Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Never expected, but it happened: Yorick meets his hero Paul McCartney
Haarlem musician Yorick van Norden fulfilled a lifelong dream by attending a private album presentation by Paul McCartney at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London. The singer-songwriter, who cons...
Study shows cultural activities are as good for you as sports
New research suggests that regularly engaging in cultural and artistic activities, such as painting or visiting museums, can slow the physical aging process. These activities are found to contribute t...
Journalist Frans Heddema (1936-2026) was a monument: the aldermen came to him
Renovated Gashouder in Amsterdam to start trials with Holland Festival in June, grand reopening in November
Iconic Dutch Orange bus arrives in the US for 2026 World Cup after weeks-long journey
The iconic Orange bus has arrived in the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a weeks-long journey. The Dutch national football team is scheduled to play its opening match of the t...
Ferry Doedens in court today for driving under the influence
Actor Ferry Doedens is appearing in court today to face charges for driving under the influence of hard drugs multiple times in 2024. The 35-year-old actor has previously been convicted for the same o...
The master painter who outgrew her husband's shadow
Judith Leyster, a prominent 17th-century artist, established her own legacy as a master painter despite her output decreasing after marrying Jan Miense Molenaer. She is recognized for successfully eme...
Lecture on the mysteries of Verspronck’s ‘Girl in Blue’
Professor Frans Grijzenhout will deliver a lecture at the Frans Hals Museum on May 17 regarding the identity of the subject in Johannes Verspronck's famous painting, 'Girl in Blue.' The presentation a...
Review: A magnificent world premiere for Jan-Peter de Graaff's organ work La Bestia
Actor who plays footballer in Ted Lasso becomes professional footballer
Mexican actor Cristo Fernández, best known for playing Dani Rojas in the series "Ted Lasso," has signed a professional contract with El Paso Locomotive FC. This move marks a return to professional fo...
The average funeral is more cheerful than the Eurovision preview
RCH proud of Johan Neeskens Sportpark: Former international secretly returned to the club where it all began. 'There was only one who could take it'
The sports complex of the youth club RCH will be officially renamed the Johan Neeskens Sportpark next Wednesday to honor the late football legend. Neeskens, who passed away in October 2024, is celebra...
Singer RAYE makes film debut in thriller with Isabelle Huppert
British singer RAYE is set to make her feature film acting debut in the upcoming thriller Lineage, directed by Yann Demange. She will star alongside French actress Isabelle Huppert in the project, whi...
Comedian Conan O'Brien to host the Oscars for the third time in a row
American comedian Conan O'Brien is set to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027. This marks his continued role as the presenter for the prestigious annual film awards ceremony.
Will De Roy van Zuydewijn get access to Máxima spin-off? Judge issues ruling
Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn is awaiting a court ruling today on whether he can access the scripts for the upcoming Videoland series 'Mabel & Margarita'. He filed a lawsuit against RTL to determine if t...
Staal Foodfest unveils new setup and possible Telstar match on big screen
The fourth edition of Staal Foodfest will take place on May 22nd and 23rd at Plein 1945 in IJmuiden. Visitors can enjoy live music, food, and drinks, with the possibility of a Telstar football match b...
Cannes Film Festival opens with honorary Palme d'Or for Peter Jackson and French romantic comedy: what to expect from the 79th edition?
Review: in the second season of ‘Haantjes’ the four aimless friends muddle through somewhat predictably
Chicago Social Club at Leidseplein celebrates 15th anniversary with big party: ‘We showed from the start that it can be done differently’
Review: Netflix documentary shows how showman Hulk Hogan kept escaping into his wrestling dream – and sacrificed everything for it
Four people removed after disrupting Israeli performance
Four people were removed from the venue after disrupting Israel's performance during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The incident was confirmed by the Austrian broadcaster ORF and...
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Israel and favorites qualify for Eurovision final
Israel has qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final following the first semi-final held in Vienna. Singer Noam Bettan secured enough jury and public votes to progress in the competition alongsi...
Belgium, Finland and Israel qualify for Eurovision Song Contest final
Belgium, Finland, and Israel have advanced to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest following the first semi-final. Five other participating countries, including San Marino, failed to qualify for t...
Pro-Palestinian slogans at start of Israel's Eurovision performance
Pro-Palestinian slogans were shouted in the arena during Israel's performance at the Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday evening. The protests were audible to both the live audience and viewers watchin...
Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes opening night
Director Peter Jackson received an honorary Palme d'Or for his career contributions during the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival. The award was presented by actor Elijah Wood, who played the r...
Witty, moving poetry collection ‘Addertje’ wins Amarte Literature Prize
Man sentenced to prison for stealing unreleased Beyoncé music
An American man named Kelvin Evans has been sentenced to five years in prison for stealing unreleased music from Beyoncé. Evans confessed to stealing a hard drive from a rental car belonging to the a...
‘If he shows an influencer saying women are men's property, I don't find it funny’: Amsterdam teachers also worried about manosphere in the classroom
Children and protests: Do they go together? 'What young children shout is an echo of their parents' voices'
A "Safe Outside March" is being organized in Loosdrecht for children to protest against the temporary housing of asylum seekers. Experts highlight a tension in involving children in such demonstration...