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Wednesday 22nd July 2026

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Taylor Swift Secretly Wrote A 2016 Global Hit

Turns out Taylor Swift has been hiding a genius secret for years. Back in 2016, she quietly wrote a massive pop anthem and gave it away using a male pseudonym, so nobody had a clue she was behind it. The track went on to become a proper global smash, played everywhere from radios to parties, while its true writer stayed completely under the radar. It's wild to think one of the biggest voices in music was working in the shadows on someone else's song, purely for the love of writing brilliant hooks. The truth has only just come out, and it's a proper reminder that Taylor's talent goes way beyond her own albums. Next time a random pop banger comes on, you might want to double check who actually wrote it.

via Yahoo

Benson Boone Lands Exclusive NYC Fashion Week Gig

Benson Boone is about to play one of the most exclusive shows of his career. The platinum-selling star has announced a special one-off concert at the Palladium in Times Square, New York, on 10th September, timed perfectly with New York Fashion Week 2026. The catch is it's not open to everyone, tickets are reserved for Wells Fargo credit cardholders, making it feel like a proper VIP night out. It's a smart way to reward fans who bank with them while giving Boone a glamorous new stage to show off his huge voice in one of the world's most famous cities. With Fashion Week bringing style icons and celebrities to town, expect the crowd to be just as dazzling as the performance. Watch this space for more details as the date gets closer.

via Shore Fire Media

KATSEYE Drops Dark, Cinematic Teaser For Animal

KATSEYE are turning up the drama for their brand new single, Animal, and the first teaser is seriously moody. Forget bright and bubbly, this one's going full dark and cinematic, giving fans a taste of a whole new side to the group. The teaser for the official music video has just dropped, and EYEKONS (that's KATSEYE's fanbase) are already losing it over the mysterious vibe. It's all part of the build-up to the single's release, and if this short clip is anything to go by, the full video is going to be a proper visual moment. KATSEYE keep proving they can switch things up completely between eras, and Animal looks set to be their boldest look yet. Keep your eyes peeled, because the full drop is coming very soon.

via The Korea Times

🎧 Poppie's Song of the Day Material Lover — Sienna Spiro
Poppie's Gym Class 🤸 · one lesson a day

Today's Lesson: The Needle

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Warm up first

  1. Warm up your legs really well — star jumps or running on the spot — because the needle is a big stretch. Work on a soft mat.
  2. Stand next to a wall or a sturdy chair you can hold on to for balance.

Get the shape

  1. The needle is the scorpion with a straight leg — so get your scorpion first (Lesson 9), then work on straightening that lifted leg all the way up.
  2. It's a standing split: you stand on one leg and lift the other leg up straight behind you, folding your body down toward your standing leg.
  3. Hold your chair or the wall, or put your hands on the floor in front of your standing foot.

Ease into it

  1. Fold forward over your standing leg and float your back leg up behind you — only as high as feels like a gentle stretch, never a sharp pain.
  2. Keep both legs straight and point your toes. Come up slowly, then do the other side — always both.

Get higher over time

  1. The needle takes weeks and needs strong splits first, so keep working your splits too (that's Lesson 5!).
  2. A tiny bit higher each time is exactly right. Hold on until your balance feels safe, then try letting go for just a moment.

Coach's tip: hold on to something while you learn, do both sides, little and often. And always warm up first! 💜

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

Poppie's Kitchen 🍳

Recipe 2: Spaghetti Carbonara

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Before you start

  1. Wash your hands.
  2. Get everything out: spaghetti, bacon, 2 eggs, a big handful of grated pecorino romano (or a mix of 1/3 parmigiano and 2/3 pecorino), and the pepper grinder.

The pasta

  1. Big pot of water on to boil with a good pinch of salt.
  2. When it's properly bubbling, spaghetti in. Set a timer for what the packet says — usually about 10 minutes.

The bacon

  1. While the pasta cooks, snip the bacon into little pieces with scissors — way easier than a knife.
  2. Into a big pan on medium heat until it's golden and a little bit crispy. If you like mushrooms, slice a few in with the bacon — they make it even better.

The sauce

  1. Crack the 2 eggs into a bowl, add the cheese and loads of black pepper, and mix it up with a fork. That's the sauce — no cream in a real carbonara, ever.
  2. Just before the pasta is done, scoop out half a mug of the cooking water and keep it — you'll want it in a minute.

Put it together

  1. Drain the spaghetti and tip it into the bacon pan. Now take the pan OFF the heat.
  2. Pour in the egg mix and keep everything moving — the heat of the pasta cooks the sauce until it goes silky.
  3. Too thick? Add a splash of that pasta water you saved.
  4. Into a big bowl, extra cheese on top, done.

Chef's tip: the pan comes OFF the heat before the eggs go in — that's the whole secret. Eggs in a hot pan turn into scrambled eggs, and scrambled eggs are for breakfast. 🍝

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

Funny Story of the Day 😄

Escaped Wallaby Leads Dutch Police On Wild Chase

A wallaby made a daring bid for freedom, hopping straight through the streets of a Dutch city with baffled police in hot pursuit. Officers eventually caught up with the bouncy escape artist, proving that even the calmest towns can turn into pure chaos in seconds.

via rss.upi.com