Ambrosio and popstar Marisa Monte – was based on the Brazilian concept of the “Carioca” embrace.
“Carioca” is the name given to a person from Rio, and the Carioca embrace- a traditional greeting in the city- was used to symbolize the warm welcome with which Rio wants to greet the rest of the world in 2016.
The segment began with a street cleaner called Renato Sorriso – who became an internet hit after video of him performing an impromptu routine during a carnival in Brazil in 2009 was recorded and uploaded to youtube – practicing his samba steps. A security guard attempted to remove him, but was disarmed by a Carioca embrace of friendship.
Moments later a colorful parade of dancers- representing the world famous annual Carnival held in the city – exploded onto the stage.
And in a spectacular entrance, Brazilian pop singer Marisa Monte glided into the arena in a giant blue gown.
Marisa Monte – who has sold 10 million albums worldwide and is considered one of the great figures of modern Brazilian music- was intended to represent the Brazilian sea goddess Yamanja, who is celebrated every year in a huge New Years’ Eve party on the beach of Copacabana.
She performed a classical music piece with indigenous South American rhythms as well as the pop song “Maracatu Atomico” by Brazilian rapper BNegao.
This was followed by the appearance of actor-singer Seu Jorge among an acrobatic performance by traditional Brazilian Capoeira fighters.
Jorge- a Brazilian pop samba artist – was wearing a suit designed to represent the “malandros” – famous dandy characters of 1940s Lapa, a neighborhood in Rio de Janero.
The procession of the fighters, interspersed with dancing couples, was intended to symbolize the movement of a lively Copacabana pavement.
Among the couples was 31-year-old Brazilian supermodel Allesandra Ambrosio, most famous for modelling Victoria’s Secret lingerie.
Her appearance will surprise few in Brazil as she had been tweeting about it all day and even posted pictures of herself arriving in the Olympic park by bus.
The section ended as the entire cast united in a Carioca embrace in front of a vista of Rio’s unique skyline, while the Rio 2016 logo appeared on the stage.
Rio 2016 will be the first ever Olympic games hosted by a South American country.
Organizers said the handover was intended to celebrate Rio’s “contagious mix of cultures.”
Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Casper Smart spent a holiday in Brazil surrounded by the frenzy of the Rio de Janeiro carnival.
After a day surrounded by loud music and dancing, the couple enjoyed some quiet time as they relaxed at their hotel before catching an evening flight back to the U.S.
As they watched the sunset over Rio’s coastline, dancer Casper Smart, 24, planted a tender kiss on Jennifer Lopez, 42, as she relaxed on a chair.
A few hours earlier, Casper Smart was spotted working on his tan at the rooftop bar of the exclusive Fasano Hotel in Ipanema, while J.Lo enjoyed the privacy of her suite’s ocean view balcony.
Earlier on Monday, they were joined by the American Idol judge’s entourage as they enjoyed a cruise.
Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart checked into a deluxe suite at the Fasano boutique hotel on Saturday, where they spent two nights before flying out of the city on Monday night.
Their deluxe suite includes a king-sized bed with 300-thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, a bathroom including marble bath and ocean-view shower and a walk-in wardrobe.
Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Casper Smart in the Brahma VIP box at the Sambadrome during the carnival on Sunday
Last night, Jennifer Lopez stopped her bodyguard from blocking a 12-year-old girl from trying to get an autograph from the singer.
On Sunday, Jennifer Lopez was the special guest of the Brahma beer company at their private VIP box in the Sambadrome for the annual Rio carnival.
She wore a red Brahma T-shirt as she danced along to the music and watched the spectacle.
Jennifer Lopez was invited by the Brazilian beer firm after appearing in the recent advertising campaign.
She filmed the Brahma beer ad in Los Angeles last month, she sees the Wedding Planner star turn down invitations for European dignitaries in favor of one to the carnival.
Brahma is the latest company to feature Jennifer Lopez in their advertising – she’s also one of the faces of L’Oreal and Fiat 500.
Cordao do Bola Preta parade, one of Rio de Janeiro’s oldest and most popular carnival street parties has attracted a record 2.2 million revelers, according to Brazilian police.
The Cordao do Bola Preta parade is famous for attracting a diverse crowd, spanning all ages.
For the first time in its 93-year history, the event allowed electric sound systems and reversed its normal route.
Police said that despite the large crowds, the event had been peaceful.
Dressed as the cartoon character Asterix, Elson de Deus, 65, told Brazilian newspaper O Globo he had been attending the parade ever since he was 13.
This year, Elson de Deus had taken his son along to the parade to continue the family tradition.
Cordao do Bola Preta parade, one of Rio de Janeiro's oldest and most popular carnival street parties has attracted a record 2.2 million revelers
Elizete Vieira, 77, said she had waited for four hours to secure her spot in the parade.
Denisa Chagas told the AFP news agency she liked the Bola Preta parade because it “brings everybody together, people from all districts and neighbouring towns”.
Reflecting the name of Bola Preta, or Black Dot, many revelers wore clothes with black polka dots on a white background.
Others dressed as their sports heroes or donned wigs and tutus.
Police said they had detained 15 people for urinating in the street, but that there had been no serious incidents.
Some 400 street parties have been scheduled for the Rio carnival, but organizers say the Bola Preta parade, which dates back to 1918, is the most traditional.
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