Jane Lynch will host the People's Choice Awards 2016 on CBS. The ceremony will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Jan. 6, 2016 at 9 p.m.
"As a people myself, I'm thrilled to take on hosting duties of the only awards show that celebrates the choice of the people!" Lynch, who also stars in CBS's upcoming comedy, "Angel from Hell," said in a statement.
Lynch's hosting experience includes her NBC game show, "Hollywood Game Night," and the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards. She won her own People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Comedy Actress in 2011 and received a nomination in the category the next three years.
The final nominees for this year's People's Choice Awards will be announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
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AMC Orders Reality Series "Ride with Norman Reedus"
AMC's most popular star Norman Reedus will headline the new reality series, "Ride with Norman Reedus" (working title). The six one-hour episodes will follow "The Walking Dead" actor, a biker-enthusiast, as he takes viewers on a ride on the road to explore local motorcycle culture and its history and celebrate some of the best and brightest collectors, mechanics and motorcycle craftsmen around the country.
"I'm incredibly excited and thankful to AMC for giving me the opportunity to share a passion of mine with our fans, and hopefully a whole new audience. I had a lot of fun filming and exploring, and I hope it shows," Reedus said in a statement.
ABC Gives "The Muppets" a Full Season (Sort Of)
"The Muppets" received a full season order from ABC, but not the typical 22 episodes. The alphabet network ordered just three additional episodes to bring the season one total to 16 episodes. The shortened season will help accommodate for ABC's other new comedies, "The Real O'Neals" and "Uncle Buck."
Fox Cuts Episode Order for New Drama "Lookinglass"
Fox has already cut the episode order for its upcoming drama "Lookinglass" (originally titled "The Frankenstein Code") from 13 to 11. Since the show won't premiere until midseason, the move was reportedly for scheduling reasons surrounding its other new dramas, "Lucifer" and "The X-Files" reboot, according to Deadline.
NBC Developing "Heaven Is For Real" Sequel TV Series
Sony Pictures TV has set up a sequel TV series to the surprise hit movie, "Heaven Is For Real" at NBC. The show would be based on "Heaven Changes Everything," the sequel book to "Heaven Is For Real" by Todd and Sonya Burpo, according to Deadline.
The show would revolve around a small-town pastor who must find the courage and faith to lead his parishioners after the news of his son's visit to Heaven due to a near-death experience begins to capture worldwide attention.
