Amazon Best Seller - Meet "The Mermaid and the Bear", the first children's book by Luzia Moraes

Luzia Moraes is a journalist, cultural producer, environmental activist and writer, with an award-winning career and projects she has developed in Brazil and around the world. She has just released her latest book, her first literary work for children. The book "The Mermaid and the Bear: Returning Home" tells the story of a beautiful mermaid who suddenly finds herself lost in the forest after a storm. In search of help to return home, she meets the bear, who helps her return to the sea and shows her the true power of true friendship. Get ready to read a story full of emotions and lessons, including about self-knowledge and how to overcome complex situations. The book, which is published by BFK Books, has a Foreword by writer and presenter Marcela Rosa and a Back Cover by Júnior DMais, the eternal BBChiquititas from SBT. It is now available in its digital version on Amazon, and is also on the bestseller list (Amazon Best Seller). The printed version is scheduled to be released very soon. Stay tuned!

Laluche interviewed the CEO of X-ONE, which presented innovations in mobile device protection at the Eletrolar Show 2025

X-ONE, a global reference brand in premium solutions for mobile device protection, confirms its participation in the Eletrolar Show 2025 with the launch of products that reinforce its commitment to innovation, technology and consumer experience. The presenter Laluche interviewed the CEO of X-ONE during her participation in Eletrolar 2025. For Breno França, CEO of X-ONE, the launches reinforce the brand's commitment to research and development of new and disruptive materials and technologies that anticipate potential solutions for end consumers. “We invest in real innovation, listening carefully to what our consumers want: high-level protection with practicality in daily use. With this, we are always ready to deliver solutions that meet and anticipate market needs”, says Breno. The products presented at the fair will hit the Brazilian market in July 2025 and are compatible with Apple's latest models. Users can purchase the products from the brand's e-commerce site and from the country's main distributors.

Crowned as the new Queen of Networking, Érica Knaesel shines on a historic night at Terra dos Dinos

The launch event for the cover of TOK Entrepreneurship Magazine celebrates BNI Planner with glamour, connections and flavor in the heart of Jacarepaguá. On June 17, the West Zone of Rio experienced an unforgettable night. At the impressive and creative themed restaurant Terra dos Dinos, businesswoman Érica Monteiro Knaesel was crowned as the new queen of networking during the launch of her cover in TOK Entrepreneurship Magazine. With a brilliant professional history, Érica was honored not only for her impactful trajectory in the food and event management sector, but for being largely responsible for putting Jacarepaguá on the global entrepreneurship map, assuming the presidency of the recently launched BNI Planner, the first group of the BNI network in the region. Every detail of the night was immortalized by the sensitive lens of photographer Gabriela Dias, who captured smiles, encounters and memorable moments that marked the group's debut and the consecration of the night's protagonist. The entire production of the event was conceived and led by Márcia Gomes, events director of TOK de Empreendedorismo Magazine, a specialist in gastronomy and production of social and corporate events. The night was also the stage for the recording of the TOK de Eventos program, on TV Tok Online, hosted by Mônica Figueira.

Francis Portugal - The Music that Connects Souls

Francis Portugal is much more than a singer and composer. He is a storyteller who transforms experience into melody, memory into song. Born in Portugal, he grew up among fields and vineyards, where he learned that even the silence of the earth carries rhythm. From an early age, he developed the sensitivity of someone who listens to the world with their heart. Despite following medicine as his life mission, it was in music that he discovered his deepest passion. Between consultations and stages, he understood that healing is also about singing — and that the voice can reach places where words cannot. During the time he lived in Brazil, especially in the backlands of Ceará, Francis reconnected with nature, simplicity and the strength of genuine emotions. Inspired by the singing of birds, by longing and reunions, music began to beat even stronger in his soul. Even in the face of challenges and ingratitude, Francis remained true to his essence. His music is a link between the man and the artist he chose to be: a fusion of Portuguese roots with the Brazilian soul. His sound is unique, sensitive and full of identity. Today, Francis Portugal sings what he feels - with truth. His compositions are bridges that bridge distances, touch hearts and transform paths. More than notes and chords, he delivers emotion.

