Duffman Retires, Bruno Returns, and Hollywood Goes Vertical

# "The Simpsons Retires Duffman & Bruno Mars Completes New Album" In today's entertainment roundup, we learn that FOX's The Simpsons has officially retired Duffman, the enthusiastic Duff Beer mascot known for his signature "Oh yeah!" catchphrase. Voice actor Hank Azaria revealed the character put the most strain on his vocal cords, making this a practical decision alongside being a fond farewell to a beloved Springfield fixture. Meanwhile, Bruno Mars has sent fans into a frenzy by announcing his next solo album is complete – his first since 2016's "24K Magic." With no title, tracklist or release date shared, speculation is mounting that the first single could drop as early as this Friday. Hollywood is also embracing "microdramas" – short, vertical-format content designed specifically for smartphone viewing, signaling a major shift in how This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.