Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Bookish Bounty

Barack Obama has a lot of accomplishments to his name. Aside from his role as President of the United States, Obama is also a Netflix partner, and provided notes for “Leave the World Behind,” a new thriller written and directed by Sam Esmail, known for his TV show “Mr. Robot.” Obama Stories: Antonio Banderas remembers when he forgot his keys just before meeting the president at his homePresident Obama surprised a pre-k class by wearing a Santa Claus hat and holding a sack full of presentsThe film stars Ethan Hawke, Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Kevin Bacon, and follows two families that start working together following a blackout that affects the whole country.

Olivia Dunne, the LSU gymnast and Sports Illustrated swimsuit model who is one of the most popular influncers on social media, has allegedly run into a TikTok problem.

Over the years, the Royal Family have introduced many customs which have gone on to become popular traditions. One of the most famous of these is the Christmas tree which is thought to have first seen in the UK thanks to King George III's wife, Queen Charlotte.

They may be traditional options when it comes to festive desserts, but Christmas puddings and mince pies aren’t everybody’s cup of tea. So, if you’re looking for something a little different this Christmas, whether for the day itself or for some extended celebrations, you can’t go wrong with this Black Forest mess recipe. Combining refreshing Black Forest fruits with delicious brownie bites and meringue pieces, the recipe is bursting with flavour in every mouthful.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead if you have not watched the two-hour Season 10 Finale of “The Masked Singer,” which aired Dec. 20 on Fox. Because of you, Ne-Yo just had the time of his life on Fox’s “The Masked Singer.” The artist won the Season 10 finale of the hit series on Wednesday night, becoming the last celebrity to be unmasked this season. Ne-Yo won by performing “Rhythm Nation,” by Janet Jackson; “Take a Bow,” by Rihanna, before being revealed as Cow.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Here we go again? Warner Bros. Discovery is flirting with the idea of acquiring Paramount Global. If a deal involving the Redstone empire comes to fruition, it would mark another transformative mega-merger for Hollywood legacy brands, following on the heels of Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019, AT&T’s difficult marriage with Time Warner in 2018 and the subsequent Discovery-WarnerMedia tie-up that closed in April 2022.

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the Season 10 finale of The Masked Singer, including the identity of Cow.

Bam Margera is getting married again!

Glee was a long-running hit, and the cast was prepared to do whatever it took to keep it that way. So much so that one of the stars even purposefully started a rumor that Cory Monteith and Lea Michele were dating to keep people tuning in.

Nicki Minaj is teasing a possible new collaboration with Rihanna!

The 10th season of The Masked Singer has come to a close, and the last four stars were officially unmasked after a winner was selected.

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, has died at the age of 95.Lars took to social media today (December 21) to share the news. A cause of death was has not been shared at the time of publishing.

Rihanna has revealed that her surprise pregnancy reveal at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show was not planned in a new interview. The singer was in Los Angeles for the launch party of her new Fenty x Puma Creeper Phatty sneaker, when she spoke to Access Hollywood about her performance at the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show and motherhood.When asked about revealing her pregnancy during the performance, she admitted that she did not intend to do so.

his wife, Sky Daily, 45, each being dunked under water on Instagram. “No worries, no hate, no judgment… only love!” The “Hogan Knows Best” alum wore a tight white T-shirt and his signature bandana in white, as well as a silver cross necklace for the occasion. “God is doing amazing things at Indian Rocks,” the church wrote on its Instagram Story.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck‘s love story is famous in Hollywood, especially after they rekindled their relationship in 2021 after calling off an engagement in the early aughts.

Jennifer Love Hewitt is getting real about being sexualized as a young actress.

Cynthia Erivo is gushing about getting to sing with her Wicked co-star Ariana Grande!

Eden McCoy just won a Daytime Emmy Award for playing Josslyn Jacks on General Hospital, but you won’t see her on the show for a while.

Brad Pitt turned 60 earlier this week, and now we’re learning how he celebrated with his girlfriend Ines de Ramon, who also just had a birthday.

The British Royal Family really is just like most other families around the world. By that, we mean that they won’t hesitate to playfully roast each other with jokes and nicknames.

Nicki Minaj has some kind things to say about Taylor Swift!

Sydney Sweeney revealed how the Euphoria family is responding to the devastating loss of costar Angus Cloud.

