Sesame Street was always a good tool for educating kids, and it also introduced them to lots of music. Many stars throughout its 40 years have paid a visit to the fictional street to offer their wisdom or just jam a little.

We’ve compile a video playlist of some of our favorite artists to find their way to where the air is sweet. Enjoy moments from Destiny’s Child, Chris Brown, Feist, Alicia Keys, and even an appearance by Michael Jackson. There’s also a hilarious parody of Mariah Carey’s “Some Day” by the fabulous Mariah Cowey called “Some Hay.”

Happy 40th anniversary, Sesame Street!

Destiny’s Child – A New Way To Walk

Chris Brown – Signs

Alicia Keys – Dancin’ (Fallin’)

NSYNC – Believe In Yourself

Feist – 1,2, 3, 4

Mariah Cowey – Some Hay

Norah Jones – Don’t Know Why Y Didn’t Come

Backstreet Boys – One Small Voice

James Blunt – My Triangle

Michael Jackson – Christmas Special

From Drake (yes, Drake!) to Barbra Streisand to Amy Winehouse, we celebrate some of our favorite Jewish artists as they celebrate Yom Kippur!

Drake – Best I Ever Had

Amy Winehouse – Rehab

Paula Abdul – Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow

Adam Levine – Goodnight Goodnight (with Maroon 5)

Elliott Yamin -You Say

Idina Menzel – Defying Gravity

Barbra Streisand – Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered

Michael Jackson - Blood on the Dance Floor

Today, August 29, 2009, would have been Michael Jackson’s 51st birthday. Fans all over the world are paying tribute to the King of Pop because unlike his body, his soul and legacy will live forever.

TV stations are paying tribute by playing many of MJ’s music videos, but a good bulk of them will go missing. You’ll definitely see “Thriller” in all of its groundbreaking glory. “Smooth Criminal” is another that will never be left off when an MJ video marathon airs, but what about great, underrated videos like “Blood on the Dance Floor,” “In The Closet,” and “They Don’t Really Care About Us“?

We decided to put a playlist together of some of our favorite underrated Michael Jackson music videos. They’re not all about being super entertaining. Some are about being made to think, being made to feel, being made to realize MJ had a sexy side.

So here it is! Our top 6 underrated MJ videos!

Happy birthday, Michael. Thank you….for everything.

6. Blood on the Dance Floor

5. They Don’t Really Care About Us (Both Versions)

4. In The Closet

3. Stranger In Moscow

2. Childhood

1. Earth Song

Aaliyah

Eight years ago today, the music world lost one of its brightest young stars. Aaliyah Dana Haughton, known simply as Aaliyah, died at the age of 22 in a plane crash shortly after filming wrapped for her music video Rock The Boat.

In her brief but successful career, Aaliyah delivered some of R&B’s finest tunes. From One In A Million to More Than A Woman, Aaliyah knew just how to sing a song so that you wouldn’t get tired of hearing it. There hasn’t been another artist quite like her since.

We at Neon Limelight extend our thoughts to the Haughton family. Please visit Aaliyah’s official Myspace page to learn how you can help keep her memory alive.

To celebrate Aaliyah’s life, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite Baby Girl videos and performances. Enjoy!

Journey To The Past – Rosie O’Donnell Show

The One I Gave My Heart To

Back In One Piece

Aaliyah Performs On Christmas In Washington

The One I Gave My Heart To – Live

More Than A Woman – Regis And Kelly

Young Joe Jonas - Jonas Family via Us Weekly

Break out the party hats. Blow up those party balloons. Do the ice cream and cake! It’s Joe Jonas‘ birthday!

The teen pop superstar and Jonas Brothers member is no longer a teen. The middle JoBro celebrates his 20th birthday and in the words of Britney Spears (kind of): he’s not a boy, not yet a man now.

We here at Neon Limelight are pumped about this milestone so in honor of his big day, we’ve put together a video playlist of some of our favorite Joe and Jonas Brothers videos.

Watch and enjoy!

S.O.S.

Jonas Brothers Disney Audition Tape

Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas – This Is Me

Turn Right (Walmart Soundcheck)

Joe Jonas Dances To Beyonce’s Single Ladies

Jonas Brothers singer Joe Jonas was reduced to a puddle of man tears during a Detroit concert stop prompting rumors of a break-up with  his actress girlfriend Camilla Belle to fly. Turns out, those rumors were true.

