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Watch Lil Nas X And Kacey Musgraves Help Elmo Debut A New Talk Show

Two of the biggest pop stars in the world performed some beloved children's songs in the inaugural episode of the Sesame Street character's new HBO Max talk show.
Elmo, left, and Lil Nas X perform on <em>The Not-Too-Late Show</em>.

Kimmel and Colbert, Bee and Fallon et al., pay attention: Elmo did not come to play. For the inaugural episode of ,made available Wednesday through HBO Max, Elmo brought some serious wattage, inviting both and to perform two signature songs from .

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