Jezebel: Bart Simpson

Iran Sends Bart Simpson to the Same Dark Prison Cell as Barbie

Cassie Murdoch — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:00 EST

First they came for Barbie, and now they're coming for Bart Simpson. Iran has apparently had it with American toys that promote (admittedly crappy) values. It is now banning dolls based on Bart and the rest of his famous family. Mohammad Hossein Farjoo, who runs the agency that oversees what toys Iranian children can play with, didn't exactly specify why, but he did say it was because some episodes of The Simpsons were already banned. It could have something to do with the fact that Lisa wears a strapless dress, and Homer isn't exactly a model citizen—but Maggie too? What could she possibly have done to offend the authorities? More »

Voice Of Bart: Meryl Streep Is A Simpsons Fan

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:20:00 EDT

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Simpsons voice actor Nancy Cartwright says she was nervous about asking for guest star Meryl Streep's autograph, but "next thing I know she's taping me on the shoulder and says, ‘My kids are fans, could I have your autograph?'" [Radar] More »

I Will Not Waste Chalk

Margaret Hartmann — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:40:00 EST

The blog Bart's Blackboard is archiving the many phrases Bart has written on the chalkboard in The Simpsons's 21 seasons so you can give the pause button a break. [Bart's Blackboard via BuzzFeed] More »

Joaquin Rapping? We're Getting Punk'd

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:00:00 EST

Joaquin Phoenix's rap career: An elaborate hoax? Sort of.

Bristol Palin Will Have A Baby Boy!

Jessica G. — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST

The country's most famous teen mom, Bristol Palin, will have a boy around December 20th with fiance Levi Johnston. The as-yet-unnamed kiddie already killed a moose with his bare hands in utero. [Page Six]

Loose Lips

Jessica G. — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:50:00 EST

"Sources" are telling TMZ that Britney is finally taking medication for her alleged bipolar disorder. According to a "professional": "She has a disease. Sometimes when you see her [on film] she's in the middle of an episode. It's like mocking someone with Down's Syndrome." Tactful as ever TMZ! Britney also had a row with Sam Lufti in front of paps this morning. She scolded him in her faux British accent. • Nancy Cartwright, who does the voice of Bart Simpson, gave the Church of Scientology $10 million last year. Ay Caramba! • Ethan Hawke and his girlfriend, Ryan Shawhughes, are expecting a child. Ethan has two other children with ex-wife Uma Thurman. In fact, he left Uma for Ryan. Ryan was his childrens' nanny. Come on dude: so cliché! [TMZ, TMZ, Dlisted, Perez] More »