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Brazilian dance craze created by Rio youths officially recognized as 'intangible cultural heritage'

It all started with nifty leg movements, strong steps backwards and forwards, paced to Brazilian funk music. Then it adopted moves from break dancing, samba, capoeira, frevo — whatever was around. The passinho, a dance style created in the 2000s by kids in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas, was declared in March to be an “intangible cultural heritage” by legislators in …

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Chris Stapleton fans have mistaken him for classic rock band members: 'No, it's not me'

Chris Stapleton is happy to be approached by fans — even if it’s not clear who they think they’re approaching. In a recent appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” Stapleton and host Jennifer Hudson bonded over getting mistaken for other celebrities, with the former “American Idol” contestant revealing she is often misidentified as Coco Jones or Megan the Stallion. “I …

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Toby Keith's daughter says late country music legend told her never apologize for being patriotic

Toby Keith’s legacy is still leaving a mark on family, friends and fans months after his death from stomach cancer in February. On Saturday, during the University of Oklahoma’s commencement ceremony, Keith’s daughter, Krystal Keith, accepted an honorary degree on his behalf. “When he learned last fallthat he was being inducted to Sooner Nation on this high of alevel,he was …

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David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist, dead at 78

Six-time Grammy award-winning saxophonist, David Sanborn, has died at the age of 78, Fox News Digital confirmed. Sanborn’s representative confirmed that the musician was in Tarrytown, New York, when he died on Sunday, May 12. On Monday, David’s X account, formerly known as Twitter, shared that he died after an “extended battle with prostate cancer with complications.” Grammy-winning saxophonist David …

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Palestinian band escapes horrors of war but members' futures remain uncertain

They stroll Doha’s waterfront promenade and sing softly about children who are now “birds in heaven,” flying free of the pain of the war in Gaza. For the Palestinian group Sol Band, it seems surreal that weeks ago they were hiding from Israeli shelling. ISRAEL BOMBS RAFAH, PREPARES FOR GROUND INVASION AFTER CEASEFIRE TALKS WITH HAMAS FALL APART “I just …

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Taylor Swift fan at Paris concert causes uproar after leaving baby on the floor of venue

Flocks of Taylor Swift fans had four nights in Paris to enjoy the pop star’s illustrious and recently revamped Eras Tour, but an incident at one of the shows has left people shaken and disturbed. Photographs have circulated online which illustrate a puzzling scene: an infant on the floor of the pit section at Paris La Defense Arena. It appears …

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Chris Pratt shares wife Katherine Schwarzenegger's 'hall pass'

Chris Pratt learned his wife, Katherine Schwarzenegger, has an affinity for a R&B superstar while on a road trip, of all places. The “Garfield” star posted a video of Schwarzenegger singing and dancing to Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year, which sparked interest in her devotion to the “My Boo” singer. “She knows every word,” Pratt joked with …

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American Culture Quiz: Take a swing at this test of baseball greats, the Big '80s and more

APP USERS: Click here to get this quiz! Some of America’s greatest hit-makers, from the tennis court to the baseball diamond to the airwaves, are among those found in this week’s test of national knowledge. The American Culture Quiz from Fox News Digital tests your command each week of unique national traits, trends, history, people and popular interests. This week’s …

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'American Idol' judge Katy Perry has wild plan with Luke Bryan to celebrate final episode

Last night’s episode of “American Idol” was Disney-themed, and judge Katy Perry could not have picked a better character to emulate. “I just feel like this whole time has been a true Cinderella story,” Perry told Entertainment Tonight of her time on the show, dressed as the princess. Similar to Cinderella at the ball, Perry’s time as a judge is …

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On this day in history, May 12, 1965, Rolling Stones record 'Satisfaction' after Keith Richards dreamed a riff

The Rolling Stones, inspired by an incendiary buzzsaw riff that guitarist Keith Richards captured on tape in his sleep, recorded their sensational rock anthem “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” on this day in history, May 12, 1965. “The track is an electrified injection of rock and roll adrenaline,” enthuses U.K. outlet Far Out Magazine. “It doesn’t stop for breath and …

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