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Monday 24th August 2026

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Sabrina Carpenter Teases Sweet Surprise For Album Anniversary

Sabrina Carpenter has sent her fans into a full detective spiral after teasing that something 'sweet' is on the way for the anniversary of her huge album Short n' Sweet. She did not spell out exactly what is coming, but the cheeky wording alone is enough to get everyone guessing, from a surprise deluxe edition to brand new merch or even unreleased tracks. Short n' Sweet turned Sabrina into one of pop's biggest names, so any anniversary treat is a proper event for her fans. She has a habit of dropping surprises when nobody expects them, which only makes the wait more fun. Keep your eyes on her socials this week, because if the tease is anything to go by, something is definitely brewing.

via inmusicblog.com

Country Star Covers Olivia Dean's Man I Need

Country star Lainey Wilson has given Olivia Dean's 'Man I Need' the ultimate stamp of approval, blending it into a brilliant mash-up cover with Justin Bieber's 'Daisies'. Two totally different sounds, country twang meeting soulful pop, somehow worked together perfectly, and fans could not get enough of the surprise pairing. It shows just how far Olivia Dean's music has travelled, reaching artists well outside her usual pop and soul world and getting the biggest compliment any songwriter can receive, another star wanting to sing your words. For Olivia Dean fans, spotting your favourite tune reimagined by someone completely different is always a thrill, and it is proof her songs are properly loved across the music world. Keep an ear out, more mash-ups could easily follow.

via Hillbilly Live!

Benson Boone Flips His Way Through Dallas Show

Benson Boone brought his trademark backflips to Dallas on Friday night, turning his show at the American Airlines Center into another delightful spectacle. Reviewers could not stop praising the performance, with critics from Dallas Observer and Rock DNA Magazine both giving the gig glowing write-ups. It is exactly the kind of high-energy show Benson has become famous for, somersaulting his way across the stage while still hitting every note. Dallas fans got the full experience, proving that no matter which city he lands in, he brings the same jaw-dropping energy every single time. If you are hoping to catch him live, this is proof his tour is still going from strength to strength, so keep checking for dates near you.

via Dallas Observer

🎧 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 5: Homemade Burgers

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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 😄

Petrol Station Offers Discount For Dance Moves

A petrol station had a brilliant idea, if you turn up and show off your best dance moves, you get a discount on your fuel. Customers happily busted their best moves on camera, the clip went proper viral, and now everyone is trying to copy the moves that pay off.

via www.goodnewsnetwork.org