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Reba’s Malibu Country cancelled

Lydia Picknell — Sat, 11 May 2013 19:53:36 +0000

Sad news this weekend for Reba McEntire and “Malibu Country” fans. ABC has announced that they will not air a second season of the comedy, and has cancelled what was once named their highest-rated freshman comedy series of 2012. The series aired 18 episodes on its one and only season on ABC. The show followed the story of Reba’s character, a country singer, who had uprooted her family following her divorce from Nashville to Malibu, California. She was trying to keep her career going while raising two kids.

“Malibu Country” was Reba’s return to television after her show “Reba” had run from 2001 to 2007. “Reba” still gets airtime today on multiple stations, including CMT Canada. The show had guest appearances from stars like Blake Shelton, Laura Bell Bundy, and more. Martina McBride and Kelly Clarkson had both previously expressed their interest in wanting to guest star on the sitcom as well.

ABC will be renewing Nashville, which has become a mega-hit for the station, so country music won’t be completely gone.

Are you sad to see the loss of “Malibu Country”? Did you get the chance to watch it while it was on-air?

Blake Shelton En Route to Malibu Country

Nicole Piering — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:19:33 +0000

Although they may no longer be co-hosting the ACM Awards, Blake Shelton & Reba will be reunited on the small screen very soon. According to HuffPost TV, Shelton is on his way to ABC’s Malibu Country. The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year will appear on the March 1st episode, playing none other than Reba’s brother.

We have to admit we’re excited! How long until Blake gets a sitcom of his own?

Reba’s “Malibu Country” Draws Huge Numbers

Jennifer Swirsky — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:25:22 +0000

After the success of Reba McEntire‘s first sitcom, “Reba,” it should come as no surprise that the superstar’s sophomore situation comedy project has already taken off and made huge strides!

“Malibu Country” premiered on Friday night in the 8:30pm time slot on ABC and drew in 8.9 million viewers. Reba’s new show is about a Nashville-stationed country singer (cleverly named Reba) who finds out her husband has been cheating on her. As a result, she picks up her life and moves herself and her children to Southern California in an attempt to start over. “Malibu Country” also stars Lily Tomlin and Sara Rue. Plus, rumor has it we will be seeing Blake Shelton and Kelly Clarkson making cameos soon enough!

Tune in on Friday night at 8:30pm to check out ABC’s next biggest hit show!

Chat Live with Reba!

Jennifer Swirsky — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:35:30 +0000

You may have heard of Reba McEntire. Maybe just once, right? Okay, well that perhaps is the most inaccurate thing since “Back to the Future II” predicted that we would be hover boarding and wearing self-drying puffy jackets by now. However, we’ll bet you have never had the opportunity to live chat with the Queen of Country via USTREAM…until now!

On November 2, 2012 at 6:00pm EST/5:00pm CST, Reba will be hosting a live chat before the premiere of her new show, “Malibu Country.” After the live chat, Reba will head to Twitter to live tweet with her fans as the pilot episode airs, at 8:30pm EST/7:30pm CST on ABC.

You do not want to miss out on your opportunity for some possible one-on-one time with one of the biggest names in country music! To RSVP for Reba’s live USTREAM chat, click here. And make sure to follow Reba on Twitter at @Reba.

Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson Are All In the Family

Jennifer Swirsky — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:55:50 +0000

The ABC family, that is.

Country music adoptee, Kelly Clarkson, excitedly posted a picture of herself with her country music pseudo-mama, Reba McEntire, tonight at ABC’s Upfronts.

Kelly will be starring as a judge and performer on the upcoming ABC show “Duets,” alongside country artist Jennifer Nettles and singers Robin Thicke and John Legend. “Duets” premieres on Thursday, May 24, at 8:00pm EST/7:00pm CST. Reba’s Malibu Country will premiere this fall on the ABC network.

Kelly made her excitement to be a part of the ABC family well-known on Twitter, when she tweeted: “@reba and I are officially members of the ABC family woohoo!!” Reba quickly responded: “@kelly_clarkson Way to go KC!!!!!” Tune in this summer and this fall to see the newest members of the ABC family on their respective programs!

Reba Returning To Primetime With “Malibu Country”

Jeanna D. — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:36:35 +0000

The queen of country is returning to television!

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that ABC has picked up the pilot for Reba McEntire‘s new sitcom, Malibu Country. McEntire will star in the comedy as a mom of three children who divorces her cheating husband and moves with her kids and mother from Nashville to Malibu. In her new town, she will try to revive her singing career and keep her family from being consumed by the glitz and glam of their surroundings.

The project reunites the country superstar with Kevin Abbott. Abbott was an executive producer of her hit and fan-beloved primetime series Reba, and has written the pilot for Malibu Country.

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McEntire will also serve as executive producer for the pilot along with husband/manager Narvel Blackstock, Mindy Schultheis, Michael Hanel, Pam Williams, and Dave Stewart.

There is no official word on when the pilot will air, but filming is tentatively scheduled for April.

McEntire shared the following on her WhoSay account this week:

Well, it’s a great week when you find out you’re NOT dead and everyone at ABC LOVES the pilot script, “Malibu Country” that Dave Stewart thought up, Brandon Blackstock brought to me and Kevin Abbott wrote!!! What a team!!! April is gonna be a fun month!!!! Woohoooo!!!!

If all goes well with the pilot, ABC is expected to order filming of additional episodes.

We look forward to having Reba back on our television screens!

Congratulations to Reba and team, and best of luck with your new project!