Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Wouter Laumans and Paul Vugts on the unknown identity of ‘Lucky’: ‘This case is fascinating’
Sam Smith experiences mutual love for the first time: 'Hardly ever sang about it'
Sam Smith's new album, Hazel Eyes, features songs about the artist's relationship with fiancé Christian Cowan. For the first time, Smith writes about and experiences mutual love, a theme that was pre...
Bankzitters to get their first original series on Videoland starting in September
The Dutch YouTube collective Bankzitters will launch their first series, titled Overleven in het Wild, on the streaming service Videoland starting September 12. In the show, the five members will atte...
Nick Reiner's brother and sister testify in Rob and Michelle Reiner murder trial
The brother and sister of Nick Reiner have testified before a grand jury regarding the murder of their parents, director Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner. The public prosecutor in Los Angeles confirmed t...
The Achterklap Podcast | Prince Harry back to the UK and Kardashians in Zandvoort?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made an unexpected return to the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian's presence in the world of Formula 1, linked to her dating Lewis Hamilton, has caused a s...
Fun and 'harmless trouble': foreign tourists enthusiastic on social media about dancing and partying fraternity members
Zandvoort locked down from today for Formula 1: "Let the traffic jams begin"
Access roads to Zandvoort have been closed to unauthorized traffic until Sunday evening to manage congestion during the final Dutch Grand Prix. Only residents and local businesses with special permits...
Live FC Sion vs Ajax | Ajax visits Switzerland, will the Amsterdammers get off to a good start?
Ajax and Lazio reach agreement on Josip Sutalo: Croatian remains in squad for match against Sion
Ajax defender Josip Sutalo is set to join Lazio Roma on a loan deal. Despite the agreement, the Croatian international remains in the squad for tonight's match against FC Sion before traveling to Ital...
New Sons of Anarchy spin-off featuring Charlie Hunnam in the works
A spin-off of the television series Sons of Anarchy, titled Legends, is currently in development. The new series will feature the original cast and be produced by lead actor Charlie Hunnam.
Ole believes in 'Rolling Stones' that the purpose of life is to make yourself number two
An artist's disappearance boosts sales in this cynical portrait of the art world
New Deborah Levy novel: the friendship between three women in Paris opens a door to Gertrude Stein
Tel Sell returns to Dutch television after bankruptcy
Five months after the bankruptcy of its parent company Mediashop Benelux, the home shopping brand Tel Sell is returning to Dutch television. The new owner intends to resume broadcasting the brand's we...
Test event Vleeshal with dinner, music and theater
On August 28 and 29, the Momentum test event will take place at the Vleeshal in Haarlem to evaluate the building's suitability for cultural and musical activities. The research will monitor sound leve...
Video | Ruben van der Meer clarifies 'Lama's 2.0' on television
New season of Boer zoekt Vrouw airs daily starting November 9
The fifteenth season of the dating show Boer zoekt Vrouw is set to premiere on November 9. The program will be broadcast daily on NPO 1 for three weeks, featuring a higher number of episodes than in p...
Ariana Grande wins legal victory against hackers over stolen music
Ariana Grande has won a legal victory against anonymous hackers who allegedly stole and sold her unreleased music and private footage. The court has granted her the right to subpoena information from ...
New podcast from Tim de Wit and Arend Jan Boekestijn: ‘International topics are attracting an increasingly large audience’
Aggression, shouting and intimidation: more and more Amsterdam passengers feel unsafe on public transport at night
Heritage of the Week | Remarkable paintings at Huis Rosenthal
Huis Rosenthal, located at Herengracht 500, will be open to the public for the first time during Amsterdam's Open Monumentendag. Visitors are invited to view the building's unique interior during the ...
Video | A-Team actor Mr. T gets Netflix documentary
Local residents unhappy with F-35 flyovers at final Zandvoort Grand Prix
Residents and nature conservationists in the Middenduin area are protesting against a planned military flypast by F-35s and other aircraft ahead of the final Formula 1 Grand Prix in Zandvoort. The Sti...
Baby Shark boy makes comeback as K-pop artist
Park Geonroung, the boy from the viral Baby Shark video, is debuting as a K-pop artist ten years after his initial success. The seventeen-year-old will release his first single titled Wave this Thursd...
Post Malone engaged to partner Christy Lee
American musician Post Malone has become engaged to his partner, Christy Lee. The news was confirmed by outlets reporting on social media footage of Lee wearing an engagement ring and a "Bride to be" ...
Lowlands campsite opens today: meet the mastermind behind its design
As the Lowlands festival campsite opens, the media highlights the creative mastermind behind the event's iconic branding, including its unique typography and tent designs. A special feature offers an ...
Preventive stop-and-frisk measures start today in Zuidoost: "I'm afraid to go out at night"
Starting today, parts of Amsterdam Zuidoost, including the H-buurt, K-buurt, and Nelson Mandelapark, have been designated as high-risk security areas following a surge in gun-related violence. Mayor F...
Prost! Oktoberfest comes to the Veerplas in Haarlem
The first edition of the Haarlems Oktoberfest is set to take place at the Veerplas in Haarlem. Attendees can enjoy traditional German festivities including beer, bratwurst, and live music.
Limburg's Franka proved to be a formidable negotiator with her Picasso ceramic ashtray
Sandra Bullock was not allowed to talk about her late partner's illness: 'That was his wish'
Sandra Bullock has spoken publicly for the first time about the illness of her late partner, Bryan Randall. Randall passed away at age 57 from ALS, a condition he had wished to keep private.