() A website called Panama Playlists says it’s found the Spotify accounts of notable celebrities and political figures.
Last month, a website inspired by the Panama Papers—the 11 1/2 million documents leaked in 2016 that brought to light financial details about offshore accounts—unveiled the playlists and accounts of notable figures like Vice President JD Vance, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and even Al Roker.
According to Euronews, the anonymous people who run the site have been “scraping” the accounts of well-known figures since last summer.
Politicians
Vance’s alleged playlist shows the vice president’s love of boy bands, including Backstreet Boys, One Direction and Death Cab for Cutie.
He’s also listening to Justin Bieber’s “One Time” on his “Making Dinner” playlist.
Among the songs on U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s playlist are Nelly’s “Hot in Herre,” Adele’s “Hello,” the hit “I Gotta Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas, and the classic “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks to the media, June 27, 2025, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington, as President Trump looks on. (AP Photo/Manuel Ceneta) -
Open AI CEO Sam Altman, center, speaks with boxer Jake Paul and wrestler Logan Paul in Emancipation Hall at the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Al Drago/Pool Photo via AP) -
Al Roker, seen here in April 2022, is reportedly in “high spirits” despite his recent health scare. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Karoline Levitt appears to enjoy women empowerment songs, featuring anthems such as “Run the World (Girls)” by Beyoncé, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper, and Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” on her Panama Playlists page.
Tech leaders
Altman’s taste in music includes Missy Elliott’s “Get Ur Freak On,” “I Don’t Wanna Wait” by David Guetta and OneRepublic, and George Ezra’s “Blame It on Me.”
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri’s playlist showcases his appreciation for veteran artists from the 1960s, including Otis Redding, The Kinks, and Bobby Vinton.
Al Roker and Seth Meyers
Panama Playlists revealed the artists and songs that NBC’s “Late Night” host Seth Meyers and “Today” show’s Roker listen to.
Roker’s selections feature two songs by Elton John (“Philadelphia Freedom” and “Are You Ready for Love”), while Meyers prefers tunes by Benjie Hughes and Lucinda Williams.
