Osmonds: Second Generation plus hear David's new single!

Come hear David's new single LIVE, and see the Osmonds: Second Generation in Concert at the Scera Theater, Orem, UT - March 14, 2009
7:00 Show SOLD OUT
9:00 Show just added.
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Brandon & Mormon Times

Don't forget to continue voting for Brandon in the Mormon Times contest. You can vote once per day until the end of the competition.

http://music.mormontimes.com/contest.php?id=2384&nocache=1

Video Game Bill

In behalf of our marketing site: http://thefamily.com , and our charity, http://OneHeart.org, our Board Member, Jack Thompson, alerted us about these issues and asked me to go to the Capital Building and “speak out” (http://getnoi-Z.com) and get this new bill passed.

Thanks,
Alan

Immediate News Release – March 3, 2009

Video Game/Movie Bill Passes in Utah House, 70-2

A bill drafted by Miami attorney Jack Thompson and sponsored by Utah Rep. Mike Morley, has today passed the Utah House of Representatives by a vote of 70-2. That’s seven touchdowns against one safety.

The measure, which was helpfully amended before it went to the full House, now goes to the Utah Senate for a vote without any Senate committee hearings.

The bill imposes sanctions against video game retailers and movie retailers and cinema operators who claim to age ID customers but do not uniformly do so. The bill amends Utah’s already existing Truth in Advertising Law, by making it an offense for a retailer to say it always age ID’s when it does it. Thus, the bill avoids all content-based, First Amendment arguments. This is a new and unique approach which should pass constitutional muster in any federal court challenge, unlike other “video game” laws.

Indeed, cinema owners, movie rental/sale retailers, and video game retailers all dropped their opposition to the bill. Key in this were recent United States Federal Trade Commission findings that movie and video game retailers routinely ignore their public promises to age-ID for purchases of Mature-rated games and a Restricted (R-rated) movie tickets and movies.

Presently, BestBuy.com, WalMart.com, Target.com, GameStop.com, and other major on-line retailers make absolutely no attempt whatsoever to verify the age of on-line customers. This reckless practice must now stop in sales to Utahns.

Testifying in the House Committee for the bill was Alan Osmond, the eldest of the Osmond brothers. This was sweet irony, as the Osmonds’ song “Traffic in My Mind” was once sought by the makers of the hyper-violent and pornographic Grand Theft Auto games for use in their games routinely sold to children. The Osmonds appropriately declined.

This vote today is particularly gratifying to Jack Thompson, who has been under constant siege by the video game industry since his appearance on 60 Minutes on March 5, 2005. Thompson is preparing a state lawsuit in that regard, and he has just filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme to challenge his disbarment at the request of the makers of the Grand Theft Auto games.

This legislation will likely become a model for federal legislation on this issue. It threatens the entertainment industry’s long-standing assault upon minors with its adult products. More coverage: http://www.gamepolitics.com/2009/03/03/breaking-jack-thompson-bill-under-discussion-utah-house.

He who laughs last laughs best, and nobody at Take-Two, the makers of the Grand Theft Auto games, is laughing this evening.

Contact Jack Thompson for more information at 305-666-4366, amendmentone@comcast.net <mailto:amendmentone@comcast.net>

When Hearts Conjoin

Our editor, writer, and longtime friend, Lu Ann Brobst Staheli is co-author of When Hearts Conjoin, The Story of Kendra and Maliyah Herrin. For more information, visit the website at www.whenheartsconjoin.com, read the Herrin Twins fan page on Facebook, or drop Lu Ann an email (see below).

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Pre-Order the highly anticipated book - When Hearts Conjoin The complete and true story behind the Herrin Twins miracle. On August 7-8, 2006, the whole world watched as a team of doctors performed a miracle at Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. For the first time, four-year-old twins Maliyah and Kendra Herrin were having surgery—in separate rooms. Born conjoined from mid-torso down, these two angels captured the hearts of millions of people around the world! When Hearts Conjoin is the heart-warming story of Erin Herrin, her husband Jake, and all five of their children, Courtney, Justin, Austin, and, of course, Maliyah and Kendra. It is also a story of faith, hope and the power of a mother’s love. Features never before seen pictures. Foreword by #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans. All of the royalties from this book will go to the girls’ medical fund. PRE-ORDER YOUR COPIES NOW!! Book ships April 1, 2009 When Hearts Conjoin Paperback $12.95 When Hearts Conjoin Limited Collectors Edition $19.95 (Actually signed by the girls) To contact Lu Ann Staheli, visit her website at luannstaheli.com or email her at luann@luannstaheli.com Copyright (C) 2009 Herrin Family All rights reserved.

Osmonds & Other Celebrities help raise money for St. Rose pediatric centers

Larry Cruikshank / Special to the Home News

Marie Osmond sings to and about the love of children during the Children’s Miracle Mardi Gras Ball in the Bellagio Ballroom.

By Becky Bosshart

Wed, Feb 25, 2009 (7:36 p.m.)

Children's Miracle Mardi Gras Ball

Despite economic conditions that have cut budgets at most nonprofit agencies, the 52nd Children's Miracle Mardi Gras Ball had a night to remember for its attendance and the amount of money raised.

Charles Guida, president of St. Rose Dominician Health Foundation, said the ball had 800 guests, a record number, and raised more than $600,000 for St. Rose Dominican Hospitals' pediatric centers.

"It was a tremendous success," he said. "We had 300 more people attend (this year) and we raised $200,000 more."

Guida attributed this success to the efforts of the event's organizing committee, led by Jay Barrett, of Marnell Corrao Associates, Inc., and Lexy Capp, owner of Nannies & Housekeepers USA.

Southern Nevada's longest running fundraising ball featured special guest honorees Donny and Marie Osmond Saturday at the Bellagio.

"The hospital honored them for being one of the founding families of the Children's Miracle Network."

The entertaining duo were joined by performers Domenick Allen, Louie Anderson, Deborah Gibson, David Osmond, Osmonds 2nd Generation, Leigh Zimmerman, Tommy Thayer of Kiss, Doc McGee, RATT and Alan Osmond.

