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Ozzy Osbourne's wax prank makes fans 'Scream'

This is too funny not to post...in support of his forthcoming album 'Scream,' Ozzy Osbourne - with a little help from Madame Tussauds - wanted to get some footage of his fans genuinely screaming...mission accomplished:



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Wal-Mart pulls toxic Miley Cyrus jewelry line

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Wal-Mart said Wednesday it is pulling an entire line of Miley Cyrus-brand necklaces and bracelets from its shelves after tests performed for The Associated Press found the jewelry contained high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.

In a statement issued three hours after AP's initial report of its findings, Wal-Mart said it would remove the jewelry while it investigates. The statement was issued along with Cyrus and Max Azria, the designer that developed the jewelry for the 17-year-old "Hannah Montana" star.

In the statement, Wal-Mart said that while the jewelry is not intended for children, "it is possible that a few younger consumers may seek it out in stores."

"We are removing all of the jewelry from sale while we investigate its compliance with our children's jewelry standard," Wal-Mart said.

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