The Daily Heat Index: Sofia Vergara Heads to Springfield

Michelle Rodriguez heads into the wild, we get a glimpse at an Icelandic excursion, and our favorite Modern Family star gets animated.

Here’s your daily dose of what’s heating up the internet:

Sofia Vergara is Headed to Springfield

Modern Family star Sofia Vergara will show up in an upcoming episode of The Simpsons. According to ‘Simpsons’ producer Al Jean, Vergara will play Mrs. Berrera, a teacher who “pays special attention” to Bart after he hits puberty early and develops romantic feelings for her. We’re not sure what Vergara’s animated avatar looks like yet, but based on the plot, we have some ideas.

Iceland, from the Comfort of Your Couch


Can’t cough up the airfare for a trip around the world? Let the drones do the hard work, and reap the benefits via this insane footage of Iceland from a DJI Phantom 3. Drool over beaches, fjords, and mountains without any of the jetlag.

https://player.vimeo.com/video/135512301

I C E L A N D from Blue Racer Productions on Vimeo.

Reese Witherspoon Embraces the Chill


The award-winning actress is stepping back from the typical “drama-edys” and learning a thing or two about the supernatural world, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Reese Witherspoon will star in the upcoming film, Cold, stated to be a “dark thriller with some supernatural elements.” We’ve been waiting for this day since her turn in the 1996’s underrated flick, Fear. Can you smell the Oscar buzz already?

You Gotta Do What You Gotta Do

Michelle Rodriguez ate a mouse cooked in her own urine on Running Wild with Bear Grylls. On one hand, we’d watch Michelle Rodriguez do anything. On the other, it’s a MOUSE COOKED IN URINE.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaZ2Q-FSE7Q

Photos by Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images

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