Osbournes Strike Deal To Return

It's official -- the foul-mouthed Osbourne clan will be back on MTV for another season.

According to The Associated Press, the cable network announced Wednesday that it will start filming 20 new episodes of the reality show next month to air in the fall. The deal will make Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly Osbourne $5 million richer, and they may earn even more if the show maintains high ratings.

The family stands to make even more through ancillary products like T-shirts and other memorabilia.

The show's debut this year provided a windfall for MTV. Averaging over 8 million viewers per week, "The Osbournes" became the highest rated show in MTV history.

The first 10 shows -- which made the family $200,000 -- are currently in re-runs.

Those who can't wait until the fall for a fresh injection of the Osbournes' raucous behavior will get an additional taste of the show on MTV this summer.

The network plans to air three different specials: A view of the metal singer's Ozzfest summer concert tour, another that only features Ozzy and Sharon, and a third, billed simply as "a very special dinner with the Osbournes."

Sharon was also just invited by MTV sister network VH1 to host the broadcast of Queen Elzabeth II's all-star concert being held June 5 at Buckingham Palace in London. Ozzy will perform, along with Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, and others.