The Miracle "blitz" donation collected about $41,000. Sponsorships and the auction raised about $75,000. Auction items included a Southwest Air trip to a Kiss concert and back stage passes.

Proceeds from the ball benefit the Pediatric Centers at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, southern Nevada's only not-for-profit, religiously-affiliated hospital system and only local affiliate of Children's Miracle Network.

FOR MORE PHOTOS of Donny, Maries, Osmonds Second Generation, including David Osmond, and other celebrities, VISIT The Las Vegas Sun.

Second Generation at the Bellagio

The Osmonds Second Generation were in Las Vegas last weekend for a performance for the Children's Miracle Network. To see more photos, check out Nathan's blog.

Marie's Sweetheart Doll Signing on ET

ET was there as entertainer Marie Osmond met fans in Las Vegas for a special Valentine's Day-themed doll signing event.

The event included bridal gift basket giveaways and she happily signed her doll creations for fans at the Flamingo Las Vegas, where she currently performs with her famous brother Donny.

Watch the video to see a surprise visit to the event by Bon Jovi's lead guitarist Richie Sambora and hear what Marie has to say about going out on a date with the rock star.

Brandon in the Semi-Finals Round at Mormon Times

His older brother Don has asked us to let everyone know that Brandon has made it into the Semi-Finals round at the Mormon Times competition and needs everyone to vote for him during the next two weeks: Feb 16 through Mar 2.

This is a place for singers/songwriters to share their music. Brandon was chosen as one of the top four semi-finalists out of more than 30 contestnats in round one.

Don shares these instructions:

"If you don't all ready have an account with Mormon Times, you'll need to get one set up. CLICK HERE! (Don't worry. You don't need to be a Mormon to sign up, and they will not send missionaries to your home. Everyone I've talked to has said they have never received any unsolicited information or spam from the Web site -- I was worried about that, too!)

After you've signed up and logged in, go to this link -- CLICK HERE!

Everyone gets one vote per day, so make sure you go back as often as you remember and vote for him.

THANK YOU!!!!"

JIMMY OSMOND: I had a hole in the heart for 40 years - but I didn't know until I had a stroke

THE DAILY MAIL

By Bonnie Estridge
14th February 2009

In control: Jimmy Osmond has re-evaluated his life after his stroke

Last week, at a West End performance of Grease, women in the front rows of the audience were screaming out his name - not for the lead actor playing Danny Zucko, but for the middle-aged former pop sensation Jimmy Osmond who appears briefly as the Teen Angel.

Even though he is now 45 years old, 'Little' Jimmy still lives with the legacy of growing up as the youngest member of The Osmonds, the wholesome boy band from Utah who took the UK by storm in the Seventies.

At eight years old, Jimmy had a No1 of his own - and remains the youngest performer to top the UK singles charts with his 1972 hit Long Haired Lover From Liverpool. He also headlined Las Vegas and counted Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams and Elvis among his friends.

As a family of nine, including heart-throb Donny and the beautiful only sister Marie, The Osmonds exuded good health, with their thick glossy hair and perfect white teeth. As Mormons, they abstained from the excesses of the rock star lifestyle, and Jimmy admits now that as he grew up he felt invincible.

But his health is something he no longer takes for granted after a terrifying ordeal that he has, until now, never spoken about publicly.

For five years ago, at the age of 40, Jimmy suffered a stroke, caused by a relatively common congenital condition which, it transpired, has also affected other members of his family, although none of them knew anything about it.

At the time, he was in Missouri recording his own TV show, Jimmy Osmond's American Jukebox, when he was suddenly overcome with a blinding headache.

'It came on so fast and I could hardly see - it was as if I had tunnel vision,' he recalls. 'Somehow, I managed to get to the end of the show. How I drove home I have no idea and I should not have done it because I couldn't even see the lines in the middle of the road, but I was desperate to get back to my family and go to bed.

'The following morning I tried to get up, but felt so dizzy that I fell over. My vision was still bad and this terrible headache was gnawing away right at the base of my skull.'

Jimmy, who has four children Sophia, 14, Zachary, 11, Wyatt, 9, and Bella, 6, with his wife, Michelle, also 45, thought it was a severe migraine. But Michelle drove him to the local hospital where doctors advised him to have a CT (brain) scan.

The tests revealed he had suffered a stroke. This happens when small clots or emboli break off into the blood stream, temporarily blocking the blood flow in small blood vessels, which leaves part of the brain without oxygen for a few minutes.

Fortunately, the stroke caused no permanent damage, although until recently he still suffered to some extent from headaches and found reading a strain.

'I had been working on 12 shows a week and other projects so I never really had time to relax,' Jimmy says. 'I'd been feeling pretty exhausted and assumed the stroke had been something to do with that.

'Yet I had never had high blood pressure, high cholesterol or any other problems that could have given any clues as to why I would have a stroke. The doctors decided to take a look at my heart.'

Jimmy was given a bubble echocardiogram - a procedure in which an ultrasound scan of the heart is followed by an injection of a bubble of saline (purified water) into the arm to make the heart functions more visible.

It revealed a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) - a hole the size of a pound coin in the septal wall that separates the right and upper left chambers of the heart. It was a birth defect that had gone undetected.

Jimmy had been through many insurance medicals but had never been given an echocardiogram as there had not appeared to be any need for one. No abnormal heart sounds had been detected, and his blood pressure and cholesterol were normal.

Jimmy as a child in The Osmonds

'My doctor explained that over time, tiny blood clots that he described as "particles" had traveled from my heart to my brain, forming a large clot. and this is what had caused the stroke,' says Jimmy.

'He warned me that unless I had emergency surgery to close the hole then I was at risk of having another stroke.'

June Davison, Cardiac Nurse Adviser for the British Heart Foundation, explains: 'People don't usually have symptoms, but one of the biggest risks associated with having a PFO is the risk of a stroke and those who have PFOs are more likely to have migraines. We do know that two in 100 babies are born with it.'

To close the hole, a tiny device made from polyester - known as an occluder - is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin and passed up into the heart.

