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fromwww.danspapers.com
4 hours ago

Alec Baldwin Shares Desire to Retire from Acting

Baldwin described the Rust tragedy as unspeakably difficult and very painful, stating it pushed him into a more reclusive lifestyle. He mentioned, 'I wound up staying home a lot. I was home with my kids for three-and-a-half years.'
Film
Psychology
fromMail Online
7 hours ago

The exact age you're considered 'old', revealed - so, are you past it?

Old age is perceived to begin at 69 according to a new survey of British adults.
Television
fromConsequence
4 hours ago

Stream On This Week: Nick Offerman Will Break Your Heart, and a '90s Favorite Bodyslams Back Into the Arena

Stream On provides recommendations for new and recent films and TV shows across various streaming platforms.
#aging
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Relationships

Nobody tells you that one of the cruelest parts of aging is becoming invisible in rooms you used to command - I walked into a meeting last year as a consultant and a young man looked right through me to greet the person behind me, and I stood there holding 40 years of expertise in a body he had already decided had nothing to offer, and that single moment taught me more about getting old than any birthday ever has - Silicon Canals

Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Psychology says the reason aging people feel like they don't matter isn't about what they've lost - it's that society defines mattering as productivity and visibility, and the moment you step outside those narrow roles, your value becomes invisible even to people who love you - Silicon Canals

Retirement and aging can lead to feelings of invisibility and worthlessness due to society's narrow definitions of productivity.
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago
Health

People who still look young in their 60s and 70s aren't fighting aging - they stopped doing the things that accelerate it, and the difference between those two approaches is the difference between swimming against a current and simply getting out of the water - Silicon Canals

Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

10 subtle signs you're still in the prime of your life (even if you're over 70) - Silicon Canals

Life after 70 can be vibrant and fulfilling, marked by authenticity and deep relationships.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Psychology says the real reason being over 60 is so hard isn't aging itself - it's that modern culture has no framework for dignity without productivity, and once you stop producing economic value, you become socially invisible in a way that no amount of grandchildren or hobbies can fix - Silicon Canals

The hardest part of aging in the modern West is the cultural equation between productivity and personhood, not physical decline.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Nobody tells you that one of the cruelest parts of aging is becoming invisible in rooms you used to command - I walked into a meeting last year as a consultant and a young man looked right through me to greet the person behind me, and I stood there holding 40 years of expertise in a body he had already decided had nothing to offer, and that single moment taught me more about getting old than any birthday ever has - Silicon Canals

Aging can lead to feeling invisible and undervalued in professional settings, despite years of experience.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Psychology says the reason aging people feel like they don't matter isn't about what they've lost - it's that society defines mattering as productivity and visibility, and the moment you step outside those narrow roles, your value becomes invisible even to people who love you - Silicon Canals

Retirement and aging can lead to feelings of invisibility and worthlessness due to society's narrow definitions of productivity.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Positive Beliefs About Aging Can Influence Wellness

Recent discoveries reveal that positive beliefs about aging can improve cognitive and physical functions in older adults.
Health
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

People who still look young in their 60s and 70s aren't fighting aging - they stopped doing the things that accelerate it, and the difference between those two approaches is the difference between swimming against a current and simply getting out of the water - Silicon Canals

The biggest factor in aging is what we stop doing to ourselves, rather than what we add to our lives.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

10 subtle signs you're still in the prime of your life (even if you're over 70) - Silicon Canals

Life after 70 can be vibrant and fulfilling, marked by authenticity and deep relationships.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Psychology says the real reason being over 60 is so hard isn't aging itself - it's that modern culture has no framework for dignity without productivity, and once you stop producing economic value, you become socially invisible in a way that no amount of grandchildren or hobbies can fix - Silicon Canals

The hardest part of aging in the modern West is the cultural equation between productivity and personhood, not physical decline.
#retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Retirement

Psychology suggests retirees who become genuinely exhausting to be around are almost never aware they're doing it - because the crankiness is grief wearing a disguise and the neediness is loneliness knocking on the only doors still open, and neither one feels like a choice from the inside - Silicon Canals

Relationships
fromHuffPost
3 days ago

Retirement Can Change Your Relationship, For Better Or For Worse

Retirement can strengthen or challenge couples' relationships, revealing deeper issues and leading to increased divorce rates among older adults.
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago
Retirement

Psychologists explain that people who feel neglected in retirement aren't necessarily being ignored - they're experiencing the sudden absence of the role-based relationships that made them feel valued for forty years - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to feelings of invisibility and loss of identity as relationships formed at work fade away.
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago
Retirement

