Aging with grace seems to be the new trend, thanks to prominent figures like President Joe Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi embracing their later years. A forthcoming book by Steven Petrow titled Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old offers candid advice on aging, critiquing common missteps among seniors. Hollywood’s enduring stars—Jean Smart (70), Jane Fonda (83), Liam Neeson (69), Helen Mirren (75), and others—prove that talent transcends age, with studios eager to cast seasoned actors.
Petrow’s tips include ditching dated decor, cultivating friendships across generations, and avoiding drastic hair dyes (“inky black roots scream desperation”). He also advises limiting conversations about health woes to “one cocktail’s worth.” Other icons defying time include Dolly Parton (75), Bruce Springsteen (72), and Martha Stewart (80). For anyone nearing a milestone birthday, Petrow wryly suggests a colonoscopy.
In celebrity news, Madonna recently savored the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in New York, while Bette Midler’s Oscar-nominated film The Rose is being remade with Cynthia Erivo. Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema faced New York’s signature hospitality when her W Hotel room service request was denied—staff bluntly directed her to order takeout amid COVID restrictions.
With the Tokyo Olympics approaching, President Biden may skip attending—a decision some speculate stems from his occasional unsteadiness. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is flaunting Father’s Day socks from his grandson during a quiet week in Congress.
On the film front, The Fortress 2 wrapped production in Puerto Rico amid power outages, inconveniencing stars Bruce Willis and Shannen Doherty. Producer Noel Ashman plans a Noir nightclub bash to make amends.
As New York’s mayoral election approaches, voters seem more focused on selecting the “least disliked” candidate than a favorite. A top restaurateur notes diners have grown thriftier post-pandemic. One weary dad jokes about scattering his ashes over Bloomingdale’s: “At least my daughter might visit twice a week.”
Only in New York.