That’s right. I’m a Donny fan from way back and not ashamed to admit it. (Much) Though many laugh at the Osmonds as being wholesome, some of us commend them. I’d much rather my child emulate an Osmond than a Hilton, Spears or Lohan. But I digress…

Donny and Marie have just signed on to star in their own Las Vegas variety show at the Flamingo. The run will last 26 weeks spread over eight months . The shows will take place Tuesdays through Saturdays.

The 90-minute show, beginning Sept. 9, will be presented by Danny Gans and Chip Lightman of GansLight Entertainment. It is being billed as a greatest-hits multimedia spectacle on a custom stage with multiple video screens and a cast of dancers.

“My version of a variety show has been what Vegas has known thus far,” said Gans, an impressionist and comedian who has long played in Las Vegas. “What we have now is a true variety show which conveys the real essence of America and the country’s love of homegrown talent.”

Tickets, which are priced at $85, $99 and $115, go on sale Monday.

My only gripe is tickets are pricey, but I’m old and out of touch and remember paying $15 for concert tickets back in the day. Still, all of the Osmonds are famous for putting on a decent show and if you’re looking for wholesome entertainment for the entire family, you can’t go wrong.

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Variety has launched a non-profit initiative geared towards raising the awareness of philanthropic causes. The campaign will kick off in October with the Variety Power of Youth auction to benefit the St. Jude’s Research Hospital.

Supporting the Power of Youth program are Mily Cyrus, Dakota Fanning, Emma Robers, Hilary and Hayley Duff, Elijah Kelly, Ashley Tisdale and Raven Symone. Isn’t it nice to see famous kids acting in a positive manner for a change?