Psychology says the reason retired men sit in silence isn't because they have nothing to say - it's because they've lost the only identity anyone ever valued them for - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to a profound identity crisis for men who equate self-worth with professional achievement.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology suggests retirees who become genuinely exhausting to be around are almost never aware they're doing it - because the crankiness is grief wearing a disguise and the neediness is loneliness knocking on the only doors still open, and neither one feels like a choice from the inside - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to unexpected grief and identity loss, resulting in irritability and strained relationships.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
3 days ago

Retirement Can Change Your Relationship, For Better Or For Worse

Retirement can strengthen or challenge couples' relationships, revealing deeper issues and leading to increased divorce rates among older adults.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Psychologists explain that people who feel neglected in retirement aren't necessarily being ignored - they're experiencing the sudden absence of the role-based relationships that made them feel valued for forty years - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to feelings of invisibility and loss of identity as relationships formed at work fade away.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Psychology says the reason retired men sit in silence isn't because they have nothing to say - it's because they've lost the only identity anyone ever valued them for - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to a profound identity crisis for men who equate self-worth with professional achievement.
Digital life
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

What Does Barbie Ferreira Really Want Now? An Indie Film Career, on Her Terms

Barbie Ferreira expresses fear of her laptop, believing hackers are watching her, and reflects on her changing relationship with the internet.
Pets
fromArchitectural Digest
2 days ago

Gregory Peck at Home: Behind-the-Scenes Photos of the Screen Legend's Domestic Life

Gregory Peck found happiness off-screen with his dogs, gardens, and family.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Honey, I Shrunk My Wife!

The show discusses various cultural topics including films, a comedy series, and the resurgence of cigarettes in Hollywood.
fromQueerty
3 days ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
LGBT
US Elections
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

A Fine Country for Old Men

American gerontocracy is unique as it is elected, with wealth increasingly concentrated among the elderly, impacting political power dynamics.
Wellness
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

We Asked Celebrities for Their Best Jet Lag Hack-and 5 Agreed on This Unexpected Tip

Immersing in water after a flight helps celebrities combat jet lag effectively.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
10 hours ago

The forgotten generation isn't the young people struggling to find their place in the world - it's the retirees sitting in fully paid-off houses with lifetimes of experience, waiting for a phone call that the modern world no longer knows it's supposed to make - Silicon Canals

Older adults possess valuable experience but are often overlooked and isolated in contemporary society.
Film
fromFuturism
8 hours ago

Fury Erupts as Val Kilmer's Estate Announces Starring Role in AI Film Made From Beyond the Grave

Hollywood actors are alarmed by AI's potential to replace them, with public support against using deceased actors' likenesses in films.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Celebrity on celebrity: are we losing the art of the big star interview?

Wealthy businesspeople are increasingly held accountable, yet interviews among elites lack critical perspective and often become mutual admiration sessions.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From fat transplants to LED mittens: how the fear of old lady hands' mobilised the beauty industry

Hands reveal age and condition, often contrasting with facial appearance, leading to increased focus on hand care.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Meryl Streep, 76, says one mindset guides her as a working grandmother: 'You can't get anything back'

Meryl Streep emphasizes the importance of cherishing time with family while balancing a demanding career.
Television
fromEsquire
3 days ago

O-T Fagbenle Has No Bounds

O-T Fagbenle's unexpected journey from a nomadic childhood to a successful acting career showcases his range and ambition in the entertainment industry.
#retirement-planning
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

My wife wants us to retire at 65 to get Medicare. But I want to retire now at 62 so we can enjoy life. Who is right?

Health insurance costs significantly impact retirement decisions, especially for couples retiring before Medicare eligibility at age 65.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

My wife wants us to retire at 65 to get Medicare. But I want to retire now at 62 so we can enjoy life. Who is right?

Health insurance costs significantly impact retirement decisions, especially for couples retiring before Medicare eligibility at age 65.
Film
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Playing 'sunburned girl' on The Pitt was a career break for me. I couldn't believe how kind everyone on set was.

Jenna Moloney transitioned from unpaid student films to a significant role on HBO Max's 'The Pitt' after a challenging audition process.
Music production
fromIndieWire
2 weeks ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

The happiest older adults aren't optimists - they're realists who stopped arguing with reality - Silicon Canals

Happiness in older adults stems from acceptance of reality rather than constant positivity or optimism.
Retirement
fromFortune
5 days ago

America is not ready for its own longevity crisis - and 2026 is the wake-up call | Fortune

Americans need better planning for healthy and secure aging as longevity increases, with a focus on finances, health, housing, and community support.
fromIndependent TV
1 day ago

Val Kilmer resurrected with AI in new movie trailer

In the upcoming historical movie As Deep as the Grave, Val Kilmer's AI-generated likeness is featured as Father Fintan, a Catholic priest and Native American spiritualist.
Film
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

'I don't want to waste my days': Eva Longoria on thriving in your 50s

"I always ask myself what defines success for me. As I get older, it's not some superficial thing. I'm at a point where I don't want to waste my days."
Media industry
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