Luzia Moraes is the new columnist for TOK Entrepreneurship Magazine

TOK Entrepreneurship Magazine now has a new editor: Luzia Moraes takes over the Culture section, bringing all her experience with art, gastronomy, ancestry and cultural movements that make Brazil tick. Regular column: Culture & Entertainment. A space that celebrates diversity, identity and projects that inspire transformation through culture. Check out the debut in the current issue of TOK Entrepreneurship Magazine by accessing the link in the Instagram bio: @tokdeempreendedorismo

Where is "Number 7"?

Ghiggia's Number 7 Jersey: A Symbol of the Maracanazo's Immortal Legacy

 

By Manuel Tiberio Bermúdez

Myths emerge suddenly, as if by magic, to give meaning to the inexplicable, to justify miracles. This enchantment travels along the paths of collective thought, leaving indelible marks, like the one etched by the legendary number 7 jersey in soccer history.

The Best Contemporary Andalusian Art meets in Madrid

The presentation ceremony 

The Spanish Association of Painters and Sculptors AEPE brings together some of the highlights of current Andalusian art in the exhibition “ANDALUZ. ES” at the La Vaguada Cultural Center

 

Twenty of the most renowned Andalusian creators have been selected to represent their land in this exhibition that we can see until June 20.

The presentation ceremony was carried out by José Gabriel Astudillo (President of the Spanish Association of Painters and Sculptors AEPE), José Antonio Martínez Páramo (Councillor of the Junta de Fuencarral El Pardo), Isabel Albás Vives (Lt. Mayor of Culture and Historical Heritage of the City Council of Córdoba), Tomás Paredes (Honorary President of the Spanish Association of Art Critics), María Dolores Barreda (General Secretary of the AEPE), Francisco Arroyo Ceballos (Delegate of the AEPE and Commissioner of the exhibition) and Miguel Rodríguez (Commissioner of the exhibition).

In attendance were María Azcona Antón (Head of the Museums and Exhibitions Service of the Madrid City Council on behalf of Emilio del Ríos), Eva Delgado (General Director of Culture of Córdoba), Cristina Fernández (Councilor of Culture of Arroyomolinos).

The presentation ceremony 

Twenty-six paintings and eight sculptures that will make up a great showcase of current Andalusian art, among which, logically, we find very diverse styles and techniques.

Under the title Andaluz.es, the exhibition includes paintings and sculptures by the most renowned Andalusian artists related to the AEPE, with a very high artistic level in which the identity of each of the participating artists is respected, all of them with consolidated careers and recognition not only local and national, but also international.

In the Exhibition Hall of the C.C. La Vaguada, a renovated space adapted to current cultural demand, which offers avant-garde programming and shows a diversity of really interesting artists, the Spanish Association of Painters and Sculptors has managed to bring together some of the best established figures of Andalusian artistic talent, in a project that has been carried out by the Delegate of the AEPE of Córdoba, Francis Arroyo Ceballos, and Miguel Rodríguez.

The artists selected for this first exhibition are Arroyo Ceballos, Rubén Belloso, Diego Canca, Cecilio Chaves, Fernando Devesa, José Domínguez, Francisco Escalera, Andrés García Ibáñez, Paco Lara, José Manuel Martínez Pérez, Josefa Medina, Pepe Puntas, Eva Riquelme, Miguel Rodríguez Núñez, María José Ruiz, Carmen Sánchez Ruda, Martín Sati, José María Serrano, Noé Serrano and Francisco Vera Muñoz.

In Andaluz.es the conception of each artist is shown articulated as a constellation of views on the present, in dialogue with the past and with a view to the future.

