Culture News in English

Lead actor Elijah Wood never finished reading the Lord of the Rings books

Actor Elijah Wood admitted on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" that he has never finished reading the "Lord of the Rings" book series. Wood laughed as host Stephen Colbert confronted him with the ...

Kevin Spacey settles with alleged sexual abuse victims

Kevin Spacey has reached a settlement with three men in the United Kingdom who accused him of sexual abuse, allowing him to avoid a new civil trial. The specific terms of the agreement have not been d...

Since Trump’s re-election, the EU is only getting ‘woker’: ‘That was exactly not the intention’

In response to the re-election of Donald Trump and a global conservative shift, the European Union is pushing forward with progressive plans to protect women's and LGBTQ+ rights. While intended as a s...

Niall Horan to release new album this summer

Niall Horan announced on Wednesday that his new album, titled "Dinner Party," will be released on June 5. The upcoming record is set to debut during the summer season.

Witte de Withplein to get trees after long-running conflict with help from artist

Late actor Val Kilmer to appear in new film thanks to AI

Deceased actor Val Kilmer will appear in the upcoming film "As Deep As The Grave" through the use of artificial intelligence. The actor, who passed away a year ago from pneumonia, is being digitally r...

Disguised as a visitor, artist Jessica Kuhn secretly draws on her own work in the Stedelijk Museum

Miley Cyrus believes father's presence protected her on set

Miley Cyrus shared in an interview with Variety that having her father, Billy Ray, on the set of Hannah Montana protected her from the negative aspects of child stardom. She credits his presence for s...

No Art gets second festival in Riekerhaven

Pakistan announces ceasefire for end of Ramadan

Pakistan has announced a temporary ceasefire in its conflict with Afghanistan to mark the end of Ramadan. The pause, which lasts from Thursday until Monday night, was initiated following requests from...

Paolo Sorrentino makes his best film since ‘The Great Beauty’ with the melancholic ‘La grazia’

Legal fees in Marco Borsato sexual offense case reach nearly 400,000 euros

Legal fees in the criminal case against Dutch singer Marco Borsato have reached 391,000 euros, according to his lawyers Geert-Jan Knoops and Carry Knoops-Hamburger. The defense team has confirmed they...

Mystery surrounding artist Banksy possibly solved after years of investigation

Journalists from the news agency Reuters claim to have potentially uncovered the true identity of the anonymous graffiti artist Banksy after years of investigation. The report aims to solve one of the...

'Sometimes you think you are breaking your parents' cycle, only to find the same patterns repeating.' Paul Kroes (69) wrote a book on how generations pass on trauma

Haarlem-based author Paul Kroes has released his latest book, "Vader, zoon, engel," which explores the complexities of family ties and intergenerational trauma. The work blends autobiography and ficti...

Turkish Delight producer Rob Houwer dies at 87

Renowned film producer Rob Houwer, known for iconic Dutch films such as Turks Fruit and Soldaat van Oranje, has passed away at the age of 87. He died in Amsterdam on Friday following a long illness, w...

Amsterdamned II keeps discrimination icon, but fine is dropped

The appeals board of the Dutch media watchdog NICAM has upheld the decision to include a discrimination icon in the classification for the film Amsterdamned II. While the rating remains, the board ove...

Video | Tom Holland featured in trailer for long-awaited new Spider-Man film

Cause of cracks in Nieuw-Vennep’s Cpunt building still unknown: 'Best-case scenario to reopen after weekend'

The Cpunt building in Nieuw-Vennep has been closed until at least March 29 after structural cracks were discovered in the floor. The municipality of Haarlemmermeer is currently conducting investigatio...

Fine dropped after complaint over Amsterdamned II, but discrimination icon remains

Video | Princess Kate celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Irish Guards in England

Jacob de Greeuw celebrates 25 years of ‘Pergola’ with Johan: ‘Why not also cry to music?’

Jacob de Greeuw is celebrating the 25th anniversary of 'Pergola', a landmark album by his band Johan that was written in Hoorn during a period of personal depression. The record is widely regarded as ...

Placebo to play Ziggo Dome in October and release new album

British rock band Placebo will perform at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on October 27 as part of their anniversary tour. The announcement coincides with the news that the band is also releasing a new al...

Over seven years in prison demanded for son of Norwegian Crown Princess in major criminal case

Norwegian prosecutors have requested a prison sentence of seven years and seven months for Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit. He appeared in an Oslo court facing several charge...

Sophie Poldermans delivers Layman's Sermon at Haarlem Remonstrants

Author Sophie Poldermans will deliver a "Layman's Sermon" at the Remonstrant community in Haarlem on April 12. Poldermans, an expert in international criminal law and human rights, is recognized for h...

More venues for theater, film, dance and other cultural activities in North

The city is investing 19 million euros in arts and culture in Amsterdam-Noord to support more venues for theater, film, and dance. This investment aims to meet the increasing demand for cultural facil...

History Café on Haarlem’s vanished shops: Grote Houtstraat and Barteljorisstraat in focus

The Noord-Hollands Archief is hosting a Historisch Café event on Monday, March 30, focused on the history of disappeared shops in Haarlem's city center. The presentation will specifically examine the...

A mosh pit all the way to the back rows; it happened during Geese at Paradiso

Arts Council calls for €47 million annual increase in culture budget

Theater De Krocht cancels event for the first time over noise dispute

Theater De Krocht has cancelled a disco dance event scheduled for Sunday due to ongoing noise complaints from a neighbor. This marks the first time the theater has had to scrap a program item since th...

Toos & Henk - March 18

Cartoonist Paul Kusters creates the daily comic strip Toos & Henk from Monday through Saturday. The series offers his unique perspective on current events and news.