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New York Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kermit the Frog delivers inspiring commencement remarks to University of Maryland graduates: ‘Stay connected to your dreams'
The world's most famous — and articulate — amphibian had an inspiring message for University of Maryland's graduating class of 2025. 'Stay connected to your dreams — no matter how big, no matter how impossible they seem,' Kermit the Frog said during the school commencement ceremony Thursday. 3 Kermit the Frog speaks during University of Maryland's commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025. AP Advertisement 'Dreams are how we figure out where we want to go. And life is how we get there,' he told a cheering crowd. 3 'Stay connected to your dreams – no matter how big, no matter how impossible they seem.' via REUTERS The legendary frog was tapped for the job in honor of his late 'Muppets' creator Jim Henson, who is an alumnus of the college. Advertisement 3 'The Muppets' creator, Jim Henson, is an esteemed alumni of the University. AP 'An honor and joy to celebrate our graduating class with KermitTheFrog!,' Darryll J. Pines, President of University of Maryland posted on X Thursday. 'His message of finding community, taking leaps together and making connections was an inspiration to us all.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
University of Maryland reschedules commencement ceremony due to weather forecast
COLLEGE PARK, Md. () — The University of Maryland has moved its main commencement ceremony from Wednesday to Thursday due to severe weather forecasts, according to university officials. that rain showers will return Tuesday night and become more widespread into Wednesday, becoming heavy at times across the area. As a result, university officials moved the ceremony to Thursday, its scheduled rain date. The university noted that the change does not affect the individual college's ceremonies scheduled for Wednesday or Thursday. DC, Baltimore named 'happiest' cities in the world: See how the US fared 'We understand that this change may be disruptive for some, but please know that we have made this decision to prioritize safety and to provide the best possible experience for graduates and guests,' the university said in a statement. The will take place at SECU Stadium. Gates will open at 5 p.m., and the student processional will begin at 6 p.m. Internationally recognized amphibian Kermit the Frog the commencement speech, paying tribute to the Muppets' creator and UMD class of 1960 alumnus Jim Henson. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Gizmodo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Disneyland Didn't Want to Do the Muppets Totally Dirty for Their 70th Anniversary
As the Muppets' presence at Disney Parks continues to evolve, the beloved Jim Henson Company characters are marking their 70-year anniversary at the same time as Disneyland. With that in mind Disney Experiences and Muppet Studios collaborated on a special show to fit perfectly along with the celebrations across the Disneyland Resort. io9 was present for the premiere of the Muppets' special greeting before the first showing of World of Color: Happiness, the nighttime water spectacular at Disney California Adventure. Before the show, representatives and producing teams from Disney Experiences discussed the latest collaboration between Disney and Henson. 'Well, there's a lot of hijinks I can tell you that for sure,' said Susanna Tubert, creative director of Disney Live Entertainment. 'But it quickly became apparent to us that the Muppets are actually celebrating their 70th anniversary as well. So when we reached out to our partners at the Muppet Studios and said, 'Hey, do the Muppets want to play with us? It was also resounding: yes.' Tubert added, 'I will share that Miss Piggy had a lot of requests, there were a lot of wardrobe requests. There are a few special outfits that may have been made for her for this. Gonzo got into some hijinks [and] it all kind of went rolling down hill very quickly, but we had a lot of fun.' The Muppets moment before World of Color presents some classic Muppet Show-style shenanigans, as they're there to give audiences instructions on how to spectate the show they're about to watch. All of the iconic characters get in on the action and it makes you wish they'd just run the rest of the show. There's music and classic gags. Be sure to watch out for Gonzo the Great making a death-defying jump over the water, and of course there's enough Mayhem to go around with Dr. Teeth and friends. What's interesting is that World of Color: Happiness heavily features Paul Williams' iconic Muppets tune 'Rainbow Connection' covered by Boys II Men—but the characters themselves don't appear in the show, which is such a wasted opportunity. Inside Out fans will be happy to know all of Riley's emotions handle the mix-tape tinged new water show that fits the chaotic tone that takes you on a real rollercoaster of feelings with new and nostalgic Disney musical moments. But we wanted more Muppets! We lost their 3D show in California years ago and Disney World's version just followed suit. While we look forward to the Muppets coaster on the East Coast, we hope the West Coast isn't forgotten. The World of Color intro got some good cheers and showed how even projected on water, the Muppets energy cannot be contained. And as they celebrate 70 years of timelessness, that is something we shouldn't take for granted. World of Color: Happiness with a special message from the Muppets will be projected on scheduled nights during Disneyland's 70th Anniversary at the Disneyland Resort.
Glasgow Times
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
The Muppet Christmas Carol coming to SEC Armadillo Glasgow
The Muppet Christmas Carol will be performed live in concert with a full orchestra at the SEC Armadillo. The beloved holiday film will be screened on Wednesday, November 27, accompanied by a live performance of its original score. READ MORE: Retail giant set to open huge new Glasgow store with freebies Tickets go on presale Thursday, May 8, at 10am, with general sale beginning Friday, May 9, at 10am via The show brings Charles Dickens' festive classic to life through the Muppets' signature humor and heart. Kermit the Frog stars as Bob Cratchit, while Michael Caine plays the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Gonzo, portraying Dickens himself, narrates the tale alongside Rizzo the Rat. READ MORE: Mysterious Stormtrooper patrols streets in surprise visit The film also features fan favourites Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit, Fozzie Bear as Fozziwig, and Robin the Frog as Tiny Tim. As Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, he is guided on a journey of redemption and self-discovery, culminating in a heartwarming reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. The original score, composed by Miles Goodman, features songs by Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy winner Paul Williams, bringing unforgettable warmth and joy to this timeless tale.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
John Oliver Warns 'We're F**ked' If This Trump-Induced Moment's On His Show Next Week
John Oliver on Sunday delivered a scathing analysis of the fallout from President Donald Trump's tariffs, describing the past week as 'total chaos.' On 'Last Week Tonight,' the host compared the current market turmoil to that caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2008 financial crisis and the October 1987 crash. That last one, he said, was so dramatic that 'Nightline' even brought in 'Muppets' characters to explain it. 'What is clear is that he's [Trump] destabilizing our economy with no real plan of action and all I'll say is, if our next episode opens up with me sitting next to a chart of the NASDAQ and Miss Piggy, it means we are fucked,' quipped Oliver, a frequent referer to the puppets. Beyond market panic, Oliver said that 'maybe the most striking thing over the past two weeks has been the degree to which it's become clear the world's trust in America has been shattered.' 'This isn't just the ordinary give and take of negotiations, countries are openly saying things are different now,' he added. Oliver pointed to comments from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who said: 'The global economy is fundamentally different today than it was yesterday. The system of global trade anchored on the United States [...] is over. While this is a tragedy, this is also the new reality.' 'Wow,' Oliver responded. 'That is a bleak thing to hear. 'Tragedy is the new reality' is a grim summation of the state of world affairs, but also, I'm just gonna say it, kind of a fucking bar. Honestly, you slap that title on a new Fall Out Boy album, the girls are going feral.' Watch Oliver's full monologue here: Hakeem Jeffries Shreds Pete Hegseth With Blistering DEI Burn Trump's 'F**king Gross' Cabinet Meeting Has Critics Cringing So Hard Karoline Leavitt Puts 'Laughable' Spin On Trump Tariffs Reversal, Sparks Mockery Online
