Russian mob stole costumes from iconic ’90s kids’ show in botched $100K ransom plot: star

Russian mob stole costumes from iconic ’90s kids’ show in botched 0K ransom plot: star

Their offer just wasn’t ap-peeling. One of the stars of a beloved Aussie children’s TV show finally confirmed long-held rumors and speculation that the costumes of the titular stars of the program were kidnapped by Russian gangsters and held for ransom during an overseas trip. Kenneth Radley, who played banana “B1” on the classic series … Read more

Disney removes cartoon episode about transgender character: ‘It breaks my heart’

Disney removes cartoon episode about transgender character: ‘It breaks my heart’

An episode of the Disney animated show “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” focused on a transgender character will no longer air. News broke this week that the episode, which leaked on YouTube, has been pulled from airing on Disney Channel in 2025 because of its LGBTQ storyline. According to Polygon, the episode titled “The Gatekeeper” … Read more

‘Barney & Friends’ music director received ‘frightening’ death threats over catchy songs: ‘I wanted to kill you’

‘Barney & Friends’ music director received ‘frightening’ death threats over catchy songs: ‘I wanted to kill you’

“Barney & Friends” music director Bob Singleton didn’t warm everyone’s heart with his catchy tunes. Singleton appeared on the new podcast “Generation Barney” and recalled receiving death threats from people who hated the songs he made for the children’s TV series. Bob Singleton in an Instagram video. “When I was nominated for a Grammy, a … Read more

‘Barney & Friends’ voice actor received death threats for playing America’s favorite dinosaur

‘Barney & Friends’ voice actor received death threats for playing America’s favorite dinosaur

“Barney & Friends” didn’t warm everyone’s heart with the show’s catchy tunes or happy-go-lucky dinosaurs. Bob West, the original voice of Barney, appeared on the new podcast “Generation Barney” and recalled receiving death threats from people just because he voiced the purple T-Rex on the children’s TV series. “There were certain things, certain messages that … Read more

‘Clenched fist meme’ from animated show ‘Arthur’ turns 25 — here’s how the moment went viral

‘Clenched fist meme’ from animated show ‘Arthur’ turns 25 — here’s how the moment went viral

The famous “clenched fist” meme taken from the animated TV series “Arthur” has turned 25, and the well-known image has two big celebrities to thank for its popularity. The meme began as a moment in a Season 4 episode of the PBS children’s show. The episode, “Arthur’s Big Hit,” aired in the US on Oct. … Read more

SpongeBob SquarePants is autistic, voice actor says: ‘That’s his superpower’

SpongeBob SquarePants is autistic, voice actor says: ‘That’s his superpower’

Tom Kenny, the actor who voices SpongeBob SquarePants, revealed that the animated character is autistic. Kenny, 62, recently spoke at the 2024 Motor City Comic Con in Detroit and told fans about a past time he confirmed SpongeBob’s diagnosis. “SpongeBob’s kind of on the spectrum too as a character,” he said in a video from … Read more

‘Land of the Lost’ star Spencer Milligan dead at 86: ‘A true father to us all,’ co-star says

‘Land of the Lost’ star Spencer Milligan dead at 86: ‘A true father to us all,’ co-star says

Spencer Milligan’s on-screen children from “Land of the Lost” paid tribute to the late actor. Source link #Land #Lost #star #Spencer #Milligan #dead #true #father #costar

Teletubbies get ‘X-rated’ makeover for Gen Z and millennials, but not all are thrilled: ‘This is sacrilegious’

Teletubbies get ‘X-rated’ makeover for Gen Z and millennials, but not all are thrilled: ‘This is sacrilegious’

Is that Tinky Winky twerking?  Once upon a time, the Teletubbies were a cutesy quad of 10-foot, childlike humanoids sporting signature onesies.  The color-coded TV characters brought wholesome joy to infants, toddlers and tykes of the late 1990s and early aughts from their grassy hill house in Teletubbyland.  But now, the faux babies have become … Read more

Restaurant ripped over ‘upsetting’ ‘Bluey’-themed event: ‘Kids were crying’

Restaurant ripped over ‘upsetting’ ‘Bluey’-themed event: ‘Kids were crying’

A hot dog joint in Las Vegas unwittingly hosted an “upsetting” Bluey-themed event last week, leaving several kids in tears. Dirt Dog held the event, called “Bluey Day!,” at one of its Sin City locations on May 11. The event was dedicated to the Australian children’s show “Bluey,” which is about a blue Australian Cattle Dog.  According to the … Read more

