Freek Rikkerink, known from the music duo Suzan & Freek, has metastatic lung cancer. The couple announces that a cure is no longer possible and that they are ceasing all work. Rikkerink’s illness is especially hard-hitting, as the duo is expecting their first child later this year. “Our world has been completely turned upside down,” […]
Billie Eilish swept the most awards at the American Music Awards on Monday evening. The 23-year-old singer won all seven categories in which she was nominated, making her the big winner. Eilish won awards for best artist, best female pop artist, best album, and favorite pop album. The awards for best song, song of the
Tom Waes thinks he received a “fair punishment” for driving under the influence. The presenter responded in the TV program De Afspraak to the punishment the judge imposed on him. Waes was earlier in the day sentenced to a three-month driving ban, an alcohol interlock device, and a fine. He also has to retake his
Ewout Genemans was temporarily detained in Nigeria during the filming of his new series Ewout: Dangerous Prisons, the presenter’s team told RTL Boulevard. Genemans was in the country to film in a prison, for which he had permission. A conflict reportedly arose during filming. The presenter and his team were then detained for six hours.
Rick van Velthuysen is leaving Radio Veronica. His contract will expire soon, and the station has opted for a new weekend programming with more emphasis on music, Radio Veronica confirms after reports from De Telegraaf. The radio host presented the program WeekendRick since his return in 2023. Previously, he was affiliated with Veronica from 2008
The punk band Hang Youth says it is canceling its planned performance at Zwarte Cross because of the new controversial investor KRR. Earlier, comedian Youp van ‘t Hek decided to cancel his performance at the festival. “We are not going to play at Zwarte Cross,” writes the Amsterdam band around frontman Abel van Gijlswijk on
The Slovenian public broadcaster RTVSLO threatens to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is welcome again next year. The broadcaster has “serious and increasing concerns” about Israel’s presence and the voting process. “As director of Television Slovenia, I am once again addressing you with my serious and increasing concern about Israel’s continued participation
Racoon will tour various theaters in the Netherlands at the end of this year. During the tour, the band from Zeeland will perform a mix of their most famous Dutch and English songs. “For us, it’s always about the song: how it sounds, what you want to say, without fuss,” Racoon says. “The theater is
Tom Waes receives a three-month driving ban, a fine, and an alcohol interlock. The Flemish presenter and actor must also retake a driving test. Waes caused a car accident in November while under the influence of alcohol. The fine is almost 2,560 euros. Waes will also have an alcohol interlock in his car for a
Gary Lineker presented the popular BBC football program Match of the Day for the last time on Sunday evening. In his final words, the 64-year-old presenter had to hold back his tears. In November, Lineker announced that he would be leaving Match of the Day after 26 years. Initially, he was still supposed to contribute