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Matt Groening refuses to be drawn on Apu controversy

The Simpsons creator brushes off Apu criticisms

The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the cartoon's character Apu, saying "people love to pretend they're offended".

Television • 02 May 18

Hank Azaria willing to "step aside" from role as Apu

Simpsons star willing to step aside over Apu drama

The Simpsons star Hank Azaria has said he's willing to "step aside" from voicing the role of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon following a controversy that the character is reinforcing racial stereotypes.

Television • 26 Apr 18

Updated Simpsons bosses say composer will have 'ongoing role'

The producers of The Simpsons have said composer Alf Clausen will have an "ongoing role in the show", after reports that his decades-long association with the animated series had been terminated.

the simpsons • 01 Sep 17

30 years young today. The famous residents of Springfield are still going strong

30 facts to celebrate The Simpsons' 30 year anniversary

It may be hard to believe but America's first family of animation, The Simpsons, are 30 years old this week.

the simpsons • 20 Apr 17

Bart Simpson surprises 13-year-old fan - mind blown!

A 13-year-old boy was left starstruck after he tried to sell cookies to a stranger who turned out to be the voice of TV character Bart Simpson.

Bart Simpson • 30 Mar 17

University launches 'Homer Simpson philosophy' course

A university in Glasgow has launched a course looking at The Simpsons and the philosophy behind the show.

Entertainment • 16 Nov 16

The Simpsons made reference to their President Trump prediction in the opening credits of the new episode

Simpsons reference Trump prediction with blackboard gag

The creators of The Simpsons have acknowledged their bold - and as it turns out accurate - prediction from sixteen years ago that Donald Trump would make it all the way to the White House.

Entertainment • 14 Nov 16

Donald Vs Hillary: who has fared best on-screen?

Clinton V Trump: The Hollywood Verdict

So Donald Trump is the US President elect! For many it's a downright bewildering result, though it comes on the back of a bizarre campaign which not even the bravest Hollywood producer could have dreamt up.

Entertainment • 10 Nov 16

Donald Trump given The Simpsons treatment

The Simpsons mock Trump and endorse Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump is lampooned in a new clip released from The Simpsons, where Homer and Marge debate over who to vote for in the forthcoming US presidential election before opting for his Democratic rival.

Entertainment • 02 Aug 16

The Simpsons are heading for the big 3-0

The end is near for The Simpsons

Showrunner Al Jean has suggested that The Simpsons will end its marathon run on TV with its 30th season.

Entertainment • 30 Sep 15

Hurrah - Harry Shearer is back to Springfield

Excellent! Harry Shearer returning to Springfield

Simpsons fans rejoice - veteran voice actor Harry Shearer has signed a contract to return to the long-running Fox comedy.

Entertainment • 08 Jul 15

Simpsons producer insists "show will go on"

The Simpsons executive producer Al Jean has said that Mr Burns and other characters will be recast if Harry Shearer decides to leave the show.

Entertainment • 15 May 15

The Simpsons renewed for two more seasons

The Simpsons has been renewed by Fox for a further two seasons.

Entertainment • 06 May 15

Girls stars join Dunham on The Simpsons

Some of Lena Dunham's co-stars on Girls will join her in an upcoming episode of The Simpsons.

Entertainment • 16 Apr 15

The Simpsons quit the DVD market

Showrunner Al Jean has announced that The Simpsons will no longer be packaged for DVD.

Entertainment • 12 Apr 15

Pharrell Williams to guest star in The Simpsons

Pharrell Williams is to make a guest appearance in The Simpsons.

Entertainment • 24 Jan 15

Watch: The Simpsons pay tribute to Charlie Hebdo

A new episode of The Simpsons, which was aired on Sunday night in the US, ended with a tribute to the victims of the terrorist attack on the satirical French magazine Charlie Hebdo.

Entertainment • 14 Jan 15

Lena Dunham to guest star on The Simpsons

Girls star and creator Lena Dunham is heading for Springfield and will make her guest appearance in the season 27 premiere, titled, Every Man’s Dream.

Entertainment • 12 Jan 15

Simpsons crossover 'won't undermine' Futurama

The Simpsons executive producer Al Jean has said that a crossover with Futurama will please fans of both shows.

Entertainment • 03 Nov 14

Hoorah! The Simpsons are here to stay!

The Simpsons executive producer Al Jean has insisted that there is no "end in sight" for the popular animated sitcom.

Entertainment • 03 Nov 14

Watch! Utterly freaky Simpsons gag clip

In a nice tribute to director George Pal's frankly terrifying 1960 adaptation of HG Wells' Time Machine, The Simpsons have come up with their strangest couch gag opening sequence ever. There's life in the old dog yet! Have a look here.

Entertainment • 01 Oct 14

Seth McFarlane says The Simpsons 'rewrote the rulebook'

Seth MacFarlane: 'The Simpsons changed my life'

Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane credits The Simpsons with changing the course of his career.

Entertainment • 29 Sep 14

The Simpsons will meet up with their old selves at Halloween

Simpsons to have a crossover with - The Simpsons

The upcoming new season of The Simpsons is turning into a succession of crossovers.

Entertainment • 12 Sep 14

The Simpsons are the latest to take on the Ice Bucket Challenge

Watch! Homer Simpson's Ice Bucket Challenge

Homer Simpson has become the latest famous name to take on the Ice Bucket Challenge.

Entertainment • 27 Aug 14

The Simpsons marks 550th episode with LEGO mash-up

The much debated Simpsons LEGO mash-up makes its debut tonight on Sky1. And as Homie says himself, “It’s not selling out! It’s co-branding! It’s co-branding!”

Entertainment • 09 Aug 14