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The Simpsons Predicted Ted Cruz’s Tone-Deaf Vacation to Cancún
Once again, The Simpsons predicted the future decades before it happened. As several Twitter users have pointed out, Ted Cruz’s recent vacation getaway to Mexico while Texas suffered a catastrophic emergency echoed the scene in a 1993 episode of The Simpsons where Mayor Quimby essentially does the exact same thing. In the clip, which is taken from the episode “Marge in Chains” that originally aired back on May 6th, 1993, Mayor Quimby can be seen addressing his constituents during a press conference on TV. “People of Springfield, because of the epidemic, I have canceled my vacation to the Bahamas. I shall not leave the city,” he says, decked out in a suit and tie in front of his office backdrop. But then, a guy playing the steel drum walks in front of the camera, revealing that Quimby ...
What’s Streaming on Disney+ in March 2021
Disney+ is bringing back a few familiar faces in March. With WandaVision wrapping up, Marvel Studios will pivot to their next highly anticipated spinoff series The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. As the title suggests, Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan return as — you guessed it — The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Right behind those Marvel heroes is everyone’s favorite hockey coach Gordon Bombay. Yes, Emilio Estevez will return to the ice with The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, which should give Mouse House their own Cobra Kai if there’s enough Zamboni power. Beyond those two blockbusters, National Geographic will unveil new documentary Own the Room, MCU fans in need of a refresher can tune into Marvel Studios: Legends, and for $30 extra bucks will get you Raya and the Last Dragon. Elsewhere...
South Park Returning with “South ParQ Vaccination Special”
An alternate spelling suggests an invasion of alternative facts in South Park’s just-announced one-hour episode, the “South ParQ Vaccination Special”. It airs Wednesday, March 10th at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. This isn’t the first time the cartoon denizens have wrestled with COVID-19. Last September, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone kicked off Season 24 with “The Pandemic Special”, in which Cartman flourished in isolation while Randy began to suspect he had personally created the novel coronavirus. Now it’s time for the townspeople to protect themselves, but there’s a catch. According to the official description, “The citizens of South ParQ are clamoring for the COVID-19 vaccine. A hilarious new militant group tries to stop the boys from getting their teacher vaccinated.” Militant grou...
‘I Do’-Over: Will Angelina’s Second Family Vacation Wedding End In Drama?
It wasn’t all that long ago when the dreaded w-word would set off a firestorm of emotions. But now that peace has (finally) been restored at the Jersey Shore Lake Las Vegas, the boys are all set to give Angelina the drama-free wedding of her dreams. Enter the “RSVP stupid fun positive wedding.” Tonight’s Jersey Shore: Family Vacation saw Ang’s nuptials numero dos come to fruition with Nikki on deck as event planner, Uncle Nino as officiant, Mike as food and beverage manager (Funfetti and chicken fangers for everyone!), and Vinny serving as the speech G.O.A.T., which is serious business for obvious reasons. “Do you realize the whole speech is everything. If you f*ck this up, you f*ck this all up,” noted Pauly, with a nervous...
MTV Floribama Shore Sneak Peek: Gus Thinks ‘The Chemistry Is Still There’ With Nilsa
Nilsa has a new Gus 2.0 in her life. But MTV Floribama Shore Gus has some thoughts about Nilly’s relationship and how it may impact their time in Florida Montana. “She is moving back into the house with me, and we do have that history there,” he states in the sneak peek of the premiere episode, above. And even though Gus states he’s “cool” with Nilly’s beau, he feels “the chemistry is still there” with the other half of Gilsa. “Once we start drinking, you never know what the f*ck’s going to happen,” he adds. Except we know that Nilsa is pregnant — but Gus doesn’t yet… What happens when Gus asks Nilsa about her boyfriend, and how does he react when she mentions possible wedding plans? Watch the video, ...
What’s Streaming on Hulu in March 2021
Busy times for Hulu in March. On the features front, Frank Grillo will try to escape a time loop in Boss Level, Eva Green will train for space in Proxima, Soleil Moon Frye captures her Hollywood youth in kid 90, and Devon Sawa learns the consequences of living off the grid in Hunter Hunter. Meanwhile, National Geographic will explore the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin in Genius: Aretha: Complete Season 3, the second season of FX’s Breeders begins, and Justin Roiland’s Solar Opposites returns for seconds. The back catalogue additions aren’t too shabby, either. Martin Scorsese’s Shine a Light is refreshing for these pandemic times, Wes Anderson’s Rushmore is always worth a 45th rewatch, and who doesn’t love a good horror like The Social Network. Check out the full list below, which also ...