The occluder opens on either side of the hole, like a two-sided umbrella, and is then pulled against the heart wall, encasing the hole and closing it. Tissue then grows over the implant and it becomes part of the heart.

'It was only as I was about to go into the operating theatre with the anaesthetist saying in a pitying way, "You're such a young guy and you're having heart surgery", that I realized I was just 40 and looking at my own mortality,' says Jimmy, 'even though I had been told that this condition was in no way age- or lifestyle-related.

'Apparently, the main risk of the operation was that the device could become dislodged before it had embedded well enough into the heart wall, and this was a frightening thought.

He adds: 'I started worrying that because I'd been away from home on tour all over the US so much, perhaps I hadn't seen enough of my kids.

'I remember being on the trolley saying goodbye to Michelle and the kids, then just before I went under the anaesthetic, a doctor came waving a liability form for me to sign, saying, "I have to tell you that this procedure could take your life," which didn't help matters at all.

'The operation, which lasted about an hour, was straightforward but the recovery was painful. Afterwards I spent a week in hospital until I was fit and able to go home.'

However, Jimmy is not the only one in his family to have suffered from heart problems. His mother Olive died in 2004 at the age of 79 from a massive stroke and his doctor now believes an undiagnosed hole in the heart could have caused this.

As the defect was likely to be genetic, his eight siblings, his children, nephews and nieces were tested.

It turned out that three of Jimmy's brothers - they prefer to keep their identity private - plus two of his nephews and his own daughter, Bella, were found to be suffering from the same condition.

All those affected went on to have the PFO closure operation except Bella, who was a baby at the time. Because she had such a tiny hole, Jimmy and Michelle were advised that it was best to let it close on its own, which it did.

'I still cannot believe that I never had any symptoms as a child,' says Jimmy. 'Doctors say there are few, if any at all.'

But now, he says, he feels fit and well and has been given a clean bill of health.

His only medication is Lipitor, a cholesterol-lowering drug that he now takes as a precautionary measure.

He certainly looks in good shape, and at just over 5ft 10in and 12 stone 4lb, he has a BMI within the 'healthy' range. However, he admits that there is, as he puts it, a 'real family propensity to putting on weight'.

And there is another health problem in the family far more common than PFO that could put Jimmy in danger of another stroke if he does not keep his weight in check - coronary heart disease.

Keeping it in the family: The Osmond brothers in 1971 with sister Marie. From left to right: Donny, Marie, Merrill, Jay, Alan, Wayne and Jimmy

Jimmy's father George suffered a heart attack in his late-50s, which led to a quadruple bypass, and he also had a succession of four pacemakers over the years to correct abnormal heart rhythm.

'Dad had coronary disease for many years, even during the time we were touring in the Seventies,' says Jimmy. We knew there was high blood pressure and high cholesterol on his side of the family.

'In fact, Dad lived until he was 90 - the pacemakers probably kept him going - but he loved working on his ranch in Utah so much that he managed to keep active and was still shoveling cow dung, baling hay and tending to his garden right into his late 80s.

'I know that I need to be more active, particularly when I am not performing because then I'm sitting behind a desk for hours on end. My life can be pretty sedentary and I'm a bit naughty in the eating department,' he says sheepishly.

'My nemesis is ice cream - I love it so much - and I do have the occasional McDonald's cheeseburger, but generally I avoid foods such as red meat and fry-ups. Actually, I try to stick to a vegetarian diet.'

The health of his children is something that worries Jimmy. 'The problem these days is that things are so different from 30 or so years ago, and we parents do our kids a real disservice by buying them video games and letting them watch TV all the time.

'Thankfully, at home in Utah, Michelle takes them after school and at weekends to basketball baseball, skiing, swimming and soccer to make sure that they keep active.'

And he adds: 'The Osmonds lived in a bubble - an extraordinary existence - and we were offered everything going, but our Mormon religion forbade drink and drugs. We didn't even smoke.'

As well as playing Teen Angel in Grease, Jimmy is also a successful TV and music video producer who has numerous business interests.

He is also an active patron of the Children's Miracle Network, which raises funds for children's hospitals across North America.

'As I head towards 50 I need to adopt a lifestyle that I can live with,' says Jimmy.

'I have a real aversion to the gym. So I do what I can. Over the past month that I've been appearing in Grease, I've been walking the couple of miles or so to the theatre, I climb stairs rather than take the lift whenever possible.

'I always ask for a hotel that has a pool and swim every day if I can. I'm also trying to cut right down on bread and other starchy foods such as pasta and rice.

'I'll also try to eat less ice cream,' he adds ruefully, 'but it's hopeless for me to completely cut out the things I love.

'Importantly, I need to relax more, which is something I have only recently started to do. I make a real effort to enjoy the moment rather than get stressed about things over which I have no control and, most importantly, really savour the time with my family.'

Once he finishes his run in Grease at the end of this month, Jimmy goes on the road with the UK tour of Chicago in which he plays Billy Flynn, and he says he's determined to keep up his good intentions wherever he may be.

'I am getting things under control,' Jimmy says firmly. 'I think that I have finally realized that I can have it all - just not all at once.'

Fun Survey for David on American Idol

The website for American Idol (www.americanidol.com) is running a fun little survey right now: "Who will you miss most?" The choices are Rose Flack, David Osmond, Bikini Girl!

We hope you'll go over and VOTE for David, even if it is just for fun. The last time we checked, he was in the lead with 57% of the votes! You CAN vote multiple times, just like calling in to the show.

Nathan on 101.5 "The Eagle" Thursday morning

Nathan says listen to 101.5 FM "The Eagle" tomorrow @ 7:30AM (MST) to hear him share some of his latest Country tunes. Listen ONLINE http://www.1015theeagle.com

Live Like It's the Last Day of Your Life - David Osmond

David Osmond will appear on Entertainment Tonight to sing this song. Here's the full song from ETOnline.com. Click on this link to see the video clip.

http://www.etonline.com/media/flash/FlowPlayerDark224.swf?config=%7Bembedded%3Atrue%2CconfigFileName%3A%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eetonline%2Ecom%2Fmedia%2Fvideo%2F2009%2F02%2F70504%2Findex%2Ephp%27%7

Hear David Osmond Sing

David Osmond on E.T. with Donny

An Osmond is kicked off of "American Idol" -- and ET gets the inside scoop from Donny and his nephew David.

