Pierre Rieu reportedly bought a hotel in Maastricht
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Pierre Rieu reportedly bought a hotel in Maastricht in secret. He was also said to have discussed lighting during the darker months with his congregation in a conclave.
Pierre Rieu's account of sexual abuse
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Pierre Rieu, the son of André Rieu, said he was sexually abused by a woman when he was 16. He discussed the experience and its effect on how he views himself and others in an interview with De Limburger.
Gerard Joling’s departure from De Toppers
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Gerard Joling left De Toppers after 21 years, prompting discussion about tensions within the singing group and its future. He later met Jan Smit for the first time since the departure was announced, and one report said he had explained why he was leaving, without giving the explanation. De Toppers has not announced a replacement for Joling. Speculation about new members continues, while the timing of an announcement remains unclear.