Did Elvis meet with missionaries? Did the Queen receive a Book of Mormon? Alan Osmond gives answers and shares why the gospel was everything to his family.
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Carol shares how her path to baptism started with seeing the Osmonds on TV, but nearly ended when she learned of the priesthood and temple restriction.
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The Polynesian Cultural Center has attracted the attention of both Latter-day Saints and celebrities over the years. Here are just a few of its most famous visitors.
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Performing is in the Osmond family DNA, and the Osmonds’ second generation has shown that.
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The Osmond family has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But what many people may not realize is that George and Olive Osmond were encouraged by doctors to stop having children after their first two sons were born with hearing impairment.
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Some of the earliest settlers of Las Vegas were Latter-day Saints. See how the Church’s influence remains strong today.
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“She certainly was one of the greatest ladies in comedy,” Donny Osmond wrote. “We all will miss her dearly but I'm sure she's making the angels in heaven laugh. ”
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More than anything, Justin and Kristi Osmond wanted to start a family. After marrying a little later in life, the couple tried everything they could to have a child of their own, spending thousands of dollars on expensive and painful treatments. But despite the procedures, medications, and doctor appointments, Kristi miscarried five times.
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A group of musicians, including several Latter-day Saints, recently gathered to discuss what they could do to raise awareness about human trafficking. Together, they concluded one way they could help was use their musical talents to recreate a version of Lauren Daigle’s powerful song “Rescue.”
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Editor's note: This article does not represent an LDS Living endorsement of the film. Parents should still use discretion based on their own family’s decisions about what is or is not appropriate for their children to see.
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The latest video in the "Osmond Sound Advice" series features Elizabeth Smart as she shares a powerful message about the role forgiveness can play in survival. At age 14, Smart was taken from her home and held captive for nine months. Since then, she has worked as an activist against sexual assault and abuse and has shared how faith and family helped in her recovery.
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Fans once filled stadiums around the world to listen to Merrill Osmond sing with his brothers—but these days Merrill is inspiring audiences in a different way with his son, Justin. A new video series, Osmond Sound Advice, features stories of overcoming. This week’s episode features The Piano Guys’ Jon Schmidt and his wife, Michelle, as they talk about losing their daughter, Annie, after a tragic hiking accident.
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Many know Latter-day Saint musician Donny Osmond for his iconic Las Vegas show with his sister, Marie Osmond, which ran for 11 years before the dynamic duo took their final bow in November 2019. But not everyone is aware that he also sings "I'll Make a Man Out of You" as the voice for Shang in Disney's 1998 film Mulan.
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With many of us practicing social distancing right now, we’ve had to get creative in how we connect with others. Whether that means talking with loved ones over video or serving our neighbors in new ways, reaching out to those around us has made all the difference during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Editor's note: An announcement from the Church Educational System on Wednesday night said gatherings for large events, including performances and concerts, will not be held. Per the announcement, "these events may be cancelled, streamed, or recorded and posted for on-demand use, as determined by leadership at each institution." This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Marie Osmond is not only known worldwide for her musical talent but is also known for her faith as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. Osmond shares a special “Sunday Message” every week on her Facebook page that shares a portion of her beliefs.
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In the 1970s, the Osmond family thrilled throngs of screaming fans with performances throughout the United Kingdom. Because of their shining example both on and off the stage, these musical missionaries would play a key role in sharing the gospel and growing the Church in that corner of the world.
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All four of the original Osmond Brothers—Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay Osmond—gathered for a final performance together for Marie Osmond's 60th birthday on The Talk Monday.
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“I have never spoken about this before,” Marie Osmond said on Tuesday’s episode of The Talk. “My son who died, he was bullied.”
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Marie Osmond appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday, September 16, and even beat the host in a race to see who could list all of their siblings' names in order. The two talked about Donny and Marie's award-winning Las Vegas show, which has been running 11 years. When the show wraps up this November, Marie will have performed more shows on the Strip than Elvis and Celine Dion combined. "We have been very blessed," Marie says of the show and the numerous awards it has received.
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During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Donny and Marie Osmond were asked a question many have wondered: Has their squeaky-clean lifestyle ever held them back?
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After 11 years and more than 1,600 performances at the Flamingo, Donny and Marie were honored by the city of Las Vegas with a key to the Strip and an upcoming star on the Walk of Stars.
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Surrounded by screaming fans at Madison Square Garden, Justin Osmond watched his dad and uncles onstage perform some of the hits that made the Osmonds mega-stars of the 1970s.
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RootsTech, the world’s largest genealogy conference, is coming to London and is pleased to announce Donny Osmond as a featured speaker.
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Marie Osmond thanked everyone for prayers on behalf of her newest granddaughter yesterday.