"It was crazy. It was insane," David tells ET. "I'm sitting there in the Kodak Theatre [with the] judges to my right, my group's there ready to go and my voice slips away."

More than 26 million people watched as Donny and Marie's nephew was sent home.

David continues, "By lunch, I started to have a vocal problem. I didn't know what it was. I wasn't sick or anything. By dinner, I couldn't sing a note. I couldn't get a tone out, and I had full-blown laryngitis within about eight hours."

That isn't David's only illness. He also suffers from something that put him in a wheelchair just last year.

"Doctors determined that I was bit by a mosquito and that in turn triggered Multiple Sclerosis," he shares. "My dad [Alan Osmond] has had MS for 21 years and he's been a huge role model for me."

Because of David's age, this is the last year he is eligible to compete on "American Idol," but not to worry. ET is going to give him his big break, so tune back in tomorrow when David will be performing on the ET stage!

Visit the website below and click on the photo to see an expanded interview with more than was shown in E.T. on Thursday night. be sure to listen to David sing from the Entertainment Tonight studios on Friday.

Source: ETonline

David Osmond on Entertainment Tonight

Entertainment Tonight with show an interview with David Osmond tonight. The interview with his uncle Donny was taped last night in Las Vegas after the Donny & Marie show. Of course, the topic is David's appearances on American Idol. Be sure to visit David's blog link to get the whole story.
www.DavidOsmond.com

'Idol' cuts more hopefuls in 2nd Hollywood round

Associated Press: 2 hours ago

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "American Idol" is another step closer to revealing its 36 semifinalists. Following group performances by the remaining 104 crooners, host Ryan Seacrest announced at the end of Wednesday's episode that about 75 hopefuls made it through to the next round of Hollywood Week on the eighth season of the popular Fox singing competition.

Much of the episode focused on bickering and sobbing singers rather than their group routines performed for the judges.

Among the hopefuls cut: Katrina "Bikini Girl" Darrell, confrontational Nancy Wilson, happy-go-lucky Austin Sisneros, dreadlocked Rose Flack, Southern belle Deanna Brown and David Osmond, the son of the eldest singing Osmond brother.

Own a Piece of Second Generation History

If you've been a longtime Osmonds: Second Generation fan, then you'll remember the leather jacket worn by Nathan in several photos shoots. He bought this jacket in London and worn it on the New Kids on the Block "No More Games Tour" when Second Generation opened for NKOTB. This jacket is currently on auction on eBay. Nathan says it was one of his favorite pieces of wardrobe. The winner of the jacket will also receive an autographed head shot from Nathan. The auction is open for the next 7 days.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nathan-Osmonds-Leather-Jacket-Worn-on-NKOTB-Tour_W0QQitemZ150325099307QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item150325099307&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Alex Osmond Home from Georgia

This was the last picture of Elder Osmond and his Mission President, President Steven D. King, of the Georgia Atlanta North Mission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President King released Alex as a Full Time Missionary, and sends Alex back home to us after a very successful mission in Georgia! Alex is The 7th son to accomplish this missionary service in Alan & Suzanne Osmond Family, with only Tyler Osmond left to go!

We had a great big family and friends party for him and the party continued at our into the evening as everyone gathered to watch David on American Idol last week.

Could this be Jimmy Osmond's biggest fan?

She has been part of the A-list crowd for almost 20 years, yet it appears Elizabeth Hurley can still be starstruck.

Hurley couldn't resist the opportunity to go backstage and meet childhood crush Jimmy Osmond at a performance of Grease in London's West End.

The model and Austin Powers actress even confessed she had a life size poster of Jimmy stuck to her bedroom wall when she was nine.

Elizabeth Hurley mets her Teen Angel Jimmy Osmond

The pair looked cozy as they posed for photographs during their meeting, but both are apparently happily married.

The youngest Osmond is starring as Teen Angel in the smash-hit musical at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Liz had a life size poster of Jimmy on her bedroom wall as a child

Last year, Grease raised £500,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and as a patron of the charity Liz accepted the cheque on its behalf.

Jimmy, who hit the stage last year with his family in a series of shows around Britain, is keeping busy with a run in Grease until the end of February and then a role as Billy Flynn in the touring production of Chicago.

Source: UK Daily Mail

No dancing for Donny

Donny Osmond won't be cha-cha-cha-ing in his sister Marie Osmond's footsteps any time soon on "Dancing with the Stars." The singer-actor says he spoke too soon earlier this week when he hinted at joining the hit ABC show. "I'm definitely not doing this upcoming season," Osmond tells ET. "If there was an offer on the table, I'd do it in the fall. I would make room for it. Absolutely!"

Source: Detroit News

American Idol Salt Lake City

Tonight the American Idol judges ventured into Salt Lake City, Utah. This is the home of last season’s runner-up, David Archuleta. American Idol’s, first season winner, Kelly Clarkson was supposed to provide a sneak preview of her new video, My Life Would Suck Without You, during one of the commercials, but it never happened?

David Osmond was the first person to hit the audition stage. His dad Allen is part of the Osmond family singers. Both Allen and David have Multiple Sclerosis. The 28 year old sang, Something Within Me. Paula Abdul was concerned that he is accustomed to singing with a group and wondered if he would be a front man. He got his golden ticket to Hollywood.

Source: Reality TV Magazine

Jimmy Launches Branch of CMN in the UK

Singer Jimmy Osmond has launched an international charity in the UK to raise money for children's hospitals.

The Children's Miracle Network (CMN) has already raised almost four billion dollars for children's hospitals around the world since it was founded by the Osmond family, along with actor John Schneider, in the 1980s.

The Network has now expanded to the UK, where it will work in partnership with financial services organisation Foresters to raise funds for 24 hospitals that specialise in child care.

