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Jason Kelce Cried At Travis And Taylor's Wedding

Turns out Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's big wedding was even more emotional than we thought. Travis's older brother Jason has now been revealed as one of the guests who couldn't hold back the tears, according to his wife Kylie Kelce. Jason and Travis are seriously close (they even host a podcast together), so it makes total sense he'd be the soppy one watching his little brother get married. It's a lovely little detail to add to the story of the wedding, showing that behind all the celebrity guests and the glitz, it was still a proper family day full of proper family feelings. Fans have been loving every new titbit that comes out about the big day, and honestly, who doesn't love hearing that even NFL stars cry at weddings? Keep an eye out for more sweet stories like this one.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Canada

Freya Skye Tickets On Sale For Atlanta Show

Freya Skye fans in the US, get ready! Tickets have just gone on sale for her show at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, one of the coolest live music venues in Georgia. It's the latest sign that Freya's star is properly rising on the other side of the Atlantic, with American fans now getting the chance to see her live too. If you caught her recently performing that fan-favourite unreleased song, you'll know just how good she is live, so this Atlanta date is set to be a brilliant night for anyone lucky enough to grab a ticket. It's exciting to see her name popping up on venues alongside all the big touring artists. Keep watching this space, because more US dates could easily follow.

via TicketNews

Sienna Spiro's Debut Album Celebrates Being Imperfect

Sienna Spiro has just given fans a proper look into her debut album, called Visitor, and it turns out the whole point of it is embracing being imperfect. Rather than trying to sound polished on every single track, Sienna wanted the album to feel real, wobbly bits and all, like a true snapshot of who she actually is. It's a bold way to introduce yourself with your first ever album, especially with her world tour already announced and huge festival slots like Lollapalooza under her belt this year. Fans who love artists that keep it honest are going to adore this approach, since it means every song should feel proper and true rather than overproduced. With her live shows already getting people talking, Visitor sounds like it is going to be worth the wait.

via VOI.ID

🎧 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 Round-Off

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First get your cartwheel good

Only try this once your cartwheel is strong and straight — a round-off is really a fast cartwheel that snaps your feet together at the end.
Warm up properly and use a soft floor with lots of space in front of you.

Set it up

Arms up by your ears, strong leg steps forward into a lunge, just like a cartwheel.
This time you go a bit faster — a little skip (a "hurdle") into it gives you the speed.

The round-off

Hands down one after the other on your line, legs kicking up over the top.
Here's the difference from a cartwheel: at the top, snap your legs together so they meet in the air.
Push hard through your hands and turn, so you land on BOTH feet at the same time — now facing back the way you came.
Land with your arms up and a little bounce, tall and ready.

Get it smooth

Do it slowly first, then add speed bit by bit. Never rush to the fast version before the slow one feels completely safe.

Coach's tip: the snap of your legs together at the top is where all the power comes from. Bring a coach or a grown-up in for this one until it's solid. 💜

Yesterday's lesson: The Cartwheel — every lesson stays safe in the archive

Poppie's Kitchen 🍳

Recipe 5: Homemade Burgers

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Before you start

Wash your hands.
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

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.
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

Heat a pan or the barbecue to medium-high. A little oil on the patty, not the pan — same trick as a steak.
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.
If you want cheese, lay a slice on top for the last minute so it melts.

Build it

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.
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 😄

Bride Loses Ring Swatting A Beach Bee

A bride at her own wedding on the beach swatted away a bee, only to realise her ring had flown off into the sand with it! She had to call in an actual metal detector, mid-wedding, to track it down. Talk about an unforgettable day!

via Good News Network