The NAACP has begun handing out its 53rd annual Image Awards, which will roll out over six consecutive nights starting tonight.
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COVID restrictions.De Nacht staat op (“the night rises”) is a campaign led by venue owners who will purposefully break the nation’s current restrictions by re-opening up their establishments to show objection to continued closures.Dutch news outlet NU.nl reports that the protest will kick off from 9pm. Dozens of Dutch clubs including Amsterdam’s Melkweg, Radio Radio, Shelter, as well as Utrecht’s Ekko, are taking part.The OAC (Council of Amsterdam Clubs) and Nachtbelang are jointly spearheading the campaign.
“Everyone deserves the night to get to know themselves or to just be,” Joost Kimbel said on behalf of the nightlife collective. “Who does not see this, is asleep.
This is why the night rises, to wake up the government and everyone else.”“It is frustrating,” said Amsterdam’s Chicago Social Club owner Pieter de Kroon. “Dutch young people need this. Their mental health is bad.
And you see more and more illegal parties where it’s not safe.”Axel van der Lugt of Amsterdam venue Doka told Resident Advisor: “We feel that Dutch politicians failed to recognise the significance value of nightlife over the past two years.”The Netherlands’ current COVID restrictions are due to remain in place until March 8, but today (February 7) Dutch government officials were said to be meeting with nightlife representatives to discuss the plans.The news follows other European countries easing restrictions of late, including Scotland.Last month, Scotland’s nightclubs reopened, large indoor events resumed and social distancing rules were dropped. Restrictions on outdoor events in the nation were previously lifted on January 17.
The NAACP has begun handing out its 53rd annual Image Awards, which will roll out over six consecutive nights starting tonight.
England is just three days away from ending virtually all Covid restrictions as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveils his Living With Covid plan to the nation.
Gojira have rescheduled their upcoming UK and European tour due to COVID-19 restrictions.The French metal titans were supposed to hit the road last month, beginning in Helsinki, with stop-offs in Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, Prague, Budapest and other cities throughout January into February and March.However, they’ve announced that they will now kick off their European tour on July 5 in Brussels and conclude it in Milan on July 31 at Carroponte.The UK and Ireland leg of the tour, meanwhile, has moved to 2023 and will begin on February 11 in Dublin and conclude at London’s Alexandra Palace on February 22.Gojira will then play rescheduled shows in Bordeaux, Paris, Luxembourg and Lyon between February 24 and 28, 2023.“We cannot express how much we appreciate your continued patience and support while we worked through last month’s postponement,” the band said in a social media post.“Despite our best efforts to resume touring this month, the continued uncertainty in various territories has left us with no other choice but to reschedule the remaining dates of the tour as well.“In light of this unfortunate news we are pleased to share the rescheduled dates for the entire European Tour below.”A post shared by Gojira Official (@gojiraofficial)Original tickets for the tour – which sees support from special guests Alien Weaponry and Employed To Serve – remain valid.
America's Got Talent former finalist Glennis Grace was arrested on 'suspicion of assault' in the Netherlands last week following a scuffle in a supermarket. The details surrounding the event are unclear, but Grace has already been released from police custody. The 43-year-old singer took to Instagram with a lengthy post detailing the event in Dutch, where she proclaimed her innocence following the arrest in Amsterdam.
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Earlier this month, nightclubs and music venues across The Netherlands opened for one night on February 12 in protest of the country’s ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.De Nacht staat op (“the night rises”) was a campaign led by venue owners who purposefully broke the nation’s current restrictions by re-opening up their establishments to show objection to continued closures.Now, the police have decide to allow venues to reopen after negotiations with the government last week (via Het Parool).Club nights across Amsterdam have sold out while venues in Rotterdam, Amersfoort and Utrecht will also open.The OAC (Council of Amsterdam Clubs) and Nachtbelang jointly spearheaded the De Nacht staat op campaign. They said: “Everyone deserves the night to get to know themselves or to just be,” Joost Kimbel said on behalf of the nightlife collective.
Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish have been nominated for an award alongside Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey.
Elisabeth Moss becomes an investigator in the first look at her latest series, Shining Girls.
Elisabeth Moss is hot on the trail of a serial killer in the new trailer for “Shining Girls”.
Elisabeth Moss portrays a woman tackling deep trauma in the upcoming Apple TV+ series, Shining Girls, premiering on April 29. The first teaser, above, was released in conjunction with the show’s CTAM panel on Friday.
Elisabeth Moss is digging into the past in a mind-bending new series for Apple TV+.The actress leads , an eight-episode thriller that will launch Friday, April 29 with its first three episodes, the streaming service announced Friday. Subsequent episodes will drop weekly on Fridays.Based on the novel by Lauren Beukes, the series follows Kirby Mazrachi (Moss), a Chicago newspaper archivist whose journalistic ambitions were put on hold after enduring a traumatic assault.
Michelle Obama has shared a gorgeous throwback picture from 1991 - and she looks so much like her eldest daughter Malia in the snap.MORE: How Barack and Michelle Obama dealt with daughter's very difficult health diagnosis"I was just Michelle Robinson, an assistant to Mayor Daley at City Hall," Michelle shared of the picture, taken by Antonio Dickey, a Black photographer whom Michelle is celebrating as part of Black History Month.WATCH: Michelle Obama announces 2021's international solo BRIT artist winner"This is a month of celebration—a time to not only reflect on the heroes in our history books, but to honor the Black people who are quietly working every day to improve and enrich our communities right here and now. Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing the stories of extraordinary individuals who are making a difference in communities across our country.
Michelle Obama is sharing stories of individuals who are making a difference in communities across the country. She shared a black and white photo by Chicago based photographer Antonio Dickey and wrote, “This is a month of celebration—a time to not only reflect on the heroes in our history books, but to honor the Black people who are quietly working every day to improve and enrich our communities right here and now.” “Today, I’m starting with Antonio Dickey,” she continued.The photo Michelle shared was taken by Dickey when she spoke with students at a school resource event in 1991. “Back then, I was just Michelle Robinson, an assistant to Mayor Daley at City Hall,” she wrote.
EXCLUSIVE: Bess Rous (Ghostbusters, Murder in the First) will round out the cast of Chris McKay’s Universal monster movie, Renfield.
Lewis Hamilton has been accused of attempting to force Michael Masi out of Formula One in response to the events at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. There has been radio silence from the seven-time world champion ever since a controversial call from the race director led to Max Verstappen passing Hamilton on the final lap to seal his first title. Hamilton's silence has led to suggestions that he could be pondering his future in the sport as he awaits the outcome of the FIA's investigation into the race - which could see Masi lose his job.