AVROTROS and the NPO are advocating for a fundamental discussion with the European Broadcasting Union about “the basic principles” of the Eurovision Song Contest. They argue that the event is increasingly under pressure from social and geopolitical tensions. In a joint statement, AVROTROS and the NPO emphasize that they value the apolitical and unifying character […]
Dakota Johnson advocates for more openness and collaboration in the film industry. The actress tells trade magazine Variety that she was shocked by the final result several times at film premieres. “I’ve had a few premieres where I thought: Wow. This is not what I thought we were making,” says the 35-year-old Johnson. She calls
Calvin Harris and his wife, radio DJ Vick Hope, are having a baby. Hope announced the news Monday on her radio show on BBC Radio 1. “I have to tell you that this is my last week before I go on maternity leave,” Hope said on her program. Hope’s co-presenter Jamie Laing will present the
Jessie J is going on tour for the first time in eight years. The singer will also be shown in Amsterdam. She will be in Concertzaal Paradiso on 8 October. Jessie J announced the No Secrets tour on Instagram. Amsterdam is the first city she comes by. Then she goes to Paris, Cologne, Brussels, Glasgow,
Happening music on your own should be exciting if you are used to doing it together with a band. And especially when you go from rock to pop music. It provides Damiano David from Maneskin criticism, but also a hit. “This is not an evolution, this is a total transformation. You deny everything you have
The VRT is Questioning a Future Participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. The Belgian Broadcaster Wants The Organizer, European Broadcasting Union, to Provide Full Transparency Regarding the Scoring. The VRT also Wants to Debate The Participation of Israel With All Countries. “We have no indications that the scoring was not done correctly, but we do
Nicole Kidman Believes That Women Should Have More and Better Film Roles. “Especially as they get older,” the 57-year-old actress said duration a speech at the Cannes Film Festival. “Please write them,” Kidman Said to Filmmakers. “We are here and we can proof that we can make money for you.” Accordance to kidman, it is
Presenter Gary Lineker will stop after the current season of the BBC program Match of the Day. The departure follows an anti-Semitic video, which the former top football player shared on social media last week. “Gary Lineker will resign his role as a presenter after the current season of Match of the Day. He will
Qmusic Kicked Off Monday Morning With Wanted Marieke. Marieke Elsinga must try to stay out of Domien Verschuuren’s hands for 100 hours. Hitchhiking, She Travels Through The Netherlands, While Verschuuren Tries to Track Her Down and Tag Her Before 12:00 pm on Friday, thanks to tips from Listensers. This is the start of wanted Marieke
Annie MG Schmidt Will Be Posthumously Honored with a Writer’s Stone in the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. This Gives the Author a Place Among Other Literary Greats Such As Hella Haasse, Anton de Kom and Willem Frederik Hermans. The Stone Will Be Unveiled on September 28, Shortly Before the Start of the Children’s Book Week.