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I didn't either but I'm such a nerd that I like to look into the history of something and of people and after doing some research, I came across that information and it was so cool to learn that he had all this extra music that he wanted to release and record and now they're just sitting in a box somewhere. I do understand the family's need to want to keep it private though because those would be worth a lot of money and in today's society, the possibility of them getting stolen is higher than ever. I've heard so many versions of I Can't Help Falling In Love but none of them will ever compare to his version.

I post my kids but I will either do it from behind so you can't see their faces or I put something over their faces because their privacy and safety is always going to come first and the first time someone comes for my kids and tries to exploit them, they will see a side of me that no one else ever has. Kids should ALWAYS be off limits.

Oh wow, that's dedication so I truly hope that whatever is in the works comes true because whether its playing Finnick's dad in the new movie series or his own film, I'm excited for what is to come.

i completely agree, i actually had never heard that about elvis but that's very incredible to learn. it makes me want to look more into his movies and music to see what i can find you know. but yes, i agree though there's nothing wrong with someone else recording the song it just doesn't hold the same effect that the original artist would held.

yes yes yes, if i had children i would be the same way. just because i'm posting them on my social medias doesn't mean they have a right to hunt me down in public and take a picture of them. it's such a violation of privacy. i would be front row and the premiere to see his return and no one could pull me away from the scene not even my husband with my favorite snack.

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Sam: Baby, I am so sorry! You didn't have to eat it, I would have understood! Are you feeling better now though? No permanent damage to your esophagus or stomach? Sam: The kids felt bad, especially Margot. She asked me if she killed you and I tried not to laugh but she was really concerned.

Chris: Im still not over this classic. I mean my insides are still burning a few days after. I feel horrible saying that because so much thought went into that dinner. I love you all dearly for it.

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Its going really great. The kids and I love living there! I'm most excited because of course, there's no distance between Chris and I until he goes to work but the kids are excited because they get their own rooms and a pool and we've even added a play area for them. Pip wants his own treehouse eventually. I didn't want to like move in and completely take over Chris's place but Pip is like 'I want this, I want that...' The only thing I asked for a greenhouse so we could grow our own food. God, even still talking about all this seems so surreal. I'm going to be married in six months and I still have to pinch myself. Come over this weekend then and I'll give you all the cuddles you want, okay? We want to talk to you about the wedding anyway!

Oh ye of little faith - you really think I would do that? I just need to get a feel for the guy and make sure that he understands how important you are to me and how protective of you I really am. And that if he ever tries to hurt you, I know people who can make him disappear into oblivion - It's gonna be great babe!

you had told me about moving in with chris and it had completely slipped my mind. how is that going? are you loving being shacked up with your future husband? the kids are settling in well too? pft, like one mishap in the kitchen would keep him from wanting you around all the time. just don't do it a second time! i have some downtime right now so i can come to you whenever before getting back to things. i miss snuggling with you, sammy. i'm such a sad panda right now thinking about it.

please, for the love of cowgirl boots, don't scare him away. i really, really, really like this man. he's.. well, he's one of those unicorns, ya know? you don't find them often and when you do, you don't want to lose them 'cause you probably won't find another one. plus he's pretty to look at and his voice is like velvet. sooo your girl is a smitten kitten.

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Black Mirror was such a good show and very creative. It was one of those that surprised me because it is so different than most of the shows I watch. I haven't gotten to see the new season yet but its on my to-do list. What I'm currently watching is The Last of Us. I avoided it because I did play the game myself and when you play the game and then it gets converted to a show, it loses the element of surprise in a way and you're always going to compare. But, with that being said, I am very pleased with how its going so far. Pedro and Bella are the perfect Joel and Ellie. They've done justice to the show so far and even though I know what happens, I cannot wait to watch Season 2.

