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'Simpsons' Matt Groening Accused of Not Preventing Ex-Staffer's Alleged Sexual Assault

Published: 07/26/2024

"The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening is getting dragged to court ... as he's being sued over an alleged sexual assault involving two people who worked for him and his wife. According to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, a woman named Giavanna Scotto claims she used to work as Matt's house manager at…

'Simpsons' Creator Gets Pushback on Apu Character from Hindu-American Org

Published: 03/23/2021

"The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening needs to do something about Apu, because the character is the reason many Hindu kids get bullied ... at least according to a Hindu-American org. Matt's getting pushback from the Hindu American Foundation for his recent comments on Apu -- he told USA Today he's…

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'Simpsons' Creator Matt Groening Says He's Proud of Apu's Character

Published: 03/21/2021

The creator of "The Simpsons" appears to be suggesting that the blowback over having a white actor voice Apu for all these years really isn't all that big a deal ... in his eyes. Animator Matt Groening did an interview with USA Today in honor of the upcoming 700th episode, and he was asked about…

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'The Simpsons' Pull Classic Episode with Michael Jackson Guest Starring

Published: 03/08/2019

Michael Jackson's guest spot on "The Simpsons" is getting yanked out of circulation ... a decision made by the show's honchos in the wake of "Leaving Neverland." 'Simpsons' executive producer James L. Brooks says he made the call after watching the 2-part HBO documentary about Jackson's alleged…

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Matt Groening Hands Out Signed Drawings at LAX, Gets Shocked by Real-Life Homer

Published: 08/18/2018

Matt Groening has a new Netflix show out called "Disenchantment" ... but he's got an enchanting way of appeasing autograph seekers -- he comes prepared. We got "The Simpsons" creator at LAX Friday, and he showed up with a bag full of signed cartoon drawings to give away ... which he calls his new…

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'Simpsons' Creator Matt Groening -- I Need to Change the Script on Trump (VIDEO)

Published: 05/22/2016

Simpsons creator Matt Groening is eating the words he wrote, telling our photog even though the show has an uncanny ability to predict the future ... he doesn't think Donald Trump will be President. We got Matt Saturday at LAX, and he acknowledged the show has been like a crystal ball, predicting…

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Matt Groening -- Neighborhood War Erupts Over Pine Tree Massacre

Published: 09/23/2015

Matt Groening is literally living a Joni Mitchell song ... his neighbor paved paradise and put up a parking lot, and he's pissed. Matt is enraged one of his neighbors is taking an ax to four 100-year-old pine trees, which he says are on protected property. The "Simpsons" co-creator says the…

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'Simpsons' Creator Matt Groening Sued By Hispanic Nanny Claims Discrimination

Published: 06/30/2015

"The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening has been sued by his former nanny, who claims he has it out for Hispanics, even though Matt's wife is Hispanic. Tania Cardona claims in a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Matt and his wife treated employees "like animals," claiming she was not only worked to the…

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'Simpsons' Creator Matt Groening Says Everyone's Signed On ... But We Know Differently (VIDEO)

Published: 05/10/2015

"Simpsons" creator Matt Groening took issue with our story that there's a major holdout in the cast, but we know it's true, and now we know who. Groening told our photog Saturday night all the actors have signed on for the next 2 seasons. Fox has already announced the renewal. But sources…

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'Simpsons' Co-Creator Matt Groening -- Bart Simpson Smokes Blunts ... Here's the Proof

Published: 02/14/2015

Matt Groening can draw Bart Simpson doing anything -- and he can do it in his sleep -- so if you say "make it interesting" when he's doing a custom sketch for you ... buckle up! "The Simpsons" co-creator was doodling for a few fans at JFK this week, and one guy got way more than he expected. If…

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'The Simpsons' Creator Matt Groening -- Smithers Was Black By Mistake ... Doh!

Published: 11/17/2014

The creator of "The Simpsons" says Smithers was color incorrect when he first appeared on the show ... black. Waylon Smithers' black hue was simply a mistake, but producers didn't have the money to turn him to his intended yellow ... so says Matt Groening. Groening gives an interesting explanation…

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Margaret Groening Dead -- Marge Simpson Namesake Dies at 94

Published: 05/07/2013

Sad news in Springfield ... "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening's mourning the loss of his beloved 94-year-old mother Margaret ... as in Marge ... as in Marge Simpson. In fact, Margaret's obituary has surfaced online ... and it mentions several members of the Groening family -- including Homer, Lisa,…

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