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Kim Kardashian says the artist formerly known as Kanye West compared her self-styled 2021 Innovator Awards look to Marge Simpson. In the latest episode of Hulu’s The Kardashians, as first spotted by TMZ, Kim is seen speaking with Kourtney Kardashian about the then-current status of her and Ye’s dealings. “I got to a point where I […]
ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Nov. 6 – 7 with hosts J. Balvin and Kristen Noel Crawley, performances by A$AP Rocky and Turnstile, and more shopping and drops. Secure your spot while tickets last! Buy tickets Balenciaga took a much different approach to its Paris Fashion Week show this year, as the week-long series of […]
A potential Stan Lee cameo on a new episode of The Simpsons was shut down due to Marvel’s policy that he “doesn’t cameo now,” according to showrunner Al Jean. Jean, who caught up with ComicBook.com, discussed the series’ latest crossover with Marvel in a recent 5-minute short, “The Good, The Bart, and The Loki.” As he explains, the […]
In a wide-ranging interview with USA Today as the unparalleled series reaches its 700th episode on Sunday, The Simpsons creator Matt Groening touched on the character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, who became mired in controversy in wake of Hari Kondabolu’s 2017 documentary The Problem with Apu. In the doc, the comedian called out the show for exploiting racial stereotypes. The show’s initial response […]
Deadline can confirm that Kevin Michael Richardson will be replacing Harry Shearer as the voice of Dr. Hibbert on The Simpsons. Shearer’s last turn as the character occurred this past Sunday, making way for Richardson to begin on Feb. 28. The move follows through with an announcement from the show’s producers last June stating white actors will no longer voice non-white characters. The […]
After paying tribute to animated series like Looney Tunes and Sailor Moon, streetwear imprint Kith has announced its multifaceted partnership with The Simpsons. On Monday, Kith will drop a full range of apparel and accessories that celebrates the long-running comedy series and its beloved characters like Homer, Bart, and Lisa. The collection will include T-shirts, hoodies, knitwear, and […]
It’s no secret that The Simpsons creators have a knack for churning out prophetic episodes. In the past several years, the long-running series has successfully predicted everything from Super Bowl games and corporation acquisitions to technology advancements and even Donald Trump’s presidency. As we usher in a new governmental administration in 2021, it appears the show has done it […]
As if 2020 couldn’t get more surreal, Marge Simpson has ventured into politics, and she’s actually making sense. On Friday, The Simpsons‘ social media accounts sent out a video of Marge responding to comments made by President Donald Trump‘s senior adviser Jenna Ellis. “I usually don’t get into politics, but the president’s senior adviser Jenna Ellis […]
Mike Henry is exiting his decades-long role as Cleveland Brown, a fan-favorite character on the hit animated series Family Guy. The veteran voice actor, who is white, announced his decision via Twitter on Friday, writing: “It’s been an honor to play Cleveland on Family Guy for 20 years. I love this character, but persons of color should […]
Bill Oakley, former producer and writer for The Simpsons, is admitting to something we knew all along. The long-running animated series predicted practically everything that has happened in 2020. In the 1993 episode titled “Marge in Chains,” which Oakley is credited as a co-writer, an outbreak of the flu occurs in Springfield after a sick factory worker in […]
