The daily gossip: Justin Bieber will be on The Simpsons, and more

5 top pieces of celebrity gossip — from Anne Hathaway's new blonde hairdo to Honey Boo Boo's inevitable return

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1. Justin Bieber will be on The Simpsons this Sunday

For years, fans have been complaining that Fox's beloved sitcom The Simpsons has dropped in quality. But if you were disappointed in The Simpsons before, you'll hardly believe what the show has up its sleeve for next week's episode. In a presumptive attempt to reach the coveted "preteen girl" demographic, the series has written in a brief cameo for Justin Bieber, who will appear as himself in this Sunday's "The Fabulous Faker Boy." "He tries to get into a talent show that Bart is playing piano in and they won't admit him," teases executive producer Al Jean at Entertainment Weekly. "Draw your own conclusions." Our conclusion: "Do The Bartman" is on its way to a major comeback.

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Scott Meslow

Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.