Justin Bieber: The TV Show?
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In today's roundup of TV news, ABC thinks you'd enjoy a comedy about Justin Bieber's early life (and don't lie, you would). Plus, an X Factor judge is leaving the reality singing series and another O.C. alum is headed back to TV. Keep reading for all the latest small screen scoop.
Questionable pants decisions aside, Justin Bieber has had a pretty impressive ride to the top. So impressive that ABC thinks the pop star's story would make a good TV show.
The network is once again developing a pilot based on Bieber's life, TVGuide.com reports. The single-camera comedy, produced by Bieber and his manager Scooter Braun, was passed over by ABC last year but has since been revived. The show is said to center on Bieber's life before he got famous, including his awkward teenage years and his unconventional family.
Would you watch a TV show about Justin Bieber's life? Sound off in the comments below!
L.A. Reid announced on Thursday that he is leaving The X Factor after two seasons. The record producer revealed his decision during an appearance on Access Hollywood, explaining, I have a company to run that Ive kind of neglected and it saddens me a little bit, but only a little bit." Reid added that he feels a huge responsibility to the acts at his recording label and said that its kind of time for me to stop doing the me show.
Reid did not rule out eventually coming back to The X Factor, though. I have a job to do and once I get some work done and get some momentum then maybe Ill revisit the idea a little later," he said. As for who he thinks would make a good replacement for him? Jon Bon Jovi. Not a bad idea, L.A. Not bad at all.
Speaking of X Factor, during last night's results episode, Britney Spears made her best face yet when Fifth Harmony was the first act sent into the finals.
Casting Scoop
Seth Cohen has a new TV gig lined up! Adam Brody will guest star on the upcoming season of House of Lies as the owner of an adult toy company (what would Summer say?!). Showtime announced the news via Tumblr on Thursday morning, revealing that Brody's character will form a bond with Kristen Bell's Jeannie over the course of two episodes.Julianne Moore will return to 30 Rock for the series finale. The actress revealed the news on Thursday in a statement to the Associated Press about her Golden Globe nomination. "I'm in a van on my way to Queens to do 30 Rock," she said. "I heard the news this morning right before yoga. I was just about to shut off my phone. Unfortunately, I knew the nominations were being announced, so I was worried." Moore played a former love interest of Jack Donaghey's could they be riding off into the sunset now that he's divorced? 30 Rock will air its series finale on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 8pm. [AP]
The Office is welcoming a basketball legend to Dunder Mifflin. Well, sort of. NBA Hall of Famer Julius Erving, a.k.a. Dr. J, will guest star as himself on the NBC comedy as an investor in Jim's new sprorts marketing company. He may even get to show Jim a thing or two on the basketball court, if the photo is any indication. [EW]
In honor of the holiday season, we here at Zimbio want to celebrate the things that truly matter to us. Things like television!
So that's why we're presenting "The 12 Days of Tube-Mas" in honor of all of the great gifts that TV has given us. Every day until December 25th, you'll get a little something special in your stocking. No lumps of coal here just fun TV treats to help you pass the time until Santa comes sneaking down your chimney. So sing it with us now: On the twelfth day of Tube-Mas, Zimbio gave to me...12 Awesome TV Christmas Episodes! Click on the photo below to check out our favorite holiday-themed offerings.
Good news, Whitney fans (There are Whitney fans, right? Not just people who accidentally leave the TV on that channel when it's on?) the Peacock network has ordered three additional episodes the sophomore comedy, according to Deadline. That brings Whitney's season total to 16 episodes. The comedy has not been a ratings standout, but has maintained a consistent 1.4 in the 18-49 demo for the past two weeks. That'll do Whitn! ey, t! hat'll do.
DVR Watch
Scrooge is back in Disney's A Christmas Carol (DISNEY, 8pm), Chef Ramsey checks in with restaurants he's helped on Kitchen Nightmares (FOX, 8pm), Mike tries to send the kids away so Vanessa can have a stress-free Christmas on Last Man Standing (ABC, 8pm), Reba gets passed over to sing a solo at the church Christmas service on Malibu Country (ABC, 8:30pm), Walter uses LSD on Fringe (FOX, 9pm), Kat Von D stops by Fashion Police (E!, 10pm), and Comic View: One Mic Stand has up-and-coming stand up comedians performing (BET, 10:30pm).
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