“The Simpsons” killed off a longtime character this week, sparking shock and outrage amongst its followers … and one producer says he expects nothing much less from the present’s diehards.

Tim Lengthy, co-executive producer of the long-running animated sitcom, tells TMZ … the inventive crew meant for Larry “The Barfly” Dalrymple’s loss of life to hit the viewers arduous — although Dalrymple by no means had an enormous second on the present.

ICYMI … Larry was a background character on the present, first showing again in 1989 throughout season 1, and principally displaying up in Moe’s Tavern close to Homer Simpson and his associates. He often throws out a line or two.

Lengthy says it does not matter how small Larry’s function was, as a result of characters on “The Simpsons” do not die usually … so, it is an enormous deal after they do.

Tim provides he is sorry to these followers upset in regards to the loss of life, and the unhappy episode usually … however, he says he likes that followers appeared to take it as arduous as Homer and the gang did through the episode — as a result of it speaks to how beloved the present nonetheless is.

Plus, Lengthy jokingly says ‘Flintstones’ followers would not have flinched if the present killed off the reviled character, The Nice Gazoo … so, it is good to know followers care about all of the characters who make Springfield what it’s.

That mentioned, Lengthy’s telling individuals to cease freaking out — ‘trigger it is not like they killed off a serious character like Barney or Moe!!!

Owen Wilson needs nothing to do with a film leaning into the concept O.J. Simpson was harmless of the notorious ’94 murders — turning down a boatload for the lead half.

The partially completed flick’s director, Joshua Newton, admits he thought Owen was good for the function of legal professional Douglas McCann, however he says even dangling a whopping $12 million examine could not sway Owen to signal on the dotted line.

Newton tells Rambling Reporter talks initially went fairly deep with Owen about taking part in McCann … a real-life legal professional who obtained sucked into numerous conspiracy theories throughout Simpson’s 1995 prison trial.

He says they mentioned it over lunch, his agent was all in and the paycheck was the cherry on high to sweeten the deal. However, apparently, Owen hadn’t learn the entire script at that time — as a result of Newton says the actor later dropped the bombshell … “For those who suppose I will take the lead function in a film about how O.J. did not do it, you have to be kidding me!”

Whereas Newton’s dream casting hit a serious snag, he went on to seek out one other particular person good for the function — he hasn’t revealed who it’s but, however actress Charlotte Kirk is reportedly taking part in Nicole Brown Simpson.

Goes with out saying, Newton’s nonetheless pushing to get this flick throughout the end line by Oct 3 — virtually 9 years after it first began, and the twenty ninth anniversary of Simpson’s not-guilty verdict for the murders of his ex-wife Nicole and Ron Goldman.

Bear in mind, Simpson was later discovered civilly liable for his or her deaths, and ordered to pay Nicole’s property and the Goldman household greater than $33 million … which, with curiosity, has ballooned to greater than $100 million.

Matty Healy‘s lastly responding to Taylor Swift‘s diss observe geared toward him — however, followers aren’t gonna get the drama they could’ve hoped for from him … simply the other, in truth.

The 1975 singer stepped out in Los Angeles Wednesday … and, a photog requested him how he’d rank his diss observe in comparison with the opposite 30 on Taylor’s eleventh studio album “The Tortured Poets Division.”

Bear in mind … Taylor’s new music “However Daddy I Love Him” seemingly mentions Healy and the criticism surrounding their whirlwind fling following her breakup with longtime associate Joe Alwyn final yr. Extra of a diss observe to her followers, actually … however Matty’s central to all of it.

There have been really a couple of songs about Matty, together with the titular ‘Tortured Poets Division.’

On that one, Swift sings, “You smoked then ate seven bars of chocolate, we declared Charlie Puth needs to be a much bigger artist// I scratch your head, you go to sleep like a tattooed golden retriever.” Not essentially the most savage burn … however nonetheless, folks thought MH may need a response.

Like we mentioned, Healy performed dumb and mentioned he did not know what the photog was speaking about (after all, that is BS … he 100% does). Humorous sufficient, MH says he hasn’t really listened to most of Tay’s album — however says he is certain it is all stable. Touché, sir.

Variety phrases from Healy … who cut up with Taylor Swift after a few month of courting final yr — and the entire breakup appeared amicable, so not shocking he ain’t trash-talking T-Swizzle.

Truth is … there may not be something for him to react to — ‘trigger Taylor did not trash him on the album … so maybe that is why he is probably not stressing it.

The identical cannot be mentioned about Joe although — to not point out all the opposite exes she’s torched in her music. All issues thought of, Matty walked away from all of it comparatively unscathed … this although Swifties felt he was a foul man and never worthy of being together with her.

No, Devin Booker did NOT shoot his shot with a well-known actress in the midst of the playoffs … however his followers apparently had to ensure for themselves — dashing to “Squid Sport” star Hoyeon Jung‘s Instagram and leaving feedback after a faux meme made rounds this week.

