Latest Sesame Street News
Bert And Ernie Aren't Gay: The Big Difference Between Frank Oz And Sesame Street's Statements
The relationship status of 'Sesame Street' favourites Bert and Ernie has long been questioned, with many now-adult fans convinced that they were in fact a gay couple. A former writer for the show took it...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 September 2018
Sesame Street's Autistic Character Shows Just How Far Television Has Come
'Sesame Street' is making waves once again by introducing a unique new character to their cast. Julia is the first character in the series to have autism and sees set to arrive on our screens...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 March 2017
'Sesame Street' Announces Deal With Hbo For Next Five Seasons
In a dramatic shake-up of children’s TV that’s bound to be divisive, eternal favourite ‘Sesame Street’ is being added to the roster of the HBO network alongside adult dramas like ‘Game of Thrones’. Who saw...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 August 2015
Sesame Street's "Game Of Chairs" Lovingly Parodies 'Game Of Thrones'
Ahead of the much-anticipated return of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ this coming Sunday, ‘Sesame Street’ has released an adorable parody video of the drama series. Entitled ‘Game of Chairs’, the spoof video of the violent...
By Ed Biggs in Bizarre / Weird Wonderful on 07 April 2015
Ed Sheeran Visits Sesame Street
The Lego House hitmaker joined puppet friends Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover and pals to teach young viewers the differences between rules at home and at school by debuting a catchy tune to help...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 03 April 2015
Watch Ed Sheeran Perform On 'Sesame Street' With Elmo And Grover!
Ed Sheeran has appeared on ‘Sesame Street’ to perform a special song with the gang which teaches children how to behave at school. The British singer filmed the performance back in October 2013, but it...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 02 April 2015
Bert & Ernie Spark Equality Debate After Bakery Refuses To Create 'Support Gay Marriage' Cake
A Northern Ireland bakery has been contacted by the government and is facing legal action after it refused to create a cake with an image of Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie and the words "support...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 July 2014
Benedict Cumberbatch Hits The Big Time, Meets The 'Sesame Street' Gang
Benedict Cumberbatch is without doubt one of the world's most in-demand actors following strong turns in 12 Years a Slave, Star Trek: Into Darkness, The Fifth Estate and of course Sherlock, though even he appeared...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 February 2014
'Sesame Street' Spoofs 'The Hunger Games' With 'Catching Fur'
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire will arrive in cinemas this month amidst a flurry of excitement and anticipation from the film's already ardent following. Any event as big as a new Hunger Games movie is...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 November 2013
Dave Matthews Films Guest Appearance On Sesame Street
Rocker Dave Matthews has taken a walk down Sesame Street to share a song about feelings.The singer recently filmed a guest appearance on the hit children's Tv show, teaming up with the puppet Grover to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 September 2013
A Week In Music, We Catch Up With Diiv's Cole, Icky Blossoms Unveil Their Self-titled Album And Cookie Monster Shows Restraint In Icona Pop Cover
A week in music videos... We caught up with Brooklyn band Diiv last week as they are currently enjoying the 2013 festival season. Talking to lead member Cole, he explained just how different it was...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 07 August 2013
Cookie Monster Covers Icona Pop's 'I Love It' In 'Me Want It (But Me Wait)' Song [Video]
Cookie Monster, everyone's favourite cookie-loving, blue furred hedonist, has dropped the song and video for his latest track, 'Me Want It' (But Me Wait)' - cover of Swedish duo Icona Pop's recent hit 'I Love...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 06 August 2013
Judge Dismisses Allegations Against Sesame Street's Kevin Clash
A judge has ruled allegations made against former 'Elmo' puppeteer Kevin Clash cannot be taken further as the three accusers filed their claims too late. Of the five lawsuits filed against Clash, since autumn 2012,...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 July 2013
Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash Cleared Of Child Molestation Charges
It was a good day for Sesame Street and Kevin Clash, as the one-time Elmo voice-actor has been cleared of all charges of sexual molestation against three underaged boys, with the ruling judge at a...