Osmond, the former child star who had a UK number one in 1972 with Long Haired Lover From Liverpool, said: "The Osmond Family and John Schneider set up Children's Miracle Network more than 25 years ago with the dream of helping children in hospitals throughout the world. With our expansion into the UK, funded by our UK founding sponsor Foresters, we are another step closer to seeing that dream become a reality - helping support the fantastic work of children's hospitals in the UK in providing the best possible care, equipment, research and preventive education for children."

The CMN currently helps 170 children's hospitals in Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the US, generating more than £100 million in funds last year.

In partnership with major corporations such as Disney and Microsoft, the Network holds annual fundraisers, including the Children's Miracle Network Celebration at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

At last year's event a host of stars turned out to perform, including the Jonas Brothers and Daniel Powter.

"Radiothons" with local radio stations are planned in the UK, three-day broadcast events designed to engage communities in fundraising campaigns for their local children's hospital.

The CMN has already raised more than £1 million for hospitals in Bristol, Cardiff and Edinburgh as well as Cork and Dublin. Osmond will be taking five British "champion" children who have benefited from the scheme to Disney World later this year to celebrate its success.

Osmond said: "It's a fun and worthwhile cause to be involved in and it's exciting when you actually see a child benefit from those efforts. There's no big administrative fees - we've never made a dime, none of the celebrities have, and that's unique, it's a true charity - 100% of the money raised goes to benefiting the kids, there's no silliness involved."

Source: Press Association

Merrill to Team with Calon TV for Shiloh

Merrill Osmond is writing Shiloh, the tale of a young girl rendered mute after seeing her father die while saving her life. She finds solace in caring for horses and develops a special bond with the legendary Shiloh, whom she battles to save from the clutches of cruel equine traders.

Osmond met with the Welsh indie last year when he was touring with his band and is now working on the film's soundtrack with Mal Pope, who previously scored children's shows such as Fireman Sam and Superted, which were produced by staff who have gone on to work at Calon TV.

Calon TV managing director Robin Lyons and commercial director Huw Walters will be seeking backing for the movie when they attend next month's annual KidScreen Summit in New York.

The project is envisaged as a cinema release with a pre-buy commitment from a broadcaster for subsequent TV rights.

Osmond said it was inspired by witnessing a friend's son give up his drug addiction after horse whispering sessions.

"There is something very magical in witnessing a horse that can search out and unite with someone who is hurting," he said.

"The idea for Shiloh came to me in a dream years ago, it really affected me and I've held it close to my heart ever since. Shiloh has an almost Biblical meaning and the whole concept of Shiloh and the assistance he could bring. So I'm happy it's become real."

Source: Broadcast Now

Watch David's FOX-13 Interview from American Idol

This link has raw footage of the interview David did with the local Fox news channel the day he auditioned for American Idol. Go to the link, then look for his photo below under VIDEO.

http://www.fox13now.com/

The Secret's Out!

If you watched American Idol tonight, then you know there will be Osmonds at the Salt Lake City auditions on Wednesday night. We hope you'll watch the show.

Donny to Dance with the Stars

Donny Osmond is set to follow in his sister Marie's waltzing steps - as a contestant in the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars.

The Puppy Love singer let the news slip during an appearance on a recent taping of The Bonnie Hunt Show.

Osmond told actress/presenter Hunt, "I am seriously considering doing it, let’s put it that way,” adding, "I guess I just let the cat out of the bag.”

Sister Marie, who joined her brother on the chat show, was a hit during the fifth season of the hit show, and big brother Donny is determined to do better than his sister - and win the dancing crown.

He added, "I can’t let my sister upstage me. Besides, who do you think taught her how to dance?”

Morning Call Exclusive: Donny Osmond on DWTS? Another time

January 16, 2009 · 6:30 AM

By Robin Leach

Donny Osmond in performance mode and wear.

Photo: Erik Kabik/Retna/www.erikkabikphoto.com

Rumors have been flying about Flamingo headliner Donny Osmond following in sister Marie’s footsteps to compete in the next season of ABC’s ratings powerhouse Dancing With the Stars. I broke the exclusive story that he was even taking dancing lessons to prepare for the rigors of the tough, physical show.

Ever since he told me he was practicing in the event he was invited to be a contestant, the stories have been flying fast and furious. Donny has titillated our local Las Vegas radio personalities with the possible TV run, but now I can exclusively reveal that it isn’t going to happen next month when the Season 8 contestants are announced.

“There just wasn’t sufficient advance lead time to change the time of their Flamingo show and the schedules of everybody involved with it,” I was reliably told.

Photo: Harrah's

Donny Osmond strums on his guitar.

However, Donny will be available in September for Season 9! Everything will be juggled and shifted this summer to also accommodate Marie’s new afternoon TV talk show. Much of Donny’s rehearsals and background video footage would center on his Vegas life. He would be able to commute between Los Angeles -- for the live 6 p.m. ET broadcast -- and Las Vegas in time for any shows scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays each week.

“It also gives him a little longer to build up his strength. The Dancing show requires a lot of stamina, and with their nightly show at the Flamingo, it will be a Herculean effort of super fitness to avoid injuries as some of the stars experienced last season,” my reliable confidante told me.

Donny is very enthusiastic about taking up the challenge, and, as we first reported exclusively, he is continuing with dance lessons to get him ready for next fall’s Season 9 of Dancing With the Stars!

— From Vegas Deluxe

Dancing With the Stars: Donny Osmond To Dance But Not Just Yet!

January 16, 2009 03:00:02 by Paulene Hinds

The contestant rumors have begun for Dancing With The Stars season 8 and a new name added to the list this week is none other than Donny Osmond! He will apparently be following in his sister Marie’s footsteps, but not just yet.

Although Donny Osmond has begun taking dance lessons to prepare his body for the physical demands of the show, he is currently involved with a Flamingo show in Las Vegas and apparently didn’t have enough lead up time to change the time of it and the schedules of everybody involved with it.

