Celebrity Status: The Simpsons, Emily In Paris, And Cruel Intentions

MILHOUSE VOICE ACTOR PAMELA HAYDEN RETIRES _ After an iconic 35-year run on “The Simpsons,” voice actor Pamela Hayden is retiring. Hayden, the voice behind Milhouse Van Houten, Jimbo Jones, and more, shared her retirement news. Her final episode, “Treehouse of Horror Presents: Simpsons Wicked This Way Comes,” is set to air on November 24.

… Having been a staple on the show since its debut in 1989, Hayden leaves behind an impressive legacy with 694 credited episodes.

… Hayden is the focus of a 2023 documentary called Jailhouse to Milhouse, about her life surviving an abusive boarding school and juvenile jail, and other setbacks. She now speaks to teen girls about overcoming obstacles and turning their dreams into reality. • TRAILER

EMILY IN PARIS’ LUCAS BRAVO SET TO RETURN IN SEASON 5 _ French actor Lucas Bravo, who plays the role of Gabriel in Netflix’s hit show “Emily in Paris,” is reportedly set to return for Season 5, despite his recent dissatisfaction with his character’s development. Bravo expressed his frustrations in an interview, stating that his character had “slowly turned into guacamole” over the seasons.

ONE DIRECTION MEMBERS REUNITE FOR LIAM PAYNE’S FUNERAL _ Family and friends of the late singer Liam Payne gathered in Wolverhampton, England, for his funeral, on Wednesday a month after his sudden passing at 31. The members of One Direction attended the service separately.

… The funeral had some notable exclusions, as Payne’s manager, Rogelio “Roger” Nores, was not welcome due to an ongoing investigation in Argentina related to Payne’s death. Nores denies involvement and expressed deep sadness over the tragedy.

Simon Cowell, visibly emotional, was spotted embracing Liam Payne’s grieving parents at the late singer’s funeral. The music mogul, who played a significant role in creating One Direction, paid his respects as Payne’s coffin arrived at the church. The white horse-drawn hearse carrying Payne’s remains was adorned with touching floral arrangements spelling out “son” and “daddy.”

CHER REVEALS BOMBSHELL DETAILS IN HER NEW MEMOIR _ Cher’s two-part memoir, “Cher: The Memoir,” has sparked significant interest, revealing pivotal moments from her life. One notable story recounts how, at age 15, she encountered Warren Beatty after he cut her off while driving on Sunset Boulevard. Beatty, then 25, invited her to his Beverly Hills home, leading to a late-night swim and a kiss. The next day, when he invited her to dinner, Cher’s mother was enamored upon hearing Beatty’s voice, softening her disciplinary stance.

… Cher also discusses the controlling nature of her first husband, Sonny Bono, and the struggles she faced during their marriage, including suicidal thoughts. Part 2 of her memoir is set to release next year.

DANIEL CRAIG EYES DC COMICS MOVIE ‘SGT. ROCK’ _ Daniel Craig is in talks to tackle the DC Comics adaptation “Sgt. Rock.”

… Sgt. Rock is a World War II soldier who served as an infantry non-commissioned officer.

LEONARDO DICAPRIO AND KATE WINSLET REUNITE 27 YEARS AFTER ‘TITANIC’ _ Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, the iconic duo from the hit movie “Titanic,” shared a sweet kiss at a screening for Winslet’s latest film, “Lee,” bringing back memories of their unforgettable on-screen chemistry.

… Despite nearly three decades passing since their star-making turn in “Titanic,” DiCaprio and Winslet have maintained a close friendship.

ANTHONY JESELNIK’S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL BONES AND ALL TO PREMIERE ON NETFLIX _ Anthony Jeselnik, known for his boundary-pushing humor, is set to release a new stand-up special titled “Bones and All” on Netflix. The special will celebrate 20 years of Jeselnik’s career when it premieres globally on November 26 on the streaming service. • TRAILER 

Streaming today:

SERIES PREMIERE: A MAN ON THE INSIDE (Netflix) – This new series, from the Good Place creator Mike Schur, is based on the Oscar-nominated documentary The Mole Agent. Ted Danson stars as an older man who is hired by a private detective to be a mole in a nursing home. Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Stephanie Beatriz also star.

SEASON PREMIERE: BASED ON A TRUE STORY (Apple TV+) – This dark comedy returns for Season 2, starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina as a couple who dive deeper into the chaotic world of true-crime obsession. Following the unexpected success of their true-crime podcast, they face new dangers, darker secrets, and twisted relationships that blur the lines between reality and entertainment.

SERIES PREMIERE: CRUEL INTENTIONS (Prime Video) – This new series, a sequel to the 1999 film, focuses on two popular, manipulative step-siblings (Sarah Catherine Hook and Zac Burgess), the toasts of their college’s Greek life, who try to seduce a student who just so happens to be the Vice President’s daughter.

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This post was written by Nick Sawicki