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Ozzy Osbourne launches his very own range of beauty products - www.nme.com - Birmingham
nme.com
06.10.2022

Ozzy Osbourne launches his very own range of beauty products

Ozzy Osbourne has launched his very own range of beauty products.The Black Sabbath legend has teamed up with Rock and Roll Beauty for The Ozzy Osbourne Collection, which features 21 separate pieces, including 14-pan eye shadow palettes (one shaped like a coffin and another like a bat), candles, Ozzy-styled body tattoos, lipsticks, a cosmetic bag, a gothic mirror, and nail stickers. You can view the range below.Each piece of the collection is priced between $10 (£8.83) and $25 (£22).

Watch Josh Homme’s son’s band cover Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath classics at benefit show - www.nme.com - county Hall - Chad - Los Angeles, county Hall
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22.03.2024

Watch Josh Homme’s son’s band cover Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath classics at benefit show

Josh Homme‘s son covered Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath as part of the Queens Of The Stone Age frontman’s recent benefit gig.Earlier this month, Homme announced a one-night only benefit gig in support of his charity, The Sweet Stuff Foundation at the Belasco Hall in Los Angeles.As previously reported, Matt Helders, Beck and St. Vincent all performed at the show earlier this week alongside The Kills, Jesse Hughes, Bill Burr, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Justin Willman, Sarah Silverman and more.During the same show, Homme’s son Ryder’s band Vivant also covered Led Zeppelin’s ‘Immigrant Song’ and Black Sabbath’s ‘War Pigs’ – you can watch a performance of the former below.It comes after Homme’s son also played tambourine alongside his dad at a previous benefit show during a rendition of QOTSA’s ‘Into The Hollow’.Elsewhere at the recent show, Dave Grohl also unveiled a new song he wrote about Homme, which he wrote upon being invited to perform at the concert.

Sharon Osbourne says Ozzy “has always been inappropriate with women” - www.nme.com - Russia
nme.com
21.03.2024

Sharon Osbourne says Ozzy “has always been inappropriate with women”

Ozzy “has always been inappropriate with women”.During a new interview with the Mirror, the Prince Of Darkness’ wife and manager spoke about the couple’s lengthy rollercoaster relationship. She told the newspaper that she and Ozzy had once tried marriage guidance counselling – but it only lasted 30 minutes.“No matter how much bad behaviour or who’s wrong or right in a certain situation, I love him. He’s the only man other than my dad that I’ve ever loved.

“Birthplace of heavy metal” Birmingham’s The Crown secures listed status - www.nme.com - Britain - Birmingham
nme.com
18.03.2024

“Birthplace of heavy metal” Birmingham’s The Crown secures listed status

Black Sabbath performed their first gig has secured listed status, following fears it may be knocked down.The Crown venue, also regarded by some as the “birthplace of heavy metal” was one of the buildings at risk on Station Street. It is based on the same street as the Electric – the UK’s oldest working cinema which was shut down last week.Now, it has been listed as Grade II by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England, helping to secure its future on the street.The iconic space has been empty for 10 years now, and initially, Birmingham Open Media had planned to buy and restore the pub.

Heavy metal fans rejoice as rundown bar known as birthplace of rock genre is saved from developers - nypost.com - Britain - Birmingham
nypost.com
17.03.2024

Heavy metal fans rejoice as rundown bar known as birthplace of rock genre is saved from developers

Ozzy Osbourne’s Black Sabbath first wailed on their guitars in public — has been designated an important historic building after 15,000 people signed a petition calling for the building and surrounds to be saved from redevelopment. Birmingham, England’s scruffy second city, may not get much attention from outside the country, but the brawling industrial burg changed rock music forever in the 1970s when the likes of Led Zeppelin, Judas Priest and Ozzy & Co.

