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Thursday 6th August 2026

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KATSEYE Dazzle In Coordinated Black At Wild Hearts Premiere

KATSEYE turned up the glamour at the Los Angeles premiere of their new documentary, KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS, and fans could not stop talking about it. The group stepped out in coordinated black dresses, with each member styling the look her own way, mixing sleek pumps and chunky boots to prove you do not need matching shoes to make a matching statement. It is the first big red carpet moment for the film, which follows the group's whirlwind rise, and photos from the night are already being shared everywhere. For KATSEYE fans, seeing the whole group together looking this polished feels like proof that WILD HEARTS is going to be a proper big deal. Keep an eye out for more premiere pictures, and hopefully a cinema date near you soon.

via Contactmusic.com

Freya Skye Finally Performs Fan-Favourite Unreleased Song

Freya Skye has given her fans exactly what they have been begging for by releasing a live performance video of "bad taste", one of her most-loved unreleased songs, on YouTube. The track has been floating around as a fan favourite for ages, shared in snippets and requested constantly at gigs, so having a full live version finally out in the open feels like a proper moment for her fanbase. Watching her perform it live rather than just hearing a snippet gives fans a real sense of how the song sounds finished, vocals and all. It is also a good sign that more new music could be on the way soon. If you love Freya Skye, this is one to watch immediately, then hit replay a few times. Keep checking her channel, because "bad taste" might not be the only surprise she has waiting.

via Laughing Place

Gracie Abrams Says Taylor Swift Boosted Her Confidence

Gracie Abrams has opened up about just how much her friendship with Taylor Swift has shaped her as an artist, revealing that Taylor helped her feel "less precious" with her ego. Instead of taking every bit of feedback or criticism too personally, Gracie says Taylor taught her to loosen up and trust her own instincts more. The two have been close for a while, so it makes sense that some of that legendary Taylor Swift confidence has rubbed off on her. It is a lovely reminder that even huge pop stars lean on each other for support and advice behind the scenes. For fans of either artist, it is a sweet peek into their real friendship, and proof that a bit of encouragement from the right person can make all the difference.

via People.com

🎧 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 Bridge

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Warm-up

  1. Lie on the floor and bend your knees up — feet still on the floor.
  2. Hands by your sides, then lift your hips up as high as you can. In a bridge you've got to push your hips all the way up.

The bridge

  1. Place your hands by your ears — fingers kind of turned back.
  2. Push up as high as you can… then come down gently.
  3. Once you're fully up, try rocking forward and back in your bridge — slowly.

Going all the way back

  1. Go near a wall — but don't stand against it, stand a little away from it.
  2. Put your hands on the wall and arch back, walking down until you reach the floor.
  3. Once that's easy: stand up straight, arms behind your ears, legs spread out a little.
  4. Keep going back — you have 8 beats: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7… place your hands down gently (you can rock a bit)… and up for 8!

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

Yesterday's lesson: The Back Walkover — 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 😄

Marmot Hitches A Wild 75-Mile Car Ride In Canada

A marmot somehow snuck into a man's car in Alberta, Canada, and ended up along for a 75-mile road trip before anyone noticed. Nobody knows exactly how it got in, but it proves even the fluffiest hitchhikers can pick the comfiest ride around.

via rss.upi.com