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Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Graham Nash on Reconciling with David Crosby, Chita Rivera on Embracing Turning 90, and a Money Quiz to Test How Well You Know Your Financial Health

March 27, 2023 in /by

Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Graham Nash on Reconciling with David Crosby, Chita Rivera on Embracing Turning 90, and a Money Quiz to Test How Well You Know Your Financial Health Plus: Insider Tips on Planning a Big Family Vacation Without Breaking the Bank and A Guide To Maintaining A Healthy Body Weight In Your 50s And BeyondWASHINGTON—The April/May 2023 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) reminds readers to always look forward to the future and to not only prepare for but embrace what’s next. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash offers lessons he’s learned throughout his career, both musically and personally, such the importance of reconciliation ­– something he was just beginning to do with longtime friend and bandmate David Crosby just prior to his passing. Tony Award-winning Broadway star Chita Rivera reveals the different sides of herself and shares how she spent her 90th birthday with a bang. You can also quiz yourself on your financial security and learn how to improve your financial self-awareness with the AARP Money Quiz.

Plus, how to plan a grand family vacation and a special report on why, on average, we are at our highest weight in our 50s and the health implications of that.

In this issue of AARP The Magazine:

The A List – Graham Nash

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and music legend Graham Nash shares seven life lessons he has learned throughout his career. On the power of forgiveness, he reveals wanting to reconcile with best friend David Crosby right before his death. On collaboration, he says working with Stephen Stills turned the song “Teach Your Children” from sounding like “Henry VIII doing ‘Greensleeves’” to a huge hit.

“What I Know Now” with Chita Rivera

Tony Award-winning Broadway superstar Chita Rivera reveals she has two sides: the people-pleasing Chita and the no-nonsense Dolores. She also shares her feelings about turning 90 years old, saying “the body might change, but the heart remains constant.”

How Well Do You Know Your Money?

Knowing a few critical money stats is just as important as knowing key health stats like your blood pressure or weight.  How big will your Social Security benefit be? How much of your portfolio is invested in stocks? What’s your home worth and how much mortgage do you still owe? ATM’s guide on personal finances reveals the key stats each of us should now about our household money situation – before you’re really put to the test. Packed with dozens of tips from finance experts, study up on all things related to your money in this month’s issue.

The Great Family Escape

It’s time to finally plan that big family vacation! ATM caught up with six families to ask how they organized their large-group getaways without sacrificing their sanity – and without going broke. Whether you’re going to get pampered on the beach with a dozen family members or roughing it in the great outdoors with 40, these clever vacation planners have the tried-and-true best tips for you. From flight logistics to budgeting to lodging for unforgettable multi-family vacations, these families show us how it’s done! 

The Weight Issue

Once you hit 50, your body goes through changes out of your control. What you can control is what you do about it! Learn about what weight fluctuations really mean for your overall health and how to maintain a healthy body weight and improve your overall well-being in your 50s and beyond.

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About AARPAARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.

Diane Keaton Shares The Joys Of Being Single and The Thrills of Her Newfound Social Media Stardom in Exclusive AARP The Magazine Interview

March 23, 2023 in /by

Diane Keaton Shares The Joys Of Being Single and The Thrills of Her Newfound Social Media Stardom in Exclusive AARP The Magazine InterviewThe iconic, award-winning actress on her mother’s dreams fueling her drive, embracing being single, and dancing to the beat of her own drumWASHINGTON—Diane Keaton is a woman who needs no introduction – a national treasure and an icon, the 77-year-old Academy Award-winning actress has done it all. AARP The Magazine (ATM) caught up with Keaton ahead of her upcoming comedy film Book Club: The Next Chapter, scheduled to release May 12 with whom she co-stars with Jane Fonda, Mary Steenburgen and Candice Bergen, to discuss how her mother’s dreams ignited the start of her career, the joys of being single, and the fun that comes with her newest undertaking – being an Instagram star.

The following are excerpts from ATM’s April/May 2023 cover story featuring Diane Keaton. The issue is available in homes starting in April and online now at www.aarp.org/magazine/.

On realizing her dreams at 7 years old:

“I watched my mother get crowned Mrs. Highland Park. I remember going, ‘Oh my God, I want that too. I want to go up there on stage where it’s all lit up.’”

