Jezebel: Muppets

The Artist's Jean Dujardin To Be Cast as Villain in Every Movie

Erin Gloria Ryan — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:50:00 EST

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Just what you didn't know that your day needed: a video that combines your recommended daily allowance of your new boyfriend—The Artist's dreamy Jean Dujardin, guns, Muppets, and a hearty helping of laughter. Drop everything that isn't a baby and watch this. More »

Jason Segel Thought There Would Be More Pudding

Doug Barry — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:00:00 EST

Actor Jason Segel is presented with his pudding pot by members of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals while being honored as the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., Friday, Feb. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds) More »

Muppets Give Fox News a One-Two Punch

Cassie Murdoch — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:30:00 EST

Gifts For Pop Culture Junkies

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:50:00 EST

Shopping for an entertainment enthusiast? Step right up! We've got presents for fangbangers, Muppet maniacs, audio addicts and Portal players. More »

Fox News Exposes Muppet Movie's Communist Agenda

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:30:00 EST

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In a recent segment Fox Business Network wondered "Are Liberals Trying To Brainwash Your Kids Against Capitalism?" and it's hard to argue that they aren't! (Particularly when you roll your eyes and scream while the one liberal on the show speaks.) Several Fox anchors and a representative from the Media Research Center are furious that the villain in The Muppet Movie is oil baron Tex Richman. If you just look at recent kid favorites Cars 2 and There Will Be Blood it's clear that Hollywood is trying to bias children against big oil, and capitalism in general. And don't get them started on that new "food insecure" muppet! As one pundit remarks, "There's all these programs to take care of hungry kids. Why would that muppet be starving?" (We're not sure either. Let's ask the 17 million American children who often go hungry.) More »

Kermit The Frog Is A Terrible Boyfriend

Julie Klausner — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:00:00 EST

I was a plucky little girl, but I never related to the rough-and-tumble icons of children's lit, like Pippi Longstocking or Harriet the Spy. Even Ramona Quimby, who seemed cool, wasn't somebody who truly spoke to me. She was scrawny and scrappy, and I was soft and sarcastic. I connected instead to Miss-never "Ms."-Piggy; the comedienne extraordinaire who'd swoon over girly stuff like chocolate, feather boas or random words pronounced in French, then on a dime, lower her voice to "Don't fuck with me, fellas" decibel when slighted. She was hugely feminine, boldly ambitious, and hilariously violent when she didn't get her way whether it was in work, love, or life. And even though she was a pig puppet voiced by a man with a hand up her ass, she was the fiercest feminist I'd ever seen. More »

Jason Segel Made Out Bigtime On SNL

Cassie Murdoch — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:05:00 EST

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Jason Segel hosted Saturday Night Live last night, and it ended up being one of the most hilarious episodes in a long time. He was surprisingly great, and the fact that he brought along a few of his costars from The Muppets was an added bonus. More »

Miss Piggy's Wild Ride Down The Red Carpet

Cassie Murdoch — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 11:35:00 EST

HOLLYWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Miss Piggy attends the Premiere Of Walt Disney Pictures' 'The Muppets' at the El Capitan Theatre on November 12, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) More »

Watch The Opening Scene Of The Muppets Movie

Whitney Jefferson — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:35:00 EST

After the countless parodies, trailers, and Muppet-inspired music that's been released over the past six months, now you can actually watch a selection of The Muppets' first musical number. While it kind of feels like we're watching one of the musical numbers performed by Jason Segel and company on How I Met Your Mother, the good news is that Segel's enthusiastic high-kicks, singing, and little Muppet buddy dressed in a matching outfit all suggest that the rest of the film will be just as enjoyable as this little clip. More »

Sesame Street Muppet Still Loves Her Hair, May Run For President

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:29:00 EDT

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The adorable brown muppet girl who sang a song about how much she loves her hair (and inspired a t-shirt) is back with a song about how she plans to change the world. Clearly we're not in Sesame Street's demographic anymore, but we may need this muppet to sing us a motivational song every morning. More »

The First Real Muppets Trailer

Whitney Jefferson — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:05:00 EDT

