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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Writers and journalists take action against Facebook AI model training
Dutch writer and journalist organizations are initiating collective legal action against Meta for using copyrighted materials to train AI models without consent or payment. The coalition aims to secur...
Win tickets for the first Derk Sauer Lecture, featuring journalist Evan Gershkovich, on October 31
Het Parool is offering five tickets to the inaugural Derk Sauer Lecture on October 31, featuring guest speaker and journalist Evan Gershkovich. Participants can enter a contest by submitting a short r...
Wilfred Genee to do DIY and interviews in new SBS6 show
Wilfred Genee will host a new SBS6 show titled Vier Linkerhanden where he performs home improvement tasks with various celebrity guests. The program focuses on fostering deep, personal conversations t...
Pussycat Dolls prove they are in shape at Ziggo Dome despite troubled reunion tour
The Pussycat Dolls overcame internal drama and tour cancellations to perform a nostalgic show at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome. Led by Nicole Scherzinger, the trio delivered a high-energy performance featuri...
Video | Madonna opens MTV VMAs, tribute to George Michael
Madonna opened the MTV Video Music Awards with a tribute to George Michael and set a new personal record by winning seven awards. This achievement surpasses the six prizes she won in 1998 for her Ray ...
André Hazes is not ashamed of anything: 'I do like to provoke a little'
Singer André Hazes is set to launch a new reality series, André Hazes: En Nu..., aimed at showing a more positive side of his life. The show will feature his girlfriend and his nine-year-old son, wh...
Taylor Swift becomes most awarded artist in MTV Video Music Awards history, dedicates win to Dolly Parton
Taylor Swift has set a new record as the most decorated artist in MTV Video Music Awards history, winning the Video of the Year award and dedicating it to the late Dolly Parton. The ceremony also saw ...
No price can be put on Meneer Aart's original suit from Sesame Street
To celebrate 75 years of Dutch television, the program Tussen Kunst en Kitsch held a special anniversary episode at the Beeld en Geluid museum in Hilversum. The broadcast featured priceless historical...
It's finally happening in November: cinema arrives at the silo on Zeeburgereiland
A historic sewage treatment silo on Amsterdam's Zeeburgereiland is set to open as a new cinema complex this November following a two-year renovation. The broader project will eventually include a gym,...
When we performed in Serbia, we looked for a human smuggler
Two Iranian brothers fled their home country after facing arrest and persecution, eventually embarking on a perilous journey through Serbia to seek asylum in the Netherlands. Despite starting as refug...
Girls felt unsafe in IJburg's Theo van Goghpark, now they are getting their own hangout spot
Young girls in Amsterdam's IJburg neighborhood will now have access to a dedicated, exclusive hangout space in Theo van Goghpark. This initiative was launched to provide a safer and more welcoming env...
Nara Nara is an Egyptian restaurant, but not quite: 'I am the bridge between two cultures'
Chef and owner of the new restaurant Nara Nara in Amsterdam-Oost brings authentic Egyptian culinary traditions to the city. By combining techniques from his upbringing in the Nile Delta with local ing...
Massive Attack singer arrested for supporting Palestine Action
Massive Attack singer Robert Del Naja was arrested during a protest for his public support of the group Palestine Action. This marks his second arrest this year for similar demonstrations, following a...
Nicole Scherzinger performs with burns during Pussycat Dolls show in Amsterdam
Nicole Scherzinger performed at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam with the Pussycat Dolls despite suffering a burn from boiling water before a previous show in Germany. The singer continued her reunion tour...
Netherlands national team secures first win under Xavi in Serbia thanks to two goals from Mexx Meerdink
The Dutch national team earned its first win under manager Xavi by defeating Serbia 2-1 in a Nations League match. Striker Mexx Meerdink scored both goals for the Netherlands, securing the victory aft...
Suzan & Freek to release new single 'Pijnstiller' on Thursday
The Dutch duo Suzan & Freek are set to release their new single Pijnstiller this Thursday. This marks their third musical project following a challenging period involving Freek's health and the birth ...
You have to love the theatricality of Roosen and the linguistic style of Borst, but their hyper-human approach is unique
Adelheid Roosen and Hugo Borst have concluded their documentary series on dementia, which offers a sensitive look at life, illness, and end-of-life decisions. Through intimate conversations with patie...
Estavana Polman quits as regular guest on Vandaag Inside after just one episode
Estavana Polman has stepped down as a monthly guest on the television show Vandaag Inside after making only one appearance. The production company Talpa confirmed the decision, stating that the partne...
Employee who misbehaves at protest rarely fired: 'Bar is set high'
Employers in the Netherlands face significant legal challenges when attempting to fire staff for misconduct committed during private time, such as at demonstrations. Experts state that dismissal is on...
Video | U2 pays tribute to Glen Hansard on Dublin balcony
Irish rock band U2 performed a tribute to Glen Hansard while on a balcony in Dublin. The performances are part of the promotional tour for their new album, Carnaval de Luz.
Vollering's world title race not live on main NPO channels: 'We want to serve everyone'
The NPO faced backlash for moving the women's world cycling championship final featuring Demi Vollering to a digital-only channel instead of a main broadcast network. While viewers and experts labeled...
Anne gets adults playing outside again: 'people are longing for community'
Anne Ruitenberg started a casual, community-based table tennis group in Badhoevedorp that has grown to include twenty residents. The initiative aims to combat loneliness by providing a low-threshold s...
Amsterdam then and now: the site of the shop that inspired the expression ‘Winkel van Sinkel’
The Winkel van Sinkel, established in Amsterdam in 1822 by Anton Sinkel, was the city's first department store and introduced modern concepts like fixed prices and large display windows. Although the ...
Dutchman Floris works with Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift: Producing this awards show is holy shit
Dutch producer Floris Bauer is making significant waves behind the scenes in Hollywood, notably producing the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards. He has established a successful career collaborating with...
Piet has been waiting 62 years for news about his missing brother: will he get closure?
The recent exhumation of unidentified remains on Texel has given new hope to two individuals seeking closure for brothers who went missing at sea decades ago. By providing DNA samples, they hope to fi...
Many young people fishing: "In the predator fishing world, we are known as Zanderdam"
Fishing is seeing a significant rise in popularity among young people in Amsterdam, with the local angling association recording thousands of new members. The city has even gained the nickname Zanderd...
Sylvester Stallone struggled with an eating disorder: 'Couldn't keep anything down'
Sylvester Stallone opened up about struggling with an eating disorder and doping to maintain extreme fitness levels during the filming of Rocky III. The actor also discussed the physical cost of his c...
Most Golden Calf nominations for Joe Speedboot (9) and Truly Naked (7)
Joe Speedboot and Truly Naked have emerged as the frontrunners for this year's Golden Calf awards at the Netherlands Film Festival with nine and seven nominations respectively. Meanwhile, the film Voo...
Young (former) cancer patients carry their illness forever: they show their tattoos
A new special feature explores the personal stories of young cancer survivors through their tattoos. These individuals use permanent ink to symbolize their experiences with illness, highlighting theme...
Netherlands Film Festival opening coincides with news that queer community still faces hardship
The Netherlands Film Festival opened with the premiere of Downtown, the first Dutch film focused on the AIDS crisis. The event highlighted that the queer community continues to face significant hardsh...