On being cast as Kay Corleone in The Godfather:

“Someone said to me, ‘You’ve got to go and audition for things,’ so I auditioned for the film, and I got the role of Kay Corleone. That was the strangest thing to ever happen to me in my whole life.”

On being single:

“I don’t date. Highly unlikely. I don’t remember anyone calling me, going, ‘This is So-and-So, I’d like to take you out.’ They don’t happen. Of course not.”

On her dog and companion Reggie:

“A friend of mine gave her to me. I didn’t even ask for her. He came to me and said, ‘I think you need this dog.’ I was like, ‘Okay, I guess?’ Of course, now I just love her. Dogs are irresistible. They’re just idiots. Reggie is a big jerk, and she’s hilarious.”

On her passion for photography and filming Book Club: The Next Chapter in Italy:

“My entire trip was really about all of the things I saw and took pictures of. You walk around the streets and don’t know what you’re going to come across – that’s how rich it is.”

On her late brother, Randy:

“He passed relatively recently – it’s been a couple of years. [He] had a hard time with the world at large and just in life. He was so delicate in some ways, so sensitive. He was a real artist at heart.”

On posting on Instagram:

“I need the help, and I cherish it. It’s like making little movies, in a way. It’s collaborative.”

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About AARPAARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.

Special Reports from the March AARP Bulletin: ‘Check Washing’ Crimes on the Rise, Grandparents Being Called to Parent Again, What Next for COVID, and the Recent Surge of Product Recalls

March 2, 2023 in /by

Special Reports from the March AARP Bulletin: ‘Check Washing’ Crimes on the Rise, Grandparents Being Called to Parent Again, What Next for COVID, and the Recent Surge of Product RecallsWASHINGTON—The March issue of AARP Bulletin offers readers a slew of the latest news updates and stories – from the latest rising mail scam to the heartbreaking-but-frequent scenarios where grandparents are relied on for parental duties again. The following are highlights from this month’s Bulletin:

Fraud Watch: The Check is NOT in the Mail

Are your mailed checks safe? Stealing paper checks from mailboxes is on the fast rise in the U.S., often leading to losses of thousands of dollars per crime. In this emerging fraud, criminals carefully remove all details from your check using bleach or acetone–except your signature. That essentially leaves them a blank check. This month, learn all about this decidedly low-tech scam and how to help protect yourself from becoming a victim.

Your Life: Called to Parent—Again

The twin crises of the opioid epidemic and the COVID pandemic have left countless thousands of children orphaned, increasing the pressure on grandparents to take on a parental role again. The most recent Census tells us that 7.1 million U.S. grandparents are living with grandchildren in their home – more than ever before. This month in Your Life, the Bulletin shares the stories of this upsetting trend and offers resources for support.

Your Money: Protect Yourself from Dangerous Products

Product recalls are increasing and often for products not typical for recall. Shockingly few people bother to respond, at their own peril—responding can be a matter of life and death. The good news is that recall remedies are free. In this issue, we give you tips to help protect you and your family. 

Your Health: Health ‘Truths’ You Can Ignore

Sometimes, an offhand comment (such as, “you’ll catch a cold outside if you don’t put on a warmer jacket!”) seems to become a fact when it’s repeated often enough, even without evidence to support it. Read this month’s Your Health to learn 16 health “truths” you can mostly ignore.  

Cover Story: The Pandemic’s Impact on Home, Family, Health Care, Money and More

As we enter year four of COVID-19, life in America is a tale of two pandemics. In noteworthy ways, the greatest health crisis of our time appears to be over, and yet a new strain of COVID has emerged that is particularly tough on the elder. From telehealth and working from home to travel, many aspects of our lives have changed. This month’s cover story of the Bulletin looks at what’s changing, what’s not and what next for people 50-plus.

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About AARP

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.

Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Tom Brady On Retirement And His Future, Roma Downey On Living Every Day Like It’s Your Last, Sam Waterston On The Urgency Of Climate Change, And How To Start Your Own Sexual Revolution at Any Age

February 1, 2023 in /by

Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Tom Brady On Retirement And His Future, Roma Downey On Living Every Day Like It’s Your Last, Sam Waterston On The Urgency Of Climate Change, And How To Start Your Own Sexual Revolution at Any Age Plus: A Look Into the Habits You May Not Realize Are Raising Your Blood Pressure and A Modern User’s Guide To Managing Your Finances and Fending Off Inflation WASHINGTON – The February/March 2023 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) assures readers that you are never too old for anything. Emmy Award-nominated actress Roma Downey offers 8 lessons that have inspired her to live life to the fullest and never postpone joy regardless of age. Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady reveals his thoughts on what retirement means to him and his hopes for the future. Academy-, Tony-, and Emmy Award-nominated actor Sam Waterston calls for action to fight back against climate change. You’ll even find a no-holds-barred guide to reconnecting with sexual intimacy in your 50s and beyond.

