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Osbourne gained fame on the 2002-2005 hit MTV reality series "The Osbournes"
The singer Superfly (2nd-R) performs in place of Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company
France's Anggun was among the guests staying at the Hilton in Baku during the Eurovision Song Contest
Swedish star Loreen wowed voters with a dance number called "Euphoria" featuring an upbeat chorus
Swedish star Loreen wowed voters with a dance number called "Euphoria" featuring an upbeat chorus
People walk near the Crystal Hall in the Azerbaijan's capital Baku on the eve of the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final
People walk near the Crystal Hall in the Azerbaijan's capital Baku on the eve of the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final
Police officers with their dogs patrol in the Azerbaijan's capital Baku on the eve of the Eurovision Song Contest Final
More than 42 countries are taking part in this year's Eurovision Song Contest
More than 42 countries are taking part in this year's Eurovision Song Contest
"All the fans out there, thank y'all for voting for us," said Phillip Phillips, winner of "American Idol" 2012
Bollywood personalities Shilpa Shetty (R) and husband Raj Kundra
Joan  Franka will represent The Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest
US First Lady Michelle Obama is working to combat obesity
English composer Andrew Lloyd Webber attends a news conference ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest final in Moscow
Judge Cowell poses for photographers following a news conference for the television show "The X Factor" held in Los Angeles
Judge Cowell poses for photographers following a news conference for the television show "The X Factor" held in Los Angeles
Part of the living room used by contestants in the show "Big Brother" in 1999, created by Dutch TV producer Endemol
Hosts, producers and executives of "American Idol" take part in a panel session at the FOX Winter TCA Press Tour in Pasadena
Hosts, producers and executives of "American Idol" take part in a panel session at the FOX Winter TCA Press Tour in Pasadena

Downton Abbey leads way in TV exports

Britain in 2012 held on to its position as the world's second biggest exporter of television programmes after the US on the back of hit dramas such as Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife, a report said on Thursday.
 

US conservatives choose Rand Paul as next nominee

US conservative activists have picked Tea Party favorite Senator Rand Paul as their choice to become the 2016 Republican presidential nominee as they wrapped up a major strategy gathering outside Washington.
 

Sarah Palin needles Obama, Republicans in speech

Former US vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin took center stage to speak before conservative activists Saturday, needling President Barack Obama and even fellow Republicans.
 

Bonnie Tyler to represent Britain at Eurovision

Veteran gravelly-voiced singer Bonnie Tyler is to represent Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest, the BBC announced Thursday.
 

Plagiarism probe into Germany's Eurovision entry

Germany's entry for this year's Eurovision Song Contest is being investigated after allegations that it copied elements of last year's winner, a television station reported Monday.
 

Reeva Steenkamp appears in reality TV show

Covergirl Reeva Steenkamp, who was allegedly shot dead by her lover Oscar Pistorius, will appear in a pre-recorded celebrity reality TV show in South Africa on Saturday, two days after her death shocked the nation and the world.
 

Reeva Steenkamp to appear in reality TV show

Covergirl Reeva Steenkamp, who was allegedly shot dead by her lover Oscar Pistorius, will appear in a pre-recorded celebrity reality TV show in South Africa on Saturday, two days after her death shocked the nation and the world.
 

Nigerian singer, reality star Goldie Harvey dies

Nigerian singer and reality star Goldie Harvey, who appeared on Big Brother Africa in 2012 and gained fame in various African nations, has died at the age of 31, her record label said Friday.
 

MP Dorries investigated over expenses

Outspoken MP Nadine Dorries is under investigation by a parliamentary watchdog over her expenses claims, the body said Friday.
 

Pistorius girlfriend's reality show to go ahead

A celebrity reality show featuring the murdered girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius will still be broadcast on South African television despite her death, the producers said Friday.
 

Suspect in Delhi gang-rape case appeared in TV show

A driver charged with the gang-rape and murder of a student on his bus in New Delhi was accused of drink driving by a former employer when he appeared on a reality TV show in 2010, footage showed on Friday.
 

British comedian Davidson arrested by Savile police

British television presenter Jim Davidson on Wednesday denied claims made against him after becoming the latest celebrity to be arrested by police investigating historic sexual abuse allegations.
 

British comedian Davidson arrested by Savile police: reports

British television presenter Jim Davidson on Wednesday became the latest celebrity to be arrested by police investigating historic sexual abuse allegations, media reports said.
 

'Blessed' Kardashian announces baby with Kanye West

US reality television star Kim Kardashian is expecting a baby with her boyfriend rapper Kanye West, she announced Monday, saying she was "blessed."
 

Kim Kardashian 'expecting baby with Kanye West'

US reality television star Kim Kardashian is expecting a baby by her boyfriend, rapper Kanye West, the website E! News reported.
 

Charlie Sheen Says Anti-Gay Slur Was Mistake

Charlie Sheen, the star of FX's 'Anger Management,' has apologized for using an anti-gay slur. Charlie Sheen, the star of FX's Anger Management, has apologized for using an anti-gay slur. According to TMZ.com, Sheen hurled the slur on Friday as he played host to the opening of SheenZ inside the hotel El Ganzo in Los Cabos, Mexico. Sheen is a partner in the bar. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and The Biggest Loser's Dr. Robert Huizenga were among Sheen's celebrity guests. While introducing the opening's musical acts, which included Slash, Sheen yelled out to the crowd, ?How we doing? ? Lying bunch of faggot assholes, how we doing?? Sheen apologized for the remarks, saying he meant to say maggots instead of faggots. ?I meant no ill will and intended to hurt no one and I apologize if I offended anyone,? Sheen said. ?I meant to say maggot but I have a lisp.? ?Antonio Villaraigosa knows how to party!? Sheen messaged in a tweet along with a photo of the pair. A representative for Vil
 

Jillian Michaels Returns To 'Biggest Loser'; Series To Feature First Gay Contestant

Personal trainer Jillian Michaels returns to 'The Biggest Loser' as the reality series features its first openly gay contestant. ?Personal trainer Jillian Michaels returns to The Biggest Loser on Sunday as the reality series features its first openly gay contestant. Michaels, 38, quietly came out gay earlier this year following the birth of her son Phoenix to her partner Heidi Rhoades and the adoption of 2-year-old Lukensia from Haiti. The adoption process took years to complete but Lukensia came home in May, the same week Rhoades gave birth. Remaining closeted ?had to change? Michaels said during an appearance on Larry King Now. ?I made that a priority,? Michaels said. ?And I feel very strongly about it. And I wish I could have maintained that, but having kids ? first of all I don't know how I would have explained the materialization of a newborn boy. ? And then with that said, I never want my kids to grow up and think that I'm ashamed of our family. So, I realized that I had no choic
 

Louis Smith wins 'Strictly Come Dancing'

Gymnast Louis Smith was crowned the champion of BBC television's "Strictly Come Dancing" on Saturday, winning the show's glitterball trophy.
 

Four countries turn down Eurovision amid crisis

Four countries including debt-burdened Portugal will abstain from next year's Eurovision Song Contest, but crisis-hit Greece will be taking part, the event's organisers said on Friday.
 

Brazil's Ronaldo loses 17 kilos in reality show

Brazil football great Ronaldo, who like nearly half of his country's population is overweight, has lost 17 kilograms (38 pounds) in three months as part of a television reality show.