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Chris Ledesma Dead at 64: 'The Simpsons' Music Editor's Cause of Death Mysterious

Music editor Chris Ledesma retired from the industry months before his death.#ChrisLedesma #TheSimpsons
Snoop Dogg, Common, RZA To Guest In Simpons Hip-Hop Great Gatsby Special

The artists will all play themselves. The Simpsons are bringing hip-hop to Springfield for a special episode this winter. The legendary show is tabbing RZA, Snoop Dogg and Common to join the show for an hour-long homage to The Great Gatsby.
Okilly Dokilly Rocks "Nedal," Ned Flanders-Themed Metal Music

Metal bands don't tend to be the most Christian of entities, but that doesn't mean that a Ned Flanders-themed group won't be awesome. And that's exactly what we've got in the form of Phoenix's Okilly Dokilly, which describes itself as the world's only "Nedal" band.
Michael Jackson Did Not Write 'The Simpsons' "Do The Bartman"(?)

A piece of pop culture kinda-history has died as authoritative proof has come out revealing that no, Michael Jackson really did not write The Simpsons' classic "Do The Bartman." Original songwriter Bryan Loren (whose name has been on the track the whole time) sold off his publishing rights to the song, as well as a number of his other compositions. Considering the lawsuits the Jackson family has been bringing against AEG, you can bet they'd stick their legs out if there was a chance Jacko's estate should be getting royalties for "Bartman."
Harry Shearer's Best Simpsons Songs, As Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders and More

Harry Shearer announced today that after more than 25 years of voicing beloved characters on 'The Simpsons'—including Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Kent Brockman, and bus driver Otto—he would be leaving the show. The greatest animated show of all time—and what some may consider the greatest television show, period—has never been afraid to delve into musical numbers, so Music Times dug up six of the best songs performed by Shearer's characters across the program's run, including plays on Disney songs and Guns N' Roses classics.
LCD Soundsystem's Debut Album: 9 Songs Ranked for Its 10th Anniversary

Today, Jan. 24, marks the 10th anniversary of LCD Soundsystem's self-titled debut album, which saw DFA Records founder James Murphy combining the seemingly disparate worlds of punk and dance music into a distinctly '00s sound oozing with New York cool. In celebration of this incredible album, here are its nine exclusive songs ranked, from weakest to best.
'The Simpsons' Use Cat Stevens Song in Latest Couch Intro [WATCH]

The running couch gag on "The Simpsons" may be the show's oldest joke, and last night — Sunday, Oct. 12 — the yellow family was graced with music by Cat Stevens, pre-Yusuf Islam.
George Clooney, Amal Alamuddin's Impeccable Wedding Taste 'Simpsonized' by Italian Artist aleXsandro Palombo

Amal Alamuddin no doubt had the wedding of her dreams when she tied the knot with George Clooney last weekend in Venice, Italy. It was a three-day extravaganza that featured parties, friends and a multitude of paparazzi-friendly moments. It is also clear that Alamuddin has kicked her style game up a few notches and has every intention of cementing her position as a new style icon. She has also been welcomed into the world of American pop culture in one of the most special ways imaginable: Alamuddin has been "Simpsonized" by Italian artist aleXsandro Palombo.
Weird Al, Conan O'Brien Perform At 'The Simpsons Take The Bowl' [WATCH]

In celebration of the show's 25th anniversary, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra backed the likes of Weird Al Yankovic, Conan O'Brien, Jon Lovitz, Hank Azaria and the Los Angeles Gay Men's Chorus.
Aerosmith, Elvis Costello, ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Getting Their Own ‘Simpsons’ Dolls [PHOTO]

Sure, Elvis Costello, Aerosmith and Weird Al may appear to have it all, but they've yet to hit the dream. Of course, now that they are each getting their own Simpsons doll ... things are a wee bit different.
Frank Viele Drops Animated Video For Debut Single ‘Easy Money,’ Discusses Joe Bonamassa Collaboration on ‘Fall Your Way’ [WATCH]

Recently signed Elm City Music/Caroline musician Frank Viele has just dropped the video for his single "Easy Money."
FXX Scored Best Ratings Ever With 'The Simpsons' Marathon As Show Prepares To Crossover With 'The Family Guy' and 'Futurama'

Is there anyone out there that hasn't at least found themselves watching one episode of The Simpsons? Seriously even if you aren't a fan or are way too old to be entertained by even an adult cartoon at some point in the last 25 years you have found yourself staring at Homer Simpson, no? For the die hard fans out there FXX just offered up a 12-day marathon which featured every one of the 552 episodes ever made and guess what? Viewers' tuned in like crazy. In fact the network scored its' best ratings ever with an average of 1.3 million viewers tuning in each night between 8 and 11 p.m.