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Wednesday 29th July 2026

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Taylor Swift Marries Travis Kelce In Star-Studded Wedding

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot, and it was every bit as huge as you'd expect. The pair said their vows at Madison Square Garden in front of a stacked guest list, including supermodel Karlie Kloss, who called them an 'amazing couple' afterwards. All eyes were on Travis in the big moment though, as cameras caught his reaction the second Taylor appeared and started walking down the aisle, completely overwhelmed and unable to hide how happy he was. It's a properly fairytale ending for two of the world's biggest stars, and after years of fans hoping this day would come, it's finally here. Expect plenty more sweet details and photos from the big day to keep trickling out.

via People.com

Olivia Rodrigo Sparks Global Lego Vinyl Treasure Hunt

Olivia Rodrigo has teamed up with Lego for the ultimate scavenger hunt, and fans everywhere are already on the case. There are 333 limited-edition Lego vinyl records hidden around the world, and it's a genuine free-for-all to track one down, with clues and sightings popping up online by the hour. Olivia herself has been cheering fans on and even joining in the search, which only makes the whole thing feel more fun and less like a marketing stunt. If you're into building sets as much as music, this is basically the crossover dream. Keep an eye on Olivia's socials for hints, because with only 333 up for grabs, they won't last long once people work out where to look.

via Mashable

Ed Sheeran Reveals He Co-Wrote KATSEYE's Animal

Turns out KATSEYE's smash hit 'Animal' has an unexpected co-writer: Ed Sheeran. He's revealed that he was already a genuine fan of the group, and it was hearing their earlier song 'Gnarly' that convinced him to reach out to them directly. That chat turned into a full-on collaboration, with Sheeran helping pen 'Animal,' which has already been climbing the charts and picking up new fans by the week. It's a lovely full-circle moment, going from admiring the group from a distance to actually writing with them. With one of pop's biggest songwriters now firmly on Team KATSEYE, don't be surprised if this is just the start of more collaborations to come.

via Billboard

🎧 Poppie's Song of the Day Die On This Hill — Sienna Spiro (still the editor's pick!)
Poppie's Gym Class 🤸 · one lesson a day

Today's Lesson: The Splits

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Warm up — this one really matters

  1. Never stretch into the splits when you're cold. Do some star jumps or run on the spot first to warm your legs up.
  2. Sit on a soft mat or carpet, never a hard floor.

Ease into it

  1. Kneel down, then slide one leg out straight in front of you and the other leg back behind you.
  2. Put your hands on the floor either side of you to hold your weight — you're in control, you're not just flopping down.
  3. Slide down only as far as feels like a gentle stretch. A stretch should feel like a pull, never a sharp pain. If it hurts, come back up.

Get lower over time

  1. Hold it gently for about 20 or 30 seconds, breathing out as you relax down. Then swap legs and do the other side — always do both.
  2. Splits take weeks, not one day. A tiny bit lower each time is exactly how every gymnast does it. Don't force it.

Little helpers

  1. Try resting your front leg on a cushion, then a thinner one, then none, as you slowly get lower.
  2. Point your toes and keep your back leg straight out behind you, not turned to the side — that's a proper gymnast's split.

Coach's tip: flexibility comes from little and often, not from forcing it once. Warm legs, gentle stretch, both sides, every day — and you'll get there. 💜

Yesterday's lesson: The Round-Off — every lesson stays safe in the archive

Poppie's Kitchen 🍳

Recipe 4: Homemade Pizza

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Before you start

  1. Wash your hands.
  2. Get everything out: a pizza base — I like making my own thin crispy one, but a shop-bought base is perfect too — a small tin of passata or tomato sauce, a ball of mozzarella or a bag of grated cheese, and whatever toppings you fancy.

The sauce

  1. Turn the oven on to hot, about 220°C, so it's ready when you are.
  2. Spoon a few spoons of tomato sauce onto the base and spread it round with the back of the spoon, leaving a little gap round the edge for the crust. Don't drown it — a thin layer is best.

Build it

  1. Tear or sprinkle the cheese all over.
  2. Add your toppings, and here's the chef's rule: don't pile on too much or the middle goes soggy. A few good things beat a mountain of everything.

Bake it

  1. Carefully onto a tray and into the hot oven — a grown-up helps with the oven.
  2. About 10 to 12 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and the edges are golden. A thin homemade base cooks faster, so check it a couple of minutes early.
  3. Let it cool for a minute (the cheese is like lava straight out), then slice it up with a pizza cutter or clean scissors.

Chef's tip: less is more with toppings. A soggy middle comes from too much sauce and too much stuff piled on — go easy and the base stays lovely and crisp. 🍕

Coming soon from Poppie's Kitchen: lasagne · Caesar salad · avocado toast with a sunny-side-up egg

Funny Story of the Day 😄

Deputies Called To Break-In, Find Bear Cubs Instead

Police rushed to a break-in call, ready for anything, and found two baby bears completely trashing the place. The cheeky cubs had let themselves in and were having the time of their lives ransacking the house before anyone showed up to stop the fun.

via rss.upi.com