The Osbournes reveal who they want to play Ozzy and Sharon in a biopic - www.nme.com - USA
nme.com
12.03.2024

The Osbournes reveal who they want to play Ozzy and Sharon in a biopic

Kelly Osbourne have revealed who they think should play their parents in a biopic about the couple.Speaking on a recent episode of The Osbournes Podcast, the two siblings spoke about the possible project, which was announced to be in development back in 2020, and officially confirmed in 2021.Bringing up the conversation about their movie, Jack asked the question: “Who do you want to play you guys”?, prompting Kelly to say: “I know who I want to play mum — Florence Pugh. I think Florence Pugh would do a fantastic [job].”Pugh, 28, recently starred in the critically acclaimed Dune: Part Two, as well as Oscar Best Picture winner Oppenheimer.Sharon, who has been a contestant on the latest season of Celebrity Big Brother, added: “I think Florence Pugh or the little girl from Game of Thrones,” referring to Maisie Williams.Jack then chimed in with: “You know who I want to play dad? Bill Hader.”He continued: “Everyone thinks I’m fucking crazy until I show a side-by-side picture, and then that guy’s ability to morph.”Jack then showed his father a photograph of the American comedy actor, to which Ozzy responded: “Fuck off!” His wife disagreed, repeatedly agreeing with Jack and saying: “I think he could nail it.”No recent updates to the biopic’s development have been made, however according to the podcast it is set to explore the famous couple’s relationship from 1979 to 1999, covering the rise of Ozzy’s career as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath.Ozzy made a witty remark on the podcast about the stagnant project saying: “By the time we finish this film I’ll be dead.”Kelly added that she is “staying out of” the movie.

Sharon Osbourne says Ozzy was “stoned” in every episode of ‘The Osbournes’ - www.nme.com - Britain
nme.com
12.03.2024

Sharon Osbourne says Ozzy was “stoned” in every episode of ‘The Osbournes’

Ozzy was “stoned” in every episode of their reality show The Osbournes. The husband and wife fronted the pioneering reality show for four seasons from 2002 to 2005 which also helped to launch the careers of their children Kelly and Jack. Sharon is currently a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother, where she discussed the family’s fly-on-the-wall series.“He was stoned on every episode … He was never sober,” she admitted.

Brian May, Tony Iommi and James Bay join Jimmy Page to launch Gibson Garage London - www.nme.com - London - Nashville
nme.com
23.02.2024

Brian May, Tony Iommi and James Bay join Jimmy Page to launch Gibson Garage London

Jimmy Page, Brian May and Tony Iommi came together to launch the new Gibson Garage in London.The moment took place in Soho yesterday morning (February 22) as the guitar manufacturer held a special preview of the shop, which is set to open on Saturday (February 24).It is inspired by the Nashville flagship branch and has over 300 guitars for sale, as well as a live music space downstairs and a made-to-measure counter for ordering bespoke, custom guitars.At the first preview of the store, Led Zeppelin icon Jimmy Page was in attendance to reveal a new collaboration with the brand – launching a replica of his iconic 1971 Doubleneck.As well as Page, Brian May of Queen and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath were in also attendance, and joined the Led Zeppelin guitarist in cutting the opening ribbon.

Kanye West removes sample of Black Sabbath’s ‘Iron Man’ following Ozzy Osbourne criticism - www.nme.com - USA - Chicago
nme.com
11.02.2024

Kanye West removes sample of Black Sabbath’s ‘Iron Man’ following Ozzy Osbourne criticism

Kanye West has removed a sample of Black Sabbath’s ‘Iron Man’ on his new album after criticism from both Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne.On Friday (February 9), Ozzy hit out at West, calling him an “anti-Semite” and claiming the rapper used the sample of Sabbath’s song on his new album ‘‘Vultures’ without permission. West reportedly played the clip during an event promoting his new album with Ty Dolla $ign on February 8 at the United Center in Chicago.Ozzy wrote in a post that West “asked permission to sample a section of a 1983 live performance of ‘War Pigs’ from the US festival without vocals” but was subsequently “refused permission because he is an antisemite and has caused untold heartache to many.” The post was later amended to the song ‘Iron Man’.Osbourne added: “He went ahead and used the sample anyway at his album listening party last night.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024: Oasis, Ozzy Osbourne and Mariah Carey among nominees - www.nme.com
nme.com
11.02.2024