The AEPE has, in its 115 years of work in favor of art and culture, such outstanding annual references as the Reina Sofía Prize for Painting and Sculpture or the Autumn Salon among many others and in its Founding Act it includes names as relevant in the Spanish art scene as Joaquín Sorolla, Ricardo Baroja, José Pinazo or Joaquín Zuloaga.

 

The presentation ceremony

The presentation ceremony

Bishop Ayanne Swamy visits TV host Laluche in São Paulo and leaves a message of faith

In May 2025, Bishop Ayanne Swamy, from Arapiraca (AL), was in São Paulo for a special meeting with TV host Laluche. The moment was marked by words of faith, spirituality and commitment to the purpose of evangelizing. The Bishop reaffirmed her ministerial calling, highlighting the importance of spreading the message of the Gospel, especially in light of what she believes to be the “last days,” according to the Scriptures. “It is time to turn to God, to kneel down and surrender our lives to Jesus Christ,” she said. To the TV host’s followers, she left a direct and hopeful message: “Take care of your families, get closer to God, walk on the right path. Do good, help others, do not judge. Give your problems to the Lord, for He will do what is best.” Source: Nivia Assessora @niviaassessora @lalucheoficial More information: @ayanneswam

Tatiane Marques from Guarufama TV was awarded the New Artist of the Year award

The renowned presenter Tatiane Marques from the popular Guarufama TV and Redetv was one of the winners last Friday (30), at one of the biggest celebrity gatherings in São Paulo, the New Artist of the Year Award, which took place at the Casa de Cultura da Freguesia do Ó Local, in Largo da Matriz and which brought together personalities from much of Brazil.

The comedians Stallone Do Brasil and Dick Vigarista from Curitiba, as well as the journalist Luzia Moraes from Bahia were also awarded.

Bárbara Trindade coordinates the 26th edition of the Women Who Make a Difference in the Community and Society Award

The social project “Plus One is Always More Than Two” is holding the 26th edition of the event “Women Who Make a Difference in the Community and Society.” For 26 years, the social project has been honoring women who stand out for their professions, their performance, and their social work with vulnerable and non-vulnerable groups. Black women, white women, rich women, poor women. Ultimately, the idea of ​​our project, as president of the social activist institution, is to empower and reaffirm the work of these women and the partnership that institutions have with our social project and other institutions. So, with this award of a medal of honor. To merit and the certificate of the Man of Honor for Men, who are also in this fight against violence against women, social inequality, racism, and prejudice. In these editions, we pay tribute to women doctors, women from quilombos, journalists, entrepreneurs, writers, social activists, unit managers, looters, machinists, machine operators, subway train operators, among other women, such as street cleaners, civil firefighters, military police, civil police, and municipal guards. It is an event where we seek to recognize the work of each of them. In their roles, where, with this, we aim to transform the world into a better, fairer and less competitive place to live.

Grupo Tok: the force that connects entrepreneurs from Brazil to the world with visibility, authority and purpose

Created in 2020 by Mônica Figueira and her husband and partner João Batista Figueira Jr., Grupo Tok was born with a clear ideal: to give a stage, visibility and voice to entrepreneurs who have a purpose, but need strategic positioning to grow and be recognized. The story began with TV Tok Online, a streaming platform focused on entrepreneurship and building authority. In 2024, the natural expansion came: the creation of Revista Tok de Empreendedorismo, which quickly became a national reference in intelligent, inspiring and transformative content. Later, the group was reinforced by Márcia Gomes, who took over as Director of Events, adding her extensive experience in large productions to the project. Today, Grupo Tok directly impacts more than 100,000 entrepreneurs, with strategic and engaged digital distribution, as well as special printed editions and in-person events. In addition, the entrepreneurs featured on the cover of Revista Tok have access to extensive press support at the time of the launch, with strategic publicity on portals, social networks and partner media outlets. Tok people are not just seen. They are remembered. They are followed. They are a reference.

