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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“The Simpsons” will make history on Sunday, and coincidentally it’s happening during Women’s History Month. For the first time ever, after 33 seasons and 719 episodes (this Sunday is episode 720), the top four key creative roles that guide animation in a “Simpsons” episode are all women.That includes director Jennifer Moeller, as well as assistant director Debbie Spafford, lead timer Esther Lee and background layout lead HeeJin Kim.

The Weeknd is set to voice a character in an upcoming new episode of The Simpsons.The ‘Dawn FM’ artist will take on the role of ‘Orion Hughes’ in season 33’s ‘Bart The Cool Kid’, which is due to air on March 20.According to Stereogum, the episode will pit Homer Simpson and other dads of Springfield against a young streetwear influencer. Michael Rapaport (Prison Break, Friends) will also guest star.Sharing a post about his upcoming appearance in The Simpsons, The Weeknd – real name Abel Tesfaye – wrote: “proud of this one” alongside a yellow love heart emoji.

Daniel Radcliffe will tackle Stephen Sondheim next season in a new revival of the 1981 musical Merrily We Roll Along at the Off Broadway New York Theatre Workshop.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.Springfield residents are no strangers to a fashion moment. Homer and Marge walked down a Balenciaga runway during the Spanish brand’s virtual runway show last October, while Adidas’s long-running partnership with the show has produced a handful of sneaker designs inspired by characters such as Moe and Bart.Now, the iconic imagery from the CW series dons corduroy and denim pieces in a new collection by Levi’s. The Spring/Summer 2022 streetwear line immortalizes fan-favorite characters, such as on the back of an over-sized denim jacket featuring a patch of a crazy-eyed Bart, and a selection of ringer t-shirts embossed with the meme-able dancing Lisa and Milliner on the front.Other highlights of the collection include a reversible puffer vest patterned with blue skies and clouds, a clear nod to the series iconic opening credits.  But the lineup’s references to Springfield Elementary are what give it a trendy streetwear feel: corduroy jacket and pants evoke a vintage school uniform, while a wide range of hoodies and tees are imprinted with scenes set at the series’ fictional school. This is the latest of many pop-culture collections that Levi’s has launched in recent months. Last summer, the brand came out with a tie dye-heavy capsule in honor of the Grateful Dead. More recent customizable collections feature imagery inspired by everything from Mickey Mouse and Keith Haring to Pokémon.Check out the best pieces from the Simpsons x Levi’s collection below: BUY NOW: $168 Buy It

The Simpsons have made the cover of Attitude magazine.Smithers, who previously came out on the show in 2016 episode ‘Tom Collins’, had a gay romance storyline last year in episode ‘Portrait Of A Lackey On Fire’.In the episode, Smithers falls in love with Graaf, a famous fashion designer character voiced by Victor Garber (Argo, Legally Blonde).The fictional couple have since been celebrated in the March/April issue of Attitude, with a cover inspired by Disney classic Lady And The Tramp..@TheSimpsons' Waylon Smithers makes history on the cover of Attitude as Springfield's most famous gay resident introduces the world to boyfriend Michael De Graaf.Get the new-look Attitude March/April issue now ➡️ https://t.co/Du4RBe4TgQ pic.twitter.com/FVL3pbmtXU— Attitude Magazine (@AttitudeMag) February 17, 2022The issue also features a “world-first interview” with Smithers about “life as a gay man in a small town”.Asked when he first realised he was gay, Smithers said: “Well, I remember watching A StreetCar Named Desire and being unbelievably attracted to the hunk on screen who had such a powerful, raw sexual energy – Karl Malden, who plays Stanley’s friend. I’ve had a poster of him in my bedroom ever since.”Speaking about the episode last year, co-writer Johnny LaZebnik, who was the inspiration for Smithers’ original coming-out episode, said: “So often, gay romances are a subplot or alluded to or shown in some kind of montage or as a punchline.

chopping up his girlfriend’s body after she tried to cut his testicles off.Nicholas Scurria, 32, was arrested by police officers in Philadelphia, USA, after they found him dismembering a woman’s body.Cops initially went to the residence in Willow Apartments, South Springfield Road, on Friday, February 11, after getting a report of a domestic dispute there.According to local radio stations KYW-AM/FM a neighbour reportedly “heard screaming next door, then rustling plastic and sawing sounds.”Scurria ignored the cops at the door, so the officers peered through a window and were dismayed at the gory scene inside.They claim to have seen Scurria chopping up a woman’s body, so they kicked in the door, arrested the man and declared the woman already dead.Clifton Heights Police Department Chief Tim Rockenbach said she was already deceased when the suspect allegedly attempted to remove her head, having suffered a “severe trauma to the head and neck.”Police recovered a large knife from the scene of the crime but would not immediately confirm whether the knife was also the murder weapon.Multiple other weapons were also recovered from inside the apartment.Police are not yet releasing the woman’s details apart from saying she was in her 50s and had been in a relationship with the suspect and were living together.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.Chief Rockenbach said the responding officers who witnessed the attempted beheading would receive counselling from a mental health professional and added: “I’ve been an officer for 32 years, this is absolutely horrible.“I don’t even know what words I could describe to you how actually incredibly insane this is.”The police said

Michelle Obama took a walk down memory lane on Thursday with an emotional Instagram post which sparked a huge reaction from fans. The former First Lady of the United States of America posted a photo of herself and her husband, Barack Obama, and their daughters, Sasha and Malia. MORE: How Barack and Michelle Obama dealt with daughter's very difficult health diagnosisIn the throwback image, the family were wrapped up against the cold and beaming for the cameras. WATCH: Michelle Obama opens up about life without daughters Malia and SashaShe explained the reason behind the photo in her post, which had fans commenting with strings of hearts and crying emojis. "I'll never forget the day that Barack announced his candidacy for president in Springfield," she wrote. "February 10, 2007 was bitter cold — about 12 degrees.