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024: Oasis, Ozzy Osbourne and Mariah Carey among nominees

Oasis, Ozzy Osbourne and Mariah Carey are among the nominees.There are also nominations for Sinead O’Connor, Cher, Sade, Mary J. Blige, Jane’s Addiction and A Tribe Called Quest. Other finalists include Dave Matthews Band, Peter Frampton, Eric B.

Sharon Osbourne says Kanye West “fucked with the wrong Jew this time” - www.nme.com
nme.com
10.02.2024

Sharon Osbourne says Kanye West “fucked with the wrong Jew this time”

Kanye West, saying he “fucked with the wrong Jew this time”.The comment follows the news that West used a Black Sabbath sample without the band’s permission for his album with Ty Dolla $ign, ‘Vultures’.West was reportedly planning to use vocals from a 1983 live performance of ‘War Pigs’. However, according to frontman Ozzy Osbourne, he was “refused permission because he is an antisemite and has caused untold heartache to many”.Ozzy added: “He went ahead and used the sample anyway at his album listening party last night.

Ozzy Osbourne hits out at “anti-Semite” Kanye West for using ‘War Pigs’ sample without permission - www.nme.com - USA - Chicago
nme.com
10.02.2024

Ozzy Osbourne hits out at “anti-Semite” Kanye West for using ‘War Pigs’ sample without permission

Ozzy Osbourne has hit out at Kanye West, calling him an “anti-Semite” and claiming the rapper used a sample of Black Sabbath’s ‘War Pigs’ on his upcoming new album without permission.In a new post on Instagram, Osbourne tagged West and claimed the rapper used a sample of Sabbath’s famous anti war song on his new album, ‘‘Vultures’ without permission. It is reported that West played the clip during an event promoting his new album with Ty Dolla $ign last night (February 8) at the United Center in Chicago.Tagging the rapper, Osbourne revealed West “asked permission to sample a section of a 1983 live performance of ‘War Pig’ from the US festival without vocals” but was subsequently “refused permission because he is an antisemite and has caused untold heartache to many.”Osbourne added: “He went ahead and used the sample anyway at his album listening party last night.

Ozzy Osbourne slams Kanye West for ‘War Pigs’ sample on ‘Vultures’: ‘I want no association with this man’ - nypost.com - USA - Chicago
nypost.com
09.02.2024

Ozzy Osbourne slams Kanye West for ‘War Pigs’ sample on ‘Vultures’: ‘I want no association with this man’

Ozzy Osbourne wants nothing to do with Kanye West’s crazy train. The 75-year-old rock legend bashed West, 46, Friday on X for including a sample of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” in a song on West and Ty Dolla $ign’s upcoming album, “Vultures.”“@kanyewest ASKED PERMISSION TO SAMPLE A SECTION OF A 1983 LIVE PERFORMANCE OF “WAR PIG” FROM THE US FESTIVAL WITHOUT VOCALS & WAS REFUSED PERMISSION BECAUSE HE IS AN ANTISEMITE AND HAS CAUSED UNTOLD HEARTACHE TO MANY,” Osbourne wrote.“HE WENT AHEAD AND USED THE SAMPLE ANYWAY AT HIS ALBUM LISTENING PARTY LAST NIGHT.