In between my stage shows, and my walks though New York, I have been binge watching the new season of Black Mirror - of which I was absolutely flattered to be part of a few seasons back - and I won't give it away but it's so very good. Eulogy made me cry. So tell me, have you been binging any good shows just lately, or is there anything that dragged up old memories? | @hfrpstarters

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Wedding Planning

"So I know we've settled on the date and the color scheme, but now that we've both got some time, what do you say we order some takeaway and talk venue, food, and decorations? Maybe we should discuss the wardrobe for the guests too? I know it's still 6 months away but it'll be here before we know it. Also, I think we should maybe have Lucy do the invitations if she wants?" Sam said, looking up at his fiance from where he sat on the couch. "Also your mum wants to come with us to pick out our tuxedos soo... what are we thinking?" @famepine

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I read an article once that said that after Elvis's death, his family found like an entire box worth of songs, most of them written on cocktail napkins, that he never told anyone about. Can you imagine the kind of songs that man had up his sleeve? It would have been such an honor to have heard them. I know there are artists who have passed whose family allowed their unwritten music to be released by other recording artists and while there is nothing wrong with that, I kind of feel like it shouldn't be because it wasn't meant for them, it won't have the same emotion and rawness to it that the original artist would have.

You could take a candid photo of me all day long but do not take an unauthorized photo of my child. I feel like any reporter or photographer who takes a photo of a child without the parents consent needs to go to jail. Period. If Finnick could come back from the dead, they need to let me know. I'm ready to strap on that unflattering wet suit and dive right back into it. There could be something in the works though at this point its just a rumor but

i know exactly what you mean, some artists are gone too soon and you wish you could just one more song from them. i do because sometimes when im listening it brings me back to that exact moment and it just feels like the first time all over again. i love lana so much i have always been a huge fan of her music! my thing is what are you getting out of exposing my child’s privacy, a defenseless child at that. oh if he could come back i think that the fandom would be in shambles to see him get back to his wife and child. hey if you ever find it, i need a drop too.

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They're doing great! We're just relaxing at home while I'm in between projects. I'm so sorry about that, I posted on Instagram in December about our engagement but I forget that not everyone follows me so I do apologize for that! I tried to do a mass text as well but its clear I forgot you! Please forgive me?

Oh human experiments is a good guess too! I mean, its obvious there is something going on because otherwise, there would no reason for all the secrecy and security. It would not surprise me at all if it was both - alien/human hybrids. Some of the people I've seen walking around LA lately look like they could be one of them.

speaking of, how are the kids and fiancé doing? didn't even know you had a fiancé but congrats! i really need to stop living under a rock when it comes to my friends. that's a pretty good guess and i promise it doesn't change my opinion on you. my guess was human experiments, honestly.

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I am more of a Trekkie whereas my brothers were more into Star Wars but every time we would end up watching the films, we would always have battles to see which one was superior - Kirk or Luke? Vader or Khan? It was so much fun and I really miss those days. I attribute my bisexual awakening to a Star Trek episode but in actuality, it was watching my then crush, now current fiance, make his debut as Captain Kirk in the Star Trek reboot. I always knew I was bi - he just made me want to finally announce it to the world.

Oh gosh, you're buttering me up and I love it. No, yeah, Finnick will always hold the biggest space in my heart. I felt so honored to bring his character to life, even if there was a certain point where I felt like giving him up due to a lot of backlash from fans who didn't feel I was right for the role but after I did a bit of soul searching, and re-reading the books, I decided to just play him as he was and it really radiated so I was quite pleased with myself.

Oh likewise, Ms. Arjona. I have been a fan of yours for a while and it would be an honor to survive a space storm with you!

Okay, first of all, you reenacting Star Wars and Star Trek scenes with your brothers? That visual just made my day. And I felt that about Finnick. You were that role. You brought so much heart and complexity to him, I remember watching Catching Fire thinking, “Who is this guy?” and then instantly Googling you (no shame). It’s wild how one role can completely shift everything, right? Pirates may have introduced you, but Finnick made everyone lean in. And now look at you , just stacking iconic roles and breaking hearts left and right. I’d honestly love to share the screen with you someday… maybe in space, maybe in a storm, maybe both

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{Wednesday Afternoon 4/11/25}

Sam: So the kids and I have a surprise for you for dinner tomorrow night. They wanted to make you something special so we're currently at the store getting all the ingredients to make it for you. Its a Claflin Classic as mum calls it so be prepared. Sam: Not sure if you need them but I'm also picking up antacids because its a little spicy.