Plus, how to reduce your risk for stroke and a special report to maintaining financial security in times of rising inflation.

In this issue of AARP The Magazine:

The A List – Roma Downey

Emmy Award-nominated actress Roma Downey shares 8 life lessons that taught her to never postpone joy by living everyday like it is your last, from learning something new to spreading kindness to others.  

“What I Know Now” with Sam Waterston

Academy-, Tony-, and Emmy Award-nominated actor Sam Waterston discusses climate change and the need to act, learning his craft from Robert Redford, meeting his wife on a blind date, and his philosophies on aging.

Start Your Own Sexual Revolution

Sexual intimacy may begin to fade after your 50s but that does not mean it is lost. Experts and real people explain that it is never too late to reignite your passions and share their tricks to getting back in the groove.

8 Habits That Are Raising Your Blood Pressure

While exercise, medication, and eating less salt are helpful in decreasing your blood pressure, there are many everyday behaviors you may not realize are undoing all that good. See if any of your personal habits are putting you at risk for stroke and how to make healthier choices.

Cash! A Modern User’s Guide

So much of personal finance discussion focuses on savings and investments. But every bit as crucial is being smart about how you handle your day-to-day cash, be it where to stash your paycheck or how to best pay a bill. This guide gives you everything you need to know about the legal tender in your wallet, the savings in your accounts, the digital payments at the checkout counter and the old coins in your drawer. 

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About AARP

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.

AARP The Magazine Celebrates the 21st Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards

January 28, 2023 in /by

Hosted by Alan Cumming and featuring appearances by:
Annette Bening, Jeff Bridges, Jerry Bruckheimer, T Bone Burnett, Austin Butler, Hong Chau, Patricia Clarkson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jennifer Ehle, Frankie Faison, Brendan Fraser, Jalyn Hall, Paul Walter Hauser, Stephanie Hsu, Brian Tyree Henry, Judd Hirsch, Kazuo Ishiguro, Judith Ivey, Katherine Kendall, Gabriel LaBelle, Baz Luhrmann, Wendie Malick, Sarah Ann Masse, Glen Powell, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, and morePRESS: VIDEO ASSETS AVAILABLE HERE and PHOTO ASSETS AVAILABLE HERE

LOS ANGELES — AARP The Magazine has unveiled the winners of the 21st annual Movies for Grownups® Awards, featuring honorees from Abbott Elementary, Elvis, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Fabelmans, The Whale, and more, as Top Gun: Maverick was awarded Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups, the evening’s top honor. Tonight’s event, which was hosted by Alan Cumming, will be broadcast nationwide by Great Performances on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.

The evening’s highlights included Austin Butler, who delivered a touching introduction for Best Director winner Baz Luhrmann for Elvis. “No matter what the subject is, his intent is to create art for audiences of all ages to enjoy together,” Butler said. “The stories are specific, and his messages are universal.” Another memorable moment from the evening was Jamie Lee Curtis who received this year’s Career Achievement Award, which was presented to her by Brian Tyree Henry. “At the end of the day, what I love most about grownups is that we are more alike than different – grown ups suit up and show up each day, regardless of the way our cards were dealt,” said Curtis. “It’s the beauty of grownups and I’m honored to be considered one because it’s a badge of honor that I wear proudly on my face, on my body, in my mind and in my soul and I’m grateful for AARP tonight for this beautiful recognition.” 

Additional noteworthy moments included Alan Cumming’s musical parody of the beloved song, “My Favorite Things” altered to include his favorite “binge-worthy things,” Lisa Anne Walter who presented the award for Best TV Actress to Sheryl Lee Ralph for Abbott Elementary, who thanked “AARP for shining a light on aging,” and Hong Chau who presented the award for Best Actor to Brendan Fraser for his role in The Whale. The evening closed out with Glen Powell who presented the award for Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups to Jerry Bruckheimer for Top Gun: Maverick.

