Matt Groening on ‘The Simpsons’ recasting ethnic minority characters: “Times change”

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterOn its face, celebrating the year’s most popular films during the Academy Awards makes perfect sense — movies are a popular art, after all. But when the Academy announced that it would celebrate the Fan Favorite movies of 2021 with a Twitter poll, anyone who has spent roughly 15 minutes on Twitter could have predicted things would get weird.Narrator: “They got weird.”On Monday, the Academy announced 10 movies that made the cut for the #OscarsFanFavorite Leaderboard, selected via hashtags and submissions on an Academy website.

Robert Pattinson that he's Batman. Turns out, his inner circle also find it «really, really weird.»The 35-year-old actor spoke to ET's Rachel Smith at Tuesday night's premiere of at the Lincoln Center in New York City and the actor almost couldn't find the words to describe what it all meant to him.“It’s so surreal," he said. «I mean, it’s like, it’s literally … I was just texting somebody earlier, ‘I’m going to the premiere tonight’ and they were like, ‘Don’t you find it really weird that you’re Batman?’ I’m like, yeah.

Britney Spears has been making the most of her newfound freedom by enjoying a host of holidays with fiancé Sam Asghari – and swimsuits are clearly optional.The singer, 40, took to Instagram to share a series of snaps of her latest exotic getaway with Sam, 27, alongside five red rose emojis. Britney was seen rolling around completely naked on the beach, strategically placing diamond emojis over her crotch and breasts as she basked in the crystal-clear shallow waters. In another snap, Britney was seen reclining on her back with one knee bent, while she smiled broadly as she faced the camera in another frame. The last snap was the singer on all fours with a diamond emoji on her bottom as she grinned at the photographer, which was presumably Sam. Britney was clearly not a fan of tan-lines as she then shared another series of photos of her covering her nipples with her hands, as well as a short video of her rolling around in the surf. It comes after it was rumoured that Britney is planning a one-off performance and a tell-all interview about her life under her 13-year conservatorship. A source told The Sun that Britney was inspired by Adele’s own comeback and is therefore considering a special show plus a sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey.They told the publication: ’Britney is working on her musical comeback, calmly and secretly plotting how to win her place back as the biggest pop star in the world. 1000Lb Sisters' Tammy Slaton declares ‘everything is looking up’ amid weight loss journeyWill Smith kisses wife Jada after Sag Award win before celebrating with Denzel WashingtonKanye West goes Instagram official with Kim Kardashian-lookalike girlfriend‘And she is very much taking the lead with ideas on how to address her

recently appeared on The Masked Singer – encouraged people to follow the brand online, adding: ‘Pretty damn proud of my daughter launching her new @ogbeachwear brand.’The brunette beauty proudly showcased her forthcoming collection, wearing a plunging neutral one-piece, with ruched sides and a high-leg cutout design. Gemma wore her long hair loose, with a hint of a wave at the ends for a beach-look style that’s giving us all the summer vibes.She also wore a full face of makeup, with a brown smokey eye and a flick of eyeliner to finish it off.

Britain’s Got Talent star revealed that her stunning 16-year-old joined top model agency, Storm after they saw stunning snaps of her online.‘Lexi has just signed with Storm Management this week,’ Amanda, 51, told MailOnline. ‘They came after her and they’re very lovely and nurturing and it will be a soft, slow thing and she won’t do anything until she’s 18 but they want her and that’s what she wants to do.‘I have to say there was quite a number of them and there’s such a different mindset to how you might think modelling agencies look after the young, but they are very nurturing and very caring, all of them.’ When asked if she thinks she’ll be as skilled at guiding Lexi’s career as 66-year-old Kris Jenner, who has made millionaire and billionaire superstars of her six children, including daughter Kendall, 26, who is one of the world’s highest-paid models, has been, she replied: ‘I hope I am! If I have an ounce of the business acumen that Kris has then yes.’The Heart Breakfast host, who also has daughter Hollie, 10, with husband Chris Hughes, 49, said they were all on board for the exciting new chapter in Lexi’s life.‘Chris is phenomenal and is a record producer and works at a management level with artists and is really savvy when it comes to business and contracts and I’m in it.‘We are quite a good team and we sit round the dinner table every night and we will describe our days so she has a good insight into the industry so I think she is going into it more eyes wide open than most 16-year-olds.’ Lexi has certainly stepped into some big shoes in joining Storm. The renowned agency launched the modelling careers of the likes of Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford and Cara Delevingne.

