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LIAM McEWAN.

After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead

February 13, 2026

“The Simpsons” is reaching the 800-episode milestone. The people behind it say the show lasts because it always resets. Just don’t ask if the characters remember everything that’s happened to them. The 800th episode airs Sunday on Fox. Executive producer Al Jean says they avoid an overarching plot, so every story can end back at square one. Creator Matt Groening says the team still tries to improve the animation. Producers credit early outrage, famous guest stars, and a streaming-era boost on Disney+ as keys to the show’s success and longevity. And it’s not going anywhere.

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AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Arden Cho seizes her golden moment after Hollywood heartbreak

December 10, 2025

Three years ago, Arden Cho was ready to walk away from acting. She’d landed her first lead role in the Netflix series “Partner Track” only to see it canceled after one season. Now, Cho is one of The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025 after voicing the lead character Rumi in Netflix’s animated summertime hit “KPop Demon Hunters.” It’s become the most-streamed movie on the platform and spawned inescapable earworms “Golden” and “Soda Pop” as its soundtrack dominated pop charts. Cho calls it her “golden moment.” She has multiple film projects lined up for next year.

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For Demi Lovato, ‘It’s Not That Deep.’ Her new pop era, album and tour are reasons to celebrate

October 27, 2025

On her ninth studio album, Demi Lovato has had a revelation: “It’s Not That Deep.” That’s the title of her new energetic dance-pop record. And it is a celebration of life’s joys and messiness, all of which appear across the album’s 11 tracks. Lovato told The Associated Press at rehearsals for a special One Night Only event at the Palladium in Los Angeles last week that she put a lot of energy and love into the album. Lovato says she’s learned not to take herself too seriously and announced a new North American tour. The “It’s Not That Deep” Tour kicks off April 8 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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‘Lilo & Stitch’ stars reflect on film’s success and are eager for a sequel

July 26, 2025

The stars of “Lilo & Stitch” have experienced some big changes since the movie became a hit in 2025. Eight-year-old Maia Kealoha says she’s been recognized “like five thousand times” at stores and has given up Doritos to keep her teeth clean. Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, and Tia Carrere have been promoting the film at Comic-Con 2025 and its release for digital purchase. Agudong calls the movie “an ode to Hawaii” and enjoys celebrating its success with family and friends. The film has earned over $1 billion. The trio hints at a sequel but remains tight-lipped about details.

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