Judas Priest’s Rob Halford says Ozzy Osbourne should be knighted - www.nme.com - Birmingham - Finland
nme.com
29.01.2024

Judas Priest’s Rob Halford says Ozzy Osbourne should be knighted

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford has shared that he thinks Ozzy Osbourne deserves to be knighted.Speaking to Classic Rock magazine recently, – and reported via Louder Sound – Halford voiced his support for the decade-long campaign to get the Prince of Darkness and former Black Sabbath frontman knighted.“If one person deserves a knighthood, it’s Ozzy Osbourne,” Halford said to Classic Rock. “Just for the joy he’s given people over the years.”Halford, like many others, is of the belief that Osbourne – a forefather of the metal genre – is well-deserving of knighthood for his contributions to the music industry.

Ozzy Osbourne planning “two more shows to say goodbye” before he quits touring - www.nme.com - Britain - California - Birmingham - county Stone
nme.com
23.01.2024

Ozzy Osbourne planning “two more shows to say goodbye” before he quits touring

Ozzy Osbourne is planning “two more shows to say goodbye” before he fully retires from performing live.That’s according to the former Black Sabbath frontman’s wife and manager Sharon, who spoke about Ozzy’s future during her Cut The Crap show at London’s Fortune Theatre on Sunday (January 21).“He won’t tour again but we are planning on doing two more shows to say goodbye as he feels like, ‘I have never said goodbye to my fans and I want to say goodbye’,” she told journalist Jane Moore (via Music News).Sharon continued: “His voice is still absolutely perfect. And all the time he has been off he still does his singing lessons.

Sharon Osbourne reveals she once tried to take her own life after discovering Ozzy’s affair - www.nme.com
nme.com
23.01.2024

Sharon Osbourne reveals she once tried to take her own life after discovering Ozzy’s affair

Ozzy was having an affair.The couple had been married for more than 30 years when the Black Sabbath frontman reportedly began an affair with a celebrity hairdresser, which went on for four years between 2012-2016.The revelation was followed by the pair temporarily separating after 33 years together.Speaking on stage at her Cut The Crap show at London’s Fortune Theatre on Sunday night (January 21) with friend Jane Moore (per The Mirror), Sharon said she was “used to” her husband “always” having groupies.“But when he knows the name of the person, where they live and where they work… it is a whole different thing as you are emotionally invested. I took, I don’t know how many pills,” she said.“I just thought, ‘My kids are older, they are fine and can take care of themselves’.

Ozzy Osbourne opens up about “slow recovery” after final spinal surgery - www.nme.com - Britain
nme.com
11.01.2024

Ozzy Osbourne opens up about “slow recovery” after final spinal surgery

Ozzy Osbourne has shared a new health update after undergoing spinal surgery last year, revealing that he’s going through a “slow recovery” process.The Black Sabbath frontman said that he had undergone his “final” surgery in September, stating that he “[couldn’t] do it anymore” after a fall in 2019 dislodged multiple metal rods which were put in his body after a quad bike crash in 2003.Following multiple health issues, including battling Parkinson’s disease, Osbourne cancelled all his upcoming European and UK tour dates in February last year and announced his retirement from touring. He later clarified that he would tour again if doctors allowed him to.Now he’s offered a new health update, sharing that he’s doing much better on the road to recovery.During Tuesday’s (January 9) episode of the The Osbournes Podcast, spoke to musician Billy Morrison, who told the metal icon that he was “looking so much better”.“It’s just a job, it’s what I do now,” The Prince Of Darkness said of his sobriety.

Ozzy Osbourne says T-Pain’s ‘War Pigs’ cover is the “best ever” - www.nme.com
nme.com
11.01.2024

Ozzy Osbourne says T-Pain’s ‘War Pigs’ cover is the “best ever”

Ozzy Osbourne, has shared high praise over T-Pain‘s cover of Black Sabbath‘s ‘War Pigs’.In March, T-Pain covered the iconic Black Sabbath track as part of his covers album, ‘On Top Of The Covers’, which also featured tunes from Journey, Sam Smith and more. Then, in December, a live performance of T-Pain performing ‘War Pigs’ went viral, with many praising the singer-rapper for his soulful rendition of the metal classic.Now, former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has taken to social media to share his thoughts on T-Pain’s cover.

