Accuser No. 4 Emerges In ‘Elmo’ Sex Scandal
The “Elmo” sex scandal shows no signs of going away: Kevin Clash, the former puppeteer of the popular “Sesame Street” character, has been hit with yet another lawsuit alleging he had sexual relations...
View ArticleNothing Could Make Joseph Gordon-Levitt Better, Except Maybe A Puppet Pal
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who formerly occupied a large part of my heart space that is now taken up with Nicholas Hoult, appeared on “Sesame Street” recently, to discuss the finer points of the word...
View ArticleBig Bird & Michelle Obama Talk Healthy Snacks
Big Bird flew up from Sesame Street to help Michelle Obama hunt for healthy snacks in the White House kitchen as part of her Let's Move! campaign. Another video about how much fun (?) it is to...
View ArticleMelissa McCarthy Busts A Move With Elmo
A grownup dancing with puppets sounds pretty creepy … except for when that grownup is Melissa McCarthy. Then it’s just funny. Flap-a-whatta-boom-boom! [YouTube]…
View ArticleSome G-Rated Jon Hamm News For Once: A Visit To “Sesame Street”
Both (adorable) Elmo and (adorable) Jon Hamm have seen their fair share of scandalous headlines lately, so it’s a delight to see them come together on “Sesame Street” over something wholesome like...
View ArticleThe New Yorker Memorializes DOMA With Controversial Bert And Ernie Cover
This week, the Supreme Court made the historic ruling that the Defense of Marriage Act and Prop 8 are both unconstitutional. It's an enormous victory for gays and lesbians, their families, and anyone...
View ArticlePeter Dinklage Sings About Bossiness On “Sesame Street”
Simon, man, why does that guy have to be so bossy?! Peter Dinklage -- you know, Tyrion Lannister from "Game of Thrones" -- stopped by "Sesame Street" to sing a little song about "Simon Says" and his...
View ArticleJimmy Fallon & The Roots Will Tell You How To Get To “Sesame Street”
The Muppets are having a busy week! First, the family of Jim Henson donated the “Sesame Street” characters to the National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonion. Then, Cookie Monster,...
View ArticleThis “Sesame Street” Parody Of “Homeland” Is Not Baaaaad
Depending on who you ask, season three of “Homeland” is either going further off the rails than season two, or has helped the show regain the excitement and appeal of season one. But both sides would...
View ArticleOne Direction On “Sesame Street”: That’s What Makes “U” Beautiful
Sesame Street has been invaded by the British! Here's One Direction teaching kiddies all about the letter "U." [YouTube] The LAPD might get a search warrant to go through Justin Bieber's text messages...
View ArticleWatch Benedict Cumberbatch Solve His Most Adorable Mystery Yet On “Sesame...
In his titular role on BBC’s “Sherlock,” Benedict Cumberbatch has solved gruesome murders and thwarted terrorist attacks, but in an appearance on “Sesame Street,” he was faced with his … fruitiest...
View ArticleJon Hamm Brings His Emotions To “Sesame Street”
I thought the first time I'd see Jon Hamm look "amazed" would be after a roll in the hay with me ... but watching him act out facial expressions for a puppet on "Sesame Street" isn't a bad consolation...
View ArticleLupita Nyong’o & Elmo: “I Love My Skin”
“Elmo can see that Miss Lupita’s skin is a beautiful brown color!” That’s Elmo learning all about skin when “12 Years A Slave” actress Lupita Nyong’o visited “Sesame Street.” They talked about touch...
View ArticleSir Ian McKellen Teaches Cookie Monster How To Resist Cookies; Also, Sir Ian...
This week, Sir Ian McKellen visited "Sesame Street" to teach Cookie Monster about the word “resist.” First, McKellen tried to use a shiny gold ring to demonstrate the meaning of “resist,” but in Cookie...
View ArticleWatch Macklemore Sing A New Version Of “Thrift Shop” On “Sesame Street”
Macklemore made a guest appearance “Sesame Street” and brought his own kid-friendly version of “Thrift Shop” with him. In a duet with “Oscar the Grouch” and with backup from fellow Grouches, Macklemore...
View ArticleI’m Mesmerized By This Documentary About The Man Behind Big Bird
“I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story” began showing at festivals last year, but it’s newly available on iTunes and on demand, as well as on the big screen at New York’s IFC Film Center. It’s about...
View Article“Sesame Street” Gets Gentrified, Signs 5-Year Lease With HBO
If you want to get to "Sesame Street" without paying for HBO, you'll have to wait nine months.
View Article#TBT: The Time A Drunk, Handsy Letter U Groped Smokey Robinson On “Sesame...
Smokey Robinson & the Miracles’ “You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me” is maybe my most favorite song of all time. It so perfectly captures the heartbreaking frustration of loving someone who is so, so...
View ArticleSadists, Watch This Tickle Me Elmo Getting Incinerated By A Jet Engine And Laugh
Some people have majestic hobbies. For Louie at the PowerModz YouTube channel, it’s putting things in front of a jet engine and seeing what happens, and the best of this video series involves a Tickle...
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