For more than two decades, AARP’s Movies for Grownups program has championed movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, fighting industry ageism, and encouraging films and TV shows that resonate with older viewers. 

“We are delighted to celebrate and honor these talented filmmakers, that made the 50-plus audience excited to stream the best that TV has to offer, or go back to the theatres and enjoy movies once again,” said Heather Nawrocki, VP of AARP’s Movies for Grownups program. “The older audience loves to be entertained, and this year’s awardees do not disappoint!”

AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards, will be broadcast nationwide by Great Performances on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/moviesforgrownups and the PBS app.

Barclays is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Movies for Grownups® Awards. RRD is proud to support the PBS broadcast. Event proceeds will go towards Wish of a Lifetime from AARP to help grant life-changing wishes for older adults and shift the way society views aging.

To learn more about AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups, visit http://www.aarp.org/moviesforgrownups

The complete list of the Annual Movies for Grownups Awards Winners:

Career Achievement: Jamie Lee Curtis
Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups: Top Gun: Maverick
Best Actress: Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once)
Best Actor: Brendan Fraser (The Whale)
Best Supporting Actress: Judith Ivey (Women Talking)
Best Supporting Actor: Judd Hirsch (The Fabelmans)
Best Director: Baz Luhrmann (Elvis)
Best Screenwriter: Kazuo Ishiguro (Living)
Best Ensemble: She Said
Best Intergenerational: Till
Best Time Capsule: Elvis
Best Grownup Love Story: Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
Best Documentary: Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down
Best Foreign Film: The Quiet Girl (Ireland)
Best Actress (TV): Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary)
Best Actor (TV): Jeff Bridges (The Old Man)
Best TV Series: The Old Man
Best TV Movie/Limited Series: Black Bird

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About AARP The Magazine’s Movies For Grownups® Awards’ Philanthropic Goals

Proceeds from the AARP Movies for Grownups® Awards will benefit Wish of a Lifetime® from AARP to help grant life-changing wishes for older adults and shift the way society views aging. To learn more, visit wishofalifetime.org or follow @wishofalifetime on social media. ​​

About AARP

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit aarp.org and aarp.org/espanol, or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.​ 

About The WNET GroupThe WNET Group creates inspiring media content and meaningful experiences for diverse audiences nationwide. It is the community-supported home of New York’s THIRTEEN – America’s flagship PBS station – WLIW21, THIRTEEN PBSKids, WLIW World and Create; NJ PBS, New Jersey’s statewide public television network; Long Island’s only NPR station WLIW-FM; ALL ARTS, the arts and culture media provider; and newsroom NJ Spotlight News. Through these channels and streaming platforms, The WNET Group brings arts, culture, education, news, documentary, entertainment and DIY programming to more than five million viewers each month. The WNET Group’s award-winning productions include signature PBS series Nature, Great Performances, American Masters and Amanpour and Company and trusted local news programs MetroFocus and NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi. Inspiring curiosity and nurturing dreams, The WNET Group’s award-winning Kids’ Media and Education team produces the PBS KIDS series Cyberchase, interactive Mission US history games, and resources for families, teachers and caregivers. A leading nonprofit public media producer for more than 60 years, The WNET Group presents and distributes content that fosters lifelong learning, including multiplatform initiatives addressing poverty, jobs, economic opportunity, social justice, understanding and the environment. Through Passport, station members can stream new and archival programming anytime, anywhere. The WNET Group represents the best in public media. Join us.  
For further information: Paola Groom, AARP Movies for Grownups®, [email protected]; Justin Solar, R&CPMK, [email protected]

Are We Losing the Battle Against Heart Disease?

January 5, 2023 in /by

Discover why heart-related health challenges are on the rise and ways to help prevent them in the January-February Issue of AARP Bulletin
WASHINGTON—Despite breathtaking medical advancements since President Harry Truman declared war on heart disease 75 years ago, researchers have observed a disturbing trend that started in 2009: America’s death rate from heart-related conditions is climbing again. Heart disease-related deaths have increased for people in all age ranges, and the COVID pandemic only made the situation worse. The data is clear: Americans today are losing the battle against heart disease.

This January, the Bulletin offers a report that untangles this trend, filled with insight from dozens of medical professionals. We show how far science has come in its understanding and treatments of heart disease, but why societal and lifestyle trends make heart disease so much more likely for many older Americans. Ultimately, the evidence shows, preventing heart disease is also in your hands, not just your doctor’s.