Tony Iommi shares release details of Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath box set - www.nme.com - Birmingham
nme.com
04.01.2024

Tony Iommi shares release details of Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath box set

Tony Iommi has provided details for the box set of the albums Black Sabbath recorded with vocalist Tony Martin.In his 2024 New Year’s message – a yearly tradition the Black Sabbath guitarist has maintained since 2022 – Iommi addressed the box set of the Tony Martin-era Black Sabbath albums which was slated for release last year.“Last year, when I did my message, I did say we’d have a box set coming out,” said Iommi after warm holiday greetings to fans. “Well, now, I’m being informed that it will be out in May.

Queen’s Brian May joins Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi for ‘Paranoid’ performance - www.nme.com
nme.com
04.01.2024

Queen’s Brian May joins Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi for ‘Paranoid’ performance

Queen‘s Brian May has joined Black Sabbath‘s Tony Iommi for a performance of ‘Paranoid’.The guitarists reunited to discuss the Black Sabbath classic for a segment in the new guitar-themed Sky Arts documentary, Greatest Guitar Riffs. “I’m sitting down with my mate, Brian, to talk riffs,” narrated Iommi at the head of the clip.

Listen to new Serj Tankian and Tony Iommi collaboration ‘Deconstruction’ - www.nme.com - Armenia
nme.com
09.12.2023

Listen to new Serj Tankian and Tony Iommi collaboration ‘Deconstruction’

System of a Down‘s Serj Tankian and Black Sabbath‘s Tony Iommi have teamed up to release their collaboration ‘Deconstruction’ – listen to it below.The single was co-written with the CEO of Gibson Guitars, Cesar Gueikian, and has been released on Gibson Records. The three have released the single under the name ‘The Gibson Band’, which will feature a rotating cast of musicians that will steadily release music to fund various philanthropic causes around the world.In the case of ‘Deconstruction’, all proceeds will be going to Armenia Fund’s Artsakh Refugee Initiative.

Ozzy Osbourne thinks he has “10 years left” to live “at best” - www.nme.com - Britain - county Stone - Indiana
nme.com
28.11.2023

Ozzy Osbourne thinks he has “10 years left” to live “at best”

Ozzy Osbourne has made the grim statement that he thinks he has “10 years left” to live.The legendary metal musician and former frontman of Black Sabbath made the revelation in a recent interview with Rolling Stone UK, in which the Prince Of Darkness spoke about his lengthy health troubles, which have included numerous surgeries in the last couple of years.During his chat with the publication, Osbourne spoke about his outlook on death, saying that he doesn’t “fear dying”, but that he doesn’t want to have “a long, painful and miserable experience”.He went on to add that he told his wife Sharon that he had smoked a joint recently: “She said ‘What are you doing that for! It’ll fucking kill you!’ I said, ‘How long do you want me to fucking live for?!’ At best, I’ve got ten years left and when you’re older, time picks up speed. Me and Sharon had our 41st wedding anniversary recently, and that’s just unbelievable to me!”Elsewhere in the chat, Osbourne said that while he still hopes that he’d get the chance to perform again, he might have to “accept the fact” that he might never get the chance to do so.In September, the former Black Sabbath frontman underwent what he said would be his “final surgery” after he had suffered a fall in 2019, which dislodged metal rods that were put into his body after a quad bike crash in 2003.In July Ozzy provided a health update after cancelling his headlining slot at the Power Trip festival next month.

