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LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Brandi Carlile rocks "Sesame Street" with brand new song

Sesame Street stars perform new song with Brandi Carlile
Discussion about nature on the show [ more ]
Media industry
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Media industry

Grover the Muppet becomes a journalist, shining a light on the plight of the industry

Grover, the beloved Muppet from Sesame Street, announced on social media that he is now a news reporter.
The social media response to Grover's announcement highlighted the struggles of the journalism industry.
Some users cheered Grover's new profession, while others in the industry responded with dark humor about layoffs and job insecurity. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Media industry

Grover Is Now a Reporter. Journalists Aren't Optimistic.

Grover, the Muppet from Sesame Street, has taken on the role of a journalist.
Some journalists welcomed him into the profession, while others predicted his career wouldn't last long. [ more ]
moreMedia industry
Mental health
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Mental health

Elmo's big question: how an adorable puppet asked how everyone was doing and opened the gates of hell

Elmo's seemingly innocent tweet received 12,000 replies and was read 172 million times.
Followers expressed their anxieties, hardships, and despair in response to Elmo's question about how they were doing. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

10 Best Sleep Podcasts of 2023 to Lull You to a Stress-Free Sleep

Not getting enough sleep is a common issue among almost all adults these days.In many cases, it's not the lack of wanting sleep that's the issue but how to fall asleep and stay asleep through the night that's the biggest concern.Recently, I've seen (and even used) people trying sleep meditation to fall asleep quickly and get quality rest through the night.
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Creative Bloq
2 months ago
Graphic design

Relax, Big Bird is big again

The shrinking of Big Bird on Twitter caused a lot of confusion and concern among fans
The resolution to the crisis was not explained and felt anticlimactic [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Health

Muppets from Sesame Workshop help explain opioid addiction to young children

Sesame Street introduces a character named Karli whose mother is in recovery from addiction
Sesame Workshop aims to help young children understand addiction and build emotional resilience [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Parenting

Muppets from Sesame Workshop help explain opioid addiction to young children

Sesame Street introduces a character named Karli whose mother is in recovery from addiction
Sesame Workshop aims to help young children understand addiction and build emotional resilience [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Parenting

Muppets from Sesame Workshop help explain opioid addiction to young children

Sesame Street introduces a character named Karli whose mother is in recovery from addiction
Sesame Workshop aims to help young children understand addiction and build emotional resilience [ more ]
Boston.com
11 months ago
Boston Celtics

Watch: Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley take their best shots at a Boston accent

Celtics The 'Inside the NBA' crew tried to sound like Bostonians.Have you ever wondered what Alabama native Charles Barkley, who speaks with a thick southern drawl, would sound like trying a Boston accent?Wonder no further.Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kenny Smith gave it a shot on "Inside the NBA" after the Celtics' Game 5 win over Miami at TD Garden.
Queerty
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

Conservatives outraged Dr. Jill Biden delivered 10s across the board at King Charles' coronation

First Lady Jill Biden did the United States very proud when she attended King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation over the weekend.Dr. FLOTUS was joined by her granddaughter, Finnegan Biden, who accompanied her to several events, including a reception for overseas guests at Buckingham Palace and the crowning ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
www.cnn.com
11 months ago
US politics

Jill Biden and Sonia Sotomayor appear together at Bronx Children's Museum event

First lady Jill Biden and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor visited the Bronx Children's Museum Wednesday, marking a rare moment where a justice from the nation's highest court appeared at an event with one of the White House principals.The two women visited with children and toured the museum to celebrate the recent opening of its permanent site as well as tout the multicultural education programming it offers to the community.
Fatherly
11 months ago
Fathers

17 Funny Songs For Kids That Aren't 'Baby Shark'

Just admit it: every time you hear Baby Shark come on the kid-friendly playlist you curated as you drive your kid home from daycare, you tense up, start to sweat, and wonder when, if ever, the madness will stop.Kids music - twee, high-pitched, grindingly melodic and almost frustratingly simple - is a necessary evil we all face as we move into parenthood.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

'Dracula,' 'The Wolf-Man,' and 5 Classic Halloween Movies - All Streaming For Free

Chances are when you were a kid, you still picked out your movies based on the plastic VHS covers in your local video rental store.And if you were like me, I bet you loved those old monster movies.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

All The Kids Shows HBO Max Has Deleted - And What It Means

HBO Max has suddenly become HBO Mini, at least when it comes to kids shows and movies.As a result of HBO Max's merger with Discovery+, many projects have been trashed, including the Batgirl movie.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

If 'Bluey' Is the "Perfect" Kids' Show, Why Are So Many Parents Furious With It?