Learn about:

The latest heart disease breakthroughs
How you can prevent heart disease
What questions to ask your doctor about your heart
And more.

Also in the January issue of AARP Bulletin:

Your Money

Get Extra Credit for Your Taxes: What do buying an electric car, contributing to an IRA or installing new windows for your home have in common? That’s an easy one for a tax accountant: They’re all items for which the federal government might give you money to do, by way of a tax credit. With the new year underway and the 2022 tax filing season about to begin, it’s the perfect moment to pay attention to these offerings.

Fraud Watch

‘Heartbreaking Evil’ Fraud Ring Shut Down: Six people have pleaded guilty, and two are charged but not arrested, for taking part in a “heartbreakingly evil” fraud operation popularly known as “the grandparent scam.” Learn the method they used to steal from over 70 older Americans and how to recognize the fraud if scammers try to pull it on you or a loved one.

Your Health

7 Things Your Toes Could Reveal About Your Health: Few know that your toes and toenails can tell you a lot about your health. Read this month’s Bulletin to learn how a little digit detective work by you and your doc could reveal kidney disease, diabetes and several other conditions.  

Your Life

Your Money Isn’t Good Here: Thousands of stores across America have made the decision to no longer accept cash, and the trend is growing quickly. Ultimately, the switch saves money for the retailer, but is it good for the consumer? We explain the technology that makes card or digital payments secure; the laws regarding cash acceptance; and how to operate safely in an increasingly no-cash retail world.
Q&A with Jon Meacham: “Lincoln’s life is a powerful warning for us,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian shares on what the 16th President can teach us about a divided nation. Read this month’s Your Life section to learn more.

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About AARP

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.

AARP The Magazine Announces Nominees for the Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards

December 15, 2022 in /by

2022’s Best Movies and TV for Grownups to Be Honored During the 21st Annual Awards in Beverly Hills on January 28, 2023, and broadcast by Great Performances on PBS in FebruaryWASHINGTON—AARP The Magazine today announced the nominees for the upcoming annual Movies for Grownups® (MFG) Awards, with Elvis, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Fabelmans, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick, The Woman King and Women Talking contending for Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups category. For more than two decades, AARP’s Movies for Grownups program has championed movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, fighting industry ageism, and encouraging films and TV shows that resonate with older viewers. The 21st annual MFG Awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, in Beverly Hills, California.

“The iconic talents we honor this year drive a cultural change in the way aging Americans are perceived and valued,” says AARP film and TV critic Tim Appelo. “They inspire us to think about life differently. And we’re thrilled that the Movies for Grownups Awards are back as a live event, celebrating a profusion of grownup masterworks we could scarcely have imagined when we started the awards decades ago.” 

Iconic and beloved screen and stage performer Alan Cumming will return as host of AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards, which will be broadcast nationwide by Great Performances on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org/moviesforgrownups and the PBS Video app.

In the Best Actress category, nominees are Cate Blanchett (Tár), Viola Davis (The Woman King), Lesley Manville (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris), Emma Thompson (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande) and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once). In the Best Actor category, Tom Cruise (Top Gun: Maverick), Brendan Fraser (The Whale), Tom Hanks (A Man Called Otto), Bill Nighy (Living) and Adam Sandler (Hustle).

The nominees for Best Supporting Actress are Angela Bassett (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), Patricia Clarkson (She Said), Jamie Lee Curtis (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Judith Ivey (Women Talking) and Gabrielle Union (The Inspection). In the Best Supporting Actor category, Andre Braugher (She Said), Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin), Woody Harrelson (Triangle of Sadness), Judd Hirsch (The Fabelmans) and Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once).  

2022 Movies for Grownups nominees for Best Director are James Cameron (Avatar: The Way of Water), Todd Field (Tár), Baz Luhrmann (Elvis), Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King) and Steven Spielberg (The Fabelmans).

The nominees for Best TV Series are Abbott Elementary, The Old Man, Only Murders in the Building, The White Lotus and Yellowstone.

In the Best TV Movie/Limited Series category, nominations go to Black Bird, The Dropout, Inventing Anna, The Staircase and The Watcher.  

