The New York Times and the [UK] Guardian both published articles commemorating the 60th anniversary of Carmen Miranda's (1909-55) death on August 5. Although her indelible Hollywood image is one of ...

Carmen Miranda, born in Morenci, Arizona, moved to the El Paso-Juarez region during her childhood. She was the beloved matriarch of her family and lived a life filled with compassion, laughter, and ...

The Brazilian performer was a huge hit with American audiences who loved her outrageous costumes and beautiful voice. But she's been less... Of Fruit Hats And 'Happy Tropics,' A Renaissance For Carmen ...

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Long before supermodel Gisele Bundchen exploded onto the fashion world, the original Brazilian bombshell had already detonated: Carmen Miranda. Now, on the 50th anniversary of her ...