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Pop Bytes: Justin Bieber Gets Animated for 'The Simpsons' + More

Kat Lee — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:33:13 +0000

- Justin Bieber‘s yellow-doppelganger will appear on Sunday’s episode of ‘The Simpsons.’ [EW] - The Lonely Island’s newest album will feature Lady Gaga, Adam Levine and more! [Rickey] - Watch Jimmy Fallon and John Krasinski have a lip-sync battle to Katy Perry and Run-DMC. [Hollywire] - Prince recently surprised a high school band from Portland, [...]

CBS 'Under the Dome' Will Pay Homage to 'The Simpsons'?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:29:29 +0000

The moment CBS announced it would take Stephen King's 2009 thriller 'Under the Dome' to series, certain fans rallied behind a cry of "Simpsons did it" given that the 2007 feature-length adaptation of America's favorite animated family featured a similarly domed premise. Both domes proved mere coincidence, with a 2010 'Simpsons' episode even addressing the similarity, but how will CBS' upcoming summer series pay homage to 'The Simpsons' in turn?

Tina Fey to Guest Star on 'The Simpsons' Season 24

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 16:30:57 +0000

Never fear, ‘30 Rock‘ fans, for Tina Fey certainly won’t be out of work for long when the show begins its final season this fall on NBC. Instead, Fey will take her signature sensibilities to ‘The Simpsons,’ guesting in the already-crowed 24th season of the long-running series. But will ‘SNL‘s former funny-lady play herself a la Justin Bieber, or an original character? And blerg, when will we see her appearance?

Edward Norton Will Take the Cloth for 'The Simpons' Season 24

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:30:24 +0000

Boy, that Edward Norton sure likes playing priests. From playing a minister in 2000′s ‘Keeping the Faith’ to one of his more famous roles as an altar boy in ‘Primal Fear,’ the ‘Avengers‘ dropout and ‘Bourne Legacy‘ star will once again be taking holy orders, portraying a priest for ‘The Simpsons” upcoming 24th season. But when Edward Norton hits the scene, what will become of Reverend Lovejoy?

Lady Gaga Sings Song for Little Monsters on 'The Simpsons'

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:00:14 +0000

Lady Gaga‘s appearance on ‘The Simpsons’ season finale airs tonight (May 20.) She penned and performs a song, likely with the help of the show’s crack writing team, that honors little monsters in Springfield and beyond. It’s a little monster ode, one might say. A new clip from the ep has landed online, featuring Gaga [...]

Lady Gaga Kisses Marge, Cries Diamond Tears Over Lisa's Rejection in 'Simpsons' Previews

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 19 May 2012 19:00:10 +0000

The season finale of ‘The Simpsons’ is going to be an unforgettable one, with Lady Gaga guesting. In addition to wearing 18 ensembles, the Mother Monster makes out with family matriarch Marge, which turns up the heat on her sex life with Homer. Gaga also cries diamond tears (!!!) when Lisa rejects her.

Go Behind the Scenes With Lady Gaga on 'The Simpsons'

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:00:36 +0000

Lady Gaga‘s appearance on the season finale of ‘The Simpsons‘ airs this Sunday (May 20) on FOX, and the Mother Monster took fans behind the scenes of her visit to Springfield, which consists of double digit costume changes.

Watch Lady Gaga Clip From 'The Simpsons' Season Finale

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:00:08 +0000

A 30-second preview of Lady Gaga‘s guest spot on ‘The Simpsons’ has landed — and true to form, the Mother Monster wears four different outfits in this short teaser.

Zooey Deschanel, Natalie Portman and Anne Hathaway Set For 'Simpsons' Return

Hilary Rothing — Thu, 03 May 2012 23:00:29 +0000

When it comes to the ladies, Bart Simpson clearly gets around, as evidenced by the smorgasbord of A-list actresses set to play Bart’s assorted exes in an episode of ‘The Simpsons‘ scheduled for early next season. Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Zooey Deschanel and Sarah Silverman will all reprise their respective roles in Bart’s love life in “Moonshine River,” set to air this fall.

Watch Every Itchy and Scratchy Moment from 'The Simpsons'

Don Deane — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:05:13 +0000

When it comes to fans of ‘The Simpsons,’ there are generally two camps — those who love it unconditionally and those who think it petered out in terms of quality sometime during the late ’90s. But whatever your opinion, there’s no denying that the cartoon’s ultraviolent show-within-a-show — ‘The Itchy & Scratchy Show’ — is pretty darned funny.

