Barack Obama Shares Summer 2024 Playlist, Featuring Charli xcx and Beyoncé

Barack Obama and Tiktok influencer Carter Gregory.Photo:Office of President Obama Office of President Obama Barack Obamais sharing his annual Summer 2024 playlist — and it’s a mix of old and new. And while the former president might be known for his annual selections in music, television, and film, he says it’s his daughters who help influence what’s on his playlist. Speaking to influencer Carter Gregory (thecarterb) in a new video, the 63-year-old former president saysSashaandMaliahave helped ensure his musical horizons are expanded and up-to-date.

Barbara Corcoran Channels Sabrina Carpenter in Flirty Pink Dress and Blonde Wig for Halloween: ‘I’m Working Late’

Barbara Corcoran dresses up like Sabrina Carpenter for Halloween.Photo:Barbara Corcoran/Instagram Barbara Corcoran/Instagram Barbara Corcoranknows a thing or two about working late, but theShark Tankstar has called onSabrina Carpenterto learn a few new tricks. The investor looked jolly as she posed forInstagramphotos in front of a window overlooking the New York City skyline. She accessorized the wig with light makeup, including a maroon-colored lip, a sparking silver necklace, a gold watch and light pink nail polish.

Barbara Kingsolver to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from National Book Foundation: 'Inspired Generations'

Barbara Kingsolver appears at The Women’s Prize For Fiction Awards at Bedford Square Gardens on June 14, 2023 in London, England.Photo:David Levenson/Getty David Levenson/Getty Pulitzer Prize winnerBarbara Kingsolveris about to add another high honor to her name. On Friday, Sept. 5, theNational Book Foundationannounced that it will be awarding theDemon Copperheadauthor its 2024 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. Kingsolver, 68, is set to accept the lifetime achievement award at the 75th National Book Awards Ceremony and Benefit Dinner on Nov.

Barbara Taylor Bradford, Best-Selling Author ofA Woman of Substance, Dies at 91

Barbara Taylor Bradford.Photo:Desiree Navarro/WireImage Desiree Navarro/WireImage The best-selling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford has died. She was 91. The British-American author died “peacefully at her home” following a short illness on Sunday, Nov. 24, PEOPLE can confirm. The writer leaves behind a legacy of work as one the world’s most prolific writers, having sold over 91 million copies of her books and written 40 best-selling novels includingThree Weeks in Paris(2002),To Be the Best(1988), and her most recent titleThe Wonder of It All(November 2023).

Barbie Honors Acting Legend Rita Moreno with Doll Ahead of Her 93rd Birthday: 'Embrace Your Limitless Possibilities'

Rita Moreno, Rita Moreno’s Barbie doll.Photo:Bettmann/Getty; Mattel Bettmann/Getty; Mattel Rita Morenois one of only 21 performers to reach EGOT status. And now she’s arrived at another —miniature— milestone! Just in time for the acting legend’s 93rd birthday in December, Moreno will be receiving her very own Barbie tribute doll, which will be available for purchase on theMattel shopbeginning on Wednesday, Nov. 20, the company has announced. “It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Barbie to bring this doll to life, and I hope it serves as a reminder to embrace your limitless possibilities and pursue your passions because when you embrace them, you’re bound to go far,” she added.