Latest The Muppets News
Bert And Ernie Aren't Gay: The Big Difference Between Frank Oz And Sesame Street's Statements
The relationship status of 'Sesame Street' favourites Bert and Ernie has long been questioned, with many now-adult fans convinced that they were in fact a gay couple. A former writer for the show took it...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 September 2018
How Steve Whitmire's 'Unacceptable Business Conduct' Cost Him Kermit The Frog
The reasons behind Steve Whitmire's sudden dismissal from The Muppets franchise as the voice of Kermit the Frog have finally been uncovered, with Disney officials citing his unacceptable workplace conduct while the actor denies having...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 July 2017
Kermit The Frog Voice Actor Steve Whitmire Is Devastated To Be Replaced
Just days after it was revealed that Kermit the Frog was getting a new voice, the circumstances of Steve Whitmire's departure from The Muppets have been revealed. It seems that it wasn't an early retirement...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 July 2017
Kermit The Frog Gets A New Voice
For only the third time since the 50s, a new actor is taking over as the voice of 'The Muppets' favourite Kermit the Frog. Matt Vogel will become the new permanent puppeteer, having worked with...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 July 2017
4 Reasons Why 'The Muppets' Is Being Slammed For 'Adult' Content
The break up of Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog ahead of the airing of the first episode of their new series 'The Muppets' nearly broke the internet, and for a good reason; people have...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 November 2015
Miss Piggy Channels Adele In 'Hello' Parody At American Music Awards
Since their shocking split earlier this year, Miss Piggy and Kermit seem to be getting along fine as friends. Of course, they have no choice really; they still have to work alongside each other on...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 24 November 2015
Us Pressure Group Calls For Too Adult 'Muppets' To Be Taken Off Air
US Christian group, One Million Moms has called on ABC to pull ‘The Muppets’ off air, claiming that the show is no longer suitable for children. The group says that ‘the family-friendly Muppets of the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 October 2015
Awkward! Exes Kermit And Miss Piggy Share The Sofa On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog might no longer be a couple, but the pair are still keeping their professional obligations, no matter how awkward they might be. On Monday night the exes reunited on...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 September 2015
Summer 2015: A Recap Of The Season Of Celebrity Divorces & Separation Rumours
For those living in the Western hemisphere, summer is drawing to a close. Unfortunately, this summer has been filled with news of celebrity divorces and separation rumours concerning some of the most beloved stars on...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 04 September 2015
Liam Hemsworth Joins 'The Muppets' As Miss Piggy's New Man!
Miss Piggy appears to have moved on swiftly following her shock break-up from Kermit the Frog last month. ‘The Muppet’s’ star’s new man is none other than Hunger Games hottie Liam Hemsworth, who flaunted the...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 September 2015
‘Muppets’ Executive Producer Explains Decision To Split Miss Piggy And Kermit Up
Miss Piggy and Kermit’s separation shocked the world and was the jewel in the crown of this summer’s celebrity splits. Bill Prady, the executive producer of the upcoming new series of The Muppets, revealed why...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 August 2015
Kermit And Miss Piggy Announce Break-up Ahead Of New 'Muppets' Series
One of the most iconic couples in showbiz, The Muppets' stars Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy have sadly ended their decades long relationship. The couple’s shock split comes just months before 'The Muppets’ are...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 August 2015
Move Over Rihanna, Miss Piggy’S Here With Her Own Fabulous Rendition Of ‘Bbhmm’
A video in which scenes from Miss Piggy’s prolific Muppets career were remixed in a parody of Rihanna’s ‘B***h Better Have My Money’ (BBHMM) is pretty fabulous, if we’re completely honest. The 1 minute 40...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 July 2015
Miss Piggy Presented With Feminist Award By Gloria Steinem
Miss Piggy has received a feminist award from Gloria Steinem. The beloved Muppets character was awarded the Sackler Center First Award from the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum. The...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 June 2015
Miss Piggy To Receive Feminist Award From Brooklyn Museum
Miss Piggy has delighted viewers for decades, but now she’s being honoured by the Brooklyn Museum’s center for feminist art with the Sackler Center First Award.She’ll be receiving the award in New York on Thursday...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 June 2015
