Osbournes

As the spring social season gets underway, make no mistake: Angelenos are generous with their support of good causes, and they certainly enjoy a good party. But nowadays, it takes more than a fancy dinner to attract a crowd. The watchword for today's fundraisers is “fun” - with “fresh” and “original” also part of the lexicon. This is especially true if the objective is to reach the up-and-coming younger demographic. The good news is that much of what's ahead on L.A.'s social scene handily fits the bill.

The gig: Interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard is in demand among Hollywood celebrities: Christina Aguilera, Kid Rock and Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne are among his clients. His inviting and eclectic interiors have graced the pages of Architectural Digest, Elle Decor and House Beautiful. His product lines include fabrics, wallpapers and furniture. He's invaded living rooms nationwide on shows such as "Million Dollar Decorator," "The Talk" and "The Young and the Restless. " In the trenches: The path to this abundant success had humble beginnings in London.

Premiering Tuesday night on Fox after "American Idol," Osbournes Reloaded" -- or as I like to think of it, "Osbournes Satyricon" -- brought the self-proclaimed "first family of being . . . up" into what had been described as variety. It is not variety of the singing/dancing/plate-spinning sort, however, but a series of stunts and pranks interlaced with taped comedy bits that play off the Osbournes' image as rude, crude and lewd -- in an expensively dressed sort of way -- and not fit for normal life.

Sharon Osbourne set most of the record straight Tuesday on "The Talk," bringing up her recent marital struggles with husband Ozzy Osbourne and declaring in no uncertain terms that they are not getting divorced. “Everybody knows he's been struggling with this [substance abuse] his entire life and I never knew that he was using prescription drugs. I knew he was drinking occasionally, but I didn't realize to the extent. It's our business - we're dealing with it; we're not getting divorced.

Ozzy Osbourne and the Sunset Strip will be reunited in a big way next weekend as the Sunset Strip Music Festival kicks off Thursday night with a special tribute event to the metal legend at the House of Blues. Ozzy will cap the three-day fest on Saturday night with a performance on one of the two outdoor stages on the Strip, which will be blocked off -- a rare event not seen in recent memory -- between Doheny and San Vicente. It's been nearly 40 years since Ozzy has performed a full set on the Strip.

Like anyone else, Ozzy Osbourne would like some privacy when he's using the john. It's simple courtesy. So the 12 cameras recording "real life" in the Osbourne home six days a week discreetly look away when Ozzy--or someone in the family--is called to the water closet. Television can't get enough of reality--or what it imagines is reality--these days, whether in the form of survivors, moles or big brothers. But if it's reality you want, wouldn't you say a man sitting on a commode is about as real as it gets?

Kelly Osbourne has been released from the hospital after a five-day stay following a seizure the E! fashionista had on the set of her show "Fashion Police. " "Kelly Osbourne has returned home and has been given a clean bill of health by her doctor," her rep told E! News. The 28-year-old experienced a 30-second seizure while filming her E! roundtable show Thursday and collapsed on the set. She was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and was admitted for several days as a precautionary measure so doctors could pinpoint what may have caused the episode.

In a multimillion-dollar twist on celebrity musical chairs, singer-actress Jessica Simpson has purchased Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's estate in Hidden Hills for $11.5 million, public records show. The Cape Cod-inspired mansion, built in 2001, sits on a 2.5-acre promontory off a cul-de-sac in the gated community. It features a paneled study with fireplace, a home theater and studio area, six en suite bedrooms and a guest apartment with kitchenette. The family room of the 11,000-square-foot home has sliding barn doors and a reclaimed brick fireplace.

Ronnie James Dio, a legendary heavy metal singer who replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath and also was lead singer for the bands Rainbow and Dio, has died. He was 67. Dio died Sunday, according to a statement on his website by Wendy Dio, his wife and manager. Maureen O'Connor, a Los Angeles publicist, said Dio died in Los Angeles. No cause was given, but Dio had said last summer that he was suffering from stomach cancer. "Today my heart is broken," Wendy Dio wrote. "Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away."

The gig: Interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard is in demand among Hollywood celebrities: Christina Aguilera, Kid Rock and Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne are among his clients. His inviting and eclectic interiors have graced the pages of Architectural Digest, Elle Decor and House Beautiful. His product lines include fabrics, wallpapers and furniture. He's invaded living rooms nationwide on shows such as "Million Dollar Decorator," "The Talk" and "The Young and the Restless. " In the trenches: The path to this abundant success had humble beginnings in London.

