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Wednesday 9th September 2026

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Music News 🎵

Fresh from Poppie's artists

Olivia Rodrigo Storms The Charts With New Single

Olivia Rodrigo is having a brilliant week. Forbes reports she's begun a proper chart comeback at the exact same moment her brand new single dropped, which is about as good timing as pop stars get. It shows just how fast and loyal her fans are, streaming and buying the second new music lands. Nobody's confirmed yet exactly how high the single will climb, but comebacks like this don't happen by accident, they need a genuinely brilliant song and a fanbase ready to pounce. It's a sign there's plenty more coming from her this year, so keep an eye on the charts this week, because this single could easily keep climbing.

via Forbes

Taylor Swift To Be Honoured At Nashville Gala

Taylor Swift is getting a proper Nashville honour. She'll be celebrated alongside country legend George Strait at a special gala in Nashville on 26 October, right in the home of country music itself. Being honoured in a city like that, alongside someone as respected as George Strait, is a massive nod to just how much Taylor has shaped music over the years. It's the kind of black-tie night where music's biggest names turn up to applaud one of their own. No word yet on exactly what the award is for or who else might show up, but expect plenty of photos and tributes on the night. Mark 26 October in your diary, because there'll be plenty to see.

via Yahoo

KATSEYE Land Their Own Trading Card Set

KATSEYE fans, get ready to collect. The group have just launched their very first official trading card set, called WILD, and it's landing in Target stores nationwide. It's the kind of merch usually reserved for sports stars, so having their own set is a proper stamp of how big KATSEYE have become. Each card is expected to give fans a new way to collect their favourite moments and looks from the group, exactly the sort of thing collectors and superfans love hunting down. It's also a clever move that puts the group in front of shoppers who might not have discovered them yet. If you're a collector or just love KATSEYE, keep an eye out next time you're at the shops, because these cards could be sitting right there on the shelf.

via That Eric Alper

🎧 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 Front Walkover

real Poppie words

Warm up first

  1. Warm up your wrists, shoulders, back and legs really well, on a soft mat. Never do this cold.
  2. This is a big one. Always have a grown-up right beside you to spot you, every single time.

What you need first

  1. Your bridge, handstand and splits all need to be strong before you start. A front walkover uses all three.
  2. Practise bridge kick-overs first. From a bridge, kick one leg up and over to stand up. That's half of a walkover already.

The front walkover

  1. Start in a lunge, arms up by your ears, strong leg in front.
  2. Reach down into a handstand. As your legs go over the top, split them so one leg leads the way.
  3. Let your leading leg reach down to the mat, like the top of a bridge.
  4. Push through your shoulders and stand up tall, arms back by your ears.

Build it safely

  1. Go slowly, with your grown-up holding your back the whole way, until you can control every part.
  2. Point your toes and keep your arms strong. Speed comes last: control and a grown-up's spot come first.

Coach's tip: get your bridge, handstand and splits really strong first, and always have a grown-up spotting you. On something soft! 💜

Yesterday's lesson: The Needle. Every lesson stays safe in the archive

Poppie's Kitchen 🍳

Recipe 1: How to Cook a Steak

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Before you start

  1. Wash your hands.
  2. Take your steak out and put it on a chopping board or plate.

Season it

  1. Heat your pan, around medium to high heat.
  2. Salt and pepper: rub it in, massage it a bit, then do the other side.
  3. Put the olive oil on the steak, not on the pan.

Cook it

  1. Steak onto the pan.
  2. One minute on each side. Keep flipping until it looks done the way you like it: well done, medium rare, however you like your steak.
  3. Take it off the pan and let it cool for a bit.
  4. Then you can cut your steak up.

Chef's tip: the oil goes on the steak, not the pan. That's how the pros do it. 🍳

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

Funny Story of the Day 😄

Armless Driver Hits 110mph Steering With His Feet

Meet the racing driver breaking all the rules. He was born without arms, so he steers with his feet, and he's just hit 110mph doing it. Now he's aiming to make history at the famous Le Mans race. Talk about proving anything is possible!

via www.goodnewsnetwork.org