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Wednesday 12th August 2026

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Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Has No Overlapping Sets

Olivia Rodrigo has just dropped the full schedule for her very own festival, Daisy Chain Fields, and there's one huge detail fans can't stop talking about: not a single set overlaps. That means you won't have to choose between artists or sprint across the site trying to catch two sets at once, because every single act gets its own moment in the spotlight. The lineup is seriously stacked too, with Chappell Roan and Doechii joining Olivia across the day. It's exactly the kind of scheduling every festival should copy, because nobody has to miss out on anyone they love. If you're heading along, you can finally map out your whole day without any tough clashes to worry about. Set times are expected soon, so keep watching, because this lineup just keeps getting better.

via Billboard

Olivia Dean Tipped For A Major Grammy Sweep

Get ready, because Olivia Dean might be about to have the biggest awards season of her career. Insiders are now buzzing that she's gearing up for a proper Grammy sweep, with her name reportedly in the mix across multiple categories. It's the kind of recognition that doesn't come easily, and it would mark one of the biggest moments of her career so far. Grammys are the biggest awards night in music, so even being tipped for a sweep is a massive deal worth celebrating. For Olivia, it would mean her music being officially recognised among the very best in the world, not just by fans but by the whole industry too. Keep your eyes peeled for nominations news, because if this buzz is right, Olivia Dean's name could be absolutely everywhere very soon.

via Geo News

KATSEYE Team Up With Kuromi For Cute Collab

KATSEYE have just teamed up with everyone's favourite mischievous Sanrio character, Kuromi, for a seriously cute collaboration, and it's exclusive to Target. The collab is tied to KATSEYE's 'Wild' era, and fans can preorder the merch right now before it lands properly in shops. Pairing a pop group with a Sanrio icon is basically guaranteed to sell out fast, since Kuromi has an army of devoted fans all on her own, and putting her alongside KATSEYE brings two massive fandoms together in one drop. It's a fun, playful way to celebrate the group's 'Wild' era, and exactly the kind of merch that turns into a must-have the second it's announced. If you're into either KATSEYE or Kuromi, or ideally both, this is one collab worth getting in early for. Preorders are open now, so don't sleep on it.

via Mashable

🎧 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 Elbow Stand

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Warm up first

  1. Warm up your shoulders, wrists and back, and work on a soft mat with a clear wall behind you. Never do this cold.
  2. The wall is there to catch your feet while you're learning, just like when you learned your handstand.

Get the shape

  1. Kneel down facing the wall and put your forearms flat on the mat, elbows about shoulder-width apart, hands pointing forward. This is your strong, steady base.
  2. Look at a spot on the mat between your hands.

Up to the wall

  1. Walk your feet in and gently kick your legs up so your heels rest on the wall. The wall is your helper.
  2. Squeeze your legs together and point your toes straight up to the ceiling.

Hold and come down

  1. Hold for a few steady breaths. Then bring one leg down at a time, nice and soft.
  2. When the wall feels easy, try balancing away from it for just a second. Have a grown-up or helper stand close to spot you.

Coach's tip: use the wall as your helper until it feels easy, and always on something soft! 💜

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

Poppie's Kitchen 🍳

Recipe 3: Fluffy Pancakes

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Before you start

  1. Wash your hands.
  2. Get everything out: 1 mug of self-raising flour, 1 mug of milk, 1 egg, a spoon of sugar, and a little butter for the pan. A whisk and a ladle too.

Make the batter

  1. Flour and sugar into a bowl, then crack the egg into the middle.
  2. Pour in about half the milk and whisk it into a thick paste with no lumps, then whisk in the rest until it's smooth and pours off the whisk like thick cream.
  3. Let it sit for a few minutes while the pan heats. A little rest makes them fluffier.

Cook them

  1. Low to medium heat, and a tiny bit of butter rubbed round the pan. Too hot and they burn before they cook in the middle.
  2. Ladle in a puddle of batter and don't touch it. Wait until you see little bubbles pop all over the top.
  3. Now flip it (ask a grown-up the first couple of times) and give it another minute until it's golden underneath.
  4. Keep them warm on a plate while you cook the rest.

The best bit

  1. Stack them up and pile on whatever you love: berries, banana, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, or a little chocolate spread.

Chef's tip: wait for the bubbles before you flip. When little bubbles pop all over the top, that's the pancake telling you it's ready. Flip too soon and it tears. 🥞

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

Funny Story of the Day 😄

Giant Flower Forces Greenhouse To Remove Ceiling Panels

A plant just produced its very first flower, and it grew so tall that staff had to remove ceiling panels from the greenhouse just to fit it in. Nicknamed the 'death bloom' for its infamous smell, this giant is now the talk of the town.

via www.goodnewsnetwork.org