Netflix Picks Up Tim Burton’s Wednesday Addams Live-Action Series
Last October, we learned that Tim Burton was in the process of creating a live-action reboot of The Addams Family. It sounded like a shoe-in for the modern master of all things creepy and kooky to give the beloved horror sitcom a 21st century upgrade, and clearly Netflix was sold on the idea. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the streaming service has ordered an eight-episode season of the Burton-directed affair, which is not just an ordinary reboot. Titled Wednesday, the series will be a live-action offshoot of The Addams Family that focuses on the household’s brooding daughter, Wednesday Addams. Netflix’s official synopsis describes the show as such: “A sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday’s years as a student at the peculiar Nevermore Acade...
Donald Glover Signs Multi-Year Deal with Amazon, Malia Obama Joins His Writing Staff
It looks like that upcoming Mr. and Mrs Smith reboot with Phoebe Waller-Bridge isn’t the only thing Donald Glover has in the works at Amazon Prime. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Glover has signed a multiple-year, eight-figure deal with Amazon — and apparently he’s brought Malia Obama (!) onboard as a staff writer for one of his first projects there. This deal has reportedly been in the works for weeks now. While it’s not official just yet, it’s believed to include a “content channel” that will spotlight Glover’s work and various other productions on Amazon’s Prime Video hub, notes The Hollywood Reporter. The 3.15.20 rapper will also executive produce a handful of other projects for Amazon at large. One of those new projects is already starting to take shape. A potential TV...
16 And Pregnant To Return For Mom-umental Event
Five 16-year-old teenagers are pregnant — and these young women will share their stories on MTV. 16 and Pregnant is returning for a five-week mom-umental event beginning March 16. Abygail, Kyla, Selena, Shelby and Taylor will navigate their teen pregnancies and discover how to be a parent, all while juggling the unknown. With complicated and sometimes untraditional family relationships, the moms discover just how much a baby can turn their world upside down. Being a young mom under pressure, coupled with changing relationship dynamics and responsibilities, doesn’t make life any easier—but these moms are committed to starting their new journey. And in the sneak peek below, one mom-to-be is in a unique, difficult situation. “My ex has a six-month-old baby with a different girl,&#...
How Teen Mom OG‘s Catelynn And Tyler Are Teaching Nova To ‘Work For What You Want’
As Nova gets older, Catelynn and Tyler want to to teach their kindergartner responsibility and that “nothing in this world is free.” “Every time we go to the store, she expects me to buy her a toy. And I do,” Cate told Ty during tonight’s Teen Mom OG episode, just before suggesting a solution to the problem. “I’m thinking chores where she can earn money, so that way she realizes you gotta work for what you want.” Next step: Bring it up to Nova. “Do you want to earn some money?” Cate asked her little girl while showing her a chore chart with “simple things” that would need to be done around the house. At first, Nova was not interested even after her mom explained a few choices (cleaning up toys, feeding the dog). Quickl...
Proud Boys Threaten Colin Kaepernick’s Miniseries Production
The filming location for the Netflix miniseries about Colin Kaepernick is on high security alert after a reported threat from the right-wing Proud Boys organization. On Friday, as TMZ reports, the anti-Black Lives Matter group was allegedly planning to protest the production about the former NFL quarterback-turned-civil rights icon. Producers were told in a memo last week that, “anti-BLM sentiments may protest against the production.” Additionally, two anonymous production members told TMZ that the office received an ominous phone call last week, believed to be from the militant far-right Proud Boys. Fortunately, the threat never materialized into anything physical. But TMZ reports that there were internal emails between executives and staff that added additional security measures in order...
Challenge Parents: Jenna Compono And Zach Nichols Expecting First Child
Jenna Compono and Zach Nichols were set to get married this weekend, but the longtime lovebirds had to postpone their big day due to COVID-19 concerns. But they are celebrating something very special this Valentine’s Day: The Challenge couple is expecting their first child! “Happy Valentine’s Day! Zach & I are expecting our first baby,” Jenna captioned the Instagram album above. “After our wedding was postponed, we decided to start the next chapter of our lives. It really wasn’t a hard decision for us, we were both super excited and ready. Luckily, we were fortunate enough to get pregnant on our first try and have had zero complications regarding my first trimester. We are truly blessed and we can’t wait to meet our little one in August. Follow @babynichols_ to ...