Hey, Ozzy Osbourne -- in case you didn't know, the missus isn't too thrilled with you right now. Sharon Osbourne on Tuesday addressed the rumors over her marriage to the heavy-metal star on her CBS show "The Talk. " Reports have suggested that the longtime couple is on the rocks due to Ozzy's substance abuse. "We're not getting divorced," Osbourne declared, as the studio audience and her cohosts erupted in applause. "However, am I happy? No. Am I upset? Yes I am. I'm devastated right now. PHOTOS: Celebrities by The Times "Everybody knows he's been struggling with this his entire life and I never knew that he was using prescription drugs," she said.

Ozzy Osbourne has denied those split rumors, but he appears to have taken a ride on the crazy train once again - at least for a little while. The rocker took to Facebook on Monday night with his side of the story. "For the last year and a half I have been drinking and taking drugs," he wrote. "I was in a very dark place and was [a jerk] to the people I love most, my family. However, I am happy to say that I am now 44 days sober. " PHOTOS: Celebrities by The Times Ozzy, 64, infamously used drugs heavily for decades but got sober in his early 50s. "Just to set the record straight, Sharon and I are not divorcing.

The Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne split rumors that bubbled up over the weekend and on Monday were painting anything but a clear picture of this nearly 31-year-old marriage. Son Jack Osbourne, however, was doing his part to unmuddy the waters. First, the rumors ... Sharon was caught on camera "moving into a new home" recently, according to the Daily Mail, which noted the activity took place just days before "The Talk" host was photographed sans wedding ring at a lunch date with daughter Kelly.

In a multimillion-dollar twist on celebrity musical chairs, singer-actress Jessica Simpson has purchased Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's estate in Hidden Hills for $11.5 million, public records show. The Cape Cod-inspired mansion, built in 2001, sits on a 2.5-acre promontory off a cul-de-sac in the gated community. It features a paneled study with fireplace, a home theater and studio area, six en suite bedrooms and a guest apartment with kitchenette. The family room of the 11,000-square-foot home has sliding barn doors and a reclaimed brick fireplace.

The price Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne got for their Hidden Hills estate has finally made its way into the public record. The couple sold for $11.5 million. The Cape Cod-inspired mansion, built in 2001, sits on a 2.5-acre promontory off a cul-de-sac in the gated community. It features a paneled study with fireplace, a home theater and studio area, six en suite bedrooms and a guest apartment with kitchenette. The family room of the 11,000-square-foot home has sliding barn doors and a reclaimed brick fireplace.

As the spring social season gets underway, make no mistake: Angelenos are generous with their support of good causes, and they certainly enjoy a good party. But nowadays, it takes more than a fancy dinner to attract a crowd. The watchword for today's fundraisers is “fun” - with “fresh” and “original” also part of the lexicon. This is especially true if the objective is to reach the up-and-coming younger demographic. The good news is that much of what's ahead on L.A.'s social scene handily fits the bill.

Amber Tamblyn and David Cross are married - as are Jack Osbourne and Lisa Stelly. Actress Tamblyn, 29, and comedian-actor Cross, 48, were wed Saturday, according to Us Weekly . They'd been engaged for more than a year and were spotted out together as far back as 2008. Indie rockers Yo La Tengo played at the reception, according to guest Lance Bangs, a filmmaker, who posted a photo of the happy couple to his Instagram account. Osbourne and Stelly tied the knot on the big island in Hawaii on Saturday, Hello reported , just a day after denying rumors that the nuptials were looming.

"The Osbournes" didn't quite pick up where they left off, as viewing of the second-season premiere Tuesday totaled 6.6 million viewers -- impressive by MTV's standards, but about 1.2 million short of the audience that tuned in for the unscripted show's finale last spring. The show did face original network fare, including CBS' "Judging Amy," which won the time period with 14.

Kelly Osbourne has been released from the hospital after a five-day stay following a seizure the E! fashionista had on the set of her show "Fashion Police. " "Kelly Osbourne has returned home and has been given a clean bill of health by her doctor," her rep told E! News. The 28-year-old experienced a 30-second seizure while filming her E! roundtable show Thursday and collapsed on the set. She was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and was admitted for several days as a precautionary measure so doctors could pinpoint what may have caused the episode.

Kelly Osbourne is "doing fine" after suffering from a seizure last week, her mother Sharon Osbourne said on CBS' "The Talk," adding that her lavender-haired daughter would be released from the hospital Monday. "Kelly has asked me to thank everybody who sends their love to her and have reached out to her," mama Osbourne said. "After the show, I'm gonna go and pick her up, give her a good smack. " But a rep for the "Fashion Police" personality told E! News Monday that Osbourne was still in the hospital "under observation as a precautionary measure.