"You realize that by taking the loans from Sony,
Michael was getting advances without having to pay taxes," says one source knowledgeable about Jackson's affairs. "Eventually, when the loans are called, taxes will have to be paid."
not the most shocking news, but interesting that in order to do a second season they want $20,000 each. probably bullshit because there's licensing in there somewhere, but I think they're all pretty genuine about not really WANTing to do a second seaon. I don't like this show because I think at it's core it plays on the fact that Ozzy is a dysfunctional person (drugs, booze, hard living, rock and roll, etc. have all left him in a pretty shitty place which is what seems to make it perfect TV). I guess that's why I call bullshit on the "highest rated" show ever thing, because MTV probably knows that in order to keep this madness rolling (no doubt it is successful) they have to whitewash it (ever notice the 'My Three Sons' like titles?) and make it like you're watching this relic from black metal live out the rest of his days in an upper class zoo.
What's up with the Blizzard of Oz's 18 yr. old daughter Aimee though? (who refused to participate in the show??)
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Ozzy's Family Weighs Second Season Ozzy Osbourne and his family are going to want some heavy metal if they're going to agree to shoot a sequel to their hit MTV series.
And no, we're not talking about more Tool songs. TV's new favorite family is asking for some serious coin to commit to a second season of The Osbournes--while Ozzy's kids might think no money in the world is enough to put up with those [bleeping] cameras for another five months.
Still, it might happen. The veteran rock god, along with wife Sharon, 17-year-old daughter Kelly and 16-year-old son Jack (18-year-old daughter Aimee refused to take part in the show), have signed on with the Endeavor talent agency to look into a deal with MTV for a possible second season, Daily Variety reports.
No one is commenting on negotiations, but the trade paper reports that the Osbournes' asking price is in the high seven figures--and significantly higher than the low seven-figure paycheck they received for the wildly successful first season. (They'll reportedly pocket about $20,000 per each of the 13 episodes.)
Initially, it seemed the Osbournes had unanimously ruled out another installment of the series. During an appearance on The Tonight Show, Jay Leno asked the family if they were up for a second season. All four simultaneously responded, "No!"
They may now be having a change of heart, especially considering the show's ever-growing popularity. The family is currently on the covers of both Entertainment Weekly and Rolling Stone, and the Tuesday night series was the third most-watched show on cable last week (with more than 5 million viewers).
But not everyone is excited about another installment. The New York Post reports that Jack and Kelly still don't want to commit to another season and have their lives taped for another five months.
Even without the cameras, the family has been forced to give up much of its privacy. Sharon Osbourne has complained to Beverly Hills police about tourists constantly stopping by the family's crucifix-laden mansion. And according to the Post, the Osbournes have hinted that they'll only commit to a second season if they're allowed to shoot the show at their secluded, 100-year-old farmhouse in England.
The new location would also give Ozzy's housepets a fresh chance to ruin some more expensive rugs.
Nicky's Blue Eyes
Thursday Evening 11 p.m.,
soon this day will come to an end.
The download has ended as far as I see,
perhaps I'll still have a cup of tea,
it's time to turn off my friend PC.
Yet I feel guilty to turn off the screen,
perhaps it would be rather mean,
from in between the icons stares,
flanked by her luscious, shiny hair,
Nicky Hilton's touching glare.
Tell me, Nicky, what does it mean?
The look on your eyes so bright and clean!
Is it some forgotten pain,
that has gotten you all drained,
that has your soul quite brutally maimed.
Or is it your longing for fame and greed,
of unbridled ambition timely freed,
to cater to the public's need,
to be of stardom a whole new breed.
Or irredeemable desperation
about gratuitous condemnation,
or deceptive conversation,
that offers your soul scant compensation.
Now I must quite honestly confess,
I do sometimes read the Springer Press,
Bild-Zeitung's comments sarcastic and furious.
So strongly ironic and deeply injurious,
they only serve to make me more curious.
Slowly inside my bed I creep,
into my pillow I'd like to weep,
if truly you cried yourself to sleep.
It's hard to sleep and harder to rise,
for I am dreaming of Nicky's blue eyes.
- MrRene
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EverQuest is insanely addictive. It is called not only EverCrack but also the "Widow Maker." I know people who have lost their jobs, and my cousin even got divorced because EQ was such a problem in their marriage. Also, one of my good friends whom I also play EQ with dumped his girlfriend because he wanted to focus all of his time on EQ and try to get to level 60. So add Widow Maker to your list of names for EQ.