Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
American investor makes billion-dollar bid for record label behind Taylor Swift
American billionaire Bill Ackman's investment firm, Pershing Square Holdings, has launched a multi-billion dollar takeover bid for Universal Music Group. The record label represents major global artis...
In an Easter weekend full of sports, Mart Smeets sees a team of ‘troubled minds’: ‘Unwatchable’
Mart Smeets reflects on his childhood memories of attending a football tournament held near the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. He discusses how sports and the Easter holiday became intertwined for him ...
Presenter Mandy Woelkens expecting second child
Presenter and journalist Mandy Woelkens has announced on Instagram that she is expecting her second child. The Dutch media personality did not disclose any information regarding a partner in her annou...
Jake Paul denies Jutta Leerdam breakup: 'Dutch media are lying'
American influencer Jake Paul has denied reports from Dutch media claiming that he and speed skater Jutta Leerdam have ended their relationship. Paul stated on social media that the rumors are false a...
Bosse’s father was killed in the tram attack: ‘I see the perpetrator more as a natural disaster than as a human’
Podcast The Foundling: Masa and Eva found a baby: "It was a very sad cry"
The new podcast 'De Vondeling' follows 22-year-old Lieve as she searches for her biological parents after being abandoned as a newborn in Amsterdam's De Pijp neighborhood in 2003. Accompanied by maker...
American rapper Offset shot outside Florida casino
American rapper Offset was shot on Monday near a casino in Hollywood, Florida. A spokesperson for the artist confirmed the incident and stated that he is currently in stable condition.
Lil Nas X charges to be dropped if he continues treatment
Charges against artist Lil Nas X for allegedly attacking police officers will be dismissed provided he continues treatment for his bipolar disorder. To satisfy the agreement, the artist must also avoi...
Toos & Henk - April 6
Cartoonist Paul Kusters provides his unique perspective on current events through the daily comic strip 'Toos & Henk'. The series is published from Monday to Saturday.
Herman Koch's The Dinner available for free in November to promote reading
Herman Koch's bestseller 'The Dinner' will be distributed for free throughout the month of November to promote reading. The initiative is part of the national 'Heel Nederland Leest' campaign organized...
What’s in store for Amsterdam’s upcoming classical season
Painful to feel that Groningen dominated us
Telstar suffered a 0-2 home defeat against FC Groningen, with coach Anthony Correia admitting the visitors were superior throughout the match. The loss follows a significant 3-1 victory for Telstar ov...
Tourists pack city center at Easter: Half-hour wait for a sandwich and an hour for fries
During the Easter weekend, Amsterdam's city center saw massive crowds and long queues at popular social media food spots, with some tourists waiting over an hour for fries. Meanwhile, many visitors to...
Jade Kops is afraid every night she won't wake up: 'Give me time'
Nineteen-year-old social media personality Jade Kops shared an emotional "letter to her tumor" on Instagram, expressing her nightly fear of not waking up. In the post, she candidly describes the psych...
Hundreds of children search for the golden egg near Haarlem-Spaarnwoude station: 'By the end of the day you don't hear them anymore, except when it's about Easter eggs'
Hundreds of children and their families gathered at the Playground near Haarlem-Spaarnwoude station last weekend to participate in an Easter egg hunt. The event featured three hundred hidden eggs and ...
Soesja wrote a book about mourning her drowned brother Sam: "Talk about it, it helps"
Soesja van Grondelle has authored a book titled "Sam, ik neem je altijd mee" detailing her grief after her brother Sam drowned in Amsterdam's IJ river in October 2023. Through her writing and social m...
Skiing or skydiving solo: Yany (Jan) Visser (1947-2026) proved that limitations do not have to be boundaries
Yany (Jan) Visser, who lost his sight at the age of 12, passed away last Saturday at the age of 78 after a long illness. Throughout his life, he defied physical limitations by engaging in adventurous ...
Bucharest judge lifts preventive measures against Andrew Tate
A court in Bucharest has lifted all restrictive measures against Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan as they await trial in Romania for human trafficking and organized crime. The brothers, known for t...
This political scientist explains the rise of the far-right: ‘My father wasn’t a racist’
Political scientist Catherine de Vries investigated her family history to understand the rise of radical-right parties and why voters choose anti-migration groups like the PVV. Her research seeks to e...
Vios thwarts Hillegom, but 11th-placed side remains unconcerned in the danger zone
Hillegom's five-match unbeaten streak came to an end after they were unable to break through against Vios. Despite currently being in the danger zone, Vios manager Hans Schakel remains confident and s...
Presenters Tim Senders and Kiki Bosman expecting first child
Dutch presenters Tim Senders and Kiki Bosman announced on Monday that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news via an Instagram video capturing the moment Senders was ...
Bryan Wilderom secures vital late win for DSOV against ZSGOWMS after impressive solo past three men. 'Opted for risk'
DSOV secured a crucial 2-1 victory against fellow relegation candidate ZSGOWMS to keep their hopes of staying in the second class alive. The match was decided in the 84th minute by Bryan Wilderom, who...
London festival that booked Ye loses another sponsor
The London-based Wireless Festival has lost beverage supplier Diageo as a sponsor, following a similar withdrawal by Pepsi. These departures occur after the festival announced rapper Ye as a headliner...
Pa's Furniture Show in the Slaughterhouse: As if time stood still
Pa's Meubelshow, an alternative artistic spring festival, returned to Haarlem this past weekend at the Slachthuis venue. The event recreated the atmosphere of its early-2000s origins, attracting many ...
King's Day is coming to Haarlem! Don't miss a thing with this tip
King's Day celebrations are approaching in Haarlem, with various local events planned for the holiday. The article recommends using the 'indebuurt' app to stay informed about the festivities and ensur...
Disappeared: De Sterren Boys, one of the distant predecessors of Olympia Haarlem
This article examines De Sterren Boys, a defunct sports club that was a predecessor to the current Olympia Haarlem. Part of a series on disappeared sports organizations, it highlights the club's 28-ye...
Dozens of spots already claimed for King's Day: "Bizarre, but in a week you'll be too late"
Three weeks before King's Day, dozens of spots on Amsterdam's Apollolaan have already been reserved with chalk and tape for the traditional flea market. Residents and visitors are securing locations e...
Did Willem van Hanegem intentionally cause the periodic friction with Harry Mens?
Crew halts work on action film after actor Jonathan Majors falls from window
Crew members of an action film starring Jonathan Majors have gone on strike following a safety incident on set. The work stoppage was triggered after Majors fell out of a window during filming, raisin...
Dozens of disappointed visitors in Amsterdamse Bos: The blossoms are gone
Visitors to the Bloesempark in the Amsterdamse Bos were disappointed this Easter weekend to find that the cherry blossoms had already fallen off. The site recently faced criticism from local politicia...