Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker undergoes surgery after arm numbness
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has undergone elbow surgery to repair a nerve after experiencing numbness in his arm and hand following a performance last month. The musician chose to have the operati...
Max Martin has scored countless monster hits but does not see himself as the smartest
Renowned music producer Max Martin recently celebrated the Dutch premiere of & Juliet, a musical built entirely around his extensive catalog of global pop hits. The show, which reinterprets classic so...
Seven broadcasters ask NPO for clarification on Eurovision participation
Seven Dutch public broadcasters have formally requested clarification from the NPO regarding the decision-making process for the Netherlands' participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. The broadcas...
In diary fragments, Brigit Hillenius (65) discovered who her biological father is: ‘He was never allowed to tell’
Filmmaker Brigit Hillenius discovered through her late father's published diary fragments that he was not her biological parent. Despite this revelation, she maintains a strong emotional bond with the...
Video | Céline Dion stumbles during concert and later forgets her lyrics
During a performance on Wednesday, singer Céline Dion suffered a minor fall on stage. Later in the concert, she also experienced a brief moment where she forgot the lyrics to her song Pour que tu m'a...
L.A.V.A. review: The question remains where exactly the friction lies
The dance performance L.A.V.A. by Pieter C. Scholten and Emio Greco translates the geological intensity of volcanic eruptions into movement using distinct color-coded ensembles for dancers. Although t...
Four-month prison sentence for man who threatened Powned camera crew with a knife in Oosterpark
A 41-year-old man was sentenced to four months in prison for threatening a Powned camera crew with a knife in Amsterdam's Oosterpark. The suspect, who is an undesirable alien, also received a convicti...
Four-month jail sentence for man who threatened PowNed camera crew with knife in Oosterpark
A 41-year-old man was sentenced to four months in prison for threatening a PowNed camera crew with a knife in Amsterdam's Oosterpark. The incident occurred while the journalists were producing a repor...
Anna Herter (32) debuts with a novel about grief, love, and fear of abandonment: ‘Experiences can feel lonely, but the emotions they evoke are universal’
Anna Herter has published her debut novel, Kamers in de tijd, which explores themes of grief, love, and abandonment anxiety. The book examines how shifting one's perspective on time can help manage lo...
Review: Annie Ernaux (86) shows that life is worth living primarily when it is described
The anthology "Het werkelijke leven," curated by Rokus Hofstede, collects eighteen texts by French author Annie Ernaux. The collection explores various facets of life, including family struggles and p...
Review: Walk the Blue Fields: Claire Keegan writes timeless snapshots of rural Irish life
The short story collection Through the Blue Fields by Irish author Claire Keegan has been translated into Dutch. The book includes the notable story The Forester's Daughter, which critics describe as ...
Review ‘Beautiful book about Ukraine’: Lisa Weeda is a brilliant storyteller in her first children's book too
Bestselling author Lisa Weeda has released her first children's book, titled 'Mooi boek over Oekraïne'. The work showcases her signature storytelling style and compelling narrative approach, marking ...
Paff Popcorn Panel on Fjord: ‘It’s not all that black and white, you find that out during this film’
A panel of viewers discussed a Norwegian film that examines the conflict between tradition and modern values. Participants highlighted how the story challenges the audience to avoid immediate judgment...
After a breakup, Maria (29) suddenly found herself homeless: "Without a home, you lose yourself"
After a relationship breakdown led to her eviction three years ago, 29-year-old Maria has faced persistent housing instability in Amsterdam. She now plans to join the national housing protest on Dam S...
Escalated dispute over Van Gogh renovation resolved, museum to be refurbished
The Van Gogh Museum has reached an agreement with the Dutch government to resolve a funding dispute over a 104 million euro renovation project. Work on the museum is set to begin in the fall of 2028, ...
Van Gogh Museum to undergo major renovation in 2028: "Buildings in poor condition"
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is set to begin a major renovation in late 2028 after reaching a funding agreement with the Dutch government. The project aims to improve building safety and sustainab...
Shoe belonging to famous Zandvoort dwarf turns up in England
A shoe belonging to the famous 19th-century Dutch performer Simon Paap has been discovered in a museum in Warrington, England. Researchers confirmed the artifact's origins, linking it to Paap's travel...
Canadian poet Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Canadian poet Anne Carson has been awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for her innovative work that blends classical traditions with modern literary forms. She will receive the prize, which includes...
Actor Glen Powell previously hospitalized after prop knife accident on film set
Actor Glen Powell required emergency surgery after suffering a severe hand infection from a prop knife injury during the filming of The Running Man in Bulgaria. Despite being warned by surgeons that h...
Consumer program Kassa makes online relaunch despite budget cuts
The consumer program Kassa will continue online after its television cancellation due to budget cuts. Despite the reduction in funding, broadcaster BNNVARA chose to preserve the show following strong ...
Kassa ends TV run but continues online with smaller budget
The Dutch consumer program Kassa will end its television broadcast on December 5 due to budget cuts within the public broadcasting system. However, the show will continue as an online-only platform wi...
Peter Jan Rens still welcome at Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala: 'Mistake made'
Presenter Peter Jan Rens was initially excluded from the Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala due to an alleged seating shortage, despite his status as a former winner. Following his public frustration, organi...
Join the conversation | Who do you hope will take home the Gouden Televizier-Ring this year?
The nominations for this year's Gouden Televizier-Ring have been revealed, featuring programs such as De Bondgenoten, Kassa, and Woeste Grond. The gala, hosted by Jan Smit and Peter Pannekoek, will al...
Review: Slaapmoets makes floes: is this really a 'debut'? Or is this secretly the prank-loving frontman of a famous Zwolle rap group?
The enigmatic artist Slaapmuts has released a debut album that is currently sparking speculation regarding his true identity. Critics and listeners have noted that the artist's casual style and vocal ...
City district loses Westerpark wildlife crossing: "A bit strange"
A fauna passage in Amsterdam's Westerpark has gone missing, leaving local officials puzzled as to its whereabouts. City authorities are investigating the disappearance and suspect that a utility compa...
New in Amsterdam: friends Bas, Teun and Daan open bakery and coffee roastery KAF
Three friends named Bas, Teun, and Daan have opened KAF, a new bakery and coffee roastery located on the Prinsengracht in Amsterdam's Jordaan district. The shop specializes in house-made sourdough, ar...
Lupin star Omar Sy felt guilty after Louvre jewel heist
Actor Omar Sy felt a sense of guilt following a high-profile heist at the Louvre that bore striking similarities to his show, Lupin. Although the robbery was a real-life crime involving millions of eu...
Review Just Beyond Endless Mountain: The Tallest Man on Earth embraces the frayed edges of his Swedish roots
On his eighth album, Just Beyond Endless Mountain, Kristian Matsson, known as The Tallest Man on Earth, incorporates traditional Swedish folk music into his signature style. The artist continues to dr...
Olivia Rodrigo saddened by attention to her love life
Olivia Rodrigo has criticized the invasive media attention regarding her romantic life, stating that she wishes to keep her relationships private. Meanwhile, the singer is enjoying career success and ...
Report: old transgender law led to deep human suffering
A historical study commissioned by the Dutch government reveals that the country's former transgender law caused profound human suffering by forcing individuals to undergo irreversible sterilization a...