Chris: Babe Im deeply flattered. I am I dont want to belittle or disregard your past love cause it could all still be that and she was your soulmate for that time. But I definitely know in my gut we are meant to be together now and well forever more

chris: No but I want it to be something you can remember. That you can look back on fondly. I deeply believe that too it matters nothing of events but definitely of our love shared. I deeply agree this small world is the most important

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I actually moved in with Chris - I'm keeping my flat in London but selling my place in LA because as much as I love it there - there's no need for it. Chris's place is more than big enough for me and the kids. I thought for sure after I almost burnt his kitchen down that he wouldn't want me anywhere near it but I wore him down with my incredible charm. We really haven't had a good talk - not since the last trip we took together. But I'm here now! Things have settled down for me filming wise so I'm available now whenever you're free.

Nothing makes me happier than seeing you happy, Luce. You deserve the world and I hope this Awsten guy gives it to you. He asked you on Valentine's Day?! That is adorable, I love that for you. I hope he's worthy of you because when I meet him, I am going to make sure of it. Not that you aren't a good judge of character but as your best friend, that is my job. Yeah, he's home now so if you want to tell us both, just let us know when you want to come round and I'll make sure we're home.

oooh does that mean you're coming to LA full time? or moving somewhere else? honestly i feel like i haven't properly had a conversation with you about life in a long while and that's some BS right there. my fingers are crossed that all ghosties are out and new people are in soon for you!

thank you! i'm not gonna lie, it's been a while since i've been.. well, happy? and he makes me happy, so much so that i have a smile on my face constantly and people look at me funny sometimes. he asked me to be his girl on valentine's day. it was super sweet and i can't wait for you to meet him! his name is Awsten and.. well, i'll give you all the details once i get to your place. is chris home? i don't wanna have to tell this all twice.

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That show was crazy and the amount of controversies surrounding it could make an entire expose season on Max. There were some funny moments and I understand the premise of why they wanted to make the show but the lengths that the producers would go to find the weirdest and craziest families in both America and England to portray on there was insane. You had your hero and villain pitted against each other which was unnecessary and if I recall, I don't know that it was all that successful. The amount of money that they had to pay some of these families makes sense as to why it ended the way it did. As for who I would want to swap with, it would also have to be Keanu! That man is cool as hell and I want to know so much about him without having to ask!

now that i'm on a small break from work, i've found myself watching a lot of early 2000s reality tv. my latest obsession? wife swap. so chaotic that i can't seem to stop watching it. it's such a horrible idea and the behind the scenes tea only makes it a million times worse. they were letting these people throw out each other's personal belongings and not doing anything to stop it. perfect recipe for disaster. anyway, i won't go on about the show since i'm sure you all know how messy it is. though it does have me wondering - who would you want to swap lives with if you had the chance? freaky friday style, wife swap style -- doesn't matter what way you go about it. my answer will always be keanu reeves. would love to see what that man gets up to in his daily life. / @hfrpstarters

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I'm beyond excited! Season 1 was so good and I was hoping and praying that there would be a new season! I've been craving some new Star Wars content because I've pretty much watched everything that is available to me right now. I have always wanted to be in such an iconic film because Star Wars and Star Trek were a big part of growing up and I used to reenact scenes with my brothers. My big break was Hunger Games. People knew my name after Pirates but they didn't know me. That all changed with Finnick. I credit that role for the career I have now.

Andor Season 2 is dropping so soon, and honestly? I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve been a massive Star Wars fan for as long as I can remember, so stepping into that galaxy, into that universe, still feels surreal. If I could go back and tell my younger self that one day she'd be part of a story like this, that Hollywood would start making space, real space, for Latinas on this scale? She wouldn’t believe it. I’m curious now, how did you first break into your industry? Was there a project or moment when you thought, “Okay, I made it”? / @hfrpstarters

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Sam: I mean, I know why but still, its a bit odd that my nerves are so much stronger, especially when I thought she was my soulmate and it was love at first sight. Perhaps the true reasoning is because she was neither of those things - you are. Sam: Of course I do. I would have been happy with any color scheme because at the end of the day, its not about all the trivial things - decor and theme is important yes for capturing the memories but its about us - two people who love each other and are committing to spending the rest of their lives together. Nothing and no one else matters but us and our kids.

chris: I dont want to read in the why for you. But if there is anything at all I can do to help.

chris: I really like it and Im very glad you love it. I cant think of anything more appropriate given our history. I want it to be your choice at the end of it because of that simply fact I realize how big step outside the norm for you. That does sound so beautiful romantic when you out it like that.

