The popularity of Greek mythology is rising as books about Odysseus see a surge in sales. Driven by interest outside of cinema, the epic 'The Odyssey' has entered the top ten bestsellers list alongside an increase in podcast listeners.
Maud Akkermans and Olivier Lucas, members of the Dutch band Son Mieux, have announced that they are expecting a baby. Due to her pregnancy, Akkermans will be absent from the band's upcoming European tour and their scheduled performance at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam in early 2027.
In the 'Schermtijd' column, tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the internet and discusses the game Murdoku with its creator. The discussion touches on the creator's perspective regarding the lack of creativity found in AI-generated clones.
Actor Morgan Freeman stated in a recent interview with The New York Times that he is willing to accept film roles even if the scripts are mediocre, provided the pay is sufficient. He openly acknowledged that financial compensation is a significant factor in his decision-making process for projects.
Actress Hannah Waddingham shared that she enjoyed learning Dutch for her role as Rebecca in the new season of the series Ted Lasso. In the show, her character learns the language from her boyfriend, who is from Amsterdam.
The final day of the two-week World Pride event in Amsterdam features a protest march from the President Kennedylaan to the Museumplein. The celebration concludes with a concert at the Pride Village, where the WorldPride torch will be symbolically handed over to Cape Town for 2028.