Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Amsterdam city council debates Pride Amsterdam director following Het Parool investigation; aldermen ‘take concerns seriously’
From football tournament between the flats to festival for 125,000 visitors: the rise and fall of Kwaku
The Achterklap Podcast | Dramatic end to Moulin Rouge and Ali B wants money
The latest episode of the 'De Achterklap' podcast discusses the recent return of Ali B to the spotlight and the declining viewership of the television program 'B&B Vol liefde'. The podcast also covers...
Chris Brown pleads guilty to assault in British nightclub
American singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to assault charges following an incident in a London nightclub in February 2023. He admitted to striking a music producer with a tequila bottle during th...
Ruby anniversary for Philippe Elan, the chansonnier from the Jordaan
Chansonnier Philippe Elan is celebrating his 40th anniversary in the music industry with two sold-out concerts at the Concertgebouw this weekend. Having lived in the Jordaan district since the 1980s, ...
Esther from B&B Vol Liefde reveals terminal illness: 'Not looking for new love'
Esther, a participant from the Dutch dating show B&B Vol liefde, has revealed that she was diagnosed with terminal esophageal cancer shortly after filming. She stated that she is not looking for a new...
Teddy Swims returns to the Ziggo Dome next year
American singer Teddy Swims has announced a return to the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam for a concert on March 16, 2027. This performance is part of his upcoming tour, titled The Ugly Tour.
‘He sometimes steamrolls people’: discontent over WorldPride director’s autocratic rule
Anne's favorites: This is truly a hidden gem many Amsterdammers don't know
Anne Tonen, the founder of the lifestyle platform YourDailyLife.nl, shares her expert recommendations for unique and lesser-known dining spots in Amsterdam. Drawing from her experience as a local, she...
‘He sometimes steamrolls people’: discontent over WorldPride director’s autocratic rule. Who is Lucien Spee?
Attention Harry Potter fans: watch all the films in one weekend at this Haarlem cinema
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Pathé cinemas are hosting special screenings and marathons of the film series this summer. Fans in Haarlem can experienc...
Meiland family takes over Frisian farmhouse for first RTL show
The Meiland family has begun filming their first RTL program at a dairy farm in Friesland. The family members are temporarily taking over the care of seventy cows for the show.
Major crackdown on pimp gang: 'Romanian men considered red-light district their property'
Seven men were arrested following police raids on Amsterdam's red-light district for operating a Romanian pimping ring. The suspects allegedly exploited sex workers for years through deception, threat...
Gotcha: Freek Vonk firmly grips a rock iguana that suddenly doesn't look so tough
New coach Míchel satisfied after Ajax start, but also critical: 'I was indeed very angry about that'
Ajax coach Míchel expressed satisfaction with his team's performance following their 1-3 victory against Vojvodina on Thursday. This win marks the first step for the Amsterdam-based club toward quali...
Bon Jovi ends concert early due to vocal issues
Jon Bon Jovi ended a concert at Madison Square Garden early on Thursday night due to vocal issues. The frontman apologized to fans and is looking into rescheduling the performance for a later date.
Three ways Míchel's influence was visible in his first official match for Ajax
Ali B wants to continue advising entrepreneurs: 'I have to work too'
Rapper Ali B continues to advise entrepreneurs despite public controversy surrounding a recent event where he was scheduled to speak. He clarified that he only withdrew from that specific appearance a...
Initially failed, then passed after review: grading errors in Calandlyceum final exams
Three students from the Calandlyceum in Amsterdam successfully appealed their failing grades after discovering significant grading errors in their final mathematics exams. The students were able to pa...
Review: Daughter from Hell is a heavy title, but Gracie Abrams' album is mostly folky ballads
This Oosterpark house once held one of the first abortion clinics in the Netherlands
Zomergasten host Janine Abbring (50): If someone still thinks I'm unsuitable, that won't change anymore
Pride: 10 queer exhibitions worth seeing
How the statue The Bather unexpectedly resurfaced at Het Marnix
Romanian pimp gang arrested: how Robert V. (45) and George B. (44) led jet-set lives on the fortune they stole from ‘their’ women in the Red Light District
Theo (71) and Shane (24): ‘The most important thing I consciously learned is freedom of thought’
Review: Sultry atmosphere on Oh Yeah? reflects Steve Lacy’s desperation in love
Review of Goin’ Local: Lenny Kaye, Patti Smith’s guitarist, meanders on solo debut at 79
New music from Destiny's Child on the way
Mathew Knowles, the former manager of Destiny's Child, announced that previously unreleased remixes from the group will be released within the next thirty days. The update was shared during an intervi...
US Justice Department drops subpoenas for New York Times journalists
The United States Department of Justice has dropped its subpoena against journalists from The New York Times. The legal action originated from the journalists' reporting on security concerns regarding...