'Mando' joining 'Sesame Street's' Hispanic cast

Ismael Cruz, 26, watched "Sesame Street" when he was a boy in Puerto Rico to learn English.

'Sesame Street' gets new Hispanic character

This April 30, 2013 photo shows Puerto Rican actor Ismael Cruz Cordova, 26, of "Sesame Street," posing in New York. Cruz plays Mando, a young Latino writer who interacts with the puppets and also loves technology. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

'Sesame Street' gets new Hispanic character

This April 30, 2013 photo shows Puerto Rican actor Ismael Cruz Cordova, 26, of "Sesame Street," posing in New York. Cruz plays Mando, a young Latino writer who interacts with the puppets and also loves technology. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

'Sesame Street' gets new Hispanic character

This April 30, 2013 photo shows Puerto Rican actor Ismael Cruz Cordova, 26, of "Sesame Street," posing in New York. Cruz plays Mando, a young Latino writer who interacts with the puppets and also loves technology. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

Jada Pinkett Smith candid on family, projects

This April 4, 2013 photo shows actress-filmmaker Jada Pinkett Smith posing for a portrait to promote the documentary, "Free Angela and All Political Prisoners," in New York. The film is about activist Angela Davis. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

Jada Pinkett Smith candid on family, projects

This April 4, 2013 photo shows author and activist Angela Davis, left, and actress-filmmaker Jada Pinkett Smith posing for a portrait to promote the documentary, "Free Angela and All Political Prisoners," in New York. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

Jada Pinkett Smith candid on family, projects

This April 4, 2013 photo shows author and activist Angela Davis, left, and actress-filmmaker Jada Pinkett Smith posing for a portrait to promote the documentary, "Free Angela and All Political Prisoners," in New York. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

Celebrity photos of the week

This April 4, 2013 photo shows author and activist Angela Davis, left, and actress-filmmaker Jada Pinkett Smith posing for a portrait to promote the documentary, "Free Angela and All Political Prisoners," in New York. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

Q&A: Fantasia puts drama behind her, talks music

This April 24, 2013 photo shows American R&B singer Fantasia Barrino posing for a portrait to promote her new album "Side Effects of You," in New York. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

Q&A: Fantasia puts drama behind her, talks music

This April 24, 2013 photo shows American R&B singer Fantasia Barrino posing for a portrait to promote her new album "Side Effects of You," in New York. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

Q&A: Fantasia puts drama behind her, talks music

This April 24, 2013 photo shows American R&B singer Fantasia Barrino posing for a portrait to promote her new album "Side Effects of You," in New York. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

Q&A: Fantasia puts drama behind her, talks music

This April 24, 2013 photo shows American R&B singer Fantasia Barrino posing for a portrait to promote her new album "Side Effects of You," in New York. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

'Parenthood,' 'Gilmore Girls' actress pens novel

American actress Lauren Graham poses for a portrait in promotion of her new book, "Someday, Someday, Maybe

'Parenthood,' 'Gilmore Girls' actress pens novel

American actress Lauren Graham poses for a portrait in promotion of her new book, "Someday, Someday, Maybe

'Parenthood,' 'Gilmore Girls' actress pens novel

American actress Lauren Graham poses for a portrait in promotion of her new book, "Someday, Someday, Maybe

BUCKWILD star

This Jan. 2, 2013 file photo shows Shain Gandee, from MTV's "Buckwild" reality series in New York. Gandee and his uncle have been reported missing in West Virginia. The Kanawha County Sheriff's Department said 21-year-old Shain Gandee and his uncle, 48-year-old David Gandee, were last seen a…

Celebrity photos of the week

This Feb. 6, 2013 file photo shows actress Tiffani Thiessen posing for a portrait in New York. Thiessen, best known for her former role as Kelly Kapowski on TV's "Saved by the Bell," says she had no idea at the time of how popular the show was. She says she's grateful she grew up in the lime…

New contestants on 'Dancing with the Stars'

This Jan. 7, 2013 file photo shows "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" personality Lisa Vanderpump in New York. Vanderpump is one of eleven celebrity contestants who will compete on the next edition of "Dancing with the Stars." The new season kicks off on ABC with a two-hour premiere on March…

Celebrity photos of the week

Actress Sarah Paulson poses for a portrait, on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 in New York. Paulson stars in the TV series, "American Horror Story: Asylum," airing Wednesdays on FX. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

Celebrity photos of the week

Actress Angie Harmon poses for a portrait on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013, in New York. Harmon stars as Jane Rizzoli, a Boston police detective on TNT's "Rizzoli and Isles." (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP)

Celeb shots of the week

Actress Rose Byrne is seen at the Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 Runway Show on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 in New York. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Invision/AP Images)