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Friday 7th August 2026

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Sabrina Carpenter In Talks For Historic Wembley Gig

Sabrina's team are reportedly deep in talks with Wembley Stadium about a huge outdoor show next summer, and if it goes ahead it would be one of the biggest pop gigs London has ever seen. Wembley only opens its doors to a handful of stadium-sized tours each year, so being in the conversation at all says a lot about how far Sabrina's career has come. Sources say the date being eyed is 2027, which gives fans plenty of time to start saving for tickets (and rehearsing every lyric). Nothing is confirmed yet, but insiders reckon it is close to a done deal. If it lands, expect record-breaking demand the second tickets go on sale.

via London Evening Standard

Olivia Rodrigo Plays Surprise Secret Brooklyn Show

Olivia turned up completely out of the blue for a one-night-only gig at Warsaw, a small, legendary music venue in Brooklyn, and fans who managed to get in still cannot believe their luck. There was no big announcement beforehand, just a sudden buzz online that she had been spotted heading into the building, and the queue outside grew within minutes. Playing a tiny venue like Warsaw after selling out arenas is a proper treat, since it means the crowd gets to see her close up, with none of the usual stadium distance. It is the kind of surprise gig that becomes instant fan folklore, the sort of night the lucky few in the room will be talking about for years.

via Brooklyn Paper

Greta Lee Reveals Secrets Behind Taylor's Opalite Video

Actress Greta Lee has been opening up about what it was really like working with Taylor Swift on the music video for her song Opalite, and it sounds like a genuinely inspiring set to be on. Greta said being around Taylor's work ethic and creative instincts pushed her to bring her own best ideas to the shoot, rather than just turning up and following instructions. The video itself leans into a dreamy, glowing look that matches the softer, more reflective side of the song, and having a respected actress like Greta involved adds another layer of star power. It is a nice reminder that even huge names like Taylor still spark inspiration in everyone they work with, on and off camera.

via E! News

🎧 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 Handstand

real Poppie words

Start at the wall

  1. Do it near a wall first.
  2. Arms up in the air, by your ears.
  3. One leg in front of you — into a lunge.
  4. Go forward — as your arms come down, your straight leg lifts behind you. You should end up in a T (or a Wonder Woman!).
  5. Keep going down — hands on the ground, and your other leg kicks up until it hits the wall.

Holding it longer

  1. Spread your hands out and kind of dig them into the ground — you'll hold your handstand longer.
  2. Always point your toes.

Then try without the wall

  1. Same thing on the open floor — hands up by your ears, lunge, down into the T, hands on the ground, kick up. Keep practising until it's straight and controlled.

Get stronger — with a helper

  1. Flat-back drill: lie on the ground and push your back into the floor so there are no gaps. A family member or friend tries to slide their hand under your back — if it can't get through, you're doing it right.
  2. Tight-body drill: lie down as if you're in a handstand and stay really tight. Your helper lifts your legs — if you come up in one straight diagonal line, that's right. If your bum stays on the floor… that's wrong!

Coach's tip: always practise on something soft, and warm up first! 💜

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

Poppie's Kitchen 🍳

Recipe 3: Fluffy Pancakes

real Poppie words

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 😄

Lottery Ticket Worth $1.15 Million Rescued From Bin

A lottery player accidentally chucked out a ticket worth a staggering $1.15 million, then had to ring the local rubbish company in a total panic. Workers dug through the truck and somehow found it. Imagine binning over a million pounds by accident!

via rss.upi.com