“Yes, it’s true, they have broken up,” Camilla’s rep Brad Cafarelli tells E!. ”There is no third party involved, and they care deeply about each other and will remain friends.”

Too bad! But Joe isn’t alone in Heartbreak Hotel. Other recent high profile break-ups include Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo, and Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush.

So what besides time and a load of cookies and cream ice cream will heal the break-up blues? Good music! We’ve compiled a list of awesome tunes that will surely help these lonely stars get back on their feet–or at least be the soundtrack to their tearful nights.

1. Taylor Swift – Teardrops On My Guitar
2. Rihanna – P.S. I’m Still Not Over You
3. Ne-Yo – So Sick
4. John Mayer – Dreaming With A Broken Heart
5. Demi Lovato – Don’t Forget
6. Beyonce – Resentment
7. Chris Brown – Froze
8. Gavin DeGraw – Glass
9. Kelly Clarkson – Sober
10. Alicia Keys Featuring John Mayer – Lesson Learned

Today is Cinco De Mayo and while many of you will be heading over to your favorite Mexican restaurant on your lunch breaks to take advantage of their holiday specials (half-off taco salad here I come!), some giddy fans (because they totally still exist!!!) will be celebrating Chris Brown’s 20th birthday!

OK…so we know what you’re thinking already. And we’re fully aware that this playlist could make us truly unpopular, but we’re going to do it anyway…

It was in our plans to do this playlist long before the unfortunate colossal mis-step Breezy made in February as he’s always been one of our favorite sexy fetuses, and while we don’t condone what he allegedly did by any means, we don’t feel at all terrible celebrating the music made by a young man we’ve enjoyed for almost four years.

So here’s to Chris Brown no longer being a teenage boy, and hopefully becoming a better man now that he’s 20!

Keep the hate mail to a minimum; we’re sensitive at Neon Limelight!

Run It – Live on Regis and Kelly

Yo (Excuse Me Miss) – Live on MTV

With You – Live on SOUND

2007 Grammy Performance & James Brown Tribute

Cupid/Forever – Live on Fashion Rocks

So remember back one year ago today when you were freaking out, checking your computer obsessively for updates on the supposed wedding for Beyonce and Jay-Z. Then remember when it finally hit you; the day your little stan heart had been waiting for was finally happening. It made total sense. Beyonce was born on September 4, Jay on December 4, their first date was on July 4… 4-4-08! OMG!!!! Beyonce and Jay got married!!!!

OK. So maybe you weren’t freaking out like that and we’re just projecting. But admit it, you were excited. Hip-hop’s royal couple made things official and restored the hope that industry love was possible.

Well, kids, they’ve made it a full year and we’re sure they’ll make it for many more. So to celebrate our favorite couple’s one year anniversary (sure, they came in at No. 2 on our list but No. 1 totally lost our votes now) check out a video playlist of our fav videos and performances from the duo!

03 Bonnie and Clyde Live on TRL

Crazy In Love Live On Pay Per View

Deja Vu Live on the BET Awards

Upgrade U – Beyonce Experience DVD

Can’t Knock The Hustle 

It’s no secret that we are head-over-heels for pop goddess Rihanna. Of course today has us more than a little bit excited because 21 years ago today Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born! And even though the unfortunate events in her personal life threaten to overshadow it, we refuse to let something as special as her 21st birthday go uncelebrated. So for the Rihanna fans, enjoy this video playlist of some of our favorite Rihanna videos and performances! We love you Rih Rih! Here’s to many more b-days!

Tribute to Destiny’s Child

If It’s Lovin’ That You Want – AOL Sessions

Is This Love (Bob Marley Cover) Stripped

Sell Me Candy - Live in Manchester

Take A Bow – Live on FNMTV

Disturbia

Umbrella

Today is the day for lovers! It’s Valentine’s Day and no matter how fake you feel the holiday is, the fact remains couples everywhere are doing some serious smooching and candy giving today. We decided to put together a sweet playlist of some great recent lovey dovey videos. Enjoy sappy songs by Beyonce, Rihanna and Ne-Yo, Taylor Swift, Gavin DeGraw, Jonas Brothers.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Beyonce – Halo

Rihanna featuring Ne-Yo – Hate That I Love You

Taylor Swift – Love Story

Gavin DeGraw – In Love With A Girl

Jonas Brother – Lovebug