Stacey Dooley sometimes feels stressed. However, ahead of the release of her new book, Are You Really OK?, the 34-year-old has opened up on how difficult it can be to leave the horror stories behind when it's time to return to her personal life.Stacey is used to a glamorous life, after winning Strictly Come Dancing back in 2018 with her dancer boyfriend Kevin Clifton.However, combining showbiz events, Michelin starred restaurants, and a life of celebrity luxury with the hard-hitting social justice issues that she reports on when in front of the camera, has proved difficult on occasion.After a day of interviewing Kyle, a patient on a psychiatric ward, the presenter went out on the town, but was plagued by intrusive thoughts about how he must be feeling."It was such a juxtaposition that I was in this semi-fancy restaurant, there was laughing and cheering and people were half cut, and I just remember thinking, ‘All of those people are still in hospital really unwell and Kyle’s probably sat there in silence’," she mused.“Sometimes I feel like: 'This is a really different place to the one I’ve just been in.'”Fortunately, her partner Kevin is supportive of her struggles."Kev’s incredible.

Lily Moayeri If you think the needle drops on the Hulu original series, “Pam & Tommy” — based on the real-life torrid tale of “Baywatch” babe Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee’s sex tape-gone-viral-bootlegged-VHS-tape is going to be all Mötley Crüe songs — you’re in for a surprise. There is not one note from iconic group’s hefty discography, which at the time of the sex tape scandal in 1997 numbered at seven albums that included their most memorable songs, many of which would have been a good match for the Lily James and Sebastian Stan-starring series.

EXCLUSIVE: The story of Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell, who created the sound of Philly Soul, is to be chronicled in a new feature documentary.

Residents living on a pothole plagued road have taken matters into their own hands to warn other drivers of the dangers ahead.

A day after Spotify chose Joe Rogan over Neil Young, SiriusXM has announced that it will relaunch its own limited-run Neil Young Radio Channel of the rock icon’s catalogue.

As one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, it’s no surprise that John Cena’s net worth is so impressive. But what may be less well known to fans is just how much he makes today—plus, how much of it comes from ventures aside from wrestling.

Remaining residents of a 'ghost town' Scots estate are preparing to leave - nearly 18 years after council bosses branded their homes unsafe.

Marisa Roffman For more than three decades, “The Simpsons” has been telling stories about a middle-class family in Springfield, USA.In the 700-plus episodes of the series, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie have traveled all over the world, met hundreds of celebrities, and saved the world numerous times. They’ve also had so many family squabbles.

A main road in Blackpool has been shut off this evening following reports of aa 'collapsed building'.

The Simpsons showrunner Al Jean has revealed how the show has imagined it's grand finale.The show is the longest-running prime-time series in history and according to Jean, they plan on wrapping things up with a return to the start.Interview with Radio Timeshe explained: 'There would be an ending where they [the Simpsons] would be going back to the Christmas pageant from the first episode, so that the whole series was a continuous loop — that’s how I would end it.' Back to basics: The Simpsons showrunner Al Jean says he imagines the show ending back at the beginning with the Springfield Elementary Christmas pagaent, which was featured in the very first episodeHe elaborated upon his idea in a chat with Digital Spy, saying: 'Well, it might be

Preview in new tabWith its 33rd season currently on the air, “The Simpsons” is the longest-running primetime series in American history. But showrunner Al Jean is giving some thought as to how the iconic Fox sitcom should end.

The Simpsons, which will explore a gay relationship on the show for the first time.The character, who previously came out on the show in the 2016 episode ‘Tom Collins’, will have a gay romance storyline in an upcoming episode set to air November 21.A synopsis for the episode, titled ‘Portrait Of A Lackey On Fire’, reads: “Smithers finds true love with a famous fashion designer, but will his new relationship destroy Springfield?”The episode will see Smithers fall in love with fashion designer Michael De Graaf, voiced by Victor Garber (Argo, Legally Blonde).i can finally come out of the closet as a d’ohmosexual.

Scots actor Brian Cox has voiced the part of a villain in a special episode of The Simpsons.

The Simpsons has received a tongue-in-cheek valuation from Garretts Real Estate Group.The Simpsons’ family home, located at 742 Evergreen Terrace in Springfield, has been estimated to cost almost half a million dollars in a new listing.“Beautiful two-story home with basement,” Garretts’ listing begins. “Through the arched, front door you are welcomed into the foyer.