Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Chansonnier Dave (81) has lived in France for 60 years, but is returning to Carré: ‘The eighties were a terrible time’
At 81 years old, Dutch-born singer Dave is set to return to Amsterdam’s Carré theater for a performance in 2025, following the unexpected success of his previous shows. The veteran chansonnier, who...
In ‘The Making of De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig’ the band itself is disrupted: ‘It became a kind of game’
To celebrate their 20th anniversary, the Dutch hip-hop group De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig is featured in an experimental documentary titled "The Making of De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig." Directors Jan Hulst,...
Political cooperation between Muslim and Jew leads to widely supported dialogue plan: ‘Investing in peacetime’
Amsterdam city councilors Sheher Khan and Itay Garmy, a Muslim and a Jew from opposing political parties, have received unanimous support for their "Bekend maakt bemind 2.0" plan to foster structural ...
Former Prince Andrew released by police but remains suspect in investigation
Former Prince Andrew was released from a Thames Valley police station around 7:00 PM local time following questioning. He remains a suspect in an ongoing investigation into allegations of potential mi...
These men have been building their own miniature train world for fifty years
The NZH model railway hobby club in Haarlem is celebrating its 50th anniversary with public open days scheduled for May 30 and 31. The club has spent decades building an intricate miniature world in a...
Mother celebrates child's first failing grade with apple pie: does it really help against performance pressure?
To combat the high performance pressure faced by modern youth, a mother celebrated her child’s first failing grade with an apple pie. This gesture aims to demonstrate that academic results are not t...
Video | King Charles makes first appearance after Andrew's arrest
"Everyone was a fan" of chess icon Jan Timman, who has died at 74
Dutch chess legend Jan Timman, famously known as "The Best of the West," passed away in Arnhem on Wednesday at the age of 74. A nine-time national champion, Timman reached the world number two ranking...
Peaches pulls out all the stops on No Lube So Rude, and it sometimes feels like a gimmick
Electroclash pioneer Peaches (Merrill Nisker) has released her new album *No Lube So Rude*, which continues her signature style of explicit lyrics to address themes of gender inequality and bodily aut...
New Foo Fighters album to be released on April 24
The American rock band Foo Fighters will release their twelfth studio album, titled *Your Favorite Toy*, on April 24. The upcoming project marks the latest release for the group led by frontman Dave G...
Daniel Lopatin masterfully sets the mood in table tennis film Marty Supreme
Producer Daniel Lopatin has composed an atmospheric soundtrack for the film *Marty Supreme*, a 1950s-set drama starring Timothée Chalamet that centers on table tennis. The score blends 1980s pop hits...
Videoland on Teun Kuilboer's departure from Sleepers: 'There were tensions'
Actor Teun Kuilboer has resigned from the Videoland series *Sleepers* with immediate effect, citing what he described as an unworkable situation. Videoland and production company Fiction Valley confir...
NU+ | Timothée Chalamet went to extremes for new film in hopes of an Oscar
Timothée Chalamet took extreme measures to portray a world-class table tennis player in the upcoming film *Marty Supreme*, including filming a scene where he was physically punished for authenticity....
Iraida Ooft wrote a novel about the 1989 SLM plane crash: ‘I still linger in the Surinamese pain’
Surinamese author Iraida Ooft has been nominated for the Libris Literature Prize for her novel *Toen de val*, which centers on the 1989 SLM plane crash that killed 176 people near Paramaribo. The book...
Quartet behind Skatecafé opens Noorderpark Café, where things are a bit more laid-back
The four founders of Amsterdam's Skatecafé have taken over the Noorderpark Café in Amsterdam-Noord, transforming it into a relaxed, family-friendly neighborhood destination. The new owners plan to o...
Parool journalist Stefan Raatgever (44) focuses on the period after coming out in new book: ‘The doubts don’t stop once you come out’
Journalist Stefan Raatgever has released a sequel to his debut novel, focusing on the protagonist's life and challenges in Amsterdam after coming out. The book, *De jongen die de tijd wilde stopzetten...
Keenan had to keep relationship with Jetten secret: It was noticeable that he sneaked out late at night
Nicolás Keenan, an Argentine professional hockey player and fiancé of Dutch politician Rob Jetten, is profiled as the first openly queer player in the Netherlands' top hockey league. The article hig...
Actor Tommy Lee Jones' daughter died of drug overdose
Victoria Jones, the 34-year-old daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, died from a cocaine overdose on New Year’s Day. According to court documents, she was found lifeless in a San Francisco hotel room ...
Chess Grandmaster Jan Timman dies at 74
Renowned Dutch chess grandmaster Jan Timman has died at the age of 74 following a long illness, according to the Royal Dutch Chess Federation (KNSB). During the 1980s and 1990s, Timman was one of the ...
Leopold Witte and Daniël Boissevain to star in film Never Too Old
Actors Leopold Witte, Daniël Boissevain, and Kees Hulst have been cast in the leading roles of the new Dutch film *Nooit te oud*. Distributor WW Entertainment announced that filming for the productio...
Heritage of the Week | 18th-century cellar dwelling
Archaeologists discovered the remains of an 18th-century basement dwelling within a building on the Noordermarkt. Beneath this structure, they also uncovered a floor dating back to the 17th century.
February Strike commemoration: 'Stand in solidarity with the hard-hit Jewish people'
The 1941 February Strike will be commemorated on Wednesday, February 25, to honor the historic act of resistance against the persecution of the Jewish people during World War II. The event serves as a...
Pulp Fiction actor Peter Greene dies in firearm accident
American actor Peter Greene, known for his roles in *Pulp Fiction* and *The Mask*, passed away at the age of 60 following an accidental shooting. The incident occurred in December at his apartment in ...
Rapper Bad Bunny lands lead role in film about Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny has been cast in his first major leading role for the upcoming film titled *Porto Rico*. The 31-year-old artist previously appeared in supporting roles in movies such as ...
Few people ill in January for the time of year
Employee absenteeism in January was lower than in previous years, but rates are now rising due to the start of a flu epidemic. The celebration of Carnival is expected to further contribute to this inc...
When Lil’ Kleine sees hooded men with weapons at his door, he makes a run for it: ‘I was covered in blood’
Dutch rapper Lil’ Kleine was targeted in a violent robbery at his home along an Amsterdam canal by armed men in hoodies. According to recently released footage, the artist fought back against the as...
Teun Kuilboer quits Sleepers series immediately: 'Very toxic situation'
Dutch actor Teun Kuilboer has announced his immediate departure from the crime series *Sleepers*, citing an unworkable and "toxic" environment on set. In an Instagram statement, Kuilboer explained tha...
Online friendships are real friendships, youth play In Real Life aims to show parents
The theater production "In Real Life" (IRL) by De Toneelmakerij aims to bridge the generational gap by showing parents that online friendships formed through gaming are genuine and significant. The pl...
'The Other Side of Amsterdam' is the name of the show – but which side is that?
The television program "De andere kant van Amsterdam" recently highlighted the devastating New Year's Eve fire at the historic Vondelkerk and the subsequent plans for its restoration. Architect André...
Ricky Fishman's wife was run over by a garbage truck: ‘I wrote the driver: if you want my forgiveness, I forgive you’
Ricky Fishman traveled to Amsterdam for the trial of a garbage truck driver who fatally struck his wife, Cindy Charles, in October 2024. The driver faces charges of reckless driving after turning agai...