Lady Gaga 'The Simpsons' Episode Will Be the Season Finale

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:30 +0000

The 23rd season of ‘The Simpsons’ will go out with a bang, as that’s when the episode featuring Lady Gaga will air. Gaga taped her ep late last summer and just like ‘SNL’ last May, she will appear on a season finale of a long-running comedy show. ‘The Simpsons’ remains the longest airing scripted show [...]

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About 'The Simpsons'

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 05:00:41 +0000

After 23 seasons of laughs, it's hard to imagine a world where 'The Simpsons' aren't on television. In addition to being the longest-running scripted series in TV history, 'Simpsons' quotes and references have become part of our daily vernacular. And yet, the show's storied history and the behind-the-scenes tales of how the characters came to life have been barely noticed in the large shadow its iconic characters have cast on the world.

Read Every 'Simpsons' Chalkboard Gag Before the 500th Episode

Don Deane — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:00:20 +0000

As any fan of ‘The Simpsons‘ knows, Bart can be seen at the beginning of every episode writing on Ms. Krabappel’s blackboard. But after 23 seasons of the long-running cartoon, it can be difficult to keep all of Bart’s chalkboard mantras straight. Fortunately, CableTV.com has gathered them all in honor of the show’s 500th episode.

'The Simpsons' Ultimate Fan Marathon Will Test the Limits of TV Watching

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:30:09 +0000

If you happen to be in Los Angeles, and don’t have any plans until Monday, we have the perfect activity for you. The Simpsons Ultimate Fan marathon Challenge, which celebrates TV’s longest primtime scripted show’s 500th episode. Participants in the marathon will begin watching ‘Simpsons’ episodes at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, and won’t stop watching [...]

Is This One-Man Cover of 'The Simpsons' Theme Better Than the Original? [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:39 +0000

Richie Castellano’s one-man cover of Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is pretty amazing, but Nick McKaig’s take on the theme from ‘The Simpsons‘ is even more impressive since he uses nothing but his voice. According to McKaig, the song is made up of over 30 individual parts, all of which he performs himself. And, as an added [...]

Watch a Supercut of Nearly Every Instance of Homer Simpson Saying 'D'oh!' [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:35 +0000

There have been some pretty memorable television catchphrases, from ‘Dragnet’s’ “Just the facts, ma’am” to ‘South Park’s’ “Oh my God, They Killed Kenny!” But perhaps the small screen’s most famous — and certainly its most uttered — catchphrase is actually more grunt than phrase. Yes, we’re talking about the Homer Simpson ‘D’oh!,’ which gets blurted [...]

'Family Guy' vs. 'The Simpsons' — Which Is Better?

TheFW Staff — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:00:40 +0000

In one corner, we have ‘Family Guy,’ the series starring the Griffin family that skyrocketed creator Seth MacFarlane into fame and fortune and paved the way for fellow animated hits ‘American Dad’ and ‘The Cleveland Show.’

In the other, we have ‘The Simpsons,’ the long-running show that introduced Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, Maggie and the rest of the Springfield gang. At 23 seasons and counting, few shows have provided more laughs.

So, which show is better? It’s time for you to decide once and for all in our poll below.

10 Great Holiday Moments With 'The Simpsons' [IMAGES, VIDEOS]

Dan Seitz — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:00:14 +0000

America’s First Dysfunctional Family has the biggest affection for Halloween, since it happens during sweeps. But it also has taken on the most wonderful time of the year more than once, so we thought we’d present a few fun ‘Simpsons’ GIFs and videos to celebrate the season. Or at least be honest about it. (WARNING: Animated holiday merriment below.)

'The Simpsons' Has Been Renewed for Two More Seasons

Bob Sassone — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:00:50 +0000

Fans of ‘The Simpsons’ were thrown into a panic a couple of weeks ago when word leaked that the voice actors on the show were holding out for more money. Fox said if they couldn’t come to an agreement this current season would be the last for the show.

There’s happy news though: the show has been renewed for two more seasons — the 24th and 25th seasons, to be exact.

Will 'The Simpsons' End Over Contract Dispute?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:00:23 +0000

While ‘The Simpson’ may still be popular after 23 seasons, a contract dispute threatens the future of television’s longest running prime time series.

According to the Daily Beast, 20th Century Fox Television, the production company of ’The Simpsons,’ offered an ultimatum to the cartoon’s six principal voice actors Monday night — accept a 45 percent pay cut or this season of the show will be its last.