‘Bluey’ was almost a completely different show

‘Bluey’ was almost a completely different show

Imagine a world where “Bluey” didn’t know what a dunny or a bin chicken was, or where she sounded more like Skye from Paw Patrol than her true-blue Queenslander self. It’s indeed awful to imagine, but according to multi-platinum musician Megan Washington, that’s almost what happened when Ludo Studio was trying to work out how to take the beloved … Read more

You won’t believe how cheap ‘Bluey’s Big Play’ tickets are

You won’t believe how cheap ‘Bluey’s Big Play’ tickets are

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. We’ve got good news and even better news. First, rumors that “Bluey” is ending after its supersized Season Three finale were unfounded. A show spokesperson “double-confirmed” to the … Read more

Is ‘Bluey’ ending? Parents are freaking out over ‘The Sign’ episode

Is ‘Bluey’ ending? Parents are freaking out over ‘The Sign’ episode

Reports of “Bluey’s” demise are a bit premature. Rumors that the children’s animated series is ending have parents across the globe freaking out — and were fueled by the show’s supersized 28-minute Season 3 finale, “The Sign,” which could have been interpreted as closing a chapter in the life of the little Blue Heeler dog … Read more

Beyonce’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ sounds an awful lot like the ‘Franklin’ theme song

Beyonce’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ sounds an awful lot like the ‘Franklin’ theme song

This ain’t no Texas, ain’t no Turtle. Fans of Beyonce’s country song “Texas Hold ‘Em” were left dumbfounded when several social media users pointed out similarities between the track and, well, the “Franklin” cartoon theme song. “Millennials trying to figure out why this sounds so familiar,” one TikTok user wrote Monday, playing the song before transitioning to … Read more

‘Warped’ Bluey T-shirt removed from online stores for spreading Palestinian ‘hateful agenda’

‘Warped’ Bluey T-shirt removed from online stores for spreading Palestinian ‘hateful agenda’

A Bluey T-shirt has been removed from sale after it sparked outrage online. The “unauthorized” children’s shirt depicts the Bluey cast wearing Palestinian scarves and sports the slogan “From the river to the sea Palestine will be free!” The “Freedom Fighter Bluey” T-shirt was being sold by Australian volunteer organization Free Palestine Printing, The Australian reports. The … Read more

Family-friendly Christmas shows to enthrall and enchant

Family-friendly Christmas shows to enthrall and enchant

Weekends and winter vacations are basically just code words for “keep your kids busy,” right? Thankfully, the holiday season in the Big Apple provides a dizzying array of wonderful shows that will leave youngsters entertained and enchanted. Get your kicksRunning now through Jan. 1, the “Christmas Spectacular,” starring the Radio City Rockettes, is a mainstay … Read more

Marty Krofft, co-creator of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ and ‘Land of the Lost,’ dead at 86

Marty Krofft, co-creator of ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ and ‘Land of the Lost,’ dead at 86

Marty Krofft, who created popular children’s television shows such as “H.R. Pufnstuf” and “The Bugaloos,” has died of kidney failure at the age of 86, his publicist Harlan Boll said on Saturday. Referred to as the “King of Saturday Mornings,” Krofft rose to prominence for his work on “The Banana Splits Adventure Hour” before starting … Read more

Disney ‘Good Luck, Charlie’ child star who became viral meme begins high school

Disney ‘Good Luck, Charlie’ child star who became viral meme begins high school

Good luck, Mia. Ex-Disney child star of “Good Luck, Charlie” fame, Mia Talerico, shocked Instagram users when the former actress posted a photo revealing that she had started high school. “Your yearly reminder that you’re getting old,” wrote Talerico, 14, in the caption. “First day of high school!!!” In the photo, Talerico is seen standing … Read more

Arthur children’s book faces possible Florida ban over fear it ‘damaged souls’

Arthur children’s book faces possible Florida ban over fear it ‘damaged souls’

It’s not a wonderful kind of day. A beloved “Arthur” children’s book has been banned in Clay County, Florida after a local school district member claims the 1989 title has “damaged souls,” reported The Guardian. The lighthearted Marc Brown book in question, “Arthur’s Birthday,” now joins 45 other titles on probation that are “pending oversight … Read more

How much are tickets to see Peppa Pig Live in 2023? Some are cheap

How much are tickets to see Peppa Pig Live in 2023? Some are cheap

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase.  Since 2005, over 380 episodes of “Peppa Pig” have aired on television stations across the world. And if you’ve seen them all countless times, now you can catch … Read more