The man who gave the fashion world striking designs with exotic animal prints and sandblasted jeans in the 1990s has died at the age of 83. Roberto Cavalli started his own fashion label in the 1960s. He only later became a big name thanks to his use of printed leather. World-famous stars such as Sophia … Read more
Sing along to a song into the microphone while only the music plays and you see the lyrics in front of you. That’s karaoke, in a nutshell. It is also a popular activity here, although not everyone is a huge fan. And while most people know that karaoke originated in Asia, the answer to the … Read more
The VRT TV series “1984” was awarded 10 Ensors: Best Sound, Best Music, Best Screenplay (Willem Wallyn), Best Art Director (Stijn Verhoeven), Best Costume (Sophie Van den Keybus), Best Direction (Wouter Bouvijn ), best editing, best leading role in a TV series (Aimé Claeys), best supporting role in a TV series (Tom Vermeir), best series … Read more
Kassem denies. According to him, it cannot be concluded from the audio recording that he bribed an official. He says he understands “that the suggestion is being made and that this raises questions”. He has no explanation for what could be heard. He does admit that he tried “inappropriately” to get part payment of a … Read more
All nominated words for Word of the Year 2023: 1. Bully boss (de; m/f/x): a manager who barks at, belittles and manipulates subordinates and therefore creates an unsafe working environment. 2. Donut merger (de): a voluntary merger of the municipalities surrounding a central city to prevent a forced merger with that central city. 3. Gravity … Read more
A new experience space at the Hopland will open next summer. There you can digitally immerse yourself in the life and work of Rubens. The redesigned garden of the Rubens House will also be ready. “It will be the most beautiful garden in Antwerp. 17,000 flower bulbs, plants, trees and shrubs are currently being planted. … Read more
In a press release from Standaard Uitgeverij Merho says that the new Kiekeboes will not be an imitation of his work, but a “resetting”. He talks about a “dream team”. Nix (real name Marnix Verduyn) is known for the comedy series “Kinky & Cosy”. Charel Cambré has already worked on a number of comic series, … Read more