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I wish some of my favorite musicians were still around to drop new music as well but I will take to listening to their old records as much as I can. You ever think about where you were and what you were doing the first time you heard your favorite song? The way it made you feel? There is no greater feeling than that. I have an eclectic kind of music taste so its hard for me to really pinpoint my tastes but I am eagerly awaiting new music from Bon Iver and Lana Del Rey, to name a few. I feel like those paparazzi who purposefully follow you around trying to take a photo of your kids are no better than the sick individuals who hurt them and I will die on that hill. I get that all the time, love. I am truly honored that his death is still so hated by so many people. If only there was a way to bring him back. Give me just a single drop of water from the fountain of youth and I'm fairly certain I could throw on my cleats again to play soccer.

i can attest that because i will wait forever for rihanna to drop something new. i don't care if it's for a movie i am all here for it. i can do that too for the most part, i don't have much trouble. i just went o disneyworld for a friend of mine's bridal trip and i didn't have much trouble, i still keep someone with me incase but it was fine. i hate when they try and take pictures of kids especially if you're trying to purposefully keep their identity a secret. i can say your death in hunger games still makes me cry like a baby. tell me about it, we can do things that we used to back when we were younger.

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Being a celebrity does have its advantages and one of those is neighborhood vetting - I know what kind of neighbors I have and their personalities and there was no way I was moving my family into any neighborhood that was deemed dangerous or problematic. Which yes, could be anywhere these days but its a gated community, no unauthorized entry. Of course, this is all a moot point now that I've moved in with my fiance but its still my place and I wanted to make sure that we were as safe as we could be. This might change your opinion of me mate but I 100% believe in my soul that they have an alien and/or a spacecraft inside that bunker. There is nothing else that would warrant that amount of secrecy.

never related to something so hard before but glad to hear you aren't so stressed about becoming a feature episode on it. it's insane how many people lose their shit over things like property lines or borrowed shovels but maybe they were walking a thin line to begin with. that's a good one but i always think of when people organized an event to storm it. bunch of nerds showed up in costumes and it was hilarious. don't think anything happened except a couple interviews. what do you think they're hiding in there?

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Sam: That you do, I've no complaints. It is but for some reason, this wedding has me more nervous than my previous one and I don't know why. But you're right, we've got plenty of time to make changes if there's anything we don't like or want to add. Sam: No, black and red is fine with me as well. It screams gothic and vampiric which is exactly what I was hoping for. Its so silly but this will be my first and last name change so I'm beyond excited. Mum and dad of course are having doubts about it but that's why I've got brothers - to carry on the Claflin name because I'm going to be a Pine.

Chris: No I treat you the way you should be? Yeah it is way early but I understand where it is coming from. 7 months is also enough time to realize what to loosen on and what you want surely to happen, to happen.

Chris: That is up to you, Im very happy with black and red but its your call if you want purple. I cant relate but I can tell how excited and happy this makes you and that is all I need to know how important it is to you and makes my whole world

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Its the only way to get your attention when you ignore me so yes! I did but its for a good reason - As much as I love my flat in London, I am selling it and I wanted to make sure that the next tenants don't have to deal with the spirit currently haunting it.

A boyfriend!? Oh my god, honey, that's amazing! I'm so happy for you! Who is it? How did it happen? When did it happen? Tell me everything... better yet, come over and tell me. I'm back from London and want to see my bestie if she's free.

yeesh, bringing out the full names here. wait - are you really having a priest go into your house to get rid of the ghosties? 'cause.. you're getting weirder by the day, my dearest, and i am having the best time with it all. okay. spilling tea. i have a boyfriend. surpriseee! he's the sweetest, cutest, most adorable man on the planet and i can't wait for you to meet him!