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Latter-day Saint singer Marie Osmond is asking for prayers for her newborn granddaughter.
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From TV shows to charity foundations to a member of their family being knighted, there is no doubt the Osmond family has become one of the icons of entertainment throughout the 1960s to today.
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Latter-day Saint singing sensation Marie Osmond announced she is joining CBS's The Talk as a co-host.
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Nine children with 34 gold and platinum records, hit television shows, over 102 million records sold worldwide, and an international following in the UK torival that of the Beatles' success in the United States. Not to mention anon-profit foundationthat has raised more than $5 billion for 170 children's hospitals across the nation.
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From the Osmond family's relationship with Elvis Presley to Justin Osmond's experience as a deaf person, father and son Merrill and Justin Osmond are sharing some of their greatest life lessons through their new video podcast, Sound Advice.
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In 2016, wax figures of Donny and Marie Osmond were revealed at Madame Tussauds' Wax Museum. Donny took advantage of the opportunity to play a little prank on visitors in the museum, and the video went viral. We wanted to reshare this video to give you a few April Fool's laughs.
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Donny and Marie Osmond announced the end of their prolific Las Vegas show on Good Morning America today.
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Jay Osmond, a member of the original singing group the Osmond Brothers, is set to tell the "true unvarnished story" of the Osmond family.
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It sounds like the beginning of a joke, but what happens when Donny Osmond and David Archuleta walk into an Orem, Utah, pizzeria?
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In a Q&A with the Deseret News, Latter-day Saint singer and performer Donny Osmond shared what competing on Fox's The Masked Singer was like.
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While picking his son up from serving a mission in Italy, Donny Osmond and his family had the unique opportunity of seeing the newly complete Rome Italy Temple.
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In October 2018, the four original Osmond brothers—Alan, Jay, Merrill, and Wayne—came together with Marie at an interfaith devotional in Hawaii. This event came in the midst of a series of health crises the Osmond family has experienced this past year, which Marie spoke to People about.
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Donny Osmond will not be performing for a month as he recovers from shoulder surgery, which the musician says was a success. In fact, Osmond felt well enough after the surgery to post a pun on Facebook: "I’m home after a successful shoulder surgery and settling in for some serious rest and recovery. My only complaint about the day: my doctor gave me the cold shoulder."
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On Sunday, December 23, as Christmas celebrations and family parties were in full swing, Marie Osmond posted a Sabbath message to remind her fans and followers that the magic of Christmas is not in the flawless food, activities, and presentations. The magic of Christmas instead lies in loving one another, despite flaws, and embracing those simple moments that bring us together and bring us nearer our Savior.
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Troy Osmond, Marie and Donny Osmond's 33-year-old nephew, passed away in his sleep at his parents' home in Utah on Nov. 9.
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While performing at an interfaith devotional, Marie Osmond spoke about the heartbreaking loss of her son and bore a powerful testimony of the Savior through word and song. Watch her inspiring talk and performance below.
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For the 90th anniversary of Chef Boyardee, the company "brought together two diverse musical talents to re-imagine the classic 'Thank Goodness for Chef Boyardee' jingle." And what resulted is a tune that is surprisingly catchy.
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Mormondom can be pretty small, but just how small is it? How many degrees does it take to connect yourself with beloved LDS celebrity Donny Osmond?
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Twenty years ago today, Disney's Mulan was released in theaters. But one of the most iconic songs of the film, "I'll Make a Man Out of You," wasn't sung by the actor for Captain Li Shang. It was sung by Mormon celebrity and performer Donny Osmond.
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Recently, Donny Osmond shared the hilarious and unexpected story of why the Los Angeles Police Department rushed to a radio station in Hollywood after the station played Donny Osmond's "Puppy Love" over and over. Here's what the police found out after arriving at the radio station:
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Justin Osmond, the second son of Merrill Osmond, lead singer of the world-famous Osmonds, was diagnosed with 90 percent hearing loss at age 2. In a new Ted Talk, he shared the challenges of being deaf in a legendary musical family and how he learned to embrace his limitations and turn them into his greatest strengths.
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Though they may be rich, influential, and glamorous, these famous Latter-day Saints have the same troubles we all face when it comes to love. Awkward dating moments, insecurity, and embarrassing failures all mingle with the sweet to make these real-life romances something far more fascinating than what you'd find in a fairytale.
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If you think you're a fan of Donny Osmond, think again.
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On Sunday, Marie Osmond took to Facebook to share her feelings about the man who comforted her at her son's and her parents' funerals: Thomas S. Monson.
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Thanks to the Deseret News for making us aware of this story.
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What better time to take a good look at what you are really thankful for than the Thanksgiving season? While gathered with friends and family for the holiday, these Mormon celebrities and artists shared what they were thankful for in the best ways.
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