'The Simpsons' cast settle pay dispute

The cast of US TV show 'The Simpsons' have settled an ongoing pay dispute with TV bosses - landing a major pay rise which will see their earnings rise to $500,000 (€317,586) an episode.

The cartoon's actors, including Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner and Nancy Cartwright, had been embroiled in lengthy negotiations with executives at Fox TV to have their wages increased from $320,000 (€203,255) for the next 22 episode series.