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Simpsons Post-Credit Scene Explained

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As Marvel fans are surely aware, post-credit scenes have become increasingly common in movies and TV shows over the past decade. These short clips, or "tags," appear after the end credits and usually tease a future plot development or provide an extra laugh. The Simpsons is no exception to this trend, although newer viewers may need an explanation. More »

They Finally Stopped Making The Simpsons

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Well, folks, after decades on the air, it looks like they finally stopped making The Simpsons… More »

Hank Azaria and Hari Kondabolu Are Best Friends Now

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Indian American comedian Hari Kondabolu, whose little TV documentary about the Simpsons character Apu caused a wee bit of controversy back in 2017, finally got to have a chat with voice actor Hank Azaria in a joint interview aired on NPR Wednesday. More »

NEWS ROUNDUP: Fun & Games Edition

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Yee-haw, I’ve rounded up another batch of minor Simpsons news and other small findings from across the web. More »

Simpsons Writer CENSORED by Big Tech

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Former Simpsons producer and fast food expert Bill Oakley was unjustly suspended from Twitter Monday, joining the legions of American patriots who have had their free speech curtailed by unaccountable Silicon Valley overlords. More »

Will The Simpsons Become a Casualty of the Fox/Dominion War?

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Fox News has long been a profitable enterprise, but times are changeling. More »

‘The Simpsons’ Revival Ordered by Fox; Matt Groening, James L. Brooks and Original Cast Set to Return

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Fox is reviving The Simpsons from Gracie Films and 20th Television Animation for two additional seasons, with creator Matt Groening and executive producer James L. Brooks set to return, as well as the original cast. More »

Simpsons Statue Stolen???

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A statue outside The Simpsons Ride has been removed. What's going on??? More »

Historical Figures Reveal Their Favorite Simpsons Episodes!

An image of various historical figures in front of a collage of Simpsons episodes. The dead speak! Have you ever wondered what Walt Disney, Tupac Shakur, or Cleopatra would think about The Simpsons? Well, wonder no more! More »

Episodes Featuring Mike Scioscia, Ranked

An image of Mike Scioscia from the Simpsons episode Homer at the Bat. For many years The Simpsons has delighted the world, and also too has baseball legend Mike Scioscia, so when those two join forces you know you're in for a good time. After deliberating for hours, all of us here at IN THE NEWS have determined the definitive ranking of all Simpsons episodes featuring Mike Scioscia as a guest star. More »

Chris Ledesma, Longtime Music Editor, Has Died

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Chris Ledesma, who served as music editor of The Simpsons for decades, has died at the age of 64. More »

AI-Generated Review: The Simpsons meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad"

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I asked a chatbot to review the latest Simpsons short. More »

Al Jean’s Twitter Hacked to Hawk Squiggles

An image of two masked hackers from the Simpsons episode Lisa the Boy Scout. Simpsons showrunner Al Jean’s Twitter account was hijacked last night by a nefarious cyberscoundrel or perhaps a rogue nation-state. More »

Zaslav Strikes Again??? Simpsons Removed From Streaming

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It seems not even The Simpsons is safe from Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav's tyrannical purge of animated content. More »

Simpsons Devotees' Dreams Dashed by Disappointing Disney D23 Disaster

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Simpsons fans hoping for a big announcement had their dreams dashed by a lackluster panel. More »

Simpsons Writer Incurs Wrath of Kamala Harris Supporters

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Simpsons writer Broti Gupta, who joined the show last year, was hounded on Twitter for insufficient loyalty to Vice President Kamala Harris. More »

You Won't BELIEVE Who the Minions Were Named After!

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With Minions: The Rise of Gru setting box office records "to infinity and beyond,"" it’s clear that moviegoers the world over are still under the grip of Minion Madness. But just who named those wretched pill-shaped yellow creatures? More »

Hans Zimmer Made A Bad Tweet

Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer recently tweeted what is perhaps the most deranged, Boomer-brained take on the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade. More »

NEWS ROUNDUP: Future Schlock

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A roundup of Simpsons-related news items from all over yonder. More »

Here's Where You Can Watch the Latest Simpsons Short on Disney+

An image of Lisa Simpson with Billie Eilish. Hello Search Engine user, are you wondering "where can I watch the latest The Simpsons short on Disney+?" Well we will tell you where to watch the latest Simpsons short on Disney+, right here, in this article, after some unnecessary paragraphs to pad out the length. More »