Katie Price is confronted by her devastated mother Amy over her drink-driving crash in 2021, during the upcoming documentary Katie Price: What Harvey Did Next. The mum-of-five pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and without insurance, eventually being ordered to spend a month in The Priory and avoiding a jail sentence. At the time, Katie was filming both her Channel 4 reality series Mucky Mansions and the upcoming BBC documentary, which follows Harvey as he settles into is new home at college. Still reeling from the incident, Katie admitted there is no one else to blame for getting behind the wheel, but blamed mental health issues. ‘If people could see, that night, what was going on in my head… I wasn’t telling myself not to get in the car,’ she said. ‘I just thought, “I need to go”. So I’m lucky nothing happened.’To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoHowever, one moment shows how much the incident affected Katie’s family, including her mother Amy who is terminally-ill with a lung condition. Sitting down with Katie, Amy said: ‘With Harvey, and his friends round him at school, they’re not interested in anything that goes on outside that school whereas all your other kids, they might have comments from other children to put up with. ‘I suppose from Harvey’s point of view, that won’t affect him, all he thinks about is just you.’Remember the moment Amy was told about the crash, she continued: ‘For me to have a phone call at 6.30 in the morning saying, “I’ve just had a crash, I’m ever so sorry mum’” and it was unbelievable.

Jason Momoa walks the red carpet with his children, daughter Lola and son Nakoa-Wolf, at the premiere of The Batman in New York City on Tuesday night (March 1).

She was showing off her most fashionable looks just days earlier in Italy for Milan Fashion Week.But Kim Kardashian was spotted back in California on Tuesday after a private jet flight to the US with her daughter North West.The 41-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star and her daughter eight-year-old daughter were seen emerging from an office building in Los Angeles with one of North's young friend's in tow. Back in town: Kim Kardashian, 44, and her daughter North, eight, were spotted together at an office building in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Zoe Kravitz and Robert Pattinson had all eyes on them as the arrived to the world premiere ofThe Batman inNew York Cityon Tuesday.Giving nod to her character Catwoman, the 33-year-old actress stunned on the red carpet in a plunging black gown with a bust line made to resemble a feline silhouette.The Matt Reeves-directed blockbuster hits theatersFriday, March 4, and sees Pattinson transform into the eponymous Caped Crusader. Stars:Zoe Kravitz and Robert Pattinson had all eyes on them as the arrived to the world premiere of The Batman in New York City on TuesdayKravitz's racy dress laced-up the front and clung tightly to her curves as it flowed down to the floor.Her raven tresses were swept up in a tight bun that sat at the top of her head, while her bangs were curled and gelled in place.

Kristen Stewart recently stepped out with her fiancée Dylan Myer in Los Angeles.The two lovebirds, 31, and 34, were both seen gold rings on their wedding fingers during a leisurely stroll on Sunday.They were both dressed casually as they walked together in sweatshirts and sneakers. Out and about: Kristen Stewart recently stepped out with her fiancée Dylan Myer in Los AngelesThe movie star wore black Adidas leggings with the brand's classic three white stripes going down the sides.She added a pair of black socks and white sneakers.

He shocked his fans last month with the announcement of his separation from his wife of nearly five years Lisa Bonet.But Jason Momoa proved that family was still his top priority on Tuesday when he attended the World Premiere of The Batman in New York City with his daughter Lola, 14, and son Nakoa-Wolf, 13.The 42-year-old star was also there supporting his stepdaughter Zoë Kravitz, 33, who stars opposite Robert Pattinson's Batman as Catwoman. Family: Jason Momoa, 42, was joined by his daughter Lola, 14, and son Nakoa-Wolf, 13, to support his stepdaughter Zoë Kravitz at the premiere of her film The Batman in New York City on Tuesday Jason looked as stylish as ever on the red carpet in a burgundy corduroy suit, which he paired with a plunging green plaid vest that showed off his rugged chest.He matched his suit with burgundy velvet loafers, but dressed down his outfit by skipping socks.

Olivia Munn took to Instagram Tuesday as she took her three-month-old son Malcolm for a walk in her backyard in California after the pair recently took a cross-country trip from New York.In the clip, the 41-year-old actress donned a red flannel top with glasses and her hair down and parted as she looked to calm down her baby son, who she welcomed with boyfriend John Mulaney, 39, on November 24.The Oklahoma City native spoke in hushed tones as she pushed Malcolm's stroller on the sunny day, making sure to stay in the shade. The latest:Olivia Munn, 41, took to Instagram Tuesday as she took her three-month-old son Malcolm for a walk in her backyard in California after the pair recently took a cross-country trip from New York'Mr.