Abc Bringing Back 'The Muppet Show'? 'Big Bang Theory' Creator Reportedly Set To Write Pilot
The Muppet Show will be revamped for ABC with a little help from the executive producer and co-creator of The Big Bang Theory, Bill Prady. Prady, who worked on the original series, has already been...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 April 2015
Bert & Ernie Spark Equality Debate After Bakery Refuses To Create 'Support Gay Marriage' Cake
A Northern Ireland bakery has been contacted by the government and is facing legal action after it refused to create a cake with an image of Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie and the words "support...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 July 2014
Not Even Ricky Gervais Could Steal The Limelight From Those Muppets
Despite enjoying a starring role in the new Muppets movie, Most Wanted, Ricky Gervais felt second best to Kermit, Piggy and the rest of his fuzzy co-stars – and like every star that has performed...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 March 2014
The 'Muppets Most Wanted' Meet The Press
With their new movie taking global cinemas by storm, the Muppets have been out on the press trail chatting to journalists and keeping them laughing. When asked about the experience of shooting this action-comedy-musical sequel,...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 March 2014
Kermiggy Vs. Kimye - The Muppets Mock Kim Kardashian & Kanye West's Vogue Cover
A war of words has been waging on social media between those who believe Kim Kardashian is the height of fashion and sophistication and those who feel her name should not be mentioned in the...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 March 2014
'The Muppets' Are Still Most Wanted - But Who's Your Favorite?
‘The Muppets: Most Wanted’ hits US theatres today, and our guess is that both young and old are going to be queueing up for this one. For many of us The Muppets have been...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 March 2014
After A Shaky Start, 'Muppets Most Wanted' Strikes A Chord With The Critics
It must be difficult to follow 2011’s The Muppets, featuring Amy Adams and Jason Segal in a musical that delighted critics and fans alike. And Muppets Most Wanted certainly fell victim to that pressure early...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 March 2014
The Muppets Take Their Rightful Place As The Main Stars In 'The Muppets Most Wanted-review Roundup
The latest Muppets adventure, 'The Muppets Most Wanted,' is only days away from hitting theatres across the globe, and as anticipation is building, so is the film's expectations, especially as its 2011 predecessor was such...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 March 2014
So Far, The Critics Are Divided On 'Muppets Most Wanted' - Review Roundup
The last outing for The Muppets on the big screen saw Amy Adams and Jason Segal lauded for their all-singing, all-dancing exploits. Most Wanted picks up directly from the 2011 musical, but has it managed...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 March 2014
Puppeteer John Henson, Son Of 'Muppets' Creator Jim Henson, Died Friday Aged 48
The son of The Muppets and Sesame Street creator Jim Henson, John Henson, has died suddenly at the age of 48.The Jim Henson Company posted the sad news on their Facebook page on Saturday (15th...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 February 2014
Vivienne Westwood Designs Miss Piggy's Wedding Dress, And It's Fabulous
Vivienne Westwood has designed a custom wedding dress of porcine proportions for Miss Piggy. The star of The Muppets will wear the stunning white gown when she finally weds the love of her life, Kermit...
By Lauren James in Fashion / Beauty on 12 February 2014
Anticipating 'The Muppets: Most Wanted': Can It Better The First Movie?
'Muppets:Most Wanted'. the latest Muppets big screen adventure is heading to cinemas on March 21st, and is promising to be just as fantastically funny as the its 2011 predecessor. Most recently we've seen some excellent...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 February 2014
Benedict Cumberbatch Hits The Big Time, Meets The 'Sesame Street' Gang
Benedict Cumberbatch is without doubt one of the world's most in-demand actors following strong turns in 12 Years a Slave, Star Trek: Into Darkness, The Fifth Estate and of course Sherlock, though even he appeared...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 February 2014
'The Muppets Most Wanted' Takes Muppet Hijinks Global [Trailer + Pictures]
The full length trailer has just been released for The Muppets Most Wanted and boy, it looks like a thrill ride of a movie. The sequel to 2011's hugely successful The Muppets will see the...
By Lauren James in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 November 2013
Lady Gaga Shoots Holiday Special With The Muppets
Lady Gaga is reuniting with the stars of The Muppets to serve up a holiday treat for fans.The Applause hitmaker recently filmed a secret Christmas Tv special with Jim Henson's puppet characters in Los Angeles...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 October 2013
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