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10 Awesome Musical Performances From The Muppets in Honor of Jane Henson

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:29:01 +0000

Yesterday Jane Henson passed away. She was 78 years old. During her life, she was married to Jim Henson, and she worked with him until she took a break from puppetry to raise their children. Together they started 'The Muppet Show,' and Jane's work with the Jim Henson Legacy ensured that future generations would fall in love with the characters she and her husband dreamed up.

'Muppets 2′ First Look: Kermit Reveals Plot Details and New Photo

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:27:40 +0000

Are you ready for 'Muppets 2?' If you are, sing along! C'mon, you know the words: It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights!

Yes, 'The Muppets' are back with an all-new movie after their successful return to the bigscreen in 2011. And while their new film, titled 'The Muppets... Again!' doesn't come out until Spring 2014, but we've got the first look at the cast in all their fuzzy glory. Take a look after the break!

'Muppets 2′ Casts Ricky Gervais to Replace Jason Segel

Britt Hayes — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:23:08 +0000

'The Muppets' sequel is moving along at full-speed, and following the announcement last week that 'Modern Family's Ty Burrell joined the cast, now comes word that Ricky Gervais is in talks to play one of the human leads as well.

The Muppets Famous "Mahna Mahna" Was Originally Used in a Soft Core Italian Porn

Lori Crofford — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:30:53 +0000

I have to admit that the “Mahna Mahna” song is very catchy and I would find myself humming and singing the song long before The Muppets got their reboot. However, I was kind of shocked to find that this song originally got its start in a soft core Italian porn documentary called Sweden: Heaven and Hell.

Jason Segel Hosts SNL and Brings the Muppets Along

Lori Crofford — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:20:15 +0000

I still watch Saturday Night Live, I usually record it and watch it on Sunday. Most of the time with the show, I'm like "Eh, it was OK," but this week left me laughing until I nearly cried. Jason Segel was an awesome host, and he brought the Muppets along.

Sesame Street Turns Justin Bieber Into a Muppet [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:00:15 +0000

The next time you’ve had a hard day, sit back and relax to the dulcet tones of Elmo and a Justin Bieber-lookalike as they wax poetic about jumbo shrimp and elephants in a song called ‘Measure, Yeah, Measure.’ Which may or may not be based on the Biebs’ hit ‘Never Say Never.’

Trailer for New 'Muppets' Movie [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:49:40 +0000

I grew up with the Muppets. I loved watching Kermit, Ms. Piggy, Fozzie and Animal. I introduced Ethan to the Muppets, a few months ago when "The Muppets Take Manhattan," was on TV. That is why I am so excited for this new movie!

The teaser trailer