Homer Simpson, the star of the cartoon show "The Simpsons," is ready to guide you wherever you are going through TomTom's navigation services.

By Ciar Byrne Arts; Media Correspondent Where would The Simpsons be without the distinctive voices of Homer, Bart, Marge and Lisa? The importance of the actors behind the world's most famous dysfunctional cartoon family was recognised yesterday with a new pay deal in which cast members will take home about $400,000 (200,000) per episode.

The U.S. actors who lend their voices to animated characters on The Simpsons reportedly have signed a four-year deal with 20th Century Fox Television. Variety.com said the pact the voice stars signed was firmed up during the weekend.

The Simpsons Ride, based on the long-running animated television series, officially opened Thursday at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida.

As manager of foot-in-the-mouth Larry David and husband of profanity-in-the-mouth Susie Essman on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Jeff Garlin has proved to be the perfect second banana.