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Your reply really made my day! I don’t usually ever put much of my personal life on social media, and PHF is very much the exception. It’s heartening for you to relate to my mundaneness lol- spiritual level; totally understand! As catty as it can be sometimes on this board, I’m always glad when I make a new friend here! ❤️ I think it’s cool you live in Australia! 🇦🇺 People who “only care about beaches, beer and barbeques” are far too common here too. Though I unabashedly love the beach (living in a desert lol 🌵). I’ve always wanted to visit your country; so much varied natural beauty! Im actually watching “Australia’s Next Top Model” right now (up to either s6 or 7 I think) and constantly enjoying everything about your side of the world! As far as non-monogamy here, it’s trickier to judge and maybe I painted a slightly skewed picture of the situation. I think it is more common and accepted among the younger generation. I’m 33 and play straight solo, which statistically happens to put me in a bit of a very large pool for potential picks with partners happening to play with others looking mostly for either more, older, or younger. 🤷‍♂️ Not trying to make this a sob story- just elaborating. Here, my age/culture demographic actually is fairly conservative, and as aligned on everything else progressive/lifestyle my wife is, it was a long, difficult sell to open our relationship. But now- our relationship is stronger than ever and definitely the best thing in my life! Financially prepared and soon going to be trying for a child! As far as gay friends, 😂 I’m sure a situation like that could happen, and maybe I’m limiting myself, but the mood has never struck. You know? In a way, I am a bit envious of the openness, directness, and the non-zero-game aspects of gay relationships. I think it can be a lot more civilized and understanding than deviations in heteronormative culture. Whatever. Seems like everyday there’s another disaster and tomorrow should never be taken as a given. I just try to find peace and enjoyment in what I can without compromising anyone else’s.

Representing my personal life in the USA 🇺🇸 Totally honest (and drunk)- in bit breakdown mode over everything happening right now in the world. Everything has been going to shit over the last few years. Really, we’ve survived the pandemic only to crash into WWIII?! Realistically and in comparison with some, the USA is an open and permissive country but recently with a lot of different pockets of realistically varying ‘freedoms’. As in what is actually going to be socially permissible to publicly embrace/show. Definitely controlled/moderated generally for the majority of the population. There are still racial/sexist issues, but I think they are generally blown up incidents (continual progress accepted). Lately, there really are different demographics (everywhere I think) that live in a disconnected reality where Trump won and there are imaginary battles of good and evil; often in stark contrast with the real ideological conflicts today. All that being said, I’ll be open and disclose honestly: straight male, white/hispanic, live with n the southwest, average attractiveness, with no real (humility full-effect) special attributes, motivation, privilege, accomplishments, or interests. Lower-to-middle class, solid (but unfulfilling and (because I work alongside my wife) dead-end job, mortgaged house, with higher (but self-aborted) higher-education. Married, but in a discrete open relationship. I feel like I can pass for average ‘guy’ in conservative situations where it’s easier to, but also have much less opportunity to really connect with people on the same cultural/intellectual level (not to sound conceited). There is still (from my experience) societal prejudice against non-monogamous relationships. Everyday living is easy enough, with some caveats. Take all that for what you will, and happy to answer any questions! I don’t oppose the ‘politicization’ of this thread- I think open discussion is fantastic! Leads to all sorts of conversations and understanding. I really think any communication and I understanding between everyone around the world can help, in some small way, to help bring about a more stable, accepting future. Hopefully this is a little piece of a larger puzzle towards a brighter future? Peace and love to hear you all! 💕

Eh… she doesn’t make much of an impression in isolation- solo I’m not that enthused.

Never a regular watcher but I agree completely.

Been going through some ANTM I'd missed over the years and can't find Cycle 24! Not on amazon digital, netflix, hulu, the roku channel! If anyone has a download folder they could share with me I'd really appreciate it!

Same here lol 😂

And she’s free from the conservatoship!!!

The USA shipping is crazy, but I had to get the deluxe! Can’t wait but also hope someone can digitize the bonus tracks (the previous plastic pop records Sophie Ellis-bextor reissues didn’t come with a download card 😢).

https://www.thedailybeast.com/demi-lovato-promotes-lizard-giant-war-theory-vids-at-hub-for-qanon ugh- just came across this article. When she came out in that show about ufo encounters, that was fine- I was down. This? Too much. No.

Nicola’s latest Instagram preview revealed the b-side “Fix Me”, “very nearly made the album, but I pushed for “Fish Out of Water” instead.” 😣

I had a chance to check my iTunes- no “Crash”. I must have been mistaken when I thought I recognized it. All of the snippets of the unreleased tracks hadn’t been leaked! So excited! I really do hope someone will be able to digitize and post them if there isn’t a download card included (their Sophie Ellis Bextor reissues didn’t).

And a minor quibble- clear vinyl for the deluxe? I already have so many records on clear, but none in the ‘coke bottle green’ they’re pressing the standard version on! Grrr!

Ooo! Insider info! Yeah…a mp3 (especially one that comes with the vinyl) or CD version would be great. Hopefully Nicola finally makes a proper album #2 and this part of her catalogue might get reissue in those formats too.

I just heard those today! I think one (“Crash”) had already been leaked, but I can’t compare to my iTunes right now to confirm. Really liked the few different snippets. Yeah- really strong tracks that maybe should have been on the album. “Fish Out of Water” 😬 She went with ‘Fish’ over some of these? Lol!

I know, right?! I caved, but having serious regret/questioning my sanity managing my money lol. 😵‍💫

Nicola Roberts- “Cinderella’s Eyes” finally getting a vinyl release AND deluxe version with b-sides and unreleased tracks! Plastic Pop Records is on a roll after the very nice Sophie Ellis-Bextor reissues! Only issue is pricey shipping to the USA. https://www.plasticpop.co.uk/bundles A7F54022-9283-48A7-AF3A-650931674749.webp

Def miss d the original masterpost so I’m glad for this whatever the lineage lol gonna download and enjoy tonight!

FYI @Cypher Kylie Fever 20th vinyl announced on her website- sold out before I could get one, but unsigned ones (on white, not silver) are up on Amazon and Juno.uk

It would seriously be strange to me! Interesting for sure, but I have conflicting feelings. Especially for dead artists.

Only caught Kylie’s 2 songs from YouTube, and it was great to see her performing live again, though just a quick spot. Anyone see the other artists? Surprises? Good performances?

Sad to hear- he was always such a character and always enlivened whatever I saw him in (especially Sex in the City, because I never really got into the show, just caught episodes here and there at other peoples’ houses).

Ugh, I hate all these legal disputes. If a deal was signed on, everyone should stand by it. If it was renegotiated (esp bc covid) then that’s that, but just wanting more isn’t fair for anyone.

? She’ll always be remembered for being part of one of history’s greatest pop groups! Miss you already! ?

No freaking way! I remember something being talked about either robots or holograms a few years back but nothing seemed to come from it, now this announcement? Crazy! No, I’m not totally sold on the medium(I’d rather see them old as they are), but it’s cool. Really excited to hear the new songs too- they are pop LEGENDS! ?‍♂️

Well, interesting to get bit more explanation and context. Wish her and LM luck!