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Saturday 29th August 2026

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Olivia Rodrigo's Festival Raises $10 Million For Charity

Olivia Rodrigo has turned her own festival into a proper force for good. Daisy Chain Fields, her one-day event out in LA's Echo Park, has raised an incredible ten million dollars for charities that focus on women, all through ticket sales, merch and the festival's own fundraising push. It was not just about the money either, with a stacked lineup packed onto the bill to make the day feel like a proper celebration. Olivia set the whole thing up herself, which makes the total even more impressive, since it shows she is properly hands-on with causes she cares about. It just goes to show a festival can be brilliant fun and still do serious good at the same time. Keep an eye out for more from Daisy Chain Fields, because at this rate it is only going to get bigger.

via Yahoo

Taylor Swift Donates $50,000 To Connecticut Resident

Taylor Swift has shown once again that she is one of the most generous people in pop, donating fifty thousand dollars to a resident in Connecticut. The gift came after the person was hurt in a car accident while trying to help some teenagers nearby. Taylor heard about what had happened and decided to step in personally, covering costs so the person could focus on getting better without worrying about money. It is not the first time she has quietly helped strangers, she has a track record of surprising people with generosity exactly when they need it most. Little moments like this are a big part of why so many people say she is just as impressive off stage as she is on it.

via The Times of India

Olivia Dean Once Called Pop Music 'Lame'

Olivia Dean has admitted something pretty surprising, she used to think making pop music was actually a bit 'lame'. That all changed once she released Man I Need, the song that ended up becoming her biggest, chart-shattering hit yet. She has been getting properly honest about what she calls her 'pop shame era', back when she was not sure pop was cool enough for her to make. It just goes to show that even artists as brilliant as Olivia can doubt themselves before finding the sound that actually works. Now that Man I Need has taken over the charts, it is safe to say she has completely changed her mind about pop. It is a proper reminder that feeling unsure of yourself is nothing to be embarrassed about, especially when it leads to your biggest hit ever.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Canada

🎧 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 Back 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. A back walkover goes backwards, so you can't see where you're going. Always have a grown-up spotting your back, every single time.

What you need first

  1. Get your bridge, bridge kick-over and splits really strong first. A back walkover is a moving bridge, so a comfy bridge is a must.
  2. Practise the bridge kick-over lots. From a bridge, kick one leg up and over and stand up. That's the second half of your walkover.

The back walkover

  1. Stand tall on a soft mat, arms up by your ears. Lift your strong leg out in front, toe pointed.
  2. Reach your arms back over your head and lower into a bridge. Go slowly, with your grown-up holding your back.
  3. When your hands reach the mat, kick your front leg up and over into a handstand.
  4. Let your other leg follow, and stand up tall.

Build it safely

  1. Go slowly every time, with your grown-up spotting, until you can really control it. Even then, always on something soft.
  2. Keep your arms strong and your legs straight, and point those toes. Never rush a back walkover.

Coach's tip: master your bridge kick-over first, and always have a grown-up spotting your back. On something soft! 💜

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

Poppie's Kitchen 🍳

Recipe 5: Homemade Burgers

real Poppie words

Before you start

  1. Wash your hands.
  2. Get everything out: beef mince (about a handful and a half per burger), salt and pepper, burger buns, and your favourite fillings: cheese, lettuce, tomato, whatever you like.

Make the patties

  1. Put the mince in a bowl with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Squish it together with your hands just enough to mix it. Don't overwork it or the burgers go tough.
  2. Split it into balls, one per burger, then flatten each into a patty a bit wider than your bun, because they shrink when they cook. Press a little dip in the middle with your thumb so it cooks flat, not like a football.

Cook them

  1. Heat a pan or the barbecue to medium-high. A little oil on the patty, not the pan: same trick as a steak.
  2. Patty on, and now leave it ALONE. Don't press it and don't keep moving it. About 3 to 4 minutes each side until it's cooked all the way through. Burgers need no pink in the middle, that's important.
  3. If you want cheese, lay a slice on top for the last minute so it melts.

Build it

  1. Toast the buns for a few seconds cut-side down in the pan while the burger has a little rest. A warm bun is a happy bun.
  2. Build it up: bottom bun, sauce, burger, cheese, then your salad on top so it doesn't make the bun soggy, and the lid on.

Chef's tip: press a little dip in the middle of each patty and don't squash it in the pan. Squashing pushes all the juice out, and dry burgers are sad burgers. 🍔

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

Funny Story of the Day 😄

Rescued Kitten Becomes Official Construction Crew Member

A tiny kitten got stuck inside an excavator on a building site, so the workers decided to keep it rather than just letting it go. Now it turns up to 'work' every day as the crew's tiny new mascot.

via rss.upi.com