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Sabrina Carpenter admitted she couldn't participate in Spotify Wrapped fun because she was one of her own most-played artists, including Dolly Parton, ABBA, Kacey Musgraves, and the Bee Gees on her list. The former Disney star had a big 2024 with three UK number one singles and a festive EP, Fruitcake, leading to increased streams and a Netflix special collaboration with Chappell Roan. Carpenter celebrated women in music and their achievements this year, highlighting their...

Poinsettias have become a common Christmas flower in the UK due to their festive color and star-like shape, with experts warning of common mistakes that can lead to their early demise. Issues such as pests, yellowing leaves, and over-watering can harm the plant, but proper care including good drainage, misting leaves instead of drenching them, and avoiding temperature fluctuations can help keep poinsettias healthy throughout the festive season. Full Article

The White Building in Sednaya Prison, known as the execution block in Syria, has become a haunting symbol of the inhumane torture under Bashar al-Assad's regime. Since his fall, Syrians have flooded the prison in search of missing loved ones, finding messages from beyond like a Celine Dion quote and a heartfelt letter to a man named Abu Jamlu. Photos of separated loved ones, desperate messages scratched into walls, and a maze of cramped cells...

A war of words has erupted between Kemi Badenoch and the vice-president of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, over her comments about Nigeria. Shettima accused Badenoch of denigrating her nation of origin while praising other politicians with Nigerian heritage. Badenoch, who was born in London but raised in Nigeria, has faced criticism for her previous remarks about the country's political and economic challenges. Full Article

In the article, the author discusses the pitfalls of DIY Christmas decorations and shares cost-effective and time-efficient crafting ideas from TikTok. They highlight making bows from ribbon, crocheting snowflakes, creating paper stars, and assembling paper chains as budget-friendly options that take less than an hour to complete. The author emphasizes the simplicity and affordability of these projects, providing tips and personal experiences to guide readers in their crafting endeavors. Full Article

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande have received praise for their performances in the Wicked movie, based on the award-winning stage musical retelling The Wizard Of Oz from the perspective of Elphaba, the "Wicked Witch Of The West". Erivo plays Elphaba, while Grande portrays Glinda, the "Good Witch Of The North". The star-studded cast also includes Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and Ethan Slater, with Marissa Bode as Elphaba's sister Nessarose. Full Article