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Music for Grownups: Top Holiday Albums

By Richard Gehr

This year's holiday albums range from traditional carols and standards, to inventive rock and jazz reinvention, to moody midwinter evocations of the holidays' pagan origins. These are our favorites.         

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Movies for Grownups: 'Slumdog Millionaire'

By Bill Newcott

Our entertainment editor gives four out of five stars to the "gloriously human, wondrously life-affirming" drama 'Slumdog Millionaire.'  

AARP Concerts

AARP Presents "Feels Like the First Time Tour" with Foreigner

Foreigner, led by its founder, chief songwriter and legendary guitarist Mick Jones play all your favorites in this 15-city tour. And, enter to win Mick's guitar in the Air Guitar Contest!

AARP Presents "Legends of Jazz Tour" with Ramsey Lewis

At various venues along the tour, Lewis will be joined by Grammy winning saxophonist Paquito D’Rivera, GRAMMY nominated singer Kurt Elling and the smooth jazz quartet Fourplay.

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Books for Grownups

The latest books of interest to you, brought to you by the editors of Publishers Weekly and AARP The Magazine.

Musical Mentor Quiz

Today's hottest artists are the products of yesterday's inspirations. Who are your mentors? Test your knowledge!

Digital TV Conversion: What You Need to Know

If you watch TV using an antenna or “rabbit ears,” you will need to get either a converter box or a digital TV by February 17, 2009. Here's a step-by-step guide to converter boxes, coupon programs, and more.

Does your TV have "rabbit ears" or an outdoor antenna? Don’t wait until the last minute to switch to digital TV. Apply now for the money-saving converter box coupons.

John Updike

John Updike: The Writer in Winter

By John Updike

Literary legend John Updike shares his greatest hope: that his last book will be his best.

Maya Angelou

'Growing Older by Design'

By Maya Angelou

Poet, author, actress, dancer, and activist, Dr. Maya Angelou, recently spoke at AARP's National Event and introduced the poem she had written specially for AARP's 50th anniversary. Read it here.

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Anchored Man: Brian Williams

By Joe Conason

The James Bond of TV newscasters has raced cars, has dodged gunfire, and jets around with McCain and Obama. But for NBC’s Brian Williams, there’s no place like home.

Multimedia Special: Remembering Paul Newman

By Bill Newcott

Movies for Grownups host Bill Newcott shows how even for a superstar, life can begin at 50.

Plácido Domingo: Notable!

By Lewis Beale

His voice and name are known the world over, but opera star Plácido Domingo’s interests and influence go far beyond the stage to education, film, and fine cuisine. Discover what makes him sing.

Top 10 All-Time Love Songs

By Richard Gehr

From Cole Porter to Dolly Parton, our music writer selects the best ballads from across the decades. What are your favorites?

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Discounts & Savings: From hotels to car rentals & even cruises, discover the savings for you.

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