Toy sings the National Anthem before Portugal's debut in the 2026 World Cup
The Portuguese singer Toy performs the national anthem ahead of the national team's first match in the 2026 World Cup.

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The Portuguese singer Toy performs the national anthem ahead of the national team's first match in the 2026 World Cup.

In “Toy Story 5”, by Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris, our familiar toys lose little Bonnie's attention to a tablet called Lilypad. Eurico de Barros gives it four stars.


The Lisbon City Council has approved a protocol for three editions of the festival. The opposition criticises privileges granted to a large company; the Socialist Party abstains and demands transparency regarding the benefits received in return.

The film is a warning about the excessive time children spend in front of screens.

It is difficult to see a justification for the existence of Toy Story 5 other than giving the public more of the same, only 'diluted' to please children more than adults. The film suffers because of this.

Two years later, Rock in Rio returns to the now renamed Parque Papa Francisco in Lisbon for the next two weekends. For this edition, Rock in Rio has invited Katy Perry, Linkin Park, Rod Stewart, and 21 Savage to headline each day of the event, alongside names such as Pedro Sampaio, Cypress Hill, 4 Non Blondes, Cyndi Lauper, and Central Cee. We have prepared a guide with everything you need to know before entering the 'City of Rock'.

An explanation of the LiveModeTV platform and the reasons behind the regulatory authority's potential sanctions against a YouTube channel.

The Iberian Theatre Fair, a contemporary dance festival, hybrid performances and films about heritage are part of the day's programme.

In “A Cavalo”, Sónia Baptista denounces the abusive way horses are treated. What does Pedro Abrunhosa have to do with this? Go see the show at the Teatro São Luiz, from Friday to Sunday.

Lagoa‘s historic centre will once again be transformed by the glow of thousands of candles this summer as the Mercado de Culturas à Luz das Velas (Market of Cultures by The post Thousands of candles to light up Lagoa appeared first on Portugal Resident.

The Lisb-On #Jardim Sonoro returns to Monsanto on July 3rd and 4th, featuring Ben Sims, CamelPhat, Anfisa Letyago, Sven Väth, and Bashkka among the highlights. The show begins at 4 pm and runs until 4 am.

“Nervous” and recalling the months she served, the actress visited Tires.

Victoria Seguros has launched 'A Turma da Vicky', a safety education project for children that combines digital content, games, and pedagogical challenges aimed at children and families. The launch is marked by a 60-second commercial at NOS Cinemas, showing from June 18, the release date of 'Toy ...'

An overview of how the Brazilian music festival established a cultural connection with Portugal.

It kicks off in Lisbon this Saturday for the 11th time. Over two weekends, there is room for the pop of Katy Perry, legends like Rod Stewart, the heavy rock of Linkin Park, and the streaming-era music of 21 Savage. CeeLo Green, Bebe Rexha, and Joss Stone, artists from different backgrounds, speak with Expresso.

To ensure this text is not misinterpreted, I present a declaration of interests: I am not motivated by ideological or political preferences or dislikes in the selection of the artistic expressions I consume. Opinion by Paulo Vila Maior

Presenting Rock in Rio Lisbon, which starts this weekend, Roberta Medina speaks to SIC about the festival's move from Parque da Bela Vista to Parque Tejo, now Parque Papa Francisco, the new features of this year's edition, and an edition without its most frequent artist: “We are enchanted by Ivete and she loves Rock in Rio Lisbon. It was a break by mutual agreement.”

Standardisation of criteria by the Ministry of Culture reduces support for elderly artists and creators. The application of rules from the Inspectorate-General of Finance has created situations of hardship and has reportedly already led to legal action.
Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of The post Cinema: The Death of Robin Hood appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Commentators on 'Olá, Bom dia!' discuss the end of the relationship and talk about the dispute over the house that exists between them.

Singer-songwriter Adriana Calcanhotto returns to Portugal in October for a series of four voice and guitar concerts. The Brazilian artist will perform in Coimbra, Montemor-o-Novo, Lisbon, and Porto, featuring a repertoire of career hits and songs rooted in the musical and poetic traditions of the Portuguese language. The tour begins on October 22 at the Convento São Francisco in Coimbra, followed by a performance at the Cineteatro Curvo Semedo in Montemor-o-Novo on October 24. The final shows will take place at the Teatro Tivoli in Lisbon on the 26th and at the Casa da Música in Porto on October 27. According to organizers, the tour marks a special milestone as the artist celebrates her 60th birthday and four decades of her career.

Singer-songwriter Adriana Calcanhotto returns to Portugal in October for a series of four voice and guitar concerts. The Brazilian artist will perform in Coimbra, Montemor-o-Novo, Lisbon, and Porto, featuring a repertoire of career hits and songs rooted in the musical and poetic traditions of the Portuguese language. The tour begins on October 22 at the Convento São Francisco in Coimbra, followed by a performance at the Cineteatro Curvo Semedo in Montemor-o-Novo on October 24. The final shows will take place at the Teatro Tivoli in Lisbon on the 26th and at the Casa da Música in Porto on October 27. According to organizers, the tour marks a special milestone as the artist celebrates her 60th birthday and four decades of her career.

Tributo Popular were on hand to liven up the CMTV morning show with a medley of songs for the Santos Populares festival.

The fifth episode of the CMTV series aired on Tuesday, and the commentators of 'Olá, Bom Dia!' are curious about the tribe's reaction when they discover that the socialite is male.

A literary stage, the eighth at the festival, will be one of the major new features of the 18th edition of the event, which takes place on July 9th, 10th, and 11th.

“The largest beer festival in the Iberian Peninsula” is returning to the Crystal Palace Gardens. From June 17th to 21st, it promises to break attendance records.

The Gulbenkian Summer Garden event features cultural representation from Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Portugal.
The wardrobe of major tours (and how do you wash all of this?), why singers wear bodysuits so much, the work that went into Freddie Mercury's top, and the phone's best friend at festivals.

Promoter Everything Is New announced this Wednesday the eighth stage for the 18th edition of NOS Alive: the Literary Stage will host conversations with Portuguese writers, aimed at bringing readers closer to authors. See the full programme for the new space at the Algés festival.
