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Elmo’s World Cup post praising Team USA goes viral, drawing a GOP reply that labels the character a 'PATRIOT' and reviving criticism of Republicans' votes to cut PBS funding; critics note the party's past move under Trump to block federal PBS/NPR money, while highlighting Elmo's generally apolitical stance and USA's World Cup results.
Elmo breaks his earlier fence-sitting by publicly backing Team USA for the FIFA World Cup in a new video, wearing a Team USA jersey and saying he hopes the U.S. wins while stressing that he loves everybody. The moment follows weeks of backlash over his NBA Finals posts about Knicks loyalty, with playful jabs from Cookie Monster and even a goodwill nod from Jalen Brunson after the Knicks won the Finals, underscoring the crossover between sports, Sesame Street, and pop culture.
Republicans tried to depict Elmo as a MAGA ally after a FIFA World Cup clip, but the move drew backlash over the party’s prior defunding of Sesame Street’s PBS/NPR funding, turning the internet into a culture-war flashpoint.
Netflix won the feature‑film rights to Sesame Street after a heated bidding war, with Rideback set to produce alongside Sesame Workshop; Netflix already holds the show’s TV rights (acquired May 2025). No filmmaker is attached yet, and Sesame Street has previously spawned two big-screen adaptations (Follow That Bird, 1999).
Netflix is reportedly eyeing The Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) to direct a Sesame Street feature, with no writer attached yet; if confirmed, it would be Netflix’s first Sesame Street movie and the Daniels’ next project after a separate film they’re developing with Matt Damon, Emma Stone, and Charles Melton, their first feature since Elmo in Grouchland.
During the Knicks' championship ticker-tape parade, Jalen Brunson publicly forgave Elmo by posing with an Elmo plush and a 'Forgive me PLEASE' sign on his float, a reconciliation after Elmo's viral post that sparked online backlash.
Elmo posted a lighthearted tweet during Game 1 of the Knicks vs. Spurs wishing both teams fun, prompting Knicks fans to flood his replies with playful roasts and reminders that the home team matters, turning a wholesome moment into meme-filled online banter.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind Sesame Street, filed a federal lawsuit against SeaWorld alleging breach of contract and unpaid royalties tied to Sesame Street–themed parks and branding, including issues related to the Sesame Place park in Langhorne, Pa., the San Diego attraction closure, and a planned third park. The suit accuses SeaWorld of stopping royalty payments, distributing unapproved marketing materials, and seeks termination of the license plus damages and attorneys’ fees.
Disney and Netflix led the 4th Annual Children's & Family Emmy Awards (held in New York) with Disney-branded projects sweeping wins; Descendants: The Rise of Red topped the night with five Emmys, including outstanding fiction special, while Sesame Street and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew also took multiple trophies. Joe Locke won lead performer for Heartstopper, and the ceremony marked NATAS’s NY move and Bill Nye’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Also, Netflix tallied strong wins alongside Disney across categories celebrating preschool to young-teen programming.
The article explores the urban design and cultural significance of 'Sesame Street,' highlighting its realistic yet idealistic portrayal of city life, its evolution over decades reflecting changes in New York City, and its roots in urbanist principles and social commentary. Despite challenges like funding cuts and gentrification, the show remains a beloved cultural icon that embodies community, diversity, and urban authenticity.
Elmo's X social media account was hacked over the weekend, resulting in antisemitic and racist posts that were later removed. The account issued an apology after two days, blaming the incident on a hack, but some users demanded more accountability and investigation. The incident highlights ongoing security issues on X platform.
Hackers gained access to Elmo's verified X account, a character from Sesame Street, and posted antisemitic messages along with other offensive content; Sesame Workshop is working to regain control of the account and has highlighted the rise in social media hacking incidents.
The official X account of Elmo was hacked, resulting in antisemitic posts and demands for the release of 'Epstein files,' amid recent antisemitic incidents on the platform involving other AI chatbots and political figures.
Elmo's verified X account was hacked, leading to the posting of racist and antisemitic messages, which were quickly removed; Sesame Workshop is working to regain control of the account.
Warner Bros. Discovery has decided not to renew its deal with Sesame Workshop for original episodes of 'Sesame Street' on HBO and Max, though it will retain some library rights. The partnership, which began in 2015, allowed new episodes to air on HBO before PBS. Despite the end of this arrangement, Sesame Workshop plans to keep library content on Max through 2027 and is exploring new distribution options. The decision aligns with Max's strategic shift to focus more on adult and family content, as the streaming landscape for children's programming becomes increasingly competitive.