Jimmy Page says he refused to appear on Ozzy Osbourne’s new album

NEW ORLEANS -- A cathartic return of music and culture to New Orleans' chief music festival after three years ended its first weekend with the Red Hot Chili Peppers honoring the late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins by closing out the show for his band.Hawkins died March 25 and the Foo Fighters bowed out of their slot at Jazz Fest, the first time New Orleans has held the massive festival since COVID-19 cancelled it in 2020 and 2021.Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith's base drum Sunday had a hawk silhouette like the one tattooed on Hawkins' arm. Taylor was written across it, The Times-Picayune / The New Orleans Advocate reported.And at the end of the 90-minute set, Smith took center stage as Hawkins' widow and members of the Foo Fighters stood just off stage.“We love the Foo Fighters and we love our brother Taylor Hawkins.

Red Hot Chili Peppers have paid tribute to Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins during their headline set at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – watch footage below.The ‘Unlimited Love’ group stepped in to replace Foo Fighters at the event following the tragic death of their drummer Hawkins on March 25. Dave Grohl and co.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Red Hot Chili Peppers paid tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins at Jazz Fest in New Orleans on Sunday while frontman Dave Grohl, Hawkins’ widow Alison, and other members of the Foo Fighters looked on from the wings, according to reports in nola.com and on social media.Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, a close friend of Hawkins, had “Taylor” spelled out on his bass drum, emblazoned with a hawk silhouette, similar to one on Hawkins’ arm.Foo Fighters were originally scheduled to headline Jazz Fest but canceled all tour dates in the wake of Hawkins’ death on March 25. Grohl’s presence in town sparked unfounded rumors that he might perform.

Ozzy Osbourne‘s health following news that the rock star had contracted COVID-19.Last week, Ozzy’s wife Sharon shared that she’d be flying from the UK to the US after discovering that the singer had tested positive for the virus.“I am very worried about Ozzy right now,” Sharon said in an emotional interview with Talk TV. “We’ve gone two years without him catching COVID, and it’s just Ozzy’s luck he would get it now.”She continued: “It’ll take me a week to get my old man back on his feet again, and I will be back [on The Talk] in a week… We’re gonna get him a negative test by next week.”Now, Jack has shared a further update Ozzy’s condition while appearing on Tom Newton Dunn’s The News Desk (via Birmingham Mail).“He’s doing well,” Jack revealed.

Burna Boy has announced the release of his next album, ‘Love, Damini’.The ‘On The Low’ hitmaker became the first Nigerian artist to headline a concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Thursday night (April 28).During the show, Burna Boy revealed his new album will be called ‘Love, Damini’, which a press release later stated “is set to release for his 31st birthday,” which would be July 2.However, according to Pitchfork, representatives for the artist have said his sixth LP does not currently have a firm release date.‘Love, Damini’ will be the follow-up to Burna Boy’s 2020 album, the Grammy-winning ‘Twice As Tall’. Since releasing the LP, he’s released numerous singles, including ’20 10 20′, ‘Kilometre’, ‘Question’, ‘Want It All’, and ‘B.

Sofi Tukker have shared a new nostalgic single, ‘Summer In New York’ from their second album, ‘Wet Tennis’ which is out today (April 29) via Ultra / Sony Music.The duo have said that the album title is an acronym meaning: When Everyone Tries to Evolve, Nothing Negative Is Safe. They also noted that the electro-pop record is intended to be a celebration of self-empowerment, owning your right to pleasure, and liberating yourself from outside constraints.Their latest track, ‘Summer In New York’, is an ode to the city where the pair got their start.

Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith has said that the band will “celebrate” the life of Taylor Hawkins during their upcoming show at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.The ‘Unlimited Love’ group stepped in to replace Foo Fighters at the event following the tragic death of their drummer Hawkins on March 25. Dave Grohl and co.

