Kelly Osbourne Checks into Rehab

(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."

Yep, Lindsay Lohan has tax problems, too

(NEWSER) - You'd think, with all their fame, fortune, and presumed ability to hire a legion of accountants, celebrities would be able to stay on top of their taxes. But these 13 stars, rounded up by Fox News , prove that's not always the case:

• Lionel Richie: Reportedly owes the federal government $1.1 million, and has had a lien issued against him.
• Lindsay Lohan: As if the rest of her problems aren't enough, LiLo reportedly owes the IRS $93,701, and is also dealing with a lien.

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»

Wild man's bizarro stuff nets $800K for Sharon's cancer charity

(NEWSER) - No one spotted a headless chicken, but avid heavy metal fans did scoop up a bat jacket ($3,300) and skull sneakers ($2,625) at an auction of bizarro goodies from one-time Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osborne. "We had Ozzy fans bidding against sophisticated fine art buyers, which you don't see every day," mused an auction company spokesman. 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»