FKA twigs has been cast to play the lead role in a new biopic about the life of French entertainer Josephine Baker. The film was announced at the Cannes Film Festival, with production scheduled to begin later this year.
The 'Hou de Fakkel Hoog Fest #2' will be held on Ascension Day at the Slachthuis in Haarlem as a festive tribute to the late hospitality worker Michael van Putten. Organized by Ruud Baetens and others, the event celebrates Van Putten's life following his sudden passing in 2024.
The Dutch railway company NS is advising fans attending Harry Styles' concerts on May 20, 22, and 23 to seek alternative transportation to the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Due to scheduled maintenance work, fewer trains will be running to and from the Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station during the event dates.
74-year-old Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler is in stable condition at a hospital in Portugal following surgery. Although she remains quite ill, her medical team expects her to make a full recovery.
A theme lecture hosted by the Historische Kring Velsen about the football club Telstar attracted a record number of attendees at the BUKO stadium. The event showcased historical trophies won by the clubs VSV and Stormvogels, highlighting the enduring local interest in the team's legacy.
Artist Leonard van Munster has put his iconic blue "mini-house" installation next to Amsterdam's Paradiso up for sale to highlight the lack of funding for public art maintenance. The protest piece will be demolished in a week unless a new owner or location is found before Paradiso begins its planned expansion on the site. Van Munster's work aims to spark a conversation about the value and responsibility of preserving art in public spaces.