Ozzy Osbourne has been diagnosed with COVID-19, his wife Sharon Osbourne has revealed.The TV host shared the news during an interview on her show The Talk noting that she’d be flying from the UK to the US after discovering that Ozzy had tested positive for the virus.Back in 2020, as cases were rising, the Black Sabbath frontman said that catching the coronavirus would be risky for him due to his weak respiratory health. He told GQ at the time, “I’ve got emphysema, so if I get this virus, I’m fucked.”“I am very worried about Ozzy right now,” Sharon said in an emotional interview with Talk TV.

Mac DeMarco has shared with NME that he’s currently working on a new record – check out his Friends Like These conversation with Vicky Farewell above.DeMarco’s last studio album, ‘Here Comes The Cowboy’, was released in May 2019. Since then, he’s released two sets of demos, ‘Here Comes The Cowboy Demos’ and ‘Other Here Comes The Cowboy Demos’.“I’m working on a record,” the indie rock singer said in the interview.

Ozzy Osbourne is dealing with COVID-19 following other serious health issues.

Ozzy Osbourne is looking to host two families of Ukrainian refugees at his Buckinghamshire estate, according to his wife Sharon.The couple are set to return to the UK permanently after living in Los Angeles for over 25 years. It comes after Sharon landed a new job at TalkTV, while Ozzy has expressed a desire to “come home” amid a series of health problems.During a new interview with The Sunday Times, Sharon criticised the UK government over the issues relating to processing refugees who have fled Ukraine as Russia’s invasion of the country continues.“I think it’s heinous what [Prime Minister Boris Johnson] is doing,” she told the publication.Asked if she and Ozzy would be rehoming any of the affected refugees, she replied that they were planning to welcome “two Ukrainian families into the unused properties” on their country estate.“Ozzy’s very well known in Ukraine, I think they’d be happy,” Sharon continued.Earlier this month, Ozzy and Sharon shared a joint video message in which they called on world leaders to pledge substantial support to those fleeing the country.

Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter Aimée Osbourne has shared a new single under the alias ARO. Listen to new track ‘Against Mine’ below.The dark electro-pop track is her first new music in two years.

Gallery: All I'm askin' is for a little RESPECT! Remembering the Queen of Soul on her 80th birthday. . . (BANG Showbiz)In an interview with Rolling Stone, Aimee - who has largely kept out of the public eye and chose not to participate in her family's raucous reality show 'The Osbournes' in the early 2000s - has loved getting to bond with her 73-year-old father over their art.

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Sharon Osbourne wanted to make sure her husband Ozzy Osbourne felt the love this week after marking a special milestone in his career.MORE: Sharon Osbourne supported by former The Talk co-stars on social media Taking to Instagram, former The Talk star shared several photos of Ozzy receiving his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame."20 years ago today Ozzy received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and he still shines bright."VIDEO: Sharon Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne ask for helpFans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Love Ozzy," while another wrote: "Surely we need Sir Ozzy and Lady Sharon next? Both national treasures." A third added: "They need to give you a star too Sharon! Tell the powers that be I say so!"MORE: Sharon Osbourne asks for help in new video with Ozzy OsbourneMORE: Sharon Osbourne's $12m mansion is funhouse for 11 pets - photosOzzy and Sharon have been married since 1982 and have been there for each other through the ups and downs.The couple share three grown-up children, Kelly, Jack and Aimee, who prefers to keep out of the spotlight.A post shared by Sharon Osbourne (@sharonosbourne)Sharon Osbourne paid a heartfelt tribute to Ozzy OsbourneThey are also doting grandparents to three granddaughters who Jack shares with his ex-wife Lisa Stelly.READ: Sharon Osbourne reveals scary Coronavirus details: ‘I nod off at ridiculous times of the day"MORE: Sharon Osbourne's bedtime selfie sparks major reaction from fansThe reality star recently announced that he was set to become a father for the fourth time, revealing that his fiancée Aree Gearhart was pregnant with their first child together, and that the baby is due in the summer.