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Drake is in July with two concerts in Ziggo Dome

The Canadian rapper Drake will give two shows in the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on July 30 and 31. Fellow rapper PARTYNEXTDOOR will also perform. This was announced by organizer MOJO. The $ome $pecial $hows 4 EU tour kicks off in Birmingham and goes via Manchester to Amsterdam. After that, the two artists will also […]

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Belgian writer Griet Op de Beeck is new presenter Zomergasten

The Belgian writer Griet Op de Beeck will present Zomergasten this year. The first episode of the VPRO program will be broadcast in the last week of July, the broadcaster announced on Tuesday. “I think it is an insane honor to be able to present a program with such a track record,” says the 51-year-old

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Flemish Griet Op de Beeck is new presenter Zomergasten

The Flemish writer Griet Op de Beeck will present Zomergasten this year. The first episode of the VPRO program will be broadcast in the last week of July, the broadcaster announced on Tuesday. “I consider it an insane honor to be able to present a program with such a track record,” says 51-year-old Op de

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Harvey Weinstein is not going to testify in new process rape case

Harvey Weinstein will not testify in the retrial of his New York case, according to various American media outlets citing his spokesperson. The former film producer was previously convicted of rape and sexual assault. The verdict was overturned because the trial was not fair. Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison in 2020 in

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Yves Berendse and Sevdaliza won prizes at Buma Awards

The song Terug In De Tijd by Yves Berendse won the Buma Award Nationaal on Monday. The record was the most played and best-selling song in the Netherlands in 2024. Internationally, that was Alibi by Sevdaliza, Pabllo Vittar and Yseult. Terug In De Tijd was written by Berendse, Robert Vredeveld and Jeroen Russchen. The song

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Children’s book writer Nannie Kuiper died at the age of 86

Children’s book writer Nannie Kuiper died on Saturday at the age of 86. Leopold publishers announced this on Monday. In 1982 she won a Golden Granger for her book De Duck on the pot . Kuiper published more than fifty books, including well -known titles as sometimes I see 1000 lights , barend and I

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Pianist Nikola Meeuwsen wins as the first Dutchman Queen Elisabeth Competition

The 23-year-old pianist Nikola Meeuwsen was the first Dutchman ever to win the prestigious Queen Elisabeth competition. Meeuwsen was the youngest finalist who participated in the competition in Brussels. VRT NWS writes that Meeuwsen not only appealed to the jury, but also the audience with his “poetic, sensitive piano playing”. “From the first round about

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Long-term NPO Radio 1 program Plastic will stop from next year

The long-term NPO Radio 1 program Kunststof will stop from 2026. “The makers of Kunststof have taken a great deal of disappointment of the NPO decision to cancel the program on January 1,” writes the NTR. Plastic may be continued in the form of a podcast. “This offers perspective on continuity, but at the same

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Clint Eastwood believes that film industry should be more innovative

Clint Eastwood urges filmmakers to come up with original ideas. The American actor and director believes the film industry relies too much on remakes. “Do something new or stay home,” he says. The filmmaker longs for the past. “When screenwriters wrote films like Casablanca in small bungalows on the studio lot,” says the 95-year-old Eastwood

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