Elmo

Elmo in, Snoopy out at Thanksgiving Parade

Joyce Slaton — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:04:00 -0800

Viewers of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade were surprised to see an Elmo balloon floating along, considering his voice is in disgrace. But Sesame Street seems determined to, heh heh, rise above the haters.

Rihanna and Elmo's Black Friday shopping list

Kat Hobza — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:09:00 -0800

Black Friday and 4 a.m. doorbusters are not just for bargain hunters and the financially challenged. Despite their loot, several celebrities look forward to Black Friday so they can secure the things that are missing in their lives at a reasonable price. Here are celebs you may see out and about on Black Friday*…

Hasbro has no plans to discontinue Elmo products

Jaclyn Brandt — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:51:00 -0800

With Kevin Clash's resignation, many are wondering about the future of Elmo. But it looks like the muppet will live on, in more ways than one.

Man who claimed underage sex with Elmo puppeteer recants

Jaclyn Brandt — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:45:00 -0800

The man who has played one of Sesame Street's most beloved characters for decades can breathe easier today, after his accuser confirmed that their relationship occurred when they were both adults.

Elmo puppeteer embroiled in underage sex scandal

Joyce Slaton — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:02:00 -0800

Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash admits the gay relationship, but says it was between "consenting adults." He has taken a leave of absence in wake of the accusations.

Sesame Street’s new Muppet struggles with poverty, hunger

Deanna Barnert — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:55:00 -0700

Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams Paisley and the Sesame Street Muppets are taking on hunger and poverty, with the help of new Muppet pal Lily. The new 7-year-old "food insecure" puppet will premiere in Growing Hope Against Hunger, a one-hour primetime special that aims to help children and families cope with hunger. SheKnows has a sneak peak.

First trailer for crowd pleasing documentary Being Elmo

Krystal Clark — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:43:00 -0700

The first trailer for Sundance favorite Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey has been released. It's a documentary that tells the unknown story of the man behind the puppet -- Kevin Clash.

Justin Bieber gets his own Sesame Street puppet

Kim Grundy — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:06:00 -0700

Justin Bieber is getting the Sesame Street treatment, as his likeness has been made into a puppet for their 1,000th YouTube video. Watch Elmo and Justin Bieber’s puppet sing a spoof of Never Say Never.

Celebrity caption contest: Caption this!

SheKnows Entertainment Editors — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:00:00 -0700

Caption this celebrity photo for us -- the wittier, the better!
The best caption will be chosen by the SheKnows Entertainment Team, and will appear under the photo at the end of the day alongside the submitter's username. Everyone is eligible, so good luck!

First Lady, Hugh Jackman visit Sesame Street

Vicki Salemi — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:39:00 -0700

She was on the mound at Yankee Stadium for Game One of the World Series and now she's heading from the 161st and River Avenue to Sesame Street. Yes, that's right, First Lady Michelle Obama is going to celebrate the 40th season of Sesame Street.