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Led Zep, Heart Add to 50+ Rockstravaganza

Posted on 12/23/2012 by stacyjenelsmith | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentThis December is prime time for 50+ rockers. Is it ever! The fact was proven abundantly by stars from the mighty Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen to The Rolling Stones, The Who and Bon Jovi in the 12-12-12 benefit for Hurricane Sandy victims this month. (Yes, Mick Jagger looked creaky, but he still ruled the stage!) This week brings the annual after-Christmas treat — The Kennedy Center Honors, being broadcast by CBS Wednesday, Dec. 26. And front-and-center once again are …

POTUS Takes a “Christmas in Washington” Break

Posted on 12/16/2012 by stacyjenelsmith | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentWith so many trouble spots to worry about, you have to know the President needs a holiday break. At least he was in the merry and bright zone for a little while the other night, tending to tradition at the annual Christmas in Washington concert at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, with Diana Ross, “Smash” star Megan Hilty, “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery, pop star Demi Lovato, “The Voice” favorite Chris Mann, and “Gangnam Style” …

Barbara Walters Presents the 10 Most Fascinating People of 2012

Posted on 12/9/2012 by stacyjenelsmith | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Entertainment | News RoundupsIt’s that time of year again! Come Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 9:30 p.m., Barbara Walters will be bringing us the 10 Most Fascinating People of the past 12 months combining a few top ten lists and putting names like Hillary Rodham Clinton and Honey Boo Boo together. Yes, Walters and her team have a knack for combining the great and the grating in this yearly rite, and truly, this year’s ratings-getting recipe has it all. There’s a slice of the …

Blake Shelton, Michael Buble Holiday to the Max

Posted on 12/2/2012 by stacyjenelsmith | AARP Blog Author | Comments

EntertainmentRakish Blake Shelton and breezy Michael Buble will be doing their Christmas thing to the max on NBC this week and next with back-to-back specials and “The Voice” performances – a veritable winter wonderland of cross promotion they hope will bring holiday cheer to fans and, of course, sell lots of records, too. Shelton has his “Not So Family Christmas” special coming up Monday night (12/3), which does feature some of the country star’s family despite the name – his …

A ‘Hot in Cleveland’ Preview

Posted on 11/27/2012 by stacyjenelsmith | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Your LifeFear not, Hot in Cleveland viewers who flinched at the idea of the saucy sitcom having a baby on board. That foundling on the doorstep, so prominent in the promos for the fourth season of the TV Land hit, is not a shark about to be jumped. He’s Jane Leeves’ character’s grandson, but — not to give too much away — he’s not going to be around enough to clutter up the show. In fact, Season 4 of the Betty …

Brickbats Fly at ‘Liz & Dick’

Posted on 11/26/2012 by stacyjenelsmith | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Entertainment In another time, under different circumstances, if Elizabeth Taylor had lived longer, she might have taken Lindsay Lohan under wing. Taylor had great compassion for gifted sad sorts who were withering in the glare of media scrutiny. Remember how her maternal side came to the fore with best friends Montgomery Clift and Michael Jackson? Too bad none of that humanity is even hinted at in Lohan’s “Liz & Dick” Lifetime movie, premiering Sunday (11/25). This flyweight Larry Thompson telepic …