So sea son 8 of Dancing With The Stars will not include the mellow voiced crooner, but don’t cry ladies…Donny Osmond will be available for season 9.

Donny is planning on shifting his schedule to make room to do the show and will commute between Los Angeles, for the live mid evening broadcast on ABC and Las Vegas for any late evening shows scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays each week.

A source was quoted as saying to Robin Leach, “It also gives him a little longer to build up his strength. The Dancing show requires a lot of stamina, and with their nightly show at the Flamingo, it will be a Herculean effort of super fitness to avoid injuries as some of the stars experienced last season.”

Donny Osmond was bitten by the Dancing With The Stars bug when his sister Marie was on season 5 of the show in 2007. He became a special correspondent for ET during that time, doing exclusive interviews and reviews about the show.

Robin Leach also commented in his article, “Donny is very enthusiastic about taking up the chal lenge and he is continuing with dance lessons to get him ready for next fall’s Season 9 of Dancing With The Stars!”

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Photo by: Las Vegas Weekly

Alan & Suzane Speaking at Utah Eagle Forum Convention

Saturday January 17, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Salt Lake Community College, Larry Miller Campus
Free Enterprise Building Auditorium --- 9750 South 300 West Salt Lake City
Key Note Speaker: Jack Thompson

Evening Event features Alan & Suzanne Osmond, founders of the charity One Heart and thefamily.org

For more information, call Karen Clark at 801-254-7446
http://www.utaheagleforum.org/convention.php

REgistration at the door is $35. Meals not included.

Don't Forget!

Don't forget to vote for Nathan's song on Mormon Times. This phase of the competition ends January 15th.

http://music.mormontimes.com/contest.php?id=1093&nocache=1

Osmond Girls --- Why Do We Celebrate Christmas?

These are Michael and Beka's daughters at the Second Generation Christmas Show.

See Nathan in Concert January 16th

Nathan has been asked to perform at Sammy's Cafe next Friday night, January 16th, at 8 pm.

Sammy's Cafe is located at 27 North 100 West, Provo, UT. It's not a very BIG place, so it will be very intimate. All are invited to attend. It's FREE!!! Nathan will be showcasing some of the new songs he's been working on and plans to perform about thirty minutes. If you're in Utah, come on down and enjoy the show!

Alan's New Year's Resolutions

My New Year's Resolution - 2009 . . . . .

Our living Prophet today has told us to Raise Our Voice of Warning! Over 50+ years I have made friends around this world. As an entertainer, I have enjoyed your laughs, applause and friendship. But it is time to remember you and with a warning voice invite you to choose to enter into the gate of baptism at the hands of those with authority from God. The time is right. You know me and my family! I would hate to have you say, "Why didn't you tell me!" It is with Love, Humility, and Testimony that I ask you to listen to the full time missionaries and become a member of Jesus's Church in these latter days. The signs of His 2nd coming are all around us. Why do I open up and share this? Because I am NOT ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! (Romans 1:16) It is Time to Get Noi-Z for GOOD! Jesus is The Way!

Jimmy Osmond and Emma Barton to Star in UK Chicago Tour

By: Dan Bacalzo · Jan 5, 2009 · London

Jimmy Osmond

Jimmy Osmond and Emma Barton will star as "Billy Flynn" and "Roxie Hart" respectively in the UK national tour of the Kander & Ebb musical, Chicago, from March 9-June 13. Additional casting will be announced at a later date.

Chicago features a score by John Kander and the late Fred Ebb, including such hits as "All That Jazz," "Mister Cellophane," "Razzle Dazzle," and "Nowadays." The production is directed by Walter Bobbie with choreography by Ann Reinking. The production features scenic design by John Lee Beatty, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting by Ken Billington, and sound by Rick Clarke. Musical supervision is by Rob Fisher.

Osmond is best remembered for his 1972 hit, "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool," which was released when he was just nine years old. He sang for many years with his siblings, who include Donny and Marie Osmond. As previously announced, he will be making his West End stage debut in Grease beginning January 19. Barton is best known for her role as 'Honey Mitchell' in BBC1's EastEnders. Previous stage credits include The Secret Garden, Victor/Victoria, and Grease.

Tour stops will include Bradford Alhambra, Princess Theatre Torquay, Sunderland Empire, Liverpool Empire, York Grand Opera House, New Theatre Oxford, Regent Theatre Stoke-on-Trent, Leicester De Montford Hall, Edinburgh Playhouse, Kings Theatre Southsea, and Birmingham Hippodrome.

For more information, visit www.chicagothemusical.com/uktour.php.

Starkey Hearing Foundation's Justin Osmond to speak at Palm Beach Series opener

For more information or tickets, call Felice Kronfeld at 586-3061.Palm Beach Daily News

By ROBI JURNEY
Special to the Daily News

Sunday, January 04, 2009

Justin Osmond, the celebrity spokesman for Starkey Hearing Foundation, will attend the first of four events scheduled for the 2009 Palm Beach Series. As a hearing-impaired person, Osmond has a passion for the work the foundation does for those with hearing disabilities.

Osmond, the nephew of entertainers Donny and Marie Osmond, spends much of his time advocating for the hearing-impaired and programs that make their lives better.

The 2009 Palm Beach Series benefiting the Starkey Hearing Foundation will host four monthly dining experiences while celebrating its 22nd anniversary in the Palm Beaches.

Creative Dining — Beyond Expectations will feature four imaginative chefs with offerings that range from savory Mediterranean dishes to a bayou-inspired cocktail gathering paired with delicious wines.

Felice Kronfeld, chairwoman of the annual event, said she is excited about this year's dining selections and Osmond's involvement.

"Justin brings such a wonderful perspective to the work that is done at Starkey," she said. "He knows firsthand the struggles of the hearing-impaired, especially the children, and wants their world to be a better place."

Osmond will attend a gathering set for the Palm Beach home of Vi Werner and speak to the group about the opportunities provided by the Starkey Hearing Foundation.

The soiree will conclude with an opportunity for guests to cross the street to the home of Shirley Fiteman and enjoy her contemporary art collection.