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler responds to Ozzy Osbourne’s claims he’s a “fucking arsehole” for not reaching out after illness - www.nme.com - county Stone - Indiana
nme.com
27.11.2023

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler responds to Ozzy Osbourne’s claims he’s a “fucking arsehole” for not reaching out after illness

Ozzy Osbourne labelled him as a “fucking arsehole” for not reaching out following his struggles with Parkinson’s disease.The dispute between the two arose following comments the Black Sabbath frontman made in an interview with Rolling Stone, in which he reflected upon his recent medical worries and the support he has received from those around him.In the interview, Osbourne recalled how his bandmate Tony Iommi had supported him constantly throughout the health issues, although the same could not be said about fellow Black Sabbath member Geezer Butler.“You do find out who’s a genuine friend when you’ve been through what I’ve had,” Ozzy began told the outlet. “Tony Iommi has been so supportive of me since my illness.

Ozzy Osbourne says he has to “accept the fact” that he may never perform live again - www.nme.com - Britain - county Stone
nme.com
27.11.2023

Ozzy Osbourne says he has to “accept the fact” that he may never perform live again

Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that he may never perform live again after a long string of medical procedures and surgeries.In September, the former Black Sabbath frontman underwent what he said would be his “final surgery” after he had suffered a fall in 2019, which dislodged metal rods that were put into his body after a quad bike crash in 2003.Now, the iconic metal singer has revealed in a new interview with Rolling Stone UK that though he hopes to return to the stage again one day, he might have to “accept the fact” that he might never get the chance to do so.“I’m taking it one day at a time, and if I can perform again, I will,” he said. “But it’s been like saying farewell to the best relationship of my life. At the start of my illness, when I stopped touring, I was really pissed off with myself, the doctors, and the world.

Sharon Osbourne says it’s ‘heartbreaking’ to see Ozzy ‘not self-sufficient’: ‘He needs help’ - nypost.com
nypost.com
23.11.2023

Sharon Osbourne says it’s ‘heartbreaking’ to see Ozzy ‘not self-sufficient’: ‘He needs help’

told the Daily Mail. “Relationships change all the time, as we change.”“We’re at a stage where I’ve been taking care of my husband, not because I have to but because I want to and I love him.”“He’s had seven operations in five years,” she went on.

Sharon Osbourne says it’s “heartbreaking” to see Ozzy “not self-sufficient” - www.nme.com
nme.com
23.11.2023

Sharon Osbourne says it’s “heartbreaking” to see Ozzy “not self-sufficient”

Ozzy’s health in a recent interview.Speaking about her relationship with her four decade-long relationship with the heavy metal stalwart to the Daily Mail, the reality television star shared that she has spent the last five years focused on caring for Ozzy. “He’s had seven operations in five years,” she expressed. “He was on huge amounts of blood thinners so you have to be careful, because if you fall again you could bleed out.

Frail Ozzy Osbourne, 74, is pushed in wheelchair after admitting he can’t face more surgery - nypost.com
nypost.com
16.11.2023

Frail Ozzy Osbourne, 74, is pushed in wheelchair after admitting he can’t face more surgery

relying on the help of a caneon multiple occasions.Last June, Osbourne underwent “life-altering” surgery to remove and realign pins in his neck and back from a 2003 quad biking accident that was exacerbated by a 2019 fall.The “Heaven and Hell” singer has undergone three operations, stem cell treatments, physical therapy and Hybrid Assistive Limb treatment.His wife, Sharon Osbourne, 71, described the surgery as “a major operation” that would “determine the rest of his life.”Osbourne was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2003 but waited to go public with his diagnosis in January 2020.He described that living with Parkinson’s felt like he was “walking around in lead boots.”In September, the Brit said he’s not looking to go under the knife anymore.“I can’t believe I’ve come to the end of it,” he told Piers Morgan on Talk TV. “It’s been five years of absolute hell for me and the family.”“It is going to be the final surgery because I can’t do it any more,” he said in an episode of “The Osbournes Podcast” recorded a day before his latest procedure.“Regardless of how it ends up, after tomorrow, that’s it.