How Grace Gummer, Meryl Streep's daughter, is carving out her own niche: Her mother's gift is now also hers'

Grace Gummer, daughter of Meryl Streep, stands out in Hollywood for her talent and discretion despite her privileged background.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

As retirement slips further away, workers prioritize stability and senior home equity

Workers prioritize job security over new opportunities, with many delaying retirement due to rising living costs and health care expenses.
Film
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Ciaran Hinds: 'We made it very clear to my daughter that we don't do nepotism. It's held her in good stead'

Ciarán Hinds reflects on his career, family, and experiences in the entertainment industry.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Charlie's Angels 50 years on: The faces of female empowerment under attack

Charlie's Angels revolutionized women's representation on television, showcasing female empowerment and independence through its iconic characters.
NYC LGBT
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Back in the day, Rock Hudson got slicked down & greased up for this Oscars stunt - Queerty

In 1949, Rock Hudson posed as a gold-painted Mr. Oscar statuette at the Hollywood Press Photographers Ball, a publicity stunt orchestrated by his agent Henry Wilson to promote the rising actor before his major stardom in the 1950s.
Health
fromScienceDaily
4 weeks ago

This simple habit could help seniors live longer and stay independent

Regular cycling in older adults significantly reduces long-term care needs and mortality risk, with strongest effects among non-drivers.
Humor
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who maintain a genuine sense of humor in their retirement years aren't just naturally funnier - they also practice these habits - Silicon Canals

Maintaining a sense of humor in retirement requires intentional choices: surrounding yourself with people who laugh, learning to laugh at yourself, and staying engaged in activities that bring joy rather than dwelling on complaints.
Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Candice Bergen says turning 80 isn't 'what it used to be'

Candice Bergen, turning 80 in May, expresses denial about the milestone while redefining what constitutes a full life compared to her father's death at 75.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago

Behavioral scientists found that retired people who describe themselves as bored are almost never actually bored - they're experiencing a loss of social witness, and their entire identity was built on being seen doing things that mattered - Silicon Canals

Retirees experience not boredom but loss of social witness—the feeling that others depend on them and notice their contributions, which psychology terms 'mattering' and is critical for successful retirement adjustment.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago

Research says the happiest people after 70 aren't the ones who stayed active, stayed useful, or stayed relevant - they're the ones who made peace with a version of themselves that didn't need to be any of those things to deserve to be here - Silicon Canals

Happiness in later life comes from accepting yourself without needing external achievements or titles to feel worthy.
Television
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Why won't TV just let older gay men have sexy screen time? - Queerty

Television depicts gay men as married parents, closeted victims, or young explorers, but rarely as unapologetically sexual older adults living openly without shame.
LA real estate
fromQueerty
1 month ago

This bisexual Golden Age Hollywood icon's home is officially on the market - Queerty

Cary Grant's former Palm Springs estate, Villa Paradiso, is listed for $12.7 million and reflects the Hollywood icon's life during his later years as a husband and father.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm 83 and raised my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I work part-time for extra money and hope to retire by 90.

Sue Miller, 83, raised seven family members across three generations while working multiple jobs, and continues working as a lunch lady despite cancer, driven by her resilience and desire to live until 100.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Psychologists explain the reason older people stop caring what others think isn't wisdom or maturity - it's that they've finally run out of energy to maintain versions of themselves that other people found more palatable - Silicon Canals

Older people appear wiser about rejecting social performance, but they're primarily exhausted from decades of managing others' perceptions and lack energy to maintain multiple versions of themselves.
Film
fromParade
3 weeks ago

Beloved '80s Star With Iconic Role in 1987 Classic Turns 67

Matthew Modine, turning 67 on March 22, is celebrated for his iconic roles, especially in Full Metal Jacket and recent projects like Stranger Things.
#ageism
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Public health

What no one warns you about turning 65 is that it's not your body that changes first-it's the way people start talking to you like you've already disappeared - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago
Public health

What no one warns you about turning 65 is that it's not your body that changes first-it's the way people start talking to you like you've already disappeared - Silicon Canals

Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

2 Big Reasons to Let Go of Negative Stereotypes About Aging

Positive beliefs about aging improve physical and cognitive health, while ageist biases from external and internal sources harm well-being across midlife and older adulthood.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

The art of being the oldest person in the room: 7 habits of people over 60 who never feel invisible in younger company - Silicon Canals

The people who never feel invisible? They're the ones asking questions. My buddy Frank is seventy-one. When his grandson talks about some video game, Frank doesn't say 'When I was your age, we played outside.' He asks, 'What do you like about it? How does it work?' And he actually listens to the answer.
Miscellaneous
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
19 years ago

Ford nailed the role

Harrison Ford's Hollywood Hills home features his original carpentry work and was instrumental in launching his acting career after director George Lucas hired him as a carpenter.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I have more to say': Jane Fonda questions why Barbra Streisand fronted Oscars tribute to Robert Redford