Rosalía recently used the filter, and it got dark.The Spanish singer looked ready for what it revealed, with the first emoji being a smiley face with heart eyes. Considering her new relationship with Jeremy Allen White, it was a happy sight. But then came the Pinnochio emoji, which of course, represents deceit.

Ryan Gosling is getting ready for awards season. The actor has released a record made in collaboration with Mark Ronson, responsible for the “Barbie” soundtrack, featuring three new songs, including “I’m Just Ken.” The record is also Christmas themed, and was dropped right in time for the holidays. Meet Ryan Gosling’s spooky band ‘Dead Man’s Bones’Golden Globes 2024: Pedro Pascal and Selena Gomez are among the nomineesThe record was released alongside a music video, which shows Gosling performing alongside Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, the other music supervisor for “Barbie”.

Bradley Cooper is sharing details about his 30th high school reunion!

Adam Driver opened up about his experiences as a parent after we learned he and wife Joanne Tucker welcomed a baby girl in secret earlier this year.

Jennifer Lopez is getting into the Christmas spirit with incredible dresses. The singer and businesswoman recently shared a gallery of photos in a jaw-dropping red gown that fit her like a glove. She also had a full face of makeup, with a smokey eye, bronzed cheeks, fierce lips, and diamond earrings.

The Vampire Diaries spawned a super popular, fan-favorite franchise of shows on The CW!

Victoria Beckham is very proud of her husband and the internet is thankful for it. While she’s always showcased her gorgeous husband David Beckham, her latest video drove the internet wild. David and Victoria Beckham spend time with Barack ObamaVictoria Beckham joins Kate Middleton’s latest fashion trend this holiday seasonVictoria Beckham finds Brooklyn’s baby tooth and offers to return itA post shared by Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham)The clip shows Beckham’s intense work out.

George Clooney and Matthew Perry were friends for decades. The two, being a part of two of the most iconic ‘90s series of all time, met when they were young, and spents lots of time together thanks to their work on TV. In a new interview, Clooney revealed that Perry had acquired fame and money but that that still didn’t make him happy.George Clooney says he ‘married up’ with Amal and that ‘everyone’ agreesGeorge Clooney says he does the cooking and jokes about Amal’s skillsClooney is currently promoting his film “The Boys In The Boat” and opened up about his relationship with Perry.

It seems like Ariana Grande filmed a music video in New York City for her next album!

Christina Aguilera is deep in rehearsals for her Las Vegas residency, and she’s hinting at the show’s setlist.

Twilight is getting its own LEGO set.The hugely popular movie franchise, based on the novel series by Stephanie Meyer, features Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, a mysterious and intense vampire.When protagonist Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) goes to visit Edward’s family home, he finds that they live in a modern house hidden in the forests of Pacific Northwest town, Forks.The house, iconic for its sleek glass windows, modern architectural design and picturesque location, is actually located in Portland, Oregon. It was designed by Jeff Kovel and was first sold to Nike director, John Hoke, for $2.5million.Just in time for Christmas! The results of the First 2023 Review are here! New LEGO Ideas sets have been approved for production! ❤ Check them out on the LEGO Ideas blog ➡ https://t.co/0kF3B0kVZi pic.twitter.com/uIRWJTxWl5— LEGO® IDEAS (@LEGOIdeas) December 19, 2023Now, fans of the franchise can build and show off their own miniature version of the 4,896 square feet house, as LEGO are set to release their own Cullen house kit.This comes as part of a project run by the LEGO Review Board, where fans are able to submit their own ideas for an official review by the LEGO team if they reach 10,000 supporters.LEGO Ideas Community Activation Manager, Hasan Jensen, and LEGO Ideas Marketing Manager Michelle Ta confirmed that the Cullen house is one of two brand new ideas now “in development”.Jensen shared: “[This set] will bring back lots of amazingly fond memories for all of you.

Cindy Crawford will never forget the moment she met Princess Diana and Prince William for the first time. And she is sharing those memories once again, all thanks to The Crown.

Christine Brown is continuing to give us details about how her messy split with ex husband Kody came to be — and this just might’ve been the final straw!

X, the platform previously known as Twitter, a huge replica of the “Goosebumps” rapper’s head came up behind him and bumped into him, nearly causing him to lose his balance. Luckily, Scott’s quick thinking sent him leaping off of a raised platform onto the safe stage below him.The Post has contacted reps for Scott for comment.