The Simpsons

Margaret Groening, inspiration for Simpsons' mom, dies

Krystal Clark — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:28:00 -0700

A huge part of The Simpsons legacy is gone. Creator Matt Groening's mother Margaret has died. She was the inspiration for the show's most beloved character.

Fox renews Glee and a few more

Deirdre Kaye — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0700

Gleeks everywhere rejoice. Fox has renewed Glee for two more seasons. Plus, some other faves will return as well!

Don Payne, writer for The Simpsons and Thor, passes away

Jaclyn Brandt — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:18:00 -0700

One of Hollywood's writing stars has been lost to cancer. Don Payne wrote for The Simpsons and Thor, among many other important pieces of Hollywood history.

The Simpsons to produce episode written by Judd Apatow

Jaclyn Brandt — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:42:00 -0800

The writer recently revealed that he wrote an episode of the show in its infancy, before his career had gotten off the ground. The people behind The Simpsons were honored enough to announce they would produce that episode.

Mindy Kaling to Marge Simpson: You're my hero

Sara McGinnis — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:27:00 -0700

Marge Simspon is an idol in the eyes of Mindy Kaling. The actress reveals how the blue-haired cartoon mom helped lead her to comedy, including her role on The Office and beyond!

Justin Bieber to guest star on The Simpsons

Jaclyn Brandt — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:30:00 -0700

The singer is almost five years younger than the show, but today he tweeted that he will be appearing on an episode of its 24th season.

Matt Groening to discontinue project. No, not that one.

Jaclyn Brandt — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:05:00 -0700

You would think two TV shows and a comic strip would be enough. But Groening plans to replace the comic strip with something else as soon as he can.

Is your own Springfield the home of The Simpsons?

Caroline Goddard — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:59:00 -0700

Matt Groening is spilling secrets about his long-running hit show The Simpsons. Read on to find out where the real Springfield is and the real people all those characters are based on.

Long live writers! TV's best shine at Writers Guild Awards

Kristin Watson — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:53:00 -0800

Homeland, Modern Family, Breaking Bad, oh my! See how your favorite small screen shows did at the Writers Guild Awards!

The Dizza: Half pizza, mostly donut, Homer Simpson-approved

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:56:00 -0800

In honor of The Simpsons’ 500th episode, we've created our very own recipe for Dizza that will trigger a Homer-esque comatose drooling fit faster than Bart can say, "I didn't do it!" Inspired by two of Homer's biggest obsessions , The Dizza is a mouthwatering donut pizza that will have the whole family saying "Mmmmm… Dizza."

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange will drop by The Simpsons

Castina Watson — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:09:00 -0800

Embattled WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is the latest in a long line of famous faces to be featured on The Simpsons.

The Simpsons cast is trying to keep the show alive

Meagan Morris — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:15:00 -0700

The network behind The Simpsons says the show will be coming to an end soon if the cast doesn't agree to a salary cut. Find out how Mr. Burns wants to fix this situation.

Doh! The Simpsons to be canceled?

Deanna Barnert — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:34:00 -0700

In what some may find the most upsetting TV news in decades -- or at least since the last time this threat landed -- a salary and contract battle could mean the end of The Simpsons.

Harry Potter does Twilight on The Simpsons

Deanna Barnert — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:47:00 -0800

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe and House's Hugh Laurie got animated for laughs in The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror XXI. Radcliffe and Lisa spoofed Twilight's epic romance in Tweenlight, while Laurie spoofed Dead Calm with Homer and Marge in Master and Cadaver.

Banksy produces seething social commentary on The Simpsons

Meagan Morris — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:54:00 -0700

Guerilla street artist Banksy produced a controversial opening sequence for Sunday's episode of The Simpsons. What's the controversy and what does it have to do with third world sweatshops?

Katy Perry rocks Saturday Night Live

Meagan Morris — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:06:00 -0700

Katy Perry's Saturday Night Live appearance poked fun at the recent Sesame Street controversy. Is she wise to poke fun at the situation?

Stephen Hawking causes stir with new book: God did not create universe

Joel D. Amos — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:30:00 -0700

Stephen Hawking may be known in popular culture for his appearances on TV shows from The Simpsons to Star Trek, but he is also one of the most brilliant minds of our time. Dr Hawking struck a nerve across the globe with the release of his latest book, The Grand Design. What he wrote is causing an international outcry on both sides of the religious aisle.

Russell Brand heading to The Simpsons?

Kristin Watson — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:59:00 -0700

The British are coming -- to The Simpsons. Allegedly, British funnyman Russell Brand will be joining Halle Berry and Ricky Gervais on the iconic animated series The Simpsons.

Sasha Baron Cohen visits The Simpsons

Deanna Barnert — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 23:09:00 -0700

Last week, Fox's Sunday night lineup, which included live laughs from Sons of Tucson, came in second in the ratings race, but Fox still has faith in its Animation Domination.

Marge Simpson poses for Playboy

Vicki Salemi — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:27:00 -0700

The Simpsons have found an interesting means of marking 20 years of broadcast. The matriarch of the Simpsons clan, Marge Simpson, will be gracing Playboy magazine's November cover.