After nearly a month-long controversy known by fans as #Bendergate,' voice actor John DiMaggio is officially returning to voice Bender in Hulu's Futurama revival.Fans were up in arms when the 53-year-old actor wasn't among the original cast members announced for the revival in early February, and he later revealed he believed he and the rest of the cast deserved higher pay.The voice actor later revealed he believed that both he and the rest of the cast deserved to be paid more, but now an agreement has been reached and DiMaggio is joining the cast, with the actor thanking his fans in a statement (via Variety).

Hailey Bieber shared a heartfelt birthday tribute to her husband Justin Bieber on Instagram, featuring a few never-before-seen pictures of them together.To mark the love of her life's 28thtrip around the sun, the supermodel, 25, penned a sweet message to her 'baby' for her 41.4 million followers to see on Tuesday afternoon.'There are a lot of amazing and beautiful things about this life, but the most beautiful part is that I get to live it with you,' the beauty gushed under a slideshow full of images of them on date nights around the world. Doting wife: Hailey Bieber shared a heartfelt birthday tribute to her husband Justin to Instagram, featuring a few never-before-seen pictures of them togetherShe concluded: 'I love you..

Cindy Crawford twinned with her daughter Kaia Gerber's outfit when they stepped out in Paris during Fashion Week.The 56-year-old 1990s Supermodel included multiple pictures with Kaia in her latest Instagram album, captioning it: 'Postcards from Paris.'During one excursion the pair matched each other's long tan coats, black shoes and black shades and took a stroll together along the city's picturesque lanes. Hello, gorgeous:Cindy Crawford twinned with her daughter Kaia Gerber's outfit when they stepped out in Paris during Fashion WeekNaturally while in the fashion capital the two models also got some work in, including a show for the line Off-White founded by the late Virgil Abloh.

On Tuesday, NBA star Stephen Curry's chef wife Ayesha unveiled her fashion-designing debut with the Los Angeles membership shopping platform, JustFab.The Canadian 32-year-old's 33-piece 'Invent Yourself' footwear and apparel collection for spring ranges in price between $29.95 and $59.95 without JustFab's VIP discount.'My inspiration for this collection was really to be fun and fresh and vibrant,' Ayesha - who boasts 9.6M social media followers - gushed via Instastory. 'This collection is all about bringing joy!'On Tuesday, NBA star Stephen Curry's chef wife Ayesha unveiled her fashion-designing debut with the Los Angeles membership shopping platform, JustFab'People are getting dressed again, and color makes people happy.

Ashley Parker Angel was the victim of a robbery over the weekend, after revealing his car was broken into.The 40-year-old O-Town singer took to Instagram on Tuesday, revealing a new snap and opening up about the robbery.While some of his personal items were stolen, he made it clear his 'unstoppable spirit' can never be stolen. Robbed:Ashley Parker Angel was the victim of a robbery over the weekend, after revealing his car was broken into'I WAS ROBBED,' the singer began in his Monday afternoon Instagram post, along with an angry-face emoji.'My car was broken into this last weekend.

David Beckham, 46, and wife Victoria’s 19-year-old son, Romeo may be their middle child, but he is by far their tallest! On Tuesday, March 1, the former Spice Girl attended the YSL Fashion Show at Paris Fashion Week with Romeo – and he towered over his mother! But it is not only his mother, who is 5 feet 3 inches tall, that Romeo trumps in height, but his entire family it seems!

Consumers attempting to purchase Apple products on the company’s Russian storefront are now getting an “unavailable” message for every product, according to CNBC. The company also removed Russian state-controlled outlets RT News and Sputnik News from its App Store, except in Russia.

a woman proposing to a man is unconventional. Well, the world is evolving and people are challenging norms, including the creators and participants of the new Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) series Marry Me Now, where brave women take the reins in their relationships and propose to their partners. The show will follow the journeys of eight women from Houston in long-term relationships who are ready to take things to the next level. Tired of waiting for their boyfriends to get on one knee, the ladies plan a surprise public proposal and wedding with happily ever after as their end goal.

“The Simpsons” creator, 67, granted a rare interview to the BBC on Tuesday, where he candidly discussed his personal conclusions regarding the show’s recent controversies concerning race and representation.The legendary show has been much criticized for its decision to cast white actors to voice characters of color when the show debuted some 31 years ago.“Times change,” Groening told the BBC, “but I actually didn’t have a problem with the way we were doing it. All of our actors play dozens of characters each, it was never designed to exclude anyone.”However, actor Hank Azaria, who voiced the Kwik-E-Mart shopkeeper since 1989, stepped down amid public outcry last year to make way for an as-yet determined actor of South Asian origin.