Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Review: amid all the nudity in Robin Byrd’s cult show was the message that you should be free and that sex is fun
Actress Roeqayyah (22) struggles to find a rental home: ‘What young freelancer earns four times the Amsterdam rent?’
This artwork is a picturesque world with medieval columns, a romantic oasis among apartment buildings
Kwaku Summer Festival to end after 2026 edition: ‘Difficult to keep it affordable and accessible’
Ali B withdraws as guest speaker at event following backlash
Rapper Ali B has canceled his appearance as a guest speaker at an event in Vinkeveen following public controversy. The organization Missing Pieces has announced that the event, which would have marked...
EU approves major acquisition of Warner Bros. by Paramount
The European Commission has conditionally approved the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount. Both companies have agreed to comply with the set conditions to proceed with the merger.
Spanish grill restaurant at Zuidas may continue grilling despite complaints from upstairs neighbors
A judge has ruled in favor of a Spanish grill restaurant located in Amsterdam's Zuidas district, allowing it to continue using its charcoal grill. Residents of the building had sued to stop the restau...
Countdown to WorldPride 2026 in Amsterdam
Louvre section reopens after million-dollar heist, but without crown jewels
The Galerie d’Apollon in the Louvre has reopened to the public following a major jewelry theft last October. Remaining items from the Napoleonic collection have been moved to a more secure area with...
Drag queens celebrate High Heels Hurray, but: 'Let's not pretend it's so much better in Amsterdam'
Ali B says first job is networking: 'Otherwise I would have announced a theater show'
Rapper Ali B stated that his upcoming appearance at The Harbour Club in Vinkeveen is strictly focused on entrepreneurship. He clarified that the event is for networking purposes and is not related to ...
Elle review: An LA Barbie must navigate the grungy Seattle of 1995
Dancing, listening, and blowing up a piece of art: Synergy Art Festival in Flevopark aims to reach a diverse audience
Police chief welcomes drag queens: "We are a city of tolerance, but it takes hard work"
Police chief Peter Holla welcomed drag performers at the H'ART Museum in Amsterdam to open the Shakespeare Club during WorldPride. The event aims to demonstrate police support for the LGBTQ+ community...
From Beethoven to the bee-eater: Europe is finally ditching those boring banknotes
The European Central Bank is expected to announce the new design for euro banknotes this Thursday to replace current designs and combat counterfeiting. The update comes as experts highlight the import...
In silence, 27-year-old Dagmar restores the Kamp Vught hearse, which may have been made by prisoners
Restorer Dagmar Beyaard is currently examining and cleaning a corpse cart from the former Kamp Vught crematorium. Her work aims to uncover the historical origins of the object and determine whether pr...
Star Trek actor William Shatner and daughter had cancer at the same time
Star Trek actor William Shatner and his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, have revealed that they were both diagnosed with cancer several years ago. Both individuals have now been declared cancer-fre...
Complaints about security guards at new UvA library: 'I was addressed like a criminal'
Rapper Travis Scott was very nervous for his first film role in The Odyssey
Rapper Travis Scott recently shared in The Tonight Show that he felt very nervous about his debut film role in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. He expressed surprise at the experience of working along...
After a few minutes, the woman at the Concertgebouw asked me an unexpected question: ‘Do you hate me because I am Russian?’
Brad Pitt's youngest daughter also officially drops his last name
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, the eighteen-year-old daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has filed a petition to officially remove her father's surname. She had already stopped using the name Pitt in publ...
New Ajax coach happy with Daley Blind: He has the hunger to keep playing
Ajax manager Míchel anticipates a challenging match against FK Vojvodina in the second qualifying round of the Conference League. The coach emphasized the need for his team to fight hard to secure a ...
Ballroom is more than entertainment: leading artists in a safe haven
A new exhibition at Imagine IC in Amsterdam Southeast highlights the artistry, history, and community aspects of the ballroom subculture. Through the work of four artists, the showcase explores the im...
Amsterdam judge blocks apartment rentals following HOA dispute: ‘Tourists have a different rhythm of life than permanent residents’
YouTube star MrBeast marries fiancée Thea Booysen
American YouTube star MrBeast married his fiancée, Thea Booysen, last week. The wedding ceremony took place on billionaire Richard Branson's private island in the British Virgin Islands.
Asako Yuzuki writes cult hit about fat-shaming and sexism: Japanese women are expected to be as thin and small as possible
Koos Breukel photographs theater maker, performer and visual artist Leendert Vooijce
Woman who stalked radio DJ Fernando Halman receives 120 hours of community service and a restraining order
A 39-year-old woman has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service and a three-month suspended prison sentence for stalking radio DJ Fernando Halman. In addition to the community service, the co...
Lizzo proud of Sports Illustrated cover: 'I never dared to dream it'
Singer Lizzo has expressed pride in being featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated. In an interview with the magazine, she stated that she never imagined someone with her body type would be chosen ...
Jon van Eerd anxious due to wildfire near French home: 'Suitcases are packed'
Dutch theater maker Jon van Eerd reported a frightening night after a large wildfire broke out near his home in France. Although he remains safe, he has packed his bags as a precautionary measure in c...