By Joe Wilde in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 July 2013
The New Yorker Celebrates Historic Moment For Marriage Equality By Outing Bert And Ernie On The Cover
DOMA is dead, America is cheering and Bert and Ernie are celebrating with a quiet night at home – at least this is how The New Yorker envisions the new face of the US. After...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 June 2013
The 'Parents In Jail' Topic Is Next On The Chopping Block For Sesame Street
Sesame Street is undoubtedly a great educational show – teaching kids to read, count, deal with a parent in jail, etc. The show hasn’t shied away from touchy topics like divorce and military deployment in...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 June 2013
Cookie Monster Sculpture Thief Wants To Hand His Theft Back
We’re starting to get a bit wary whenever a Sesame Street character makes a news headline; not because we don’t love the Jim Henson-created critters, but because they seem to be becoming ever indelibly linked...
By Contributor on 05 February 2013
Upside Downton Abbey - Sesame Street Meets The Crawley Family
Sesamy Street has remained the world’s favorite kids show (and no, that’s not an exaggeration) for over 40 years by staying current and recently, with the show taking to spoofing the most popular shows on...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 February 2013
Sesame Street: "D Is For Divorce: Big Feelings On Sesame Street"
American breathed a sigh of relief when President Obama was re-elected, not because of his Medicare plans or immigration policies, but because the alternative would have been Mitt Romney, who had released plans to cut...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 December 2012
Sesame Street Divorce? Kids Show Adds It To Repertoire Of Tough Subjects To Cover
It's hard to underestimate the influence of Sesame Street on young children growing up, waking up before the sun does and sitting in front of a world of knowledge, fuelled by talented writers and told...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 December 2012
Divorce Comes To Sesame Street
That's right, the time has come for a Sesame Street divorce. “This is my house... and this is my other house” chirps fluffy pink fairy Abby Cadabby in a preview for this week’s episode of...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 December 2012
Elmo's Kevin Clash Comes Under Fire For A Fourth Time With Another Underage Sex Accusation
It has been over a month since Kevin Clash's first confused accuser came forward to sue the voice of Elmo for sex with an under age boy. Since then another three people have also sued...
By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 December 2012
Sesame Street Director Emily Squires Dies Ages 71
Emily Squires, part of the Sesame Street team, directing multiple episodes, and applying her talents to soap operas including The Guiding Light and As the World Turns, has died aged 71.Squires directed the "Sesame Street"...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 November 2012
Elmo Stands Tall: Not Even A Sex Scandal Can Stop The Sesame Street Veteran
Elmo is refusing to retire from Sesame Street, despite Kevin Clash leaving the show following high profile underage sex allegations. The loveable puppet sang his heart out during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 November 2012
After Second Accusation, Kevin Clash Elmo Puppeteer Resigns From Sesame Street
Kevin Clash, the Elmo Puppeteer accused twice of sex with an underage person, has resigned. Earlier this month, Sesame Street avoided a hard fate when Barack Obama was re-elected, Mitt Romney having threatened to axe...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 November 2012
Elmo Sex Scandal: Accuser To Forfeit $125,000 And Stick By His Story
The man who accused Kevin Clash - the voice of Elmo - of having sex with him while he was just 16-years-old is sticking by his story. As was previously reported by TMZ.com, Mr Sheldon...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 November 2012
Elmo's In The Clear! Kevin Clash's Gay Relationship Was Very Much Legal
Elmo is back, people! The man who claimed to have had a sexual relationship with Sesame Street star Kevin Clash while he was underage has dropped the allegations. The accuser claims he WAS an adult...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 November 2012
Elmo’S Kevin Clash Admits Relationship With Boy, Insists It Was Legal
Elmo’s right-hand man Kevin Clash has admitted having a relationship with an unknown male man several years ago, though insists he did nothing illegal (despite accusations that the boy was just 16 at the time).Clash,...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 November 2012
Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash Accused Of Relationship With Boy Aged 16
Kevin Clash, the voice (literally) behind Sesame Street's beloved character Elmo, has been accused of having a relationship with an under-age boy, reports TMZ. The 'boy' in question remains unnamed and is now 23, he...
By Lorna Greville in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 November 2012
Sesame Street Bosses Want Big Bird Removed From U.s. Election Adverts
Bosses of U.S. children's TV show Sesame Street are urging President Barack Obama to stop referencing their famous creation Big Bird in his election campaign.The American leader is using the larger-than-life yellow character to mock...
By WENN on 10 October 2012
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