"We are very excited to add this element to the day," Kronfeld said. "It brings together enjoyment to all of the senses."

The kickoff dining experience, A Magnificent Treat, is set for 11:30 a.m. Jan. 14, with Carol Katenberg of Café Coconut Catering demonstrating a selection of Mediterranean dishes at Werner's home. Poached salmon with corn pudding timbale and lemon curd tarts round out the menu.

For more information or tickets, call Felice Kronfeld at 586-3061.

Second Generation New Year's Eve

David onstage at Murry Theater

Sorry, these were posted this direction on YouTube, and I can't figure out how to turn them for the blog. Enjoy anyway!

David Archuleta onstage with David Osmond

Catch the last second of this David Archuleta video from last night's New Year's Even concert in Orem to see David Osmond receive a high five. both Davids, and the rest of the Osmonds Second Generation, shared the stage at various times with Rockapella, Ashley Tinsdale, and others.

Donny Does Disneyland for New Years' Eve

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Donny Osmond, his wife Debbie and sons Joshua, front center, Christopher, back left, and Brandon, back right ride 'It's a small world holiday' at Disneyland in Anaheim on Tuesday. The family celebrates New Year's at Disneyland

(found on a celebrity blog)

Osmond 2nG on My Fox Utah

Here are the links for Alan and the Second Generation on My Fox Utah on Christmas Eve.

Bye Bye Blues

Alan is Donny

Side by Side

Love at Home

Ding Dong Daddy

Cornocopia

Boys' Quartet

Oh What a Beautiful Morning

David and Valerie at the Murray Theater

Laura H. sure does get around! Thanks for sharing yet another of your photos with the Osmond Family blog. This one of David and Valerie along with Laura, was taken after the Murray Theater concert on December 30th.

David Osmond Dancing with the Stars Dec. 30 SLC

To order online tickets for the DANCING WITH THE STARS show starring the BALLAS HOUGH BAND w/ David Osmond & Alex Boye, visit the link to the website below:

http://www.24tix.com/event.html?show_id=T13585754661358532458118

Tuesday December 30, 2008 Performance and TV Appearance

David Osmond will be performing tomorrow night at a special “after-the show” party with the Dancing with the Stars crew, including Derek Hough, at the Murray Theater. Intended as a showcase for the Ballas Hough Band who recently signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records, details about the show are still forthcoming, but David hopes to know more when he is on The Morning Show on Fox-13 tomorrow. Doug Osmond may also be at the show.

The Historic Murray Theater has been transformed into Utah’s hottest new no smoking, no alcohol dance club. Located at 4961 South State Street in Murray, call the concert hotline for ticket information at 801-654-6678. David thinks the ticket price will be around $12 and that the show time is around 8:30, although the website for the theater says 10:00 p.m.

The Ballas Hough Band is made up of Mark Ballas (Lead Vocals and Guitar), Derek Hough (Lead Vocals and Guitar), Emily Grace (Keyboards), Sam Marder (Bass Guitar), and Harry Sullivan (Drums). Derek Hough has been a featured dancer on the Dancing with the Star competition. To find out more about the band, visit http://www.myspace.com/ballashoughband.

Second Generation Osmonds Perform Live at FOX 13 Studio

The Osmond Second Generation are live in the studio performing a cappella. FOX 13's Kerri Cronk and Kirk Yuhnke interview them about their upcoming holidaay concert.

To see the video, click FOX 13

Social Networking And Charitable Giving

Reported by: Jennifer Stagg
KUTV NEWS


How long would it take you and a group of your friends to raise 5-hundred dollars for charity?

David Osmond says it can happen with just the click of a computer mouse. He is one of the driving forces behind "UPLEJ"-- an online charitable website that combines social networking and non-profit organizations. It's a concept similar to Facebook or Myspace.

You sign up online, pay a little under 5-dollars per month-- and then spread the word to all of your friends and family. One dollar of your donation goes toward your charity, another dollar goes toward the charity of the friend who recruited you, back three degrees.

"The more and more people join, the more money goes to all of these different causes," David said. "Say a thousand of your friends did that-- 4,000 bucks a month. And you spent 4.79. That's it."

Any non-profit charity organization that meets the requirements can become a benefactor on "UPLEJ"-- like "Ascend Alliance," an organization that helps impoverished communities.

When David recruited his friend, well-known entertainer Alex Boye, Alex's contribution goes toward multiple charities.

"This is a great way to give back to people and you don't have to give much of yourself," Alex said.

The list of "UPLEJERS" includes everyone from Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff to pop star Debbie Gibson...

They say all it takes is a little bit from everyone to make a big difference.

"The power in numbers is what we're looking for," said Scott Osmond. "The people that join, the more good that can happen."

Come Follow Me & He Went - Nathan's Message

I'm sending you a poem which I have always loved. In fact, I recited it in my missionary homecoming speech. I thought it would help to remind us all about the true reason for the season.

If you are subscribed to the Osmond Family blog email list, you should have received an audio version as well. Just open the attachment to hear me recite the poem. If you didn't receive yours, or you'd like to subscribe, just send us an email at Osmondstrengtheningfamilies@gmail.com and we'll send one out to you anytime between now and New Year's.

Here's hoping you have a wonderful holiday season!

All the best,

Nathan Osmond

Come Follow Me and He Went

Author Unknown

Camp 332 the captain came through

He was wearing insigneous bright.

“Men” he declared, “You must be prepared

To conquer the enemy’s fight!”

With a towering glare and heart without care he said,

“Men, I’d like you to hear…”

“Soldier,” he said, “Get this into your head

get rid of your cowardly fear!”

So night after night they prepared for the fight

At the feet of the militant man,

Till the soldiers were ready, their spirits were steady

And every man’s thought was I can!

Well, the night finally came and name after name was

Read for the march of the day

It was then that they heard the cowardly word,

“The captain is going to stay.”

Well, they left for the trek and were dressed to the neck

In attire designed for a fight

But the hearts of the legion that marched through the region

Were back in the camp in the night.

