The following is an excerpt ofSpringfield Confidential, the book byThe Simpsonsproducer Mike Reiss, now available forpurchase. I used to be amazed by Matt Groenings gift for coining names for characters. But there are interesting origins to some of the characters names. Dey Street Books Here are a few. She later became famous under her maiden name, Julia Sweeney, as the creator ofSNLs Its Pat character. MR Dr. James Loren Pryor Vitti also named the school psychologistDR....

Plus a callback to the first episode! The Simpsonswill be gettingStrangerand turningBlue. Blanchett who won another Academy Award forThe Aviatorand next stars in the small-screen dramasStatelessandMrs. Credit: Keith Mayhew/Getty Images; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images How would one describe Elaines dogside manner? She sleeps in the same room with him when she brings him in for treatment, explains Jean. But with people shes a lot more brusque.

Six groups took the stage for a second time, but only five survived the night. Also impressive was the green-clad Vocal Point tenor, whose effortless belting made the whole song soar. And then it was time to kick off the individual group (an appropriate oxymoron) performances. Credit: Lewis Jacobs/NBC ), and because of their high tenor ratio, I felt like they lacked a solid bass sound. Still, by the time they reached the high-pitched Pick it up up up!...

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the season 3 premiere ofThe Sinner, which aired Thursday. Then things get crazier. An old friend from college, Nick Haas (Sharp ObjectsandBirds of PreystarChris Messina) surprises Jamie for dinner. Peter Kramer/USA Network Nick says he was just driving through the neighborhood, but the arrival clearly shakes Jamie. The tension takes a turn when the two are later involved in a car crash that kills Nick....

Harry Ambroses (Pullman) career. Credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images; Leon Bennett/FilmMagic

Briarpatch, the anthology series starring Rosario Dawson, will also debut in February 2020. The next mystery forBill Pullmans Detective Harry Ambrose will officially kick off this February. ET on Feb. 6, 2020 on USA connection. With this news comes fresh footage from the season. Bomer plays Jamie Burns, a man thought to be a model citizen of Dorchester. His character comes into question when a dark past threatens to reveal itself....

She is also a total whiz at creating fascinating imaginary worlds. Below, she answers EWs burning questions and lets us in on her process. The first story was about a bunny dragon who meets a sad child. Eric Taxier; Crown/Archetype They, of course, become friends emedeetly. Plus, author trademark? What is the last book that made you cry?Wolf in White Vanby John Darnielle. The whole book circles around and around why he did it....

you could’t turn on the radio without hearing Taylor, Katy, Gaga, or Beyonce. It’s official: Women rule the pop roost in 2015. So how did the ladies come out on top? Credit: Mick Hutson/Redferns; Buda Mendes/Getty Images; Ethan Miller/Getty Images And will we ever see the likes of Michael again? Women didnt always rule pop. Meanwhile, Justin Timberlake, the platinum standard for 21st-century male pop artists, has effectively exited the stage....

But what is The Snyder Cut, exactly? And does it exist? And if it does, will it ever be seen? Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Six months before the films release,Snyder stepped down from the filmafter suffering a personal family tragedy. WhenJustice Leaguewas released, critics were scathing (a 40 percent on Rotten Tomatoes). The box office was disappointing given the genres high standards ($657 million). Clay Enos/Warner Bros. ), rather than invest more time, money, and attention on a film considered a disappointment....

Sopranos creator David Chase singled out the scenes from “Made in America” that he loves. (And no, none of them involve Holsten’s.) Almost everyone has thoughts onThe Sopranosseries finale. Credit: HBO More specifically, almost everyone has thoughts on the famous last moment ofThe Sopranosseries finale. AJ accidentally kills his SUV! including a few that creatorDavid Chasestill remembers fondly: “I loved the scene with Junior at the end. HBO I loved everything with Junior, especially in that episode....

Joel McHale’sThe Soupwas a pop-culture snarker’s dream. Vine died.This Is Usbecame a TV phenomenon. Donald Trump was elected. Credit: Casey Durkin/E! Entertainment Representation in Hollywood … sorta-but-not-really improved. JADE CATTA-PRETA:We’ve stayed true to the format because I think that’s what people love. It can’t feel overproduced. So we still have a green screen. It’s sort of the second character on the show. And also, when people watch it digitally that can look a little different....

Catherine lied and denied; after all, shes pledged her life on this untruth at this point. A fact that left both Catherine and audiences wondering if Harry was also lying. Was this the first in a long series of infidelities she would have to endure? Credit: STARZ A destiny well see continue to unfold ina newly announced second season. There was genuine love and passion from both sides. As we know, Catherine professed love to him right up until her death, actually....

This weeks penultimate episode ofThe Spanish Princessbrings Catherine to her lowest point. She has been completely eliminated from any alliance. Whats more, Ferdinand agrees to send Catherines dowry and appoints her the new Spanish Ambassador. Credit: STARZ Lets dig into this historical detail and more from All Is Lost. The timing is certainly right, but its difficult to discern if Catherine did actually do this. Anne Boleyn DidThe Twilight Zonemusic start going through your head?...