Presenter Laluche attended the launch of the new SBT 2025 schedule - the ‘Most Beloved TV in Brazil’

The launch event for the new SBT schedule took place at the SBT studios in Osasco (SP), last Thursday (15), in a press conference hosted by Gaby Cabrini and Gabriel Cartolano. The beautiful and beloved presenter Laluche, from the program "Xou da Laluche" on PrimeTV Dom Eliseu - SBT, attended the grand press conference, where she interviewed the network's personalities present. The presentation was led by Daniela Abravanel Beyruti, who explained the new features in its programming, with the aim of reinforcing the aura of happiness, and establishing itself once again in the hearts of the Brazilian public, with the slogan “Most Beloved TV in Brazil”.

Mini Influencer and blogger Isabela Divino celebrated her birthday in style at the Mini Spa Infantil, with a Carmed theme

 

Last Thursday (1), digital influencer and blogger Isabela Divino celebrated her 10th birthday at a very special event, a party just for girls.

The party, which took place in the party room of the residential condominium where she lives with her parents, had a Carmed theme. — I wanted something that she is currently experiencing, which in this case is being a Carmed collector.

With a minimalist and sophisticated decoration of the Mini Spa Infantil's full buffet, with soft lights predominating, the environment gained a boho-chic touch that is typical of the blogger.

Among the guests was the influencer Joy's daughter Sarah.

At the end of the event, she gave a Carmed as a souvenir to the guests as a way of thanking them for attending.

Congratulations, Isabela Divino! May the new year be as inspiring as you are to thousands of followers.

Buffet partnership: @minispa_infantil

LAUNCH OF GUIGA SAMPAIO'S NEW BOOK

 

The book “Billionaires of Love” will be launched this Tuesday (05/06), from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Diva Entretenimento headquarters, on the 2nd floor, at Shopping da Bahia, in Salvador.

Drawing inspiration from adventures he has experienced, the author presents us with a novel full of Bahian “spices”: faith, gratitude, love, challenges and lots of exuberance.

If “faith moves mountains”, faith in Senhor do Bonfim shortens distances, works miracles, unites “Greeks and Bahians”, making us “Billionaires of Love”.

See you there!

Follow the author on Instagram: @guigasampaio

Follow the marketing department on Instagram: @editorabfk

Celebration of the 20th anniversary of the founding of IODDEB

 

The program will include a Thanksgiving Mass at the Church of Senhor Bom Jesus do Bonfim on April 29th at 11am, and a special session on April 30th at 6:30pm in the auditorium of the Cultural Center at the Salvador City Hall.

The Institute of Sports Law Operators of the State of Bahia - IODDEB will hold a get-together to celebrate its 20th anniversary, which was on April 5, 2005.

The program will include a Thanksgiving Mass at the Church of Senhor Bom Jesus do Bonfim on April 29 (Tuesday) at 11 am, and a special session to commemorate the 20th anniversary of IODDEB, an initiative of Councilman Téo Senna, on April 30 (Wednesday) at 6:30 pm, in the Cultural Center auditorium at the Salvador City Council.

IODDEB is made up of lawyers registered with the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), athletes, sportspeople in general, professionals in Physical Education and other professional segments of sports, education, culture and entertainment who have come together as a non-profit Civil Association with an indefinite duration, with headquarters and jurisdiction in Salvador, Bahia.

IODDEB 20 years of history, resistance, achievements, successes and struggles. Long live IODDEB!

Danny Assis at the Festival in Waterbury (Connecticut) - USA

 

Singer Danny Assis is enjoying an excellent professional phase as a singer and her shows are a success with the public and critics. She has just finished a marathon of shows in the summer and is already entering São João, also aiming at international festivals.

The project in which Danny Assis is one of the invited artists is the Festival that will take place in the second half of this year in the city of Waterbury, in Connecticut, 120 km from NY.

The project is in partnership with journalist Luzia Moraes (Bahia) and promises to be a great meeting of artists, journalists and businessmen.

Danny already has an international career, where she has performed at important events such as the Lavagem da Madeleine, in Paris (France), among others.

The singer's team is racing against time to speed up all the procedures and be at the event.

