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Spider-Man Teases A Secret Olivia Rodrigo Link

Something big might be brewing between Olivia Rodrigo and the new Spider-Man movie. A fresh teaser from the film has fans convinced there is a secret Olivia connection hidden somewhere in the story, though nobody official has confirmed exactly what it is yet. Rumours are flying about what it could be, and that mystery is only making fans dig harder for clues online. Nobody knows if it's a cameo, a surprise song, or something else entirely, which is exactly what makes it so fun to guess. The studio is staying completely tight-lipped for now, so all we have to go on are the whispers. Keep your eyes peeled, because if this rumour turns out to be true, it could be one of the biggest surprises of the summer.

via Geo News

Sienna Spiro Lands Her First Hot 100 Hit

Sienna Spiro just hit a huge milestone, her song Great Expectation has landed on the Hot 100 chart. It's her first time cracking that chart, and it's proof that her soulful sound is reaching way beyond her already loyal fanbase. To celebrate, she's heading back to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a return appearance, which is a big deal since not every rising star gets invited back so soon. Fallon's stage has already been lucky for her once this year, so fans are expecting another brilliant performance. With a hit single and a returning TV slot in the same breath, it really feels like Sienna's breakout moment is only just getting started. Keep an ear out, because this one is climbing fast.

via That Eric Alper

Lewis Capaldi And RAYE To Headline Spilt Milk

Lewis Capaldi has landed a massive headline slot, he's set to top the bill at Australia's Spilt Milk Festival in 2026 alongside RAYE. The huge lineup announcement has fans buzzing, with Perth confirmed as one of the stops on the run. It's a brilliant pairing too, since Lewis's big emotional anthems and RAYE's powerhouse vocals make for one seriously stacked headline duo. Spilt Milk always pulls together one of Australia's most talked about festival lineups, so landing the top spot is a real statement for both artists. Fans down under are already counting down, and ticket demand is expected to be fierce. If you know anyone heading to Australia next year, tell them to grab tickets fast.

via billboard.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

real Poppie words

Warm-up

Lie on the floor and bend your knees up — feet still on the floor.
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

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

Going all the way back

Go near a wall — but don't stand against it, stand a little away from it.
Put your hands on the wall and arch back, walking down until you reach the floor.
Once that's easy: stand up straight, arms behind your ears, legs spread out a little.
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 5: Homemade Burgers

real Poppie words

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 😄

Truck Crash Turns Ohio Highway Into A Pickle Sea

A truck crash in Ohio left the highway completely covered in pickles, turning the road into a giant, briny mess. Drivers couldn't believe their eyes as clean-up crews scooped up mountains of gherkins. Definitely the strangest traffic jam of the year.

via rss.upi.com