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‘Sesame Street’ Debuts Ji-Young, First Asian American Muppet

At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet in the 'Sesame Street' canon.…
11.15.21
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Big Bird Backlash: Vax Lands Even Muppet In Political Flap

In 1972, Big Bird lined up on 'Sesame Street' to receive a measles vaccine as part of a campaign to…
11.12.21

Billy Porter Responds To Backlash Over Him Wearing A Dress On Sesame Street

Is liberal Hollywood coming for your children and using their LGBT puppets like Billy Porter to help push the anti-masculine, anti-straight male…
10.08.21

The Iconic Muppets May Be Coming To A Street Near You

NEW YORK (AP) — Big Bird, Elmo and stars of “Sesame Street” are leaving their quiet neighborhood and embarking on…
04.16.19

Puppeteer Who Played Big Bird On ‘Sesame Street’ Retiring

WOODSTOCK, Conn. (AP) — The puppeteer who has played Big Bird on Sesame Street is retiring after nearly 50 years…
10.18.18

Morehouse Student’s Viral Video Leads Him To ‘Sesame Street’

These days, going viral is the best recommendation you can have for certain  jobs. Morehouse College sophomore, Julien Turner, whose…
02.03.21

“Sesame Street” Actor David Smyrl Dead At 80

He found a concrete spot on Sesame Street as Mr. Handford, who ran Hooper's Store on the show from 1990…
03.28.16

Sesame Street’s “Maria” To Retire After 44 Years

It’s officially the end of an era. Everyone’s favorite Sesame Street neighbor Maria, played by actress Sonia Manzano, is leaving…
02.03.21

The Best Moments From#TarajiOnSNL

Taraji P. Henson finally graced the famed stage of Saturday Night Live on April 11. Or, as she felt to…
04.13.15

First Lady Michelle Obama Dances With Big Bird on ‘Billy On The Street’ [VIDEO]

NEW YORK (AP) — It may stand as the dizziest dozen minutes in first lady Michelle Obama‘s reign. But she…
02.20.15

Macklemore Visits “Sesame Street,” Performs “Thrift Shop”

2015 seems like a comeback year for Macklemore. The Seattle rapper didn’t go anywhere last year, but after winning a Grammy…
01.14.15

Ice Cube’s Visit to ‘Sesame Street’ is ‘Astounding’ (Watch)

Ice Cube paid a visit to “Sesame Street” recently to hang with Elmo and teach him a new word….“astounding.” The…
10.29.14