The 2022 television nominees for Best Actress are Christina Applegate (Dead to Me), Toni Collette (The Staircase), Laura Linney (Ozark), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary) and Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul). In the Best Actor category, Jeff Bridges (The Old Man), Steve Carell (The Patient), Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses) and Wes Studi (Reservation Dogs).

The complete list of the annual Movies for Grownups® Awards Nominees:

Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups: Elvis, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Fabelmans, Tár, Top Gun: Maverick, The Woman King and Women Talking.
Best Actress: Cate Blanchett (Tár), Viola Davis (The Woman King), Lesley Manville (Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris), Emma Thompson (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande) and Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once).
Best Actor: Tom Cruise (Top Gun: Maverick), Brendan Fraser (The Whale), Tom Hanks (A Man Called Otto), Bill Nighy (Living) and Adam Sandler (Hustle).
Best Supporting Actress: Angela Bassett (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever), Patricia Clarkson (She Said), Jamie Lee Curtis (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Judith Ivey (Women Talking) and Gabrielle Union (The Inspection).
Best Supporting Actor: Andre Braugher (She Said), Brendan Gleeson (The Banshees of Inisherin), Woody Harrelson (Triangle of Sadness), Judd Hirsch (The Fabelmans) and Ke Huy Quan (Everything Everywhere All at Once). 
Best Director: James Cameron (Avatar: The Way of Water), Todd Field (Tár), Baz Luhrmann (Elvis), Gina Prince-Bythewood (The Woman King) and Steven Spielberg (The Fabelmans).
Best Screenwriter: Todd Field (Tár), Kazuo Ishiguro (Living), Tony Kushner and Steven Spielberg (The Fabelmans), Rebecca Lenkiewicz (She Said) and Dana Stevens (The Woman King).
Best Actress (TV): Christina Applegate (Dead to Me), Toni Collette (The Staircase), Laura Linney (Ozark), Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary) and Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul). 
Best Actor (TV): Jeff Bridges (The Old Man), Steve Carell (The Patient), Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul), Gary Oldman (Slow Horses) and Wes Studi (Reservation Dogs).
Best TV Series: Abbott Elementary, The Old Man, Only Murders in the Building, The White Lotus and Yellowstone.
Best TV Movie/Limited Series: Black Bird, The Dropout, Inventing Anna, The Staircase and The Watcher.
Best Ensemble: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Nope, She Said, The Woman King and Women Talking.
Best Intergenerational Movie: Armageddon Time, Everything Everywhere All at Once, The Fabelmans, A Man Called Otto and Till.
Best Time Capsule: Armageddon Time, Babylon, Elvis, The Fabelmans and Till.
Best Grownup Love Story: Empire of Light; Good Luck to You, Leo Grande; Lady Chatterley’s Lover; A Love Song; and Ticket to Paradise.
Best Documentary: Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down, Lucy and Desi, The Pez Outlaw, Sidney and Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off.
Best Foreign Film: Argentina, 1985 (Argentina), Bardo: False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths (Mexico), Broker (South Korea), One Fine Morning (France) and The Quiet Girl (Ireland).

Barclays is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Movies for Grownups® Awards. RRD is proud to support the PBS broadcast. Event proceeds will go towards Wish of a Lifetime From AARP to help grant life-changing wishes for older adults and shift the way society views aging.

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About AARP The Magazine’s Movies For Grownups® Awards’ Philanthropic Goals

Proceeds from the AARP Movies for Grownups® Awards will benefit Wish of a Lifetime® From AARP to help grant life-changing wishes for older adults and shift the way society views aging. To learn more, visit wishofalifetime.org or follow @wishofalifetime on social media. ​​

About AARP

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit aarp.org and aarp.org/espanol, or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.​ 