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After months and months of teaser trailers, parodies, and even a free, full listen of the soundtrack, we finally have a full-length trailer for The Muppets. So what can we expect? After being told that they're simply "not famous anymore," the Muppets tour the world and spend time with celebrities (Rashida Jones! Jack Black! Neil Patrick Harris! The kid from Modern Family!) to help plead their case that they're still completely relevant. Sold. More »

Meet Lily, Sesame Street's New 'Food Insecure' Muppet

Whitney Jefferson — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:15:00 EDT

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This Sunday, Sesame Street will introduce a new muppet during the premiere of their new special called "Growing Hope Against Hunger." Lily, a 7-year-old "food insecure" Muppet, is a realistic-yet-empathetic character that the show hopes will help personify the voice of the the 17 million Americans who often times cannot afford to eat. Sesame Workshop's senior vice president for outreach and educational practices, Jeanette Betancourt, spoke to the New York Times about the careful consideration put into Lily's mannerisms: More »

The Muppet With The Dragon Tattoo

Whitney Jefferson — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:55:00 EDT

In the latest promotion for the latest Muppet movie, Miss Piggy goes bad in The Pig With The Froggy Tattoo — an obvious nod to the trailer for The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. A highly anticipated movie mash-up, wherein everyone wins. More »

Muppets Nail Polish, Because Why The Hell Not?

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:30:00 EDT

It seems we're going to be inundated with Muppets movie-related products this fall, and now that includes nail polish. We're definitely not complaining, because the new line of O.P.I. polish, featuring the colors Excuse Moi, Rainbow Connection, and Gone Gonzo, looks pretty fun. We're a little surprised that there's only one Kermit-inspired shade (Fresh Frog of Bel Air), but then we all know the perils of being green. More »

Muppets Operating Puppets In OK Go's "Muppet Theme" Video

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:15:00 EDT

If The Muppet Show was still on today, we suspect it would produce awesome viral videos with hipster bands on a regular basis. The video for OK Go's cover of the "Muppet Show Theme Song" off the new tribute album provides a taste of what we're missing. Prepare to have your mind blown by the sight of muppets operating human puppets. More »

Listen To The New Muppet Tribute Album In Its Entirety

Whitney Jefferson — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:05:00 EDT

OK Go performs the Muppet Show theme song, Weezer covers "The Rainbow Connection," Andrew Bird sings "Being Green" and more in ~~the soundtrack~~ this tribute album to The Muppets. With such big names dropping singles for it, one has to wonder if Jason Segel used some of his star power to wrangle such good bands. Currently, you can stream the entire Green Album online. [NPR] More »

Lady Gaga Weeps While Judging Dance Show

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:00:00 EDT

Lady Gaga cried during her stint as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance. The kids named Marko and Allison moved everyone, and Gaga sobbed, "I'm just so proud of you." And: "There are so, so many things I did wrong when I was younger. And so many things I wish I could take back and I felt every moment of that through your dance tonight." Waterproof makeup for the win, folks. Video here. [USA Today, Zap2It] More »

Your First Look At The New Muppet Movie

Whitney Jefferson — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:25:00 EDT

Here's the first trailer for the latest in the Muppet movie franchise — and if this trailer is to be believed, it actually looks kind of ...romantic? The film follows Gary, played by Jason Segel (who also wrote the screenplay) and his attempt to win back Amy Adams' Mary after he forgets their anniversary. (Yes, that would make them Gary and Mary.) But don't worry too much about all of these silly human problems — all of your favorite Muppets are back in their full glory! More »

Heidi Klum Has A Lesson For Elmo

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:31:00 EST

Check out the little lovefest between the supermodel, Elmo and a boot. More »

Today In Viral Marriage-Proposal Videos: Muppets!

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:27:00 EST

To propose to Sara, his girlfriend of ten years, Sid made this video and aired it during the trailers at a local movie theater. Now in addition to a viral video, all proposals must include childhood nostalgia and custom-made muppets. More »

Jason & Amy Meet The Muppets

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:48:00 EST

[Wait, the Muppets are puppets? With human hands up their bums? Mind: blown. Los Angeles, December 11. Image via Pacific Coast News Online.]

