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"Hercules" star Kevin Sorbo (1958)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Steve Martin has packed so much into his 63 years that it almost seems easier to mention what he hasn't done instead of what he has.

For nearly 40 years Jim Henson’s Muppets have captivated audiences young and old, whether down the block on Sesame Street, from backstage on their own syndicated variety show,

Rapper Kanye West is developing a new puppet show project for Comedy Central. A 30-minute pilot for "Alligator Boots" has already been shot. West has teamed up with comedians Jimmy Kimmel

Happy Birthday to Olympic gymnasts Paul and Morgan Hamm (1982), Knight Rider star Justin Bruening (1979), Slipknot percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan (1969), "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" star Nia Vardalos (1962), "Hercules" star Kevin Sorbo (1958),

Cult kids classic The Muppet Show is set to return to TV screens after 27 years.

Writing the new Muppets movie is a dream come true for funnyman Jason Segel - he grew up wanting to be Kermit The Frog. The actor/writer begged Disney bosses to let him pen the new film, and when they initially turned him down he wowed them with his knowledge of the lovable puppet stars.

The world's favorite puppets, The Muppets, are making a return to the big screen. The colorful characters, who were created by puppeteer Jim Henson's workshop, made their debut on Sesame Street in 1969.

Happy Birthday to Olympic gymnasts Paul and Morgan Hamm (1982), WWE star Stephanie McMahon (1976), Slipknot percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan (1969), "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" star Nia Vardalos (1962), "Hercules" star Kevin Sorbo (1958),

Beth Ditto has revealed the inspiration behind her image and music career - Miss Piggy. The chubby singer insists the Muppet pig is a great female role model and helped shape her as a teenager.