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4 days ago
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From rock legends to royal losses: this week in fame had it all
Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Image:for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame/AFP From the tragic loss of music and television icons to surprise pregnancy reveals and a royal heartbreak, the world of fame served a full plate of drama, nostalgia and a few unexpected plot twists. Here's what happened this week in the entertainment scene: 1. Rock royalty bows out: Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76 The entertainment world is mourning the loss of heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne, who died this week at the age of 76. The iconic Black Sabbath frontman had long struggled with health issues, including Parkinson's disease, but he remained active in the music world until recently. Surrounded by family, the music icon passed away peacefully just weeks after his emotional final performance in Birmingham. Known for his gritty voice, chaotic stage antics and larger-than-life personality, Osbourne helped shape an entire genre. 2. Hollywood mourns the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who died in a tragic drowning A wave of shock rippled across Hollywood following the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who was best known for playing Theo on "The Cosby Show". The actor drowned while on vacation with his daughter in Costa Rica, at just 54 years old. Warner, who grew from a child star to a respected actor and musician, won awards for his contributions to television's golden era of sitcoms as well as his music. Tributes from fans and former co-stars, including Bill Cosby, poured in. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ US actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner has died. Image: Robyn Beck/ AFP 3. Royal tragedy: Prince William and Harry's cousin found dead In yet another sombre moment for Britain's royal family, a distant cousin of Princes William and Harry, Rosie Roche, was found dead in Wiltshire under undisclosed circumstances. The 20-year-old granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle tragically passed away just before her planned vacation with friends. Roche's discovery, according to online reports, was a family affair, credited to her mother, Phillipa Roche, and her sister, Agatha Roche. Princes William and Harry recently lost their distant cousin, Rosie Roche. Image: Instagram. 4. Trompies is cooking up a kwaito comeback Trompies, one of South Africa's most iconic kwaito groups, have announced they're back in the studio working on a new EP, with a release date not announced yet. But fans who grew up dancing to songs like 'Madibuseng' and 'Sweety Lavo' are already hyped for the return of a sound that never truly left the streets. Trompies are back in the studio, cooking up a brand new EP. Image: File image 5. Kelly Khumalo's concert security sparks questions Attendees at Kelly Khumalo's recent concert were taken aback by the heightened security measures. The singer has been under renewed scrutiny following allegations from a former advocate in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial. With public suspicion continuing to swirl, the extra layers of security have only fueled speculation. The singer came out to defend herself in response to all the claims made about her in an Instagram video, citing that she's not intimidated by anyone and challenged those who think she's guilty to take action against her or 'back off'. Amid ongoing allegations in the Senzo Meyiwa case, Kelly Khumalo's heightened security at Dundee July raises eyebrows and concerns among fans. Image: Instagram 6. Wedding bells for Charli XCX British pop provocateur Charli XCX tied the knot with George Daniel of The 1975 in an intimate ceremony this past weekend in London. The 32-year-old pop singer walked down the aisle in a stunning Vivienne Westwood Nova Cora mini gown designed with a ruched skirt which featured an off-the-shoulder design. Charli XCX and George Daniel tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in London. Image: Instagram 7. Nonku Williams responds to Jojo Robinson's emotional post Drama from "The Real Housewives of Durban" spilled over into the headlines again, with Nonku Williams breaking her silence on her reportedly crumbling friendship with on and off screen bestie Jojo Robinson. In a social media post, the reality star highlighted that every friendship has its seasons, lessons and growing pains, and that she hopes to move forward with Robinson in a place of mutual understanding and respect. Nonku Williams responds to Jojo Robinson's emotional letter, aiming to mend their friendship after a turbulent season on 'The Real Housewives of Durban'. Image: Instagram 8. Triple threat: Rouge, Nadia Nakai and Moozlie drop all-female banger Rouge, Nadia Nakai, and Moozlie teamed up to deliver a powerhouse collaboration, serving bars, fashion and fierce visuals. The track touches on empowerment, hustle and setting the record straight without missing a beat. For the first time, these three rap titans come together on a song that embodies their collective strength. Image: Supplied 9. Baby joy for Naked DJ and Kayleigh Schwark Congratulations are in order for "Young, Famous & African" stars Naked DJ and Kayleigh Schwark, who announced they are expecting their first child together. The couple, who featured on the Netflix reality show, excitedly announced the joyful news in a joint Instagram post as they revealed the growing baby bump. Reality TV stars Naked DJ and Kayleigh Schwark are expecting their first child together. Image: StillsByTom 10. The next generation shines bright All eyes are on The Power of Young Hollywood honourees as rising stars like Tyla, Finn Wolfhard, and Sam Nivola are set to be celebrated for their talents on August 7. The annual 'Power of Young Hollywood' night of celebration recognises the most promising, influential and upcoming young stars. This year's honourees include singer Tyla, Wolfhard and Nivola. These talented creatives have each made significant moves in their respective fields, captivating audiences and leaving a lasting impact on pop culture. Courtesy of Sandisk, the 'Power of Young Hollywood' party aims to shine a spotlight on the brightest stars in the industry, highlighting their achievements and contributions to film, television, music and beyond. Celebrating the brightest young talents in entertainment, the 2025 'Power of Young Hollywood' party is set to honour Grammy Award-winning singer Tyla, 'Stranger Things' star Finn Wolfhard and rising actor Sam Nivola. Image: Instagram
Newsweek
6 days ago
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Ozzy Osbourne's 'Final Moment' at Farewell Concert Goes Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ozzy Osbourne's "final moment" at his