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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.

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.

Sam Pollard, the Peabody winning director of “Mr. Soul!” and “Sammy Davis, Jr.: I Gotta Be Me,” has set another documentary feature called “The Sound of Philadelphia” about music icons Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff and Thom Bell and the musical genre they helped proliferate, Philly Soul.

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 Neil Young’s music left Spotify, the “Heart of Gold” singer is showing nothing but love for Jeff Bezos’ Amazon Music.

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.

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, 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

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.

Garretts Real Estate Group shared a tongue-in-cheek listing of the Simpsons’ pad and estimated that the four-bedroom, 2 ½-bathroom home would cost $449,900 in today’s market.Situated next to their insufferable neighbor, Ned Flanders, the group noted it was built before 1989 and spans 2,200 square feet.Over the last three decades Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie have moved around to different homes, but always find themselves back in the Springfield home – a name popular to many towns in the

The Simpsons will channel prestige TV crime thrillers for upcoming two-part episode ‘A Serious Flanders’.Inspired by the TV adaptation of Fargo, as shown by the below poster, ‘A Serious Flanders’ will see Homer Simpson and Ned Flanders sucked into the “artfully violent world” of prestige TV when a ruthless debt collector comes to Springfield.According to executive producer Matt Selman, the tone will be a cross between a normal episode of The Simpsons and a ‘Treehouse of Horror’ edition.

The Simpsons in Plusaversary is a short film which will kick off a Disney+ Day party.

The Simpsons are set to collide with classic Disney characters in an upcoming short film.The animated short, titled ‘The Simpsons in Plusaversary’, will be released exclusively on Disney+ on November 12 to coincide with Disney+ Day.An official synopsis reads: “The Disney+ Day celebration is headed to Springfield in ‘The Simpsons in Plusaversary!’ In the new short, The Simpsons host a Disney+ Day party and everyone is on the list… except Homer.“With friends from across the service and music fit

Disney+ has announced that its next Simpsons short, “The Simpsons in Plusaversary,” will premiere on the streamer on Disney+ Day, which this year will take place on Friday, November 12.

Valheim player has recreated several recognisable places from The Simpsons, from Moe’s Tavern to Krusty Burger and the family house.Spotted by PC Gamer, Reddit user OhhhBoyyyyy has painstakingly rebuilt some fan-favourite Springfield locales within the Viking survival game Valheim.OhhhBoyyyyy started off with Marge and Homer’s house, showcasing the exterior and several shots of the garden – which includes the treehouse and a doghouse for Santa’s Little Helper – as well as the interior.

Anna Tingley All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.The residents of Springfield made a surprise appearance at Paris fashion week this month, walking the runway in an animated short as part of Balenciaga’s “Simpsons” collection.

Plans for a new nursery in Sale are causing environmental officers at the council some concern.

A man and a woman have been charged, following alleged thefts from post boxes.

Juli Reding, an actress known for turns in films including Tormented and Mission in Morocco, along with numerous guest-starring TV appearances, has died. She was 85.

fashion week crowd who arrived at the Théâtre du Châtelet expecting a catwalk show were entertained, instead, with a special 10-minute episode of The Simpsons in which the people of Springfield travelled to Paris to walk the Balenciaga runway. The cartoon poked fun at the house’s outsize shoulder pads (Marge got stuck in a doorway in her dream gown) and costs (Homer almost fainted when he saw the dress’s $19,000 price tag).

The Simpsons have made their catwalk debut – in a Balenciaga catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week – watch the clip below.A crowd arrived at Théâtre du Châtelet expecting a catwalk show but were instead treated to a special episode of The Simpsons in which Springfield’s finest travel to Paris and walk the runway.Creative director of the brand, Demna Gvasalia, has been a fan of The Simpsons since his childhood. The video sees Homer and Marge walking the catwalk, followed by Bart, Lisa and Maggie.You

Balenciaga has enlisted “The Simpsons” to open its runway show for Paris Fashion Week.

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The world of Simpsons bootlegs is a storied and sometimes weird place. Enter Chicago rapper CupcakKe with her new song dedicated to the matriarchal figure of the beloved Springfield family.

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iOS - Android The college was shortlisted alongside companies such as Capital City Partnership, Springfield Properties and Together Energy Limited.The judges commended its enhanced approach to equality, diversity and inclusion across all stages of the employee journey.The college’s commitment to diversity and inclusion has been recognised through various engagements and awards recently including Disability Confident Employer, Carer Positive Engaged award and the LGBT Youth Scotland Silver

Dan + Shay are channelling their inner Tom Cruise for their latest music video.

The Simpsons has admitted that he would love to see a remastered version of the legendary The Simpsons: Hit & Run game.Talking to IGN, Matt Selman shared his desire for an updated version of the game but admitted “it’s a complicated corporate octopus to try to make that happen.”The game, released in 2003 for GameCube, Playstation 2, Xbox and PC, was basically Springfield’s answer to Grand Theft Auto.

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Coheed and Cambria have returned with a heavy new track – watch the cyberpunk-inspired video for ‘Shoulders’ below.The track is the band’s first solo material in three years, and follows their 2020 collaboration with Rick Springfield, ‘Jessie’s Girl 2’.Of the new song, Coheed and Cambria vocalist and guitarist Claudio Sanchez said: “In art, in your career, in relationships… no matter how much you give of yourself or try, you have to accept that not everything in life can be a perfect fit.”Watch