'Sopranos' Stars to Play Bert and Ernie

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HOLLYWOOD - The Sopranos stars Tony Sirico and Steve Schirripa are to portray Sesame Street regulars Bert and Ernie as part of the children’s show's Christmas special. 

Dreamgirls costars Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Hudson and Ben Stiller will also take part in the one-hour holiday show.

Alicia Keys, Sheryl Crow and Brad Paisley will perform Christmas tunes on the program, which will air in December.

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