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Let’s take ‘Sesame Street’ out of the equation for PBS funding
As Congress threatens to defund public broadcasting, the defenders of PBS and NPR keep defending themselves by pointing to ...
Mississippi officials refused to air 'Sesame Street' in 1970 because of multiracial cast
"Sesame Street," which premiered in November 1969, faced a rough road to air in the state of Mississippi. This is that story.
Sesame Street, Last Gasp of the Monoculture, Faces Existential Threat
For decades, shows like Sesame Street practically raised many kids. Today, not even Elmo is safe from the nation's culture wars and shifting media landscape.
Watch SZA’s New ‘Sesame Street’ Song, an Ode to Gratitude With Elmo, Abby and Gabrielle
Other performers this season include Noah Kahan, Michael B. Jordan, Samara Joy, Chris Stapleton, Renee Rapp, Jonathan Van ...
Sesame Place Kicks Off 45th Birthday Celebration
Sesame Place Philadelphia kicks off its 45th birthday celebration and debuts its new Sesame Street Birthday Parade on ...
See SZA and Elmo Agree ‘Gratitude’s the Right Attitude’ on ‘Sesame Street’
The artist was among several musical artists, announced in January, slated to appear on the 55th season of Sesame Street. Others include Reneé Rapp, Samara Joy, Noah Kahan, and Chris Stapleton. Actor ...
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SZA Shows Support For Sesame Street Amid Attacks On PBS Funding
Grammy-nominated artist SZA is showing love for Sesame Street and expressing a desire to create peaceful children’s music to fulfill the final albums in her current recording contract.
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How ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘Black Angels’ sparked a new Kronos Quartet
As Kronos Fest's annual explosion of musical ideas approaches, new members Gabby Díaz and Ayane Kozasa speak about joining in ...