Bluey is also perhaps the best children's television program currently available outside of late 1970s episodes of Sesame Street on HBOMax.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

'90s Dads Will Love This Sesame Street 'Friends' Father's Day Parody

Father's Day is just around the corner and as families start putting the finishing touches on their planning, Sesame Street is here giving us the collaboration we didn't know we needed.
Fatherly
4 years ago
Fathers

'The Pigeon HAS To Go to School' Is a Manic and Brilliant Toddler Primer For Pre-School

The latest adventure of the most famous cranky bird in all of the children's literature is perhaps the best.
www.theresident.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Fab Ways To Entertain The Kids & Family Things To Do Over The Easter Holidays

This year's fair will be compared by comedian Jasmin Gleeson, who will also host the Easter bonnet parade.There's plenty of family and Easter fun to be had, including badge-making, Lindy hop workshop, giant Jenga, face-painting, live music and spring trail where you follow clues to find flags hidden across the gardens to win a prize there's lots of fun stuff.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

N.Y. Philharmonic chief looks to Gustavo 'Dudamel era' after historic appointment

Gustavo Dudamel conducts the New York Philharmonic, March 9, 2022.Chris Lee/New York Philharmonic When the New York Philharmonic's current music director, Jaap van Zweden, announced he would be leaving his post next year, president and CEO Deborah Borda had only one new maestro in mind: Gustavo Dudamel.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

Jonathan Rockefeller brings Sesame Street to life Off-Broadway

Sesame Street The Musical is a new, Off-Broadway show staring Cookie Monster, Grover, Elmo and the rest of the muppets.
The producers tailored the experience to their target audience: toddlers.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Sesame Street co-creator Lloyd Morrisett has died

Lloyd Morrisett, the co-founder of popular children's television show Sesame Street, has died at the age of 93.The psychologist was praised for having left an outsized and indelible legacy among generations of children around the world.Dr Morrisett was one of the pioneers of using technology to educate, and was reportedly the first person to consider using television to teach young children basic skills.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Sesame Street co-creator Lloyd Morrisett has died

Lloyd Morrisett, the co-founder of popular children's television show Sesame Street, has died at the age of 93.The psychologist was praised for having left an outsized and indelible legacy among generations of children around the world.Dr Morrisett was one of the pioneers of using technology to educate, and was reportedly the first person to consider using television to teach young children basic skills.
KQED
1 year ago
California

Bob McGrath, Longtime Star of 'Sesame Street,' Dies at 90 | KQED

"Bob embodied the melodies of Sesame Street like no one else, and his performances brought joy and wonder to generations of children around the world, whether teaching them the ABCs, the people in their neighborhood, or the simple joy of feeling music in their hearts," the Workshop said on Twitter.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

How To Watch 'School House Rock' Right Now

The creator of School House Rock, George Newall has died at 88. His legacy endures though, in what many still consider to be one of the greatest educational programs for children of all time.From 1973 to 1994 School House Rock taught generations of math, grammar, and the functioning of a democracy, all with snappy songs and unique animation.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Big Bird and Kermit the Frog pay tribute to their friend' Bob McGrath

Big Bird and Kermit The Frog have remembered their human friend Bob McGrath, following his death aged 90.The fictional duo posted separate tributes to the actor, musician and children's author, remembering his infectious joy and ability to make every day sunnier.McGrath was a member of the US children's show for more than 50 years, and was known as one of its first non-Muppet regular characters.
KQED
1 year ago
Arts

Bob McGrath, Longtime Star of 'Sesame Street,' Dies at 90 | KQED

"Bob embodied the melodies of Sesame Street like no one else, and his performances brought joy and wonder to generations of children around the world, whether teaching them the ABCs, the people in their neighborhood, or the simple joy of feeling music in their hearts," the Workshop said on Twitter.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

'Sesame Street' co-creator Lloyd Morrisett has died at age 93

We remember Lloyd Morrisett, the co-creator of one of the most beloved television programs in history, Sesame Street, who died this week at the age of 93.ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: Lloyd Morrisett died earlier this week at the age of 93.Whether or not you recognize his name, you'll almost certainly recognize the television program he helped create.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

This Is Without A Doubt The Most Groovy Sesame Street Song, Ever

When Anita Pointer of the legendary Pointer Sisters died of cancer at 74 on December 31, 2022, she was remembered warmly and widely for her and her sisters' extraordinary achievements.The late pop icon was remembered for The Pointer Sisters' hit "Fairytale", which won a Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and the sultry, slow-burning "Slow Hand", which was covered by Conway Twitty.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

For Kids Afraid of Halloween, 'Super Monsters' Provides an Alternative

Halloween may very well be some kids' favorite holiday, but when you've got young children, that's not usually the case.Sure, kindergarteners love treats, but not all of them love tricks ⏤ and they certainly don't love masks covered in blood or skeletons emerging from tombs.It's common for young children to be freaked out around Halloween, which makes finding a solid Halloween kids movie for your preschoolers or kindergarteners tricky.
Eater NY
1 year ago
NYC food

