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'The Simpsons' Hometown of Springfield Revealed – Springfield, New York, Never In Consideration

Eric Meier — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:23:43 +0000

In an interview that’s gone viral, ‘The Simpsons’ creator Matt Groening has revealed that Springfield, Oregon, was the inspiration for the fictional town the yellow cartoon characters inhabit. One of the longest running gags of ‘The Simpsons’ was the use of the very common town name of ‘Springfield’ without ever stating which state the series was based [...]

The Geekiest Pop Culture Experts In Pop Culture

Kevin Maher — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:18:18 +0000

For years, pop culture experts have been making lists of various character-types seen in movies and TV shows. But no one’s made a list of the top Pop Culture Experts in Pop Culture. Until now! We’ve rounded up everyone from the obnoxious loudmouth know-it-alls to the socially awkward walking encyclopedias in this comprehensive list of [...]

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

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:56:30 +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 [...]

Iran Places Ban On Barbies

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:13:18 +0000

If you plan on making a fun filled family vacation to Iran any time soon, you better leave your Simpsons toys and Barbie dolls behind. The country’s Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults has banned Simpson toys and Barbies. They didn’t give a specific reason for the decision, but the organization’s [...]

'The Simpsons' Has Been Renewed for Two More Seasons

Bob Sassone — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 23:36:50 +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 21:15:23 +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.

The Next Superstar To Appear On 'The Simpsons': Lady GaGa

Mark Richards — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:15:39 +0000

Have you heard? Lady GaGa will appear as herself on an episode in the upcoming season of FOX hit animated TV show, ‘The Simpsons.’

Yeardley Smith, who voices the character of Lisa Simpson, said Gaga recorded her appearance this past Monday. Yeardley said the show’s writers portrayed the pop star as “the happiest, most optimistic person in the world.” Smith also commented, “She comes to Springfield to try to cheer up Lisa, but she can’t.”