‘Simpsons’ Writer Recalls How the Show Predicted Kamala Harris (Among Other Things)

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The Simpsons Makes (Up) History. Again

As a long-time Simpsons enthusiast with a knack for spotting hidden truths in the most unexpected places, I can’t help but feel a sense of awe and wonder at the latest revelation about the show’s uncanny ability to predict history. Remember when they said Lisa would be president? Well, now she’s not only our first female commander-in-chief, but she’s also rocking the same outfit as Kamala Harris! Talk about a prophecy coming true!

As a devoted fan of “The Simpsons,” I find it fascinating to witness how accurately this animated series has predicted real-world events over the years. In 1999, when the show humorously predicted Donald Trump’s presidency in an episode titled “Bart to the Future,” I chuckled along with millions of other viewers. However, as we all know now, that joke is no longer just a laughable prediction but a grim reality.

Michael Jackson Drew These Pictures. Or Maybe He Didn’t

It’s possible that Michael Jackson’s artworks, which include drawings of fruit and etchings of Queen Elizabeth, may not be entirely authentic. These works will be auctioned off by Kings Auctions on Aug. 3 in Beverly Hills, despite doubts from Jackson’s estate about their authenticity. The collection has been stored for years at Santa Monica Airport, belonging to Australian artist Brett-Livingstone Strong, who was friends with Jackson near the end of his life. However, a California court has ordered Strong’s collection to be sold at auction, even though Jackson’s estate remains unconvinced about their authenticity. “We visited the hangar,” says attorney Jonathan Steinsapir for the estate, “and we had our doubts. We asked for proof because it didn’t seem genuine.” There is evidence that Jackson did give paintings to Strong, but there are no specific letters regarding the artworks being auctioned. Kings Auctions hopes to sell the entire portfolio for a million dollars, but if they can’t find a buyer at that price, they will sell the pieces individually, each with a starting bid of $9,999. — REPHRASED BY AI

NATO’s Disappearing Data: Where’d the Numbers Go?

Recently, entertainment reporters have been intrigued by some peculiar activities taking place at the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO). Since Michael O’Leary took over as leader, NATO has undergone a significant website overhaul, removing an abundance of data that once offered instant access to crucial statistics like annual domestic box office revenue dating back at least two decades. One possible explanation for this disappearance is that theater owners might be growing weary of the ongoing negative news, as moviegoing hasn’t yet returned to pre-pandemic levels. Consequently, NATO may have chosen to conceal these numbers to spare them from further frustration. (Nowadays, interested parties must ask for this data directly, which NATO promptly emails over.) This theory might also account for another strange occurrence; the Motion Picture Association (MPA) no longer releases its annual THEME report, a comprehensive collection of similar data and more. When MPA chief Charles Rivkin was questioned about this at CinemaCon, he mentioned that they are still figuring out how to incorporate streaming data into the report. NATO has remained silent on the matter. — REPHRASED BY AI

Is Amber Heard’s Private Eye More Interesting Than She Is?

Normally, Rambling Reporter avoids covering self-published books; however, this author is anything but ordinary. Former private investigator Paul Barresi, who has worked on cases involving Arnold Schwarzenegger and Eddie Murphy, recently published a memoir titled “ Johnny Depp’s Accidental Fixer: How a Hollywood Sleuth Saved a Pirate’s Honor“. This book offers plenty of juicy gossip, but the most intriguing parts revolve around Barresi himself. At 75 years old, Barresi has an impressive career history that includes acting in a James Ivory movie opposite Raquel Welch in 1975’s “The Wild Party“, a decade as a porn star (he is the only male to have graced the cover of Hustler), and an apprenticeship under Anthony Pellicano, which led him into the private investigation business. Barresi explains to THR, “The average person might think it’s a long journey from adult films to private detective work, but it wasn’t a stretch. My niche was putting out sexually based fires. Who better for that than an ex-porn actor?”

I remember vividly scouring through the pages of The Hollywood Reporter magazine every month, eagerly awaiting the latest updates and insights about the film industry. So, imagine my excitement when I stumbled upon a story in the July 31 issue that caught my attention. If you’re interested in keeping up with the latest happenings in Tinseltown, I highly recommend subscribing to this magazine. You won’t regret it!

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2024-07-31 20:26