WASHINGTON (SBG) –Barack Obama has officially released his 2020 summer playlist.
Over the years, the former president has started a tradition of sharing diverse playlists. Despite the ongoing pandemic, he continues this tradition with the official release of his summer 2020 playlist to help get everyone through quarantine.
This year's playlist includes may artists that will also be performing at this year’s Democratic National Convention, including Billie Eilish, Maggie Rogers, Common, John Legend, Leon Bridges, the Chicks and Billy Porter.
“Over the past few months, I’ve spent a lot of time listening to music with my family,” Obama tweeted. “I wanted to share some of my favorites from the summer–including songs from some of the artists performing at this week’s @DemConvention. As always, it’s a mix of genres that travels through various eras. I think there’s something in here for everybody–hope you enjoy it.”
The playlist also includes songs from other notable artists such as J. Cole, Megan Thee Stallion, Rihanna, Childish Gambino, Frank Ocean, Anderson .Paak, Nina Simone and Stevie Wonder.
(TNND) — Savage wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have brought devastation to one of the city's most affluent neighborhoods, damaging multimillion-dollar estates and displacing some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
AP reports that more than 30,000 residents are under evacuation orders and over 13,000 structures have been affected as strong Santa Ana winds worsen the situation.
Amid the chaos, many celebrities have taken to social media to post about the impact the wildfire is having on their homes, livelihoods and communities.
Paris Hilton
In an emotional Instagram post, Paris Hilton shared that she watched her Malibu home "burn to the ground" on live television.
"Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our Malibu home burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience," she wrote. "This home was where we built so many precious memories."
Adam Brody and Leighton Meester
TMZ reported Brody and wife, Meester, lost their home on Wednesday due to the Pacific Palisades fire. Images show the property engulfed in flames, with thick smoke billowing across the area.
Anna Faris
Actress, Ann Faris lost her $5 million mansion in the fire, according to TMZ. Photos reveal rubble and remnants of mature trees where the property once stood.
A representative for Faris told People magazine that the actress and her family are "safe and very grateful."
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt
Reality star Heidi Montag revealed in a TikTok video that the house she shares with Spencer Pratt and their children was burned down.
“I’m so sad our house is gone,” she said, holding back tears.
Cameron Mathison
The General Hospital actor took to Instagram to share the news that his home was also lost in the fires.
“We are safe. But this is what’s left of our beautiful home. Our home where our kids were raised and where they wanted to raise their families someday,” he wrote, alongside a video of the destruction.
James Woods
Actor James Woods broke down during an interview with CNN while describing the devastation that swept his neighborhood and destroyed his home.
“One day you’re swimming in the pool and the next day it’s all gone,” he said on Wednesday.
Woods also shared a harrowing story about helping his neighbors, including a 94-year-old, evacuate during the chaos and get to safety.
“There was so much chaos, it was like an inferno... Every house was on fire around us,” he said.
Many celebrities evacuated their homes as the fire spread, unsure of the fate of their properties.
Mandy Moore
In an Instagram story, Moore shared that her family and pets evacuated safely.
“So gutted for the destruction and loss,” she wrote. “Don’t know if our place made it.”
Jamie Lee Curtis
After evacuating, Curtis confirmed on Instagram that her family and home were safe, but her neighborhood suffered significant damage.
“It's a terrifying situation and I’m grateful to the firefighters and all of the good Samaritans who are helping people get out of the way of the blaze,” she wrote.
Eugene Levy
The Schitt’s Creek star spoke to the Los Angeles Times about evacuating the area.
“The smoke looked pretty black and intense over Temescal Canyon. I couldn’t see any flames, but the smoke was very dark,” he said.
Other stars who made statements about their evacuations include siblings, Landon and Alabama Barker, Mark Hamill, Whitney Cummings, Jennifer Love Hewitt and more.
Many are still awaiting answers on whether or not their homes made it.