Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Actor Dustin Hoffman (88) writing a book about his life
Actor Dustin Hoffman is set to release his memoir, titled "Look at Me," on November 10. The 88-year-old's upcoming book will chronicle his life and career, according to People Magazine.
Machiavelli Prize for Sinterklaasjournaal is posthumous recognition for Dieuwertje Blok
Presenter Merel Westrik accepted the 2025 Machiavelliprijs on behalf of the television program Het Sinterklaasjournaal on Tuesday evening. The award, granted by the Machiavelli Foundation for excellen...
Standing ovation for Gisèle Pelicot in Amsterdam: ‘I am here to give others strength’
Royal Ballet attributes rising ticket sales to Timothée Chalamet’s jibe
The Royal Ballet and Opera in London reported an increase in ticket sales following a negative remark about the art forms made by actor Timothée Chalamet. Director Alex Beard thanked the actor in an ...
Actor Eddie Redmayne fined over 800 euros for speeding
Actor Eddie Redmayne has been fined 1,000 pounds (over 860 euros) for a speeding violation that occurred in October. He was recorded driving 45 km/h in a zone where the speed limit was 32 km/h.
Ye postpones performance in France until further notice
American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has postponed his upcoming concert in Marseille, France, until further order. The artist announced the decision on social media, stating it was made a...
Study: Many young people exposed to violent pornography
A study by the Verwey-Jonker Institute, commissioned by Defence for Children, found that over two-thirds of young adults were exposed to violent pornography, often before reaching adulthood. The resea...
Children's book veteran Selma Noort liked the idea of a fairy tale about a kind of Donald Trump
Once after a night out, now throwing a ball with a child at the fair: ‘It’s the start of summer’
The annual summer fair has returned to the Grote Markt in the heart of Haarlem, featuring a variety of rides and traditional food stalls. Visitors of all ages are attending the event, which many local...
Video | Royal couple pose for the press in Miami
Depleted Netherlands women surprise France in World Cup qualifying
The Dutch women's national football team secured a surprise 2-1 victory against France in a World Cup qualifying match held in Breda. Despite missing several experienced players, goals from debutant R...
Where stolen art treasures from the Drents Museum in Assen were hidden will always remain a mystery
The hiding place of stolen masterpieces returned to the Drents Museum will remain a mystery as the Dutch Public Prosecution Service claims not to know where they were stored. Authorities have indicate...
Frenchman wins valuable Picasso painting with ticket costing less than 100 euros
A French man has won a Pablo Picasso painting valued at $1 million in a charity lottery benefiting Alzheimer's research. He acquired the artwork after purchasing a raffle ticket for just 99 euros.
Rein (34) and Jesse (28) made a documentary about chemsex: ‘Certainly not an Amsterdam phenomenon’
Minimal music takes center stage at Muziekgebouw: ‘You have to be a bit more patient than with a Beethoven symphony’
Actor Alec Baldwin wants to retire: 'Don't want to leave my house anymore'
Actor Alec Baldwin has expressed his desire to retire from acting, citing the emotional burden following the fatal shooting incident on the 'Rust' film set. The 68-year-old star stated that the experi...
Windows in the Koetshuijs in Heemskerk provide more space for activities: ‘Plants from the castle garden can soon be brought inside for winter’
The old wall of the Koetshuijs at Slot Assumburg in Heemskerk has been fitted with glass windows to create a conservatory-like space. This renovation provides more room for activities and allows plant...
Ye sued for assault at Los Angeles hotel
An unidentified man has filed a lawsuit against Ye for an alleged unprovoked assault that took place two years ago. The incident reportedly occurred at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles, where ...
Threat of lawsuit between Van Gogh Museum and ministry over subsidy averted for now
Soli music association celebrates building anniversary and first female member: 'Those boys were cracking up, but I could handle the teasing'
Music association Soli is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its music center in Santpoort-Noord with a hobby market this Sunday. The event also commemorates historical milestones for the organizatio...
Tom Egbers makes EO documentary about World War II
Presenter Tom Egbers has created a documentary titled "De Brief" for broadcaster EO, focusing on the story of Jetty van Thijn, a woman who died during World War II. The documentary follows the 68-year...
Society architect Cees Dam (1932-2026) surrounded himself with fashion designers, actresses and models
Another crisis of confidence at Coornhert Lyceum: deputy principal suspended by Dunamare: 'I'm no longer allowed in the school, as if I'm some criminal'
Assistant principal Anja Schoots of the Coornhert Lyceum has been placed on administrative leave by the Dunamare school board following a period of ongoing tension. Schoots, who is now barred from ent...
Paper here: a look at the municipal paper archives
The municipality continues to maintain significant paper archives despite the general shift towards digital information storage. This overview explores the persistence of physical records and their pr...
Erik van Muiswinkel guest at fifth Schalkwijk Society afternoon
Comedian Erik van Muiswinkel will be the special guest at the fifth annual event hosted by the Genootschap Oud Schalkwijk on May 9. Van Muiswinkel, who grew up in the Schalkwijk district of Haarlem, w...
De Kast and De Bankzitters to perform for Royal Family on King's Day
The Frisian band De Kast and the group De Bankzitters are scheduled to perform for the Dutch royal family during King's Day celebrations in Dokkum. The program team noted that De Kast was specifically...
Incident at Turkish foundation in Badhoevedorp not the first: ‘This is bad for the neighborhood's reputation’
An explosion occurred Tuesday morning at the Tefekkur foundation in Badhoevedorp, marking the latest in a series of incidents at the site. Neighbors report that the location has previously seen a car ...
Astonishment over father who took school to court: ‘I think this is a champagne problem’
Spanish court will not investigate well-known deepfake case
A Spanish court has declined to investigate a deepfake case involving German TV presenter Collien Fernandes. Fernandes filed a complaint against her former partner, Christian Ulmen, for allegedly dist...
Police investigate explosion at Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp
Police are investigating an explosion that occurred at a Turkish cultural center in Badhoevedorp early this morning, which caused property damage but no injuries. Surveillance footage identified suspe...