Marie Osmond‘s son Michael Blosil committed suicide by jumping from the eighth floor of his L.A. apartment building Friday night (February 26).

Osmond released a statement Saturday evening (February 27): “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.”

Osmond is the mother of eight children.  Michael reportedly had suffered “severe depression” throughout his life. He left a t note explaining his decision to take his own life.  At the age of 16, he had entered a rehab facility for his depression.

He was 18.  RIP

Marie and Donny Osmond‘s Las Vegas show was cancelled for Saturday night.

Our condolences to the Osmond and Blosil families and friends.

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Kelly Osbourne was the fan favorite and was thought to take the top spot on Dancing with the Stars; things didn’t turn out that way.

Instead, Donny Osmond, 51, won last night with Mya coming in second place.

Osmond and his dancing partner, Kym Johnson, were awarded the Season Nine mirror ball trophy.

After winning and spinning his wife around the dance floor, Donny spoke to some press, “If you saw the work that went into this season. Kym is so amazing. Of all the things I’ve done in my career, this is right up there.”

And Donny’s reaction to beating out Kelly: “I was so shocked when Kelly was eliminated. I couldn’t believe it.”

Who were you rooting for?  Let us know!

It’s almost time for Dancing with the Stars’ ninth season. And sixteen celebrities have signed on to do the ABC show, which premieres Monday, Sept. 21.

The Dancing lineup was was announced on Good Morning America this morning. 

The most talked about contestant so far??  Former House of Representatives Majority Leader Tom DeLay.

“He’s a fairly divisive figure in as much as Democrats will probably be hoping he fails and Republicans will probably be melting down the phones to keep him in,” producer Conrad Green admits.  “I love that kind of level of engagement.  Tom loves dancing. He dances with his wife. He watches Dancing with the Stars religiously. For him it was a no brainer, but for us it was an absolute shock.”

Professional dancer/celebrity pairings will be announced on August 24th.

Now, for the complete cast for Dancing:

Aaron Carter, singer, younger brother of BSB Nick Carter
Ashley Hamilton, actor, comedian, singer-songwriter
Chuck Liddell, ultimate fighting champ
Debi Mazar, actress
Donny Osmond, singer, actor
Joanna Krupa, model and actress
Kathy Ireland, former supermodel
Kelly Osbourne, reality star, daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne
Louie Vito, snowboarder
Macy Gray, singer
Mark Dacascos, Iron Chef personality
Melissa Joan Hart, actress
Michael Irvin, former Dallas Cowboy
Mya, singer
Natalie Coughlin, U.S. Olympic swimmer
Tom DeLay, former Republican congressman

Donny Osmond stated this morning on a Las Vegas radio station that he will be signing up to take part in the series “Dancing With the Stars“, either this next season or the one after.  He wasn’t sure if would be able to committ to this next season. But will for sure be doing the show.

The 51 year-old actor, dancer and singer stated that the producers of DWTS have been asking him to be on the show since the first season.  Donny also joked around about being a much better dancer than his sister, Marie Osmond, who also appeared on the show.