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Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
The master painter who outgrew her husband's shadow
Judith Leyster, a prominent 17th-century artist, established her own legacy as a master painter despite her output decreasing after marrying Jan Miense Molenaer. She is recognized for successfully eme...
Lecture on the mysteries of Verspronck’s ‘Girl in Blue’
Professor Frans Grijzenhout will deliver a lecture at the Frans Hals Museum on May 17 regarding the identity of the subject in Johannes Verspronck's famous painting, 'Girl in Blue.' The presentation a...
Review: A magnificent world premiere for Jan-Peter de Graaff's organ work La Bestia
Actor who plays footballer in Ted Lasso becomes professional footballer
Mexican actor Cristo Fernández, best known for playing Dani Rojas in the series "Ted Lasso," has signed a professional contract with El Paso Locomotive FC. This move marks a return to professional fo...
The average funeral is more cheerful than the Eurovision preview
RCH proud of Johan Neeskens Sportpark: Former international secretly returned to the club where it all began. 'There was only one who could take it'
The sports complex of the youth club RCH will be officially renamed the Johan Neeskens Sportpark next Wednesday to honor the late football legend. Neeskens, who passed away in October 2024, is celebra...
Singer RAYE makes film debut in thriller with Isabelle Huppert
British singer RAYE is set to make her feature film acting debut in the upcoming thriller Lineage, directed by Yann Demange. She will star alongside French actress Isabelle Huppert in the project, whi...
Comedian Conan O'Brien to host the Oscars for the third time in a row
American comedian Conan O'Brien is set to host the Oscars for the third consecutive year in 2027. This marks his continued role as the presenter for the prestigious annual film awards ceremony.
Will De Roy van Zuydewijn get access to Máxima spin-off? Judge issues ruling
Edwin de Roy van Zuydewijn is awaiting a court ruling today on whether he can access the scripts for the upcoming Videoland series 'Mabel & Margarita'. He filed a lawsuit against RTL to determine if t...
Staal Foodfest unveils new setup and possible Telstar match on big screen
The fourth edition of Staal Foodfest will take place on May 22nd and 23rd at Plein 1945 in IJmuiden. Visitors can enjoy live music, food, and drinks, with the possibility of a Telstar football match b...
Cannes Film Festival opens with honorary Palme d'Or for Peter Jackson and French romantic comedy: what to expect from the 79th edition?
Review: in the second season of ‘Haantjes’ the four aimless friends muddle through somewhat predictably
Chicago Social Club at Leidseplein celebrates 15th anniversary with big party: ‘We showed from the start that it can be done differently’
Review: Netflix documentary shows how showman Hulk Hogan kept escaping into his wrestling dream – and sacrificed everything for it
Four people removed after disrupting Israeli performance
Four people were removed from the venue after disrupting Israel's performance during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The incident was confirmed by the Austrian broadcaster ORF and...
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Israel and favorites qualify for Eurovision final
Israel has qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest final following the first semi-final held in Vienna. Singer Noam Bettan secured enough jury and public votes to progress in the competition alongsi...
Belgium, Finland and Israel qualify for Eurovision Song Contest final
Belgium, Finland, and Israel have advanced to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest following the first semi-final. Five other participating countries, including San Marino, failed to qualify for t...
Pro-Palestinian slogans at start of Israel's Eurovision performance
Pro-Palestinian slogans were shouted in the arena during Israel's performance at the Eurovision Song Contest on Tuesday evening. The protests were audible to both the live audience and viewers watchin...
Peter Jackson to receive honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes opening night
Director Peter Jackson received an honorary Palme d'Or for his career contributions during the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival. The award was presented by actor Elijah Wood, who played the r...
Witty, moving poetry collection ‘Addertje’ wins Amarte Literature Prize
Man sentenced to prison for stealing unreleased Beyoncé music
An American man named Kelvin Evans has been sentenced to five years in prison for stealing unreleased music from Beyoncé. Evans confessed to stealing a hard drive from a rental car belonging to the a...
‘If he shows an influencer saying women are men's property, I don't find it funny’: Amsterdam teachers also worried about manosphere in the classroom
Children and protests: Do they go together? 'What young children shout is an echo of their parents' voices'
A "Safe Outside March" is being organized in Loosdrecht for children to protest against the temporary housing of asylum seekers. Experts highlight a tension in involving children in such demonstration...
The love lessons of Zaandijkstraat
The AT5 series 'De Straten van Amsterdam' visits Zaandijkstraat to interview residents about their personal experiences with love and relationships. The episode features stories ranging from long-dist...
Churches acknowledge suffering of birth mothers but offer no apology
The Interchurch Contact in Government Affairs (CIO), representing thirty Dutch church denominations, has acknowledged the profound pain and suffering of unmarried mothers who were forced to give up th...
Actor Jamie Foxx to become a father for the third time
American actor and singer Jamie Foxx is expecting his third child with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp. This will be the first child for the couple together, adding to the 58-year-old actor's two existing ...
'Tireless' city historian Wim Cerutti awarded Medal of Merit
Haarlem historian Wim Cerutti was awarded a medal of merit by Mayor Jos Wienen for his long-standing dedication to the North Holland Archives. The 79-year-old received the honor during a ceremony at t...
Actors Annabelle Wallis and Sebastian Stan expecting first child
Actors Sebastian Stan and Annabelle Wallis have confirmed they are expecting their first child together. Stan shared the news in an interview with Deadline, expressing his commitment to being a good f...
City prepares for Harry Styles concert series: Camping banned
British pop star Harry Styles is set to perform a record-breaking ten-concert series at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, attracting nearly half a million fans. Authorities have banned fans from c...