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Marie Osmond Rushed to the Hospital in Las Vegas
Marie Osmond had a scare last night, and not of the Halloween variety.
The singer was rushed to the hospital following her and Donny Osmond's variety show at the Flamingo Las Vegas, her rep confirms to E! News.
Marie knew something was up when her voice started to give out during the musical revue, in which she and her brother both sing together and trade solos.
But Osmond is going to be OK, right?
Marie Osmond Emotionally Opens Up About Son's Suicide, Sexuality to Oprah
Marie Osmond's son Michael Blosil tragically committed suicide just over eight months ago. But it might as well have been yesterday, given her obviously and understandably still-raw grief, which was made very apparent during her sit-down with Oprah Winfrey this morning.
Everybody got a hankie? OK, then…
Donny and Marie Osmond: Not So Nice After All?
Donny and Marie Osmond's variety show is a big hit in Las Vegas. But what's the story backstage?
The siblings were sued last week by the show's producer, who claims they conspired to "defraud the William Morris Agency" out of its cut for renegotiating the Osmonds' contract and then retaliated when the producer refused to join the conspiracy.
Most interesting of all, though, is what plaintiff Chip Lightman claims Donny is spending his $1.6 million salary on...
Dial-a-Feud: Donny Osmond Slams Lady Gaga's "Telephone"
Lady Gaga's "Telephone" has pushed all of Donny Osmond's buttons.
The squeaky clean singer, an outspoken opponent of censorship in the recording industry in the past, has drawn a line when it comes to the boundary-pushing pop star's latest video, which features Gaga and Beyoncé getting involved in some nasty sexy business.
"I'm all for freedom of speech and against any form of censorship, but all I know is that I'm a parent and I'm upset about this," the father of five said in a statement Wednesday.
"This" being...
Marie Osmond's Emotional Stage Return: "My Son Would Want That"
Just one day after laying her 18-year-old son to rest, Marie Osmond was back on the Las Vegas stage last night, doing what she does best: performing alongside her brother Donny.
As expected, it was an emotional night for the mourning mother, and included frequent mentions of her son Michael Bryan, whom she referred to throughout the 90-minute show as "my angel."
"I just think that we need to give a big round of applause to my sister for even coming onstage tonight," Donny told the sold-out crowd at the Flamingo Las Vegas after the duo made their entrance to several standing ovations.
Marie Osmond Back at Work After Son's Funeral
The show must go on.
Just one day after the private Utah funeral for her 18-year-old son, Michael Bryan, Marie Osmond is set to return to the stage tonight in The Donny & Marie Show at the Flamingo in Las Vegas.
"She's having a rough time, but she's staying strong," the show's producer Chip Lightman tells E! News. "She has seven other children that depend on her, and she's being strong for the kids."
Osmond also has other considerations that are likely playing into her decision...
Donny and Marie: Show Will Go On in Wake of Her Son's Suicide
Marie Osmond is gutting it out.
Ever the consummate pro, the entertainer is preparing for her return to the stage next Tuesday, the day after the family pays its final respects to her 18-year-old son, Michael Bryan.
She and brother Donny not only confirmed that they would be back at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino, but also announced a handful of new dates.
The five added shows, taking place between April 13 and 17, were "to accommodate guests who had tickets to recently canceled shows due to the personal tragedy in the Osmond family."
As for why Marie is so eager to return to the stage, manager Chip Lightman tells the Las Vegas Sun that the star finds the process "cathartic."
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Sadly, this isn't the first tragedy Marie Osmond has been dealt in life.
UPDATE!
Autopsy Results for Marie Osmond's Son Deemed "Inconclusive"
Marie Osmond's adopted son took his own life, but it's the grim duty of authorities to officially determine what happened.
The Los Angeles County coroner today announced that Sunday's autopsy on Michael Blosil was found to be inconclusive. There was no immediate word on whether the 18-year-old had drugs or alcohol in his system. The official ruling on the cause of the death won't likely be made for up to six weeks, pending toxicology tests.
Autopsies are routine in such cases. It appears that the troubled teen, who had battled depression and spent time in rehab, threw himself off an eight-story downtown L.A. apartment building after leaving behind a suicide note.
Marie Osmond: A History of Heartache
Fame and fortune may have come at an early age for Marie Osmond, but she has also had her share of trials, tribulations and heartache. And through it all, the legendary entertainer, 50, has proven time and again that she truly is a survivor.
And while the suicide of son Michael has left her "devastated and in deep shock," we're hoping she rallies as she has so many times before...
UPDATE!
Marie Osmond's Son Commits Suicide
Marie Osmond's son Michael Blosil took his own life Friday night after leaping to his death from his Los Angeles apartment, E! News confirms.
The 18-year-old reportedly suffered from severe depression in recent years, leaving behind a note that detailed his plans to commit suicide. In it, Blosil explained his loneliness, stating that he felt as if he had no friends and simply did not fit in.
Osmond expressed her grief over the tragedy in a statement released Saturday evening: "My family and I are devastated and in deep shock by the tragic loss of our dear Michael and ask that everyone respect our privacy during this difficult time."






