Paulinho da Viola to lead Brazilian national anthem in Rio 2016 opening ceremony
'Paulie Guitar' the famous Samba songwriter is the second artist to perform during the Olympic Games curtain-raiser
11 great moments from Olympic Games history
Ahead of the Rio 2016 Games, here is a look at some of the most unforgettable moments in Olympic history
USA basketball stars use social media to offer glimpse of life behind the scenes at Rio 2016
NBA stars are sharing their Rio 2016 experiences on social media and their fans can't get enough
Social media, second screens and video streaming to transform Rio 2016 for viewers around the world
85 per cent of online Olympic viewers are expected to use a 'second screen' such as the Rio 2016 official app to feed their appetite for insights and share their reactions
Rio 2016 opening ceremony: Who is Jorge Ben Jor and why is he well-known in Brazil?
Every year during carnival, Jorge Ben Jor's País Tropical' is the most popular song. Now the world is watching
Rio 2016 opening ceremony: Who is Marcelo D2?
The rapper combines hip hop and samba to produce intoxicating beats and rhymes
What to expect from the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
The Rio 2016 opening ceremony begins 8pm local time at Maracana and will be heavy on history and environmentalism
Gilberto Gil to take part in Rio 2016 opening ceremony
What you need to know about Brazilian national hero Gilberto Gil
All by myself: Romania's Queen of gymnastics Catalina Ponor relishing Rio 2016 without responsibility
The Romanian women's artistic gymnastics team failed to qualify for this year's Olympic Games, easing the pressure on Ponor
Who is Luiz Melodia, the first artist performing at Rio 2016 opening ceremony
The Rio de Janeiro native will sing at Friday's opening ceremony
