TV series gets boost from Biebs

Justin Bieber will feature on a new episode of 'The Simpsons' in a small cameo role.

Confirming today via Twitter, Bieber made the announcement to his fans but he subsequently deleted it afterwards. It is unclear whether he was given permission ahead of time to do so or not.

According to EW, Al Jean, executive producer of 'The Simpsons' confirmed his small role, and siad that

“He tries to get into a talent show that Bart is playing piano in."

News of the cameo role will likely excite Bieber fans, who will have to wait till 2013 to see the episode on Fox. 'The Fabulous Faker Boy' does not yet have an official release date.