Black Sabbath’s original manager says ‘War Pigs’ was “perfect” for ‘Napoleon’ trailer - www.nme.com - France - Birmingham
nme.com
10.11.2023

Black Sabbath’s original manager says ‘War Pigs’ was “perfect” for ‘Napoleon’ trailer

Black Sabbath’s original manager has said that the use of the band’s ‘War Pigs’ in the new trailer for Napoleon was a “perfect” use of the song.The upcoming film from director Ridley Scott stars Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon Bonaparte in the film. It follows the French leader’s rise to power and his relationship with Empress Joséphine (Vanessa Kirby).

Ozzy Osbourne’s grandaughter loves ‘Crazy Train’ but is “scared of him IRL” - www.nme.com
nme.com
07.11.2023

Ozzy Osbourne’s grandaughter loves ‘Crazy Train’ but is “scared of him IRL”

Ozzy Osbourne’s song ‘Crazy Train’, but is “scared” of her grandfather in real life.The TV personality made the comments in a new episode of the recently revived podcast series The Osbournes, where he told his relatives – sister Kelly and parents Sharon and Ozzy – about his daughter’s perception of her grandfather.The topic arose as Jack opened up about his previous ailments and health issues, and how he is now fatigued from looking after his children more than anything else.“It’s mutual, we sit around worrying about you two all the time,” he told his parents in the discussion, to which Ozzy responded: “Bring your grandkids to see me!”“I fucking will… [but] she’s scared of you IRL,” Jack jokingly responded, referring to his one-year-old daughter Maple. Maple is Jack’s first child with his new wife, Aree Gearhart.

Life-size Ozzy Osbourne sculpture made from cake unveiled in Birmingham - www.nme.com - Birmingham
nme.com
03.11.2023

Life-size Ozzy Osbourne sculpture made from cake unveiled in Birmingham

Ozzy Osbourne has been unveiled in the rock legend’s hometown of Birmingham – made entirely of cake.The extravagant gateau depicts the Black Sabbath singer sitting upon his throne, eyes wide in a satanic grin, his finger outstretched at passers-by.The sculpture is part of this year’s Cake International show at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre, with Jane Lashbrook the cake artist that has brought the Prince of Darkness to life in sweet form.A lifesize cake figure of King Charles III was unveiled at the Cake International show at the NEC in Birmingham., with Ozzy Osbourne and Stranger Things also on show pic.twitter.com/eUQTRuWqNW— PA Media (@PA) November 3, 2023Other famous figures that have been modelled at the exhibition include King Charles and the cast of Netflix show Stranger Things.It continues an unusual period of time in Ozzy Osbourne news, after it was recently revealed that he once attempted to recruit a backing band for ‘80s pop maestro Rick Astley at the height of his fame. The offer was quickly given short shrift by Ozzy’s wife Sharon, however.Sharon and Ozzy have recently been reflecting on the end of Ozzfest, the annual heavy metal festival that they founded.

Sharon Osbourne reveals Ozzfest stopped due to “greedy” management - www.nme.com
nme.com
01.11.2023

Sharon Osbourne reveals Ozzfest stopped due to “greedy” management

Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy, and children Kelly and Jack – opened up in a new episode of their revived Osbournes podcast about the now-defunct hard rock festival.In the latest installment of the podcast, which is the eighth episode of the series, the family reminisce about the unforgettable moments they witnessed at the annual event and the mammoth names they saw perform including Limp Bizkit, System Of A Down, TOOL and Rob Zombie.When asked why the festival ultimately came to an end, Sharon responded: “It was a very weird beast because all the bands were our mates, but the managers were greedy and for some reason they thought that we were making billions on it and we weren’t.”“We made a profit. But it was not like – we couldn’t retire on it,” she continued.

Ozzy Osbourne offered to recruit a backing band for Rick Astley - www.nme.com - London - Manchester - Japan
nme.com
22.10.2023

Ozzy Osbourne offered to recruit a backing band for Rick Astley

Rick Astley has claimed that Ozzy Osbourne once attempted to recruit a backing band for him.The ‘80s star told Classic Rock magazine that the former Black Sabbath singer was chatting to him during the height of his success, and made the impromptu offer.“He said, ‘Are you over here playing?’, and I said, ‘No, we’re just doing promo,’” Astley recalled. “And then went, ‘If you want to put a band together, let me know.

