Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson: Disney working on third Moana film
Actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has confirmed that Disney is working on a third installment of the Moana animated film franchise. No further details regarding the plot or release date have been announ...

Bruno Mars celebrates the 'beautiful women' of Amsterdam during show at ArenA
Bruno Mars has kicked off a series of four concerts at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam. The singer entertained the audience while performing for his fans in the Dutch capital.

The stars are shining brighter than ever at this World Cup. The glory days could return with double digits
It has been over fifty years since a top scorer at the FIFA World Cup reached ten or more goals. This year, experts anticipate that a player could once again achieve such a high scoring record.
Review: vibraphone is the unexpected highlight of Jonathan Jeremiah’s live recordings at Carré
Armagideon Time review: collection of obscure tracks and hits shows how punk and new wave were influenced by dub reggae
Radio Z review: fictional radio station constantly changes style, zapping through hip-hop history
Poem by city poet Ellen Deckwitz: I can only guess
Opinion: Amsterdam sees itself as an accessible city, but that requires more than just adjusting tram and bus stops
Nathalie (52) and Finn (24): ‘We are both a kind of material hoarder’
Harman and Karman open Surinamese restaurant near The Guru in Rijnstraat
Enthusiastic Arena enjoys spectacle by musical all-rounder Bruno Mars

Taylor Swift's wedding location and time revealed in New York
The wedding ceremony of singer Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce is scheduled to take place in New York this Friday at 5:00 PM local time. Reports confirm the event details after ...

Dave Roelvink makes professional boxing debut in September
Dutch media personality Dave Roelvink is set to make his professional boxing debut in September. He will compete during an event organized by Boxing Gladiators in Rotterdam.
On an excursion to the seven-country point in the Vondelpark neighborhood: 'Many Amsterdammers have never heard of it'
This school principal helps adult Amsterdammers get a diploma for free: 'Without a degree you can't get a job, not even as a cleaner'

Griekspoor and Van de Zandschulp defeat compatriots in London
Dutch tennis players Tallon Griekspoor and Botic van de Zandschulp defeated fellow countrymen Sander Arends and David Pel to advance to the second round of the men's doubles at Wimbledon. The winning ...
Djembe workshop at Golden Picnic in Westerheem connects people: This is the magic of music
A djembe workshop led by Michael Agbodo brought joy to attendees at the 'Gouden Picknick' event held in the entrance hall of Westerheem. The event focused on using the power of music to connect and en...

British MAFS contestant arrested on suspicion of rape
A participant from the British version of the reality show Married at First Sight has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest, and the individual has since bee...

If Madonna's new album fails, it won't be because of the PR machine
Madonna and her team have utilized extensive promotional strategies, including surprise performances and advertisements on the dating app Grindr, to ensure the success of her new album Confessions II....

Doctors feel pressure due to increasing normalization of euthanasia
Doctors in the Netherlands are reporting increased pressure from patients and their families due to the growing normalization of euthanasia. Research indicates that patients increasingly struggle when...
Tijn van Gelder (17) from Santpoort-Noord reaches Kunstbende final with his film: 'I find it much more interesting to be behind the camera and have control'
Seventeen-year-old Tijn van Gelder from Santpoort-Noord has reached the national final of the Kunstbende film competition. He earned his spot after winning the Noord-Holland preliminary round with his...
New Amsterdam punk-rap trio Radio Z loudly resists gentrification and borders: ‘Hip-hop will always remain a vehicle for the oppressed’

AVROTROS reporter Tom van 't Einde moves to RTL: 'Happy with this opportunity'
Journalist Tom van 't Einde is set to leave his position at the AVROTROS program EenVandaag this September. He will transition to a new role at RTL, an opportunity he expressed excitement about on soc...
Paul and Wouter on Clen V., suspected of murdering his wife: ‘So many strange things in this case’
Jordi Cruyff leaves his mark at Ajax: Van Gaal is the latest key figure to depart

Slot alone is not enough: Rafael van der Vaart considers who should succeed Ronald Koeman
Rafael van der Vaart has expressed his views on the future of the Dutch national football team following the potential departure of manager Ronald Koeman. The former player suggests that the KNVB shou...

Gary Glitter charged with sex offenses from four decades ago
British pop star Gary Glitter has been charged by the UK Public Prosecution Service with historical sexual offenses. The allegations include unlawful intercourse with a girl under thirteen and three c...
What a missed opportunity for the narrow-minded city council during the World Cup
Nu.nl editor suddenly sees themselves on TikTok in fake AI-generated video

Teylers Museum launches science podcast series for children
Teylers Museum has launched a new children's podcast series titled 'Zeker weten?'. The series aims to explain the workings of science in an accessible way for children aged seven and older.