Rio

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Yesterday, we compared our own slate of LA Fat Tuesday parties to the madness of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, and came to the conclusion that, if we admittedly couldn't rival the bayou for sheer insanity, we were at least committed to having a good time and were trying to stay true to the spirit of the holiday without "L.A.-ifying" the whole thing. Of course, then we saw these photos of the parade and Cordão do Bola Preta in Rio de Janeiro, and we realize yet again that we're not even in the ballpark of how Brazil gets down. Check out these amazing shots and just like us, you're probably going to want to start booking your trip next year right away. More»

This Friday, as nearly 4.8 million people flock to Rio de Janeiro for Carnival (arguably the biggest party on earth) DC will be hosting a Carnival party of its own at ShadowRoom.

Shadow will be decked out and decorated in a Brazilian theme, complete with dancers fully bedazzled with traditional Carnival costumes, and featuring delicious Brazilian drinks and cocktails. Friday promises to continue ShadowRoom's streak of wild parties.

As Rio de Janeiro scrambles to rehabilitate the seedier aspects of its image (see: City of God) in preparation for the 2016 Olympics, the rewards of one government-sponsored program were unveiled last Friday with a fashion show featuring clothes designed by the city's prostitutes. More»

Rushing towards Thanksgiving, and your celebrities are liberally spread across the globe. So where are Britney Spears, Mark Wahlberg, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie starting off their week? More»