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Elmo Voice Actor Takes 'Sesame Street' Leave After Allegations of Sex With Underage Boy

Mike Sampson — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:08:19 +0000

Today is not a sunny day on Sesame Street. Kevin Clash, the voice actor and puppeteer behind Elmo, the show’s most popular character, has taken an indefinite leave of absence following allegations the he had sexual relations with an underage boy. According to TMZ, a now 23-year-old man has come forward to say he had [...]

Big Bird Appears on 'Weekend Update'

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 14:50:15 +0000

America’s favorite eight-foot-tall bird stopped by ‘Saturday Night Live‘ last night to discuss Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s comments regarding PBS just this past Wednesday. His remark came from the first 2012 debate, stating that he would end government subsidies to the public TV station, but being careful to add: “I like PBS. I like [...]

Best of the Mitt Romney Versus Big Bird Memes

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:00:58 +0000

Mitt Romney can't just say he's going to put Big Bird out of a job and get away with it. Here are the best memes so far from the Great 2012 Big Bird Backlash that don't have curse words. Because in the mind of the internet, when Big Bird gets angry he grabs a rifle and starts spewing obscenities.

Jerry Nelson, the Man Behind the 'Sesame Street' Count, Has Passed

Emerald Catron — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 20:18:32 +0000

It’s a sad day for lovers of ‘Sesame Street’ everywhere — Jerry Nelson, the puppeteer who gave Count von Count his voice passed away Thursday of unspecified causes at the age of 78. In addition to the Count, Nelson also voiced Sherlock Hemlock, the Amazing Mumford and other characters for the show, as well as [...]

Cookie Monster Spoofs Carly Rae Jepsen With 'Share It Maybe' + More

Kat Lee — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:33:17 +0000

- Just when you thought spoofs of Carly Rae Jepsen‘s ‘Call Me Maybe,’ couldn’t get any better, Cookie Monster goes ahead and throws his hat into the ring. His hilarious parody urges people to ‘Share It Maybe’ — “it” being cookies. Duh. [YouTube] - New York City club W.i.P., of Chris Brown and Drake brawl [...]

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees Kicks It With Elmo On 'Sesame Street' [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:33:10 +0000

He overcame an injury that would ruin most careers to help give hope to an entire city. Eventually, he brought New Orleans a Super Bowl trophy that they would see for the first time in their football franchise's history.

Jimmy Kimmel and His 'Siblings' Invade 'Sesame Street' [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:44:35 +0000

At first the video below of Jimmy Kimmel visiting the gang at ‘Sesame Street’ looks like a spoof. But the late night host actually went on ‘Sesame Street’ yesterday to talk to Abby Cadabby about siblings. Even cuter, his “brother and sister” Timmy and Kimmy joined in the fun.

Lil Wayne Floats The Banana Boat

DJ Digital — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:27:20 +0000

By now, if you have heard Lil Wayne’s latest single “6 Foot, 7 Foot”, then you have heard an interesting “voice” in the background. It’s not a chipmunk. It kinda sounds like someone is saying “la la la lala”, but in a weird “Honey I Shrunk The Kids” kinda way. Then, there is the hook, [...]