I Love My Hair, The T-Shirt

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:50:00 EST

We loved the Sesame Street segment "I Love My Hair" — and the subsequent Willow Smith mashup — so naturally it's super exciting that there's an official T-shirt. Just in time for Christmas! More »

Angelina Defends Her Bosnia Film

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST

Angelina Jolie was in Paris last night, promoting The Tourist, but was asked about her directorial debut, a love story between a Serbian man and Bosnian woman. Angie, who wrote the screenplay, says it's not true that Bosnians are unhappy.

Muppets Readily Available At The Muppet Shop, Of Course

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:47:00 EST

[New York, November 28: A vendor sells puppets at the Union Square Holiday Market. Image via AP.]

Snooki's Birthday Bash Sponsored By Condom Company

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EST

Snooki will celebrate her birth — and safe sex — on Saturday night with a party sponsored by LifeStyles condoms.

Lady Gaga Will Be In The New Muppet Movie

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:23:00 EST

Kermit The Frog denied he's dating Lady Gaga, but she will make an appearance in the Muppet movie co-written by Jason Segel. John Krasinski and Ed Helms are rumored to be playing Gaga's entourage! More »

Lindsay Reunites With Her Dad

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EST

Lindsay Lohan has been reunited with her father Michael Lohan while in rehab; it's the first time they've really seen or spoken to each other face to face in seven months.

Watch The Sesame Street/ Willow Smith Mashup

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:55:00 EDT

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This was inevitable! The two hottest clips right now are "I Love My Hair" from Sesame Street and Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair." Put them together and you get the coolest little Muppet in the world. (Earlier) More »

Hayden Panettiere Not Allowed To Meet Amanda Knox

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Hayden Panettiere has been barred from meeting Amanda Knox.

Will.I.Am And The Muppets Sing About Being The Best You You Can Be

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:10:00 EDT

Even if you don't like Will, this should put a smile on your face. Bert wears glasses! More »

A Handy Guide To Knowing Your Muppet Names

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:01:00 EDT

This clears up our questions about characters' names, but what about the word "muppet" itself? Though many people assume it's a combination of "marionette" and "puppet," it actually falls in the "silly" category — Jim Henson just made it up. More »

Muppets Meet Their Maker

Katy Kelleher — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:45:00 EDT

[Washington, DC, August 25. Jane Henson, co-creator of the Muppets, participates in a ceremony at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History]

The Best, Dirtiest Muppets Mashups

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 13 May 2010 12:40:00 EDT

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This list of the Top 10 Muppet Mashups is full of gems, like "Henson's 11" and Lost Babies, but a personal fave is Miss Piggy doing Peaches! (Lyrics NSFW) [Boing Boing, Ranker] More »

Mahnahmahnah! Muppet Cupcakes!

Sadie Stein — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:20:00 EDT

Look, no one's questioning the artistry of these Muppet cupcakes. But if you can find it in you to take a bite of that happily smiling Piggy, or Kermit looking up at you so hopefully, well, that's cake commitment. [BuzzFeed] More »

Pigs In Zen

Anna Holmes — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:10:00 EDT

[New York, April 12. Image via Getty]

"…And That's How A Colonoscopy Is Done."

Anna Holmes — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:10:00 EDT

[New York, April 8. Image via INF]

Jessica To Talk To Oprah About John; Miss Piggy Might Go Gaga

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST

Jessica Simpson will be on Oprah's show on Wednesday, and apparently she talks about John Mayer:

Lady Gaga Explains Polaroid Deal; Leno & Conan's Late-Night Drama

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST

In a video at the link, Lady Gaga talks about her deal with Polaroid. She explains:

Replacement Of Conservative Pundits By Muppets Begins

Anna North — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:40:00 EST

Did Sesame Street feel guilty for slamming "Pox News" last year? Maybe that's why they sent "fair and balanced" grouch-caster Spill O'Reilly on The O'Reilly Factor to proclaim, "We grouches are totally unbiased [...] We can't stand anybody!" [TMZ] More »

Mamma Mia, Mamma Muppet

Anna North — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:20:00 EST

Following on the heels of Beaker's "meep" Ode to Joy is this awesome Muppet rendition of "Bohemian Rhapsody." Watch for the highlight, Animal's solo. Oh, and the "monstrosity" is pretty good too. [BuzzFeed] More »