The Phoenix Suns guard has been the butt of jokes all through the beginning of the playoffs … with some hoop followers criticizing Guide for capturing simply 25% from three within the first two video games towards the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The trolling continued on Wednesday … when a faux NBA information account shared an altered screenshot of Booker publicly hollering at Hoyeon on her most up-to-date publish — simply to get rejected.

“test your dm shawty,” the Photoshopped remark learn … with Hoyeon’s reply being a brutal, “No ❤️.”

Get it?? Dude cannot rating on or off the courtroom??

Naturally, a ton of followers hit up Hoyeon’s profile to see if it was actual or not … and left feedback of their very own asking if Booker deleted the flirty line.

Because it seems, there was nothing there to start with … and a few of us admitted they obtained duped over all of it.

There’s an opportunity Hoyeon will get confused with all of the Booker feedback — then once more, the actress/mannequin won’t even discover … ‘trigger she has a whopping 19 million followers on the platform.

4:48 PM PT — Ye seems to have simply made the Yeezy Porn announcement himself, with a not-so-cryptic submit on Instagram.

He is telling individuals to go to Yeezy.com … however to date, there’s nothing there that indicators porn — at the very least not but anyway. Nonetheless, the very fact he is teasing appears to recommend … it’s in actual fact coming.

Adam22 has some recommendation for Kanye West forward of his new XXX enterprise — and the largest takeaway right here is … do not let Bianca Censori get banged on digital camera by different dudes.

We caught up with the podcaster-turned-adult entertainer Thursday in L.A., the place he shared his ideas on Yeezy Porn — one thing Ye’s attempting to launch, and which Adam really welcomes as a possible breath of contemporary air.

As Adam places it … KW’s inventive imaginative and prescient might assist spice issues up within the trade — which he says can get fairly stale generally with the same-old, same-old. However, Adam warns the Grammy winner to not combine enterprise with pleasure … as he is aware of the battle firsthand.

He notes … “I might assume that in all probability Kanye wouldn’t wish to be coping with the bulls*** that comes together with your spouse doing porn.”

Bear in mind, Adam22 and his spouse — grownup movie actress Lena Nersesian — made a splash with their racy content material on OnlyFans and later Pornhub. Adam confronted loads of warmth on-line final yr after he let Lena share an X-rated scene with grownup actor Jason Luv.

So, it is no marvel he feels Bianca will preserve her bed room antics off digital camera in the interim … or at the very least that is what he figures will occur. Frankly, who the hell is aware of with Kanye?

Nonetheless, it is not stunning followers have already speculated Bianca’s potential participation in Yeezy Porn … as she’s made the nearly-naked look her signature model in latest months. For individuals who have not been following alongside, the Australian architect has a behavior of carrying nothing however tights whereas touring the world with Ye … displaying off critical pores and skin within the course of.

She and her hubby additionally caught fairly a little bit of flak final summer time for getting frisky in a water taxi in Italy. So, it is secure to say BC has an adventurous facet with regards to intercourse.

Take a look at the remainder of the interview from A22 — he weighs in on much more, together with whether or not Ye can deliver new expertise to the sport … one thing Adam thinks he 100% can pull off.

Colt Ford is sharing his first well being replace in his personal phrases since affected by a coronary heart assault — and he is obtained one factor on his thoughts … getting again onstage.

The nation singer posted a video Wednesday, the place he is talking from his hospital mattress … and he exhibits off an enormous post-surgery chest scar. He isn’t sugarcoating it … admitting he is most likely going to overlook live shows for the remainder of the yr as he continues to recuperate.

Though he is obtained a troublesome highway forward, Colt’s decided to return again in a giant method. He thanks followers for his or her effectively needs and likewise drops some knowledge, reminding people to handle themselves as a result of life’s curveballs can sneak up on you whenever you least anticipate it.

His private replace syncs up with what we reported final week — he is holding up effectively and making strides on the highway to restoration … however nonetheless has hurdles to get by way of.

Like we informed you … Colt’s well being took a flip for the more serious and landed him within the hospital proper after a present in Arizona on April 4 — this after he wowed the group with a formidable 2.5-hour set.

Street rage in Los Angeles could be very actual … with motorists throwing punches on the aspect of a freeway on this wild video — after eyewitnesses say they obtained right into a fender bender.

The clip you see right here was taken by one other driver on the I-10 freeway heading west towards Santa Monica. You bought two huge dudes in T-shirts grabbing one other man — after which start whaling on him, throwing him up towards a cement barrier.

After one man in a maroon shirt connects on a collection of punches, his compatriot in black pushes him away … seemingly attempting to finish the brawl.

That is when the opposite fighter throws a vicious punch … which the person in black narrowly geese earlier than leaping in between the 2 others and attempting to calm everybody down.

Thiago Oliveira — who posted the unique struggle video — advised FOX 11 the entire incident kicked off after a fender bender … saying the person taking the beating within the vid claimed the opposite two had run into them, and so they denied it.