Bob had real backbone on and off the screen. He spoke up to defend freedom of the press, protect the environment, and encourage new voices at his Sundance Institute. She then detailed their evolving relationship and recalled how the last time they had been in contact, the pair had told each other they loved one another.
Film
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

You know you're over 60 when these 9 things that used to irritate you now just make you quietly grateful - Silicon Canals

Aging brings perspective that transforms frustration into gratitude for life's simple moments and human connections.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

People who stayed physically active into their 80s share these 7 movement habits they started before it became trendy - Silicon Canals

It got me thinking. While everyone's obsessing over the latest fitness trends and biohacking protocols, these folks have been consistently moving their bodies for decades. No fancy equipment, no Instagram-worthy routines, just simple habits they picked up long before movement became a multibillion-dollar industry. So I started asking around, digging into research, and talking to people who've stayed active well into their golden years. What I found wasn't revolutionary or complicated. It was refreshingly simple.
Exercise
Retirement
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Envisioning Retirement: Reinvention, Redefinition, Clarity

Retirement requires redefining personal identity beyond professional roles, which presents psychological challenges as people struggle to change their self-perception.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

At 80, 'Ghostbusters' star Ernie Hudson says his fitness goal is surprisingly simple

I guess I'm excited because turning 80 is great. A number I never thought I'd see, but here it is. I always wanted to be an old guy who's still feeling pretty good,
Wellness
#menopause
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

I'm 66 and I've watched men my age harden into bitterness in retirement - and the ones who don't all seem to have one thing in common - Silicon Canals

Retirement isolation and loss of identity drive bitterness in men, while those who maintain social connections and emotional openness adapt successfully to retirement.
Miscellaneous
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

7 things men over 60 quietly stopped doing that aren't laziness - they're the first honest decisions they've made in decades - Silicon Canals

Aging men stop certain activities not from laziness but from honest reassessment of what genuinely matters versus obligatory social performance.
Medicine
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bruce Willis' wife says he doesn't know' he has dementia

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia and lacks awareness of his condition (anosognosia), while his wife Emma Heming Willis, as caretaker, reports he still connects with family.
Film
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Never too late: Delroy Lindo isn't first Oscar star to be celebrated in golden years

Delroy Lindo receives his first Oscar nomination at age 73, fifty years after his screen debut, for his role in Sinners.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

If you're over 70 and these 9 simple activities still bring you joy, you've mastered the art of aging gracefully - Silicon Canals

Graceful aging emerges through presence, simple daily rituals, curiosity, and finding delight in ordinary activities rather than chasing youth.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nydailynews.com
1 month ago

Jamie Lee Curtis pays tribute to late ex-boyfriend Robert Carradine

Jamie Lee Curtis mourns ex-boyfriend Robert Carradine's death by suicide at 71, remembering their 1970s romance as her first experience with domesticity and partnership.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

I'm a retired Boomer and every friend I had in my 50s is either dead, sick, or we just stopped calling-here's what nobody tells you about aging - Silicon Canals

Friendships often shrink and can disappear unexpectedly as people age, exposing neglected relationships and the emotional impact of loss.
Film
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Reminiscing About Meeting (and Dating!) Movie Stars From Hollywood's Golden Age - San Francisco Bay Times

A TV and radio broadcaster shares memorable encounters with celebrities who visited to promote their work, highlighting humorous and authentic moments from interviews.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

You're Telling Me It's Possible to Be More Beautiful Than Rebecca Hall?

The Beauty blends body-horror and satire, depicting a beauty virus that physically heats people, spreads through bodily fluids and sex, and leads to obsession and self-destruction.
Mental health
fromVulture
2 months ago

Bruce Willis 'Doesn't Know' He Has Dementia

Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia and does not recognize his condition due to anosognosia, while his wife and caregiver describes adapting to their changed connection.
Film
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

'Overnight I lost everything': 17 acting careers ruined by a single role

Certain films can permanently damage an actor's career trajectory, with specific roles becoming inextricably linked to their public image regardless of talent or prior success.
Wellness
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 everyday habits that make people in their 60s and 70s seem decades younger than they actually are - Silicon Canals

Daily, simple habits—consistent movement, genuine curiosity, and small routines—produce youthful energy and preserve physical and cognitive vitality.
Retirement
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Should You Ever Retire?

57% of baby boomers plan to retire in their 70s or never retire, while 48% of U.S. workers prefer phased retirement with gradually reduced responsibilities.
Film
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Brendan Fraser on resilience at work in your 50s: 'The silences in a career can be deafening'

Brendan Fraser won an Academy Award for The Whale, overcame depression and career drought, and now embraces renewed recognition and mental-health vigilance in middle age.
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