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Donny Osmond Ready for '8-Track Playback'

TheInsider — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:45:00 GMT

Newly minted "Dancing with the Stars" champ Donny Osmond is going to be heard over the airwaves playing some of his all-time favorite classic tunes! ET has learned that Donny will be heard every Saturday and Sunday starting December on the Music of Your Life syndicated radio network in the U.S. and 98 countries around the globe. His new show, "8-Track Playback," will feature classic hits. "8-Track Playback" will be a regular feature on Global Radio’s new 24-7 network, scheduled to launch early next year. Of course, Donny can be seen with sister Marie in their Las Vegas stage show at the Flamingo. For more information, go to www.musicofyourlife.com.

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Is Adam Lambert Too Hot for TV?

TheInsider — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:51:00 GMT

After his racy American Music Awards performance, Adam Lambert is at the center of a new controversy over sexuality and censorship. As he said on "The Early" show today, "It's up to the parent to watch the television, maybe TIVO it and watch it before your kids ... I'm not a babysitter, I'm a performer." Do you agree, or is he too hot for TV? Give us your thoughts in the comments below, then take our poll to tell us: What side are you on?

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Kym Johnson and Maksim Chmerkovskiy's Post-'Dancing' Plans Revealed

TheInsider — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:02:00 GMT

Just one day after her "Dancing with the Stars" season-finale win with celeb partner Donny Osmond, Kym Johnson tells "The Insider" what she's working on next. Does it involve fellow pro dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy? Read on to find out… Kym told "The Insider" Wednesday morning that she will be joining the Broadway production of Burn the Floor. The Associated Press reports that Kym's big Broadway debut will kick off on Friday -- and that she'll be partnered up with Maksim for the show, who opened the production back in August. Kym and Maks will dance on Broadway through January 10 at New York City's Longacre Theatre, according to the AP.

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First Family Participates in Annual Turkey Pardoning

TheInsider — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:17:00 GMT

President Barack Obama pardoned a turkey named "Courage" on Wednesday, carrying on the annual Thanksgiving tradition of U.S. presidents. First daughters Malia and Sasha joined their father, reaching out cautiously to pet the bird. Last night, the President and the First Lady dressed to the nines for their first state dinner.

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Insider Challenge: Who's That Star?

TheInsider — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:11:00 GMT

Who's that star out for a walk with the dog? It's today's Insider Challenge! If you're still scratching your head, here's a hint: This big-time TV star once taught drama at John Burroughs High School in St. Louis, Missouri. Leave your guess in the comments below, then come back tomorrow for the answer! In our last challenge we asked: Who's that celebrity photog? The answer: John Mayer

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'Dancing with the Stars' Champ Donny Osmond the Morning After!

TheInsider — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:06:00 GMT

So what did Donny Osmond and Kym Johnson do now that they won the disco-ball trophy on "Dancing with the Stars"? They flew to New York to guest on "Good Morning America," where ET caught up with the new dance champs. "I couldn't believe it," Donny says of his win. "I heard [my name] and then just the screams. I pulled my wife out there and Marie, and I let her hold the disco-ball trophy." Donny made no secret during his months on the hit ABC series that his goal was to at least match Marie's third-place finish, if not to surpass her, which he did. Now he jokes, "Expect me to walk across the stage, holding the trophy] during your segment." He is, of course, referring to their Las Vegas show at the Flamingo. Striking a more serious note, Donny says his sister gave him words of encouragement before he hit the "DWTS" stage last night. "Marie said just before I went on, 'You can take this,'" he tells ET. Donny's immediate plans are to return to his Las Vegas show; while Kym will be joining the Broadway production of Burn the Floor. But first, the former teen idol will celebrate Thanksgiving with his family: "I will probably eat a little turkey and fall asleep on the couch," he says. "My wife keeps me out of the kitchen. I burn water, so I am not going to do any cooking." Look for "Dancing with the Stars" to return to ABC in early 2010.

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