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PS22 chorus to perform on VH1 Divas tonight!

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We've featured the songs of New York's PS22 several times here on Shine, and we're delighted to announce that the 5th graders from Staten Island are making a live TV performance tonight on VH1 Divas. How awesome is that? We spent the morning combing…

Press Play: PS22 chorus sings "Vida la Vida"

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Over the past few weeks we've featured the songs of New York's PS22, and we have another gem to share with you.

Press play: "Sesame Street" defines marriage

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Some of us may have differing opinions on the definition of marriage, but leave it to "Sesame Street" to clear up this disparity. If only the whole world was as insightful and optimistic as this classic children's TV show.

Press Play: 7-year-old steals his grandmother's SUV, recounts the, er, adventure

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My husband sent me this YouTube video and it's absurd and sad all at once. I can't believe I missed it when it originally aired last year. From the kid's account of his joy ride to the grandmother's response on how she'd punish him if she knew she…

Press Play: PS22 chorus sings "Landslide"

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For those of you who have yet to hear the chorus of New York's PS22, it's time to get familiar.

Press play: How crayons are made, a la vintage Sesame Street

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My kids have not watched "Sesame Street" and I consider this a bit of a tragedy. We got rid of our television long before they were old enough to watch it. I'm considering purchasing

Press play: Evangelist says God believes stay-at-home-dads are "bums"

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File this under "simultaneously disturbing and hysterical." Here's Evangelist John Hagee preaching to a congregation and saying stay-at-home dads are lazy and that their future is in heck for letting their wives support them. Oh, and God thinks any dad who is a Mr. Mom is a bum. Alrighty then. But...

Press Play: Korean toddler sings "Hey Jude"

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Erin in Love + Sex sent me a link to this video this morning of a Korean toddler singing "Hey Jude" and it's absolutely one of the cutest vids ever and the perfect way to get rid of Monday blues. Must. watch. again. Related links on Shine:Press Play: Toddler channels U2's...

Press Play: Get past the song and adore the cuteness

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I'm going to say it. I can't stand the song, Beautiful Girls, by Sean Kingston. My man, no girl should have you suicidal. But oh. sweet. jesus. I can watch these two sweetie-pie toddlers sing it over and over.

Press Play: A Preschooler's Take on Star Wars

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You know you're a parent when you understand every single word and phrase said by this 3-year-old Star Wars movie buff. After watching her "Don't talk back to Darth Vadar, he'll git'cha!" line, I can't wait to see her take on The Empire Strikes Back.Side note -- is it...