{
  "id": 6338280,
  "title": "Fatboy Slim Makes Rock in Rio Debut, Says Being in Brasil Is ‘Like Meeting Family You Didn’t Know Existed’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/fatboy-slim-makes-rock-in-rio-debut-says-being-in-brasil-is-like",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T21:54:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/fatboy-slim-rock-in-rio-debut-1236336062/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British DJ and producer Fatboy Slim crowned the Rock in Rio festival with a performance on the New Dance Order stage, marking his first appearance at the event. The night featured musical legends such as 80-year-old João Bosco, singing traditional Brazilian music, and 84-year-old Gilberto Gil, showcasing his talents on the Mundo stage. Closing out the set was Elton John, who returned from a brief retirement to perform. Fatboy Slim, known for his electronic music, expressed his pride in sharing the lineup with these two iconic artists, stating it was an honor to be part of the event. The festival, which celebrated Brazilian music with João Bosco and Gilberto Gil, along with rock and pop performances by Elton John, concluded with Fatboy Slim's nostalgic and energetic set, solidifying his status as a pioneer in the electronic music scene.",
  "summary": "British DJ celebrates Brazilian audience and closes out the festival's first weekend at New Dance Order.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}