You see as they went, they thought of a tent of a

Cowardly captain who stayed

Who didn’t go through what he told them to do

Because he was really afraid.

He easily told the men to be bold

To have courage for strength in a fight,

But he was the man when the battle began

Who hid in the dark of the night.

Then there was one who walked in the son of the

Galilee country of old.

A teacher was He as He walked by the sea

For His words with His actions were bold

“Men” he declared, “We must be prepared to

Conquer the enemy’s fight.”

Then He went in the power of prayer to the hills

And He prayed for the rest of the night.

It was He long ago who taught men to know

That it is far more blessed to give

Then by His example the teaching was ample

To show them how better to live.

“Come follow me” was His conquering plea

“We must not give up the fight.”

“Father, thy will not mine be done,”

and they followed in spirit and might.

You see, the master teacher wasn’t a preacher

Who hid in a camp in a tent,

He was the one who showed how it was done

He said, “Come follow me” and He went.

Brunson Brothers team up with Osmond on Christmas CD and DVD

December 22nd, 2008 @ 4:28pm

Longtime friends in and out of the music business, Jay Osmond and nationally-recognized trumpet players the Brunson Brothers have a new Christmas CD and DVD. With the sales of the album, they're raising money to help families with the proceeds.

Jay Osmond

"I've wanted to do it for a long time. Whenever you hear the song 'Drummer Boy,' in the past, you'll always hear some good singing, but you never hear the drums. I mean, you hear a little rat-tat-tat; so I said, ‘It's time we do this thing right,'" Osmond said.

The project also came out the friendship: the Osmonds and the Brunsons have known each other for decades. "I've been helping out the Osmonds with their, the PBS 50th anniversary, and Jay's been doing some work here in the studio. And Jay, he just really wanted to kick it on 'The Little Drummer Boy,' and so I said, 'Let's do it!'" Gaynor Brunson said.

Gaynor and Arlan Brunson

They also joined forces for a good cause, giving proceeds of their sales of the combined DVD-CD package to Community Action agencies along the Wasatch Front that help families in need.

"If there's a family that's struggling to make their house payments even, they can go to Community Action and be helped with food so they don't have to make, so they don't have to take their food money to pay for their house payment, so they can keep their home," Arlan Brunson explained.

"Tis the Season" combination DVD-CDs are available at Summerhays Music stores in Salt Lake City and Orem.

To see the video, click KSL.

Marie Osmond to host ‘Evening of Dreams’ for all 52 Miss America contestants

Las Vegas Weekly

By Robin Leach

Photo: Miss America Organization

There might never be another evening filled with so much talent and glamour! Can you imagine the 52 Miss America contestants on the dance floor with more than 10 former Miss Americas?

Organizers have combined this year’s Miss America breakfast with the “Evening of Dreams” into one spectacular event on Jan. 23. Kirsten Haglund, Miss America 2008, will introduce Marie Osmond. A certain number of tickets for the Planet Hollywood event will be made available to fans and the public at $100 each.

However, if you go for the $250 VIP tickets, you join a private cocktail reception for this year’s Miss America candidates and the former Miss America ladies -- and special seating where you’re guaranteed either a contestant or yesteryear winner will sit at your table!
Leach Blog Photo

Photo: Miss America Organization

Christmas Message from Alan

Hello Friends!

We at Osmond Network want to express our Love and Best Wishes to you for this coming year!Yes, you are loved, and we are blessed!

Whether you are a subscriber, a customer, a fan / friend, or just someone who wants to help “Turn this World Around”, and make a difference by getting Noi-Z for good… Our network has tried to publish to you the TRUTH.

Thanks from Osmond.com, 2ndg.com, TheFamily.com, Get Noi-Z.org, OneHeart.org, TheOsmond”Family” Blog, The Family Forum, ON Store@The family.com, deaf.net, donny.com, marieosmond.com, OBWise.com, TheFamily.com/Awards.asp, OsmondMS.com WarmingFamilies.com, Osmondgenetree.com, Cookingforboys.com, Elvisbofm.com, WhyIAmAMormon.com, etc… The Osmonds, LuAnn and staff , all hope you will remember and stay with us in 2009!

Let “Come what may” and Let’s Be Happy!

Alan Osmond

Did They Have Ball? You Bet They Did!

Northampton Chronicle and Echo
December 18, 2008

If it isn't already, then surely one of the great rites of passage for any parent and child should be their first trip to the panto together.

Derngate's production of Cinderella, which runs until January 11, left neither this reviewer nor his four-year-old Jack wanting on any count: It was truly fabulous from start to finish.

Cinderella is rightly billed as the greatest panto of them all and was actually the last one I saw, circa 1974, when I doubtless missed all the parent-oriented gags that peppered this one and help to make the traditional panto a great standalone entertainment for the adults too.

Jimmy Osmond revealed how this was his first ever stab at panto, but he was a tremendously assured presence on stage throughout. Warm and witty in the part of Buttons, he also had ladies of a certain vintage swooning in the aisles with a rendition of his trademark Long Haired Lover from Liverpool while a series of giant – and we mean giant – balloons were bounced around the auditorium.

The plotline was followed loyally, but there was plenty of contemporary humour along the way, mostly from an excellent pair of ugly sisters (Brian Godfrey was especially good) and a brilliant Baron Hardup, played by Peter Piper, whose repertoire included possibly the only gag doing the panto rounds about a lock-up in Bellinge, an amazing take-off of Basil Fawlty and a very bizarre scene involving a gorilla where the kids were left mesmerised. And a few parents confused too.

The stronger first half culminated in perhaps the best scene of the show with Cinders heading for the ball in a fantastic blaze of colour and a carriage pulled by two Shetland ponies. The second half was a riot of dance, colour and song and some really beautiful costumes – not least Cinderella (the excellent Danielle York) – and sets.

Our performance was only at the very start of a month-long run, but it was faultless and the cast had the audience utterly smitten by the end. And did Jack and his parents have a night to remember? Oh yes they did.

Cinderella runs at Derngate until Sunday, January 11. Call the box office on Northampton 624811 or book online at www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Richard Edmondson