Ozzy Osbourne used to pee himself on stage: ‘I was wet anyway’ - nypost.com - Des Moines
nypost.com
19.10.2023

Ozzy Osbourne used to pee himself on stage: ‘I was wet anyway’

The Osbourne Podcast“, which resumed production after a five-year hiatus and is hosted by the former Black Sabbath singer, wife Sharon Osbourne and their children Jack and Kelly. “When I was onstage, I used to go, ‘Oh, f – – k it,’ and just piss,” said the “Paranoid” musician. “‘Cause I was wet anyway from throwing water around.” “Thanks for sharing,” Sharon, 71, interjected.

Ozzy Osbourne wants to record “one more album” and tour again next year - www.nme.com
nme.com
27.09.2023

Ozzy Osbourne wants to record “one more album” and tour again next year

Ozzy Osbourne has revealed his plans for 2024 off the back of his recent surgery.The legendary metal vocalist and former Black Sabbath frontman has revealed in a new interview that he has begun working on a new record, which he plans to record sometime in early 2024.Speaking to Metal Hammer following his recent surgery – which he says would be his last – Ozzy revealed: “I’ve done two albums fairly recently, but I want to do one more album and then go back on the road.”I’m just starting to work on it now, and we’ll be recording in the early part of next year,” he added. “I want to take my time with this one!”Elsewhere in the interview, Ozzy Osbourne spoke of his recovery following his “final” surgery earlier this month, revealing that he’s “feeling okay” but “can’t walk properly yet”.“I’ve had all the surgery now, thank god,” Osbourne said.

Watch Tony Iommi make surprise appearance at Black Sabbath ballet premiere - www.nme.com - Birmingham - county Wells
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25.09.2023

Watch Tony Iommi make surprise appearance at Black Sabbath ballet premiere

Tony Iommi made a surprise appearance at the premiere of the new Black Sabbath ballet in Birmingham.The ballet, announced earlier this year, opened at the Birmingham Hippodrome last Saturday (September 23) and will run until this weekend (September 30), before moving on to Plymouth’s Theatre Royal and Sadler’s Wells in London. Tickets can be booked here.Iommi was involved in the creation of the ballet, working with Birmingham Royal Ballet director Carlos Acosta.

Ozzy Osbourne once asked Corey Taylor if he could be “number 10” in Slipknot - www.nme.com
nme.com
24.09.2023

Ozzy Osbourne once asked Corey Taylor if he could be “number 10” in Slipknot

Corey Taylor has recalled the moment he first met Ozzy Osbourne, when the Black Sabbath frontman asked if he could be the tenth member in Slipknot.The Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman, who recently released his second solo album ‘CMF2‘, was reflecting on how his band got on the line-up at Ozzfest in 1999.“The reason Slipknot got onto Ozzfest [in 1999] is because we were [Ozzy’s son] Jack’s favourite band,” Taylor shared in a new interview with Classic Rock magazine (via Louder Sound). “Sharon gave us a little more leeway because of that.

Ozzy Osbourne undergoes “final” surgery: “I can’t do it anymore” - www.nme.com - county Jack
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21.09.2023

Ozzy Osbourne undergoes “final” surgery: “I can’t do it anymore”

Ozzy Osbourne has undergone what he says will be his “final” neck surgery.On Monday (September 19), Ozzy Osbourne shared an update through the second episode of the recently revived The Osbournes Podcast featuring Sharon, Jack and Kelly Osbourne. While its unclear when the episode was filmed, Ozzy revealed: “Tomorrow I have my final surgery on my neck.”He went on to explain: “Which it is gonna be the final surgery, because I can’t do it anymore. Regardless of the way it ends up after tomorrow, I’m not doing it anymore.

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