About The WNETThe WNET Group creates inspiring media content and meaningful experiences for diverse audiences nationwide. It is the community-supported home of New York’s THIRTEEN – America’s flagship PBS station – WLIW21, THIRTEEN PBSKids, WLIW World and Create; NJ PBS, New Jersey’s statewide public television network; Long Island’s only NPR station WLIW-FM; ALL ARTS, the arts and culture media provider; and newsroom NJ Spotlight News. Through these channels and streaming platforms, The WNET Group brings arts, culture, education, news, documentary, entertainment and DIY programming to more than 5 million viewers each month. The WNET Group’s award-winning productions include signature PBS series Nature, Great Performances, American Masters and Amanpour and Company and trusted local news programs MetroFocus and NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi. Inspiring curiosity and nurturing dreams, The WNET Group’s award-winning Kids’ Media and Education team produces the PBS KIDS series Cyberchase, interactive Mission US history games, and resources for families, teachers and caregivers. A leading nonprofit public media producer for nearly 60 years, The WNET Group presents and distributes content that fosters lifelong learning, including multiplatform initiatives addressing poverty, jobs, economic opportunity, social justice, understanding and the environment. Through Passport, station members can stream new and archival programming anytime, anywhere. The WNET Group represents the best in public media. Join us.  
For further information: Paola Groom, AARP Movies for Grownups®, [email protected]; Justin Solar, R&CPMK, [email protected]

AARP The Magazine is America’s Most Read Magazine, According to MRI-Simmons

December 13, 2022 in /by

With 38.7 Million Readers, AARP The Magazine Remains America’s Most-Read Magazine For Fifth Consecutive YearWASHINGTON—New survey results from MRI-Simmons find that AARP The Magazine (ATM) remains America’s most-read magazine, a distinction it has held for five consecutive years. ATM, AARP’s flagship publication, continues to serve as a primary source of information and entertainment for people age 50-plus – with a readership of 38.7 million.

“We are delighted to see that once again AARP The Magazine is America’s most-read magazine,” said Bob Love, VP and Editor in Chief of AARP Publications. “It is a tribute to the talented editors, writers, photographers, and designers who knock it out of the park issue after issue. It is also a tribute to our readers, who take us into their homes and look to us for great, authoritative content.”

ATM’s readership is at a new-all time high, eclipsing the previous high-water mark of 38.6 million reached in Spring 2018. According to the latest MRI-Simmons data, 91% of readers read their issues at home versus the industry average of 53%.

ATM delivers high quality content via three versions of the magazine, each geared to a different demographic – one for readers age 50 to 59, one for those 60 to 69, and one for those 70-plus. ATM includes iconic cover stars, health and fitness features, inspiring stories from everyday people, financial guidance, consumer information and tips, celebrity interviews, and book and movie reviews. AARP has published its magazine for members since its founding in 1958.

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About AARPAARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.​

AARP Creates Solution Guide to Modern Problems

December 5, 2022 in /by

December Issue of AARP Bulletin Helps Readers Resolve Dozens of Their Most Common Hassles and Concerns
WASHINGTON—In our world of targeted marketing, it’s easy to think that all problems are best solved by buying a product or hiring a service. But a bit of clever thinking can go a long way to solving hassles that inevitably emerge in all our daily lives. This month, AARP Bulletin editors have gathered dozens of top industry professionals to provide clear and simple solutions to your everyday health, finance, home and tech issues.

In this month’s issue, learn the answers to:

How could I get an increase in my property taxes lowered?
Should I actually consider solar panels on my roof?
How could I improve the wi-fi signal in my home?
Is going gluten-free sensible if I don’t have a gluten intolerance?
How could I get surprise hotel fees waived?
And much more!

Also in the December issue of AARP Bulletin:

Your Life

Where’s That Document?  Even in this thoroughly digital world, there are still a few pieces of paper like birth certificates, car titles, and home deeds that remain vitally important to keep, tend to and, on rare occasions, use. So what is the proper way to store and secure them? And if lost, how do you replace them? Learn how to organize and store those documents in this month’s Bulletin.  

Fraud Watch

Protect Your Kids and Grandkids from Fraud: Teens and twenty-somethings are increasingly the targets of digital scams catered to their unique life stage, such as criminals offering to help them become online “influencers.” Read this month’s fraud feature on how older Americans can play a better role in teaching and protecting young adults as they have their first encounters with the world of fraud.

Your Money

A New Way to Measure Retirement Savings: It’s natural to think of retirement saving in terms of a single lump-sum number (“I have this much saved up!”). But that number isn’t very useful; what matters is how much MONTHLY income you can count on. Thanks to a new law, your retirement plan will now include an estimate of how much monthly income your account could provide to you in retirement. Here’s how you could use that number to greatly improve your retirement planning.
Shop Safely on Social Media: Social Media ads can be so tempting. But not all the deals in your feed are legitimate! Read this month’s Bulletin to learn steps you can take to shop more safely on social media sites.

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About AARP

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.