Robot Cat Servers Are Descending on NYC Dim Sum Parlors

This week in unpredictable headlines: Robotic cat servers are descending on dim sum parlors in Brooklyn and Queens.The robots can cost owners as much as a 2022 Kia Forte.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

STOMP closes after 29-year New York run

The choreographic clatter of trash can lids, thud of boot heels and swish of brooms that has been synonymous with New York's downtown performing arts scene for nearly three decades is coming to an end this week.Its final performance is Sunday."Twenty-nine years is a long time to sustain a run," STOMP co-producer and general manager Richard Frankel said.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Saxophonist YolanDa Brown honoured' to become OBE after pivotal' year

Saxophonist and broadcaster YolanDa Brown has said she is excited and honoured to have been made an OBE in the New Year Honours list.The 40-year-old, the winner of two Mobo Awards, is honoured for her services to music, music education and broadcasting.Originally from Barking in London, her music brings together reggae, jazz and soul, and she has collaborated with acts such as Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones and Rick Astley.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
Television

Bob McGrath, Longtime Sesame Street' Star, Dies at 90

Bob McGrath, who played the sweater-clad neighborhood music teacher and general advice-giver on Sesame Street for almost half a century, died on Sunday morning.He was 90.Mr. McGrath's daughter Cat McGrath confirmed his death by email on Sunday.She said Mr. McGrath died from complications after a stroke.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC real estate

On the Second Try, a Family Is Welcomed in Queens

It was the day Patrick Boyd and his family moved into their new home in East Elmhurst, Queens.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Forget 'Avengers 5': Samuel L. Jackson Crashes 'Sesame Street,' Introduces "The A-Veggies"

People and Muppets who live on 123 Sesame Street are used to having fun guests pop by, and the latest is no exception.
East Bay Times
1 year ago
Parenting

Tips for parents to help get their kids ready for transitional kindergarten

Going back to school is always a bit of a sticky transition, but this year there's more to worry about, from teacher shortages to mask rules, than the usual concerns.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Skip Bayless does everything but apologize for insensitive Damar Hamlin tweet

FOX Sports commentator Skip Bayless did not apologize for his insensitive Damar Hamlin tweet during Monday night's Bills vs Bengals game.After nearly 10 minutes of CPR, Bills safety Damar Hamlin was taken to a local hospital.He nearly died on the field, and that is not an exaggeration.For players of both teams, it was a traumatic event.
Design Milk
1 year ago
Design

F5: Karin Fong Shares a Kid's Show, a Sculpture Park + More

Karin Fong is an Emmy award-winning director and designer.A founding member of Imaginary Forces, she works at the intersection of live-action, design, and animation.The California native finds inspiration in everything from surrealism to "Schoolhouse Rock" - and it shows.Karin's work expresses a love of storytelling, strong concepts, and striking imagery.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Sesame Street original cast member Bob McGrath dies aged 90

Sesame Street has paid tribute to cast member Bob McGrath, who was a beloved member of the show for more than 50 years, following his death aged 90.The actor, musician and children's author, who was known as one of the first non-Muppet regular characters on the US children's show, died peacefully at his home, his family confirmed.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

Bob McGrath, longtime star of 'Sesame Street,' has died at 90

Sesame Street's Bob McGrath waves to the crowd while riding on a float during the 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City.The longtime, original cast member of the iconic children's show died on Sunday.Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Bob McGrath, an actor and recording artist who was an original cast member on Sesame Street, died on Sunday.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

Second City to Open Its First New York Outpost

Long a staple of Chicago, the improv and sketch company plans to open a theater and training center in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn next year.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Television

The Future of Australian Children's TV

On one of my earliest visits to Australia, as a small child in the 1990s, I couldn't believe the extraordinary wealth of kids' programming on terrestrial television.
Nytimes
1 year ago
New York City

'Sesame Street: The Musical' Review: Everything's A-OK

Jonathan Rockefeller's Off Broadway production blends the charm and wit of the show's early days with more modern characters.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Gill Deacon: A thank you to the man behind the music of Sesame Street | CBC News

Here and Now has launched a new series called I Just Called To Say Thank You, in which prominent Canadians reflect on someone who has had a significant impact on their life and then actually call them to say thank you.
kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

Austin Pride kicks off Thursday with the Pride at Jazz concert

"It's OK to come to one of my shows and twerk," said Bryan Carter about his upbeat jazz concert.
Stanley Cup of Chowder
1 year ago
Boston Bruins

Bruins Game 2 lines: Shuffle-upagus

Hey, I figured you might enjoy a different photo than the usual hockey photo.
Everyone loves Sesame Street, right?
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