Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Readers who left Amsterdam: ‘We moved to Haarlem to choose our own path, and just ended up with the same herd’
Wild Foxes filmed at a boarding school for sports talents: ‘Underage boxers are children fighting, that’s shocking’
Irish singer and Oscar winner Glen Hansard (56) dies in motorcycle accident
Irish singer and Oscar winner Glen Hansard has died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle accident in Dublin. His management confirmed the musician's passing on Wednesday.
Tom Holland had major influence on new Spider-Man: 'Vulnerable Peter Parker'
Actor Tom Holland revealed that he had significant creative influence on the production of the upcoming Spider-Man film, titled Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Holland, who has played the superhero for nea...
Is Madonna coming to WorldPride Amsterdam? Here are all the clues so far
Fans are speculating that Madonna may perform at WorldPride in Amsterdam after noticing several potential clues. While nothing has been officially confirmed by organizers, the rumors have been circula...
These men were persecuted because they were attracted to the same sex
During the eighteenth century, hundreds of homosexual men were persecuted and sentenced to death across the Netherlands. These historical legal actions against gay men also took place within the city ...
BTS will not submit music for Grammy Awards in protest
South Korean pop group BTS will not submit any music for next year's Grammy Awards. The group is protesting the introduction of a new category specifically for Asian pop music.
French DJ Kavinsky (50), known for the song Nightcall, has died
French DJ Kavinsky, best known for the song Nightcall, has passed away at the age of fifty. He was found dead in his Paris home on Tuesday evening, though the cause of death remains unknown.
Video | Chaotic Jumanji jungle comes to the real world in movie trailer
Concrete blocks placed at Javaplein for this afternoon's Pride party
The municipality of Amsterdam has placed concrete barriers at Javaplein ahead of the Pride Oost festivities taking place today. Although officials declined to confirm a link to specific security conce...
Judge rules in favor of ABBA: Brabant carnival parody rightfully removed from Spotify
A court in Utrecht has ruled that a Dutch carnival song titled 'Dikke Pens' cannot return to Spotify. The judge determined the track is not a permitted parody of ABBA's 'Take A Chance On Me', upholdin...
Creative bird crafting at the Haarlem Bird Hospital
The Vogelhospitaal in Haarlem is hosting an afternoon event for children focused on birds and nature. The program is scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 2nd, from 14:00 to 16:00 at Vergierdeweg ...
Spider-Man: Brand New Day could use some connecting web: too many storylines have been thrown together
AD editor-in-chief Rennie Rijpma becomes media director of KRO-NCRV
Rennie Rijpma will step down as editor-in-chief of the AD newspaper to become the new media director of KRO-NCRV. She is scheduled to begin her new role at the broadcaster on October 1st.
Video | Edson da Graça has tooth removed from 'crooked jaw'
Sam Smith engaged to fashion designer Christian Cowan
British artist Sam Smith has confirmed their engagement to fashion designer Christian Cowan in a recent interview. The announcement settles rumors that had been circulating about the couple earlier th...
Four women accuse Jared Leto of sexual misconduct
Four women have accused actor and musician Jared Leto of sexual misconduct in a new BBC documentary titled 'Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret'. Some of the alleged incidents reportedly occurred whil...
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Eminem auctions over one hundred pairs of sneakers for charity
Rapper Eminem is auctioning over a hundred pairs of his personal sneakers to raise funds for his Marshall Mathers Foundation. The proceeds will support vulnerable youth living in Detroit and the surro...
Their family arrived 75 years ago, now there is an exhibition about Moluccan Amsterdammers
The outdoor exhibition 'Samangat! Moluks in Amsterdam' opened on July 30 at the Kop van Java to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the arrival of Moluccan families in the Netherlands. Featuring 31 po...
Illustrator Debbie Tea is Het Parool's 'Image Maker': 'I suddenly thought: maybe I'm actually a writer who happens to draw'
Sand between your toes and the sun on your face: these are the best city beaches in Amsterdam
Evan Rachel Wood disappointed not to be asked for Practical Magic sequel
Actress Evan Rachel Wood expressed disappointment that she was not asked to reprise her role for the sequel to the film Practical Magic. Wood played the daughter of Sandra Bullock's character in the o...
Guests locked themselves out of her boat in De Pijp, so Michèle Bolscher dove into the canal to let them in
Poet Asmae Amaddaou (24) introduces poetry lovers to new worlds: ‘I want people who look like me to be cherished’
5 kids' hairdressers in Amsterdam
Tile mosaics with 'un-Dutch sunniness' compensate for the grey concrete of the VU building
After his divorce, Peter (59) often sat at the bar with married Eva (52): I liked everything about her, but she was way out of my league
Thousands at Homomonument for Berlin victims: ‘I find it nerve-wracking to be here’
Hundreds gather at Homomonument to commemorate Berlin attack
Hundreds of people gathered at the Homomonument in Amsterdam to commemorate the victims of the attack that occurred during a Pride event in Berlin. Mayor Femke Halsema and other speakers addressed the...