Buyers Rock Out at Ozzy Auction

(NEWSER) - Ozzy and his brood returned to TV last night with the debut of Osbournes: Reloaded, their version of a crude variety show on Fox. As far as critics are concerned, it can't be canceled quickly enough.

• Tom Shales, Washington Post: This "revolting debacle" should be "the first TV show ever to be recalled for fear of poisoning the atmosphere."
• Ken Tucker, Entertainment Weekly: "The network is supposed to air five more Reloadeds. Don't hold your breath. Or maybe, do hold your breath: The stink of this show will last a long time."

Sharon says she and Ozzie are 'proud'

(NEWSER) - Kelly Osbourne has checked into rehab, People reports. The 24-year-old signed up for a 30-day stay in an unnamed LA center, her family confirms. “Yeah, Kelly’s in rehab,” said mom Sharon. “What else can we say? She knew it was the right thing to do at this point, and we’re proud that she did it.” It’s Kelly’s second stint in rehab; her first came 5 years ago, during the family's reality show, The Osbournes. More»

Expect dancing and comedy a la Sonny and Cher, Donny and Marie

(NEWSER) - Fox has given the go-ahead for six episodes of a 1-hour variety show hosted by Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, and kids Jack and Kelly. Execs hope the untitled musical and comedy hybrid will be a throwback to 1970s shows like The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour and Donny and Marie, reports Variety. More»

First album since 1978 coming next year, along with tour

(NEWSER) - They may be in their 60s now, but Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne are together again and working on a new album and tour for 2012, reports E! Online . Band members made their big announcement at Whiskey A Go Go in West Hollywood, saying they were going to record their first album together since 1978, with famed producer Rick Rubin. More»

He has several intriguing genetic mutations

(NEWSER) - Was always-crazed heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne biologically destined to party really, really hard? Scientists think it's a possibility after finding several intriguing mutations when mapping the Oz's genes. Several of the variations "we've never seen before," said geneticist Nathaniel Pearson, and they include some that may have made it easier for the rocker's bod to absorb astounding amounts of booze and drugs over the years without more serious damage, reports ABC News . More»