Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Video | 50 Cent on red carpet with 'The Dutch Giant' at LA premiere
American rapper 50 Cent appeared on the red carpet alongside Dutch actor Olivier Richters, known as The Dutch Giant. The pair attended a film premiere in Los Angeles ahead of the movie's upcoming thea...
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Construction of temporary shopping center underway: vacancies at 'old' Beatrixplein in Haarlem
The aging shopping center at Prinses Beatrixplein in Haarlem is being demolished to make way for a large-scale redevelopment project featuring over 500 new homes and modern facilities. A temporary sho...
Raid and arrests at Turkish opposition news channel
Turkish authorities raided the opposition news channel Halk TV following allegations of fraud and money laundering against its chairman, Cafer Mahiroglu. The station's broadcasts have been suspended a...
Documentary on Michael Jackson's Super Bowl performance to be released in February
A documentary directed by Bao Nguyen exploring Michael Jackson's transformative Super Bowl performance is scheduled for release in February. The film highlights how Jackson redefined the halftime show...
Review: despite plenty of jabs, The Five Star Weekend lacks bite
In the series The Five Star Weekend, grieving author Hollis Shaw invites four friends from different life stages to her Nantucket beach house for a restorative getaway. The trip quickly becomes tense ...
Dean Saunders' brother on singer Ben's funeral: 'Many lies spread'
Dean Saunders has publicly criticized the handling of his brother Ben Saunders' funeral, alleging that his family was excluded and subjected to threats. While Dean seeks to uncover the truth about the...
Relatives of model Ivana Smit will not receive high damages after all
The family of the late model Ivana Smit has lost a court appeal regarding 224,000 euros in compensation after the Malaysian authorities successfully challenged a previous ruling that found police negl...
70 minutes late – you're a diva or you're not – Erykah Badu appears on the Carré stage
Neo-soul singer Erykah Badu performed a highly experimental and improvisational concert at Carré in Amsterdam after arriving 70 minutes late. Despite the unconventional structure of the show, she cap...
Davina Michelle finds decision to join Eurovision difficult: 'Is this the year?'
Dutch singer Davina Michelle is hesitant to commit to representing the Netherlands at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest due to the complex political situation surrounding Israel's participation. Sh...
Video | Winnie the Pooh celebrates 100th anniversary with tribute in New York
Winnie the Pooh celebrates its centennial with a commemorative tribute held in New York. The classic literary character originally made its debut in a book published on October 14, 1926.
Amsterdam invests 2.5 million euros in five community centers, H-buurt to get large meeting place with music studio
Amsterdam is investing 2.5 million euros to open and renovate five community centers to combat social isolation and improve neighborhood stability. The initiative includes a major new facility in the ...
Girl with a Pearl Earring once cost only two guilders when it surfaced dirty and forgotten at an auction
Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring was once sold at auction for two guilders in 1881 before eventually finding its permanent home at the Mauritshuis. A new documentary investigates the histo...
Croatian media: eighteen Ajax supporters arrested in Split
Eighteen Ajax supporters were preventively arrested in Split, Croatia, after police reportedly found knives and stone blocks in their possession. The arrests occurred ahead of an upcoming match agains...
Oudewater Horse in the running for ‘ugliest artwork’ title
The sculpture Het Paard in Oudewater has regained national attention, though once again for its controversial status as a potential candidate for the title of 'ugliest artwork.' The statue previously ...
Neighbors disagree over Pride Path on Churchilllaan: ‘Too much of a good thing’
A proposed rainbow-themed installation on Amsterdam's Churchilllaan has been challenged by local residents who object to the project. Despite having already secured city permits and funding, the Pride...
Lin (31) fell in love with her former neighbor Sybren (29): ‘Wow, you’ve aged well!’
Lin Woldendorp and Sybren Bekkenutte are featured in the De ontmoeting series, sharing the story of how their relationship began. The couple reconnected after having previously known each other as nei...
5 meeting places for neurodivergent Amsterdammers
Amsterdam now offers several dedicated meeting spaces and community events designed specifically for neurodivergent individuals to connect in low-stimulus environments. These initiatives, ranging from...
2.5 million euros for meeting, connection and neighborhood initiatives
Amsterdam is investing 2.5 million euros to build four new neighborhood rooms and a community center to foster connection among residents. The initiative aims to strengthen local communities by provid...
Former French literary prize nominee denies AI use, admits to plagiarism
Author Orélien has denied using AI to write his novel after being accused of artificial intelligence usage by anonymous sources on social media. Although he admitted to past instances of plagiarism, ...
Lena Dunham's Girls series returns with a new season
Lena Dunham is bringing back the popular series Girls for a new five-episode season, ten years after the show concluded its original run. Key cast members including Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zos...
Former gang member Duane Davis sentenced to at least 40 years for murder of Tupac Shakur
Former gang member Duane Davis has been sentenced to at least 40 years in prison for his role in planning the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Davis, who implicated himself through his...
John West forced to cancel anniversary concert: 'Extremely bitter'
Singer John West has cancelled his 20th-anniversary concert in Rotterdam after his partner, René Froger, withdrew from a shared production due to health problems. The cancellation was prompted by the...
No parking for three hours in the Museumplein underground garage: here is art
This Friday, level -2 of the Museumplein parking garage in Amsterdam will host Signal'26, a three-hour art exhibition featuring work from twenty recent Dutch design and art academy graduates. The even...
Yvon Jaspers 'temporarily out of action' due to hearing and balance issues
Presenter Yvon Jaspers has announced a temporary hiatus from her work due to persistent hearing and balance issues that require surgery. She was forced to cancel a television appearance meant to promo...
21,000 trees for the construction of 344 homes on Strandeiland, IJburg: ‘The fire department will be visiting more often’
Development on Strandeiland will soon begin on 344 new homes featuring timber support structures in a pioneering construction project. The developers are focused on sustainability while addressing the...
No new snack bars near schools? Amsterdam looks for legal ways to limit unhealthy food options
Amsterdam is attempting to legally restrict new unhealthy food outlets, especially near schools, by testing the boundaries of current environmental laws in court. The city hopes this pilot case will e...
Choreographer Hofesh Shechter (51) is obsessed with group dynamics: ‘I don’t know if I’ll ever understand it’
Internationally acclaimed choreographer Hofesh Shechter discusses his fascination with group dynamics and his latest work, Tunnel Vision. The 51-year-old creator emphasizes that he prefers to avoid ov...
Only one DJ plays every night at pool and vinyl bar Spin: ‘We ask them to play as if they are in their own living room’
Spin is a spacious pool and vinyl bar in Amsterdam that features a unique atmosphere where one DJ curates the music each night. Patrons can enjoy playing billiards while eating food like karaage and s...
Municipality to open its own healthy restaurant to combat excess of fast food outlets
The Amsterdam municipal government plans to open and then deny a permit for its own unhealthy restaurant to test legal limits regarding health-based zoning. By taking the matter to court, officials ai...