Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Book review: Monaldi & Sorti on Malaparte in Capri in 1939: 'One hundred percent fiction' – but the characters really existed
In the romance novel ‘Two Hours’, Clara wonders her whole life: what if Alexander had kissed me?
Michael Jackson's estate was a childhood mental sanctuary for writer Valentijn de Heer: I saw the gate with that winding road to a children's paradise
Jandino Asporaat and wife Shirley split up, had already been living apart for a year
Comedian Jandino Asporaat and his wife Shirley have announced the end of their thirteen-year marriage via Instagram. The couple had already been living apart for more than a year before making the dec...
Ten unreleased pre-fame David Bowie tracks to feature on new album
Ten previously unreleased David Bowie tracks recorded before his breakthrough will be featured on a new album. Some of the tracks include contributions from Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.
Where to watch the World Cup final on a big screen in Haarlem
Football fans in Haarlem can watch the 2026 World Cup final on the big screen at various local venues. Supporters of both Spain and Argentina are welcome to join the public viewing events in the city.
Anna Drijver to star in new crime series Koud
Actress Anna Drijver will star in the upcoming crime series titled Koud. The show is a spin-off of the 2024 drama series Onopgelost and will be available on the streaming service SkyShowtime next year...
Eating at Kwaku: African flavors, Antillean classics and Louisiana seafood boil with a Surinamese twist
Video | Pitbull fans arrive in bald caps for sweltering GelreDome concert
Teun Gijselhart (21) started playing football in De Pijp, but is now set to play in La Liga: I learned the street smarts in Amsterdam
Isa Hoes and son Merlijn Kamerling 15 years after Antonie's death: 'Grief is always allowed'
Isa Hoes and her son Merlijn Kamerling reflect on the fifteen-year anniversary of the passing of actor Antonie Kamerling. The family continues to speak openly about their grieving process to support o...
The Odyssey review roundup: 'Unforgettable scenes you expect from Nolan'
Director Christopher Nolan's upcoming film adaptation of Homer's epic poem The Odyssey is generating significant anticipation among audiences. Recent reviews are being compiled to determine if the hig...
Heritage of the Week | Swimming gas-free in the Zuiderbad
The historic Zuiderbad swimming pool in Amsterdam has undergone sustainability upgrades to become nearly natural gas-free. This project highlights the complex process of making heritage buildings more...
Paramount CEO accused of deal with President Trump
Film producer David Ellison and his father, Larry Ellison, are facing accusations of engaging in an illegal deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. This arrangement was allegedly intended to facilitate...
Dreaming of a houseboat? You will want to dock immediately at this one on the Lijnbaansgracht
A unique houseboat located on the Lijnbaansgracht in Amsterdam has appeared on the housing market. The property is situated in a prime location between the Jordaan and the Negen Straatjes.
The poor au pair in Canada: her mean host mother is straight out of a dark fairy tale
Resistance to singing computer grows: Dutch people want songs from real humans, not AI
Squatter gives tour of Van der Madeweg: "There's a booby trap here"
Squatters occupying a long-vacant building on Van der Madeweg in Amsterdam are set to vacate the premises this Friday ahead of its scheduled renovation into a student hotel. While the occupants claim ...
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill dies of pneumonia
Actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders, has passed away at the age of 78 due to pneumonia. His agent confirmed that the actor died unexpectedly on Monday in a hospita...
R. Kelly asks Donald Trump to reduce his 31-year prison sentence
R. Kelly has filed a formal request with U.S. President Donald Trump to commute his 31-year prison sentence. The R&B singer is currently incarcerated for crimes including sexual abuse and the producti...
Presenter Rob Kamphues secretly married: 'Exciting and wonderful at the same time'
Dutch television presenter Rob Kamphues has secretly married his partner, Kristi Nieuwenhuijse. The couple announced the news on social media, expressing their joy about the private wedding ceremony.
Review Tip Toe: gay bar owner wants to keep everyone happy but can't compete with the toxic manosphere
At Barraca Rodizio Grill & Bar on Max Euweplein, guests feel like they are on a Rio beach, but it's on the Singelgracht
The unmakeability of life and a brilliantly used treadmill: 10 autumn performances to look forward to
Review: Colin Farrell returns as an otherworldly detective in the stylish Sugar
Bare stone worker is a tribute to craftsmen – and was supposed to be made of bronze
Yvon Jaspers pays tribute to deceased Farmer Wants a Wife contestant John
Presenter Yvon Jaspers has shared a heartfelt farewell to John Nouwen, a former participant of the television show 'Boer Zoekt Vrouw', following his recent death in an accident. Together with members ...
Book vouchers and VVV gift cards face potential abolition in European fight against money laundering and dark money
New European anti-money laundering regulations threaten the future of popular Dutch gift vouchers such as the Boekenbon. Stakeholders argue that these rules are overly restrictive and could lead to th...
Museum visitors step into Wim T. Schippers' Peanut Butter Floor
The artwork 'Pindakaasvloer' by the late artist Wim T. Schippers is currently on display at the Depot of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen. Although the installation has attracted many visitors, several p...
AI can help with filmmaking according to Star Wars creator George Lucas
Star Wars creator George Lucas believes that artificial intelligence is an inevitable tool for the film industry. He states that AI technology will help facilitate the filmmaking process.