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Michael Jackson Once Told Donny Osmond That His Name Was ‘Poison’: ‘It Was Very Offensive’
Michael Jackson didn’t hold back when Donny Osmond came to him in a time of need. Osmond — who shot to superstardom in the ’70s as a teen idol — recently shared a clip to his Instagram, reminiscing about the harsh advice the King of Pop once gave him about his then-struggling career.
Donny Osmond recalls Michael Jackson once told him his name was “poison” for his career
Osmond recalled a conversation with Jackson around 1983, following the global success of Thriller. “Mike, how do I get back on the charts?” he asked. According to Osmond, Jackson’s response was blunt: “Your name’s poison, Donny. You gotta change your name.”
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'70s Superstar Donny Osmond Shares Nostalgic Look at His Teen Idol Past originally appeared on Parade. Former ’70s teen idol ...
Osmond and his younger sister Marie, 64, hosted their variety show "Donny & Marie" from 1976 until 1979. More recently, the two had a Vegas residency together for 11 years before it ended in 2019.
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