Congratulations Danny!

Learn about the successful career of singer Ruth Helena

 

Ruth Helena is a singer of Axé, MPB, Pop and other genres, and has lived in Salvador for six years. She has performed with names such as Jau and Cicinho de Assis.

In her performances, she is always accompanied by important musicians such as Germano Barbosa, guitarist for names such as Luiz Caldas, Reinaldo from Terra Samba, Banda Eva and Talmai Neto, guitarist for Márcia Freire, Hélio Sauro, among others.

In 2024, the artist led a nano trio at the Festa do Dia 2 de Fevereiro and drew a crowd. It was an absolute success!

In 2025, also at the Festa do Dia 2 de Fevereiro, the singer performed in the Cortejo of the traditional Festa de Iemanjá, with the project "Canto ao Mar". Accompanied by her band and a small trio, Ruth brought the public a special repertoire, with Carnival classics and songs that paid homage to the Queen of the Sea.

During the June Festivals, Ruth will also be performing the "Forró Pavio de Candeeiro" project, presenting classics by great artists of Northeastern music.

Laluche shines at Brazil's largest fitness fair, interviewing celebrities and exploring the latest developments in the industry

 

The renowned presenter and singer Laluche was one of the main attractions at Brazil's largest fitness fair, which took place from April 4 to 6, 2025. Known for her stage presence and charisma, Laluche was at the event conducting exclusive interviews with directors of major brands, celebrities from the fitness world and personalities from the sector.

During the coverage, the presenter visited the various stands at the fair, learning about the latest innovations in equipment, clothing and technologies for well-being and health. The fair, which attracted thousands of families looking for new products and launches, proved to be a true meeting point for those looking to stay active and healthy.

“It's an honor to be here, sharing all these incredible developments with the public. Seeing the evolution of the fitness industry and the impact it has on people's lives motivates me even more to continue encouraging healthy habits”, stated Laluche.

Among the interviews conducted, he spoke with Ana Paula Leal Graziano, partner of Arnould Schwarzenegger, and CEO Felipe Bonilha, with fitness influencers Ramon Dino, Popô Freitas, among others, as well as celebrities Gkay, Graciane Barbosa, Duda Nagle, Mc Livinho, and representatives of brands such as Integral Médica, Trust fuel, Moving, Yon, Paccoby, among others that have transformed the health and well-being market in Brazil.

Get to know "Fluzão Construção"

 

Fluzão is a complete shopping experience, connecting: high-impact marketing, a complete mix of products and services and amazing customer service.

The space has free parking and, for purchases above R$300.00, customers receive a voucher to wash their car. Fluzão has an Auditorium, Kids' Space and Snack Bar, always with fresh and hot coffee and freshly baked snacks.

Fluzão has a super structure with more than 600 employees to better serve, where its motto is always to "delight" its customers.

The CEO of the Fluzão chains is businessman Sandro Carneiro, who coordinates the entire group with great determination and competence.

Get to know the Fluzão units, whether in Itanhagá, Barra da Tijuca or Rio das Pedras.

More information on the Portal: www.fluzaoconstrucao.com.br

José Fernandes receives an award on the "Mega Fest Brasil" program in São Paulo

 

Last Sunday (16), singer and composer José Fernandes received yet another award in his professional career, the "GOLDEN DISCOGRAPHY/GOLDEN VOICE of Brazil - Total Music Highlight: EXPLOSÃO DE DESEJOS", through the Mega Fest Brasil program, broadcast by NGT (open TV, in São Paulo) and hosted by the beloved Iran Tentação.

On the occasion, the CEO of Magazine e Ação, renowned journalist Marta Fox, presented the award to the artist who had just arrived from the United States for his long-awaited show on March 21, at Café e Poesia.

It is worth mentioning that Marta Fox and José Fernandes are married, and form a couple that is pure inspiration in the artistic world. José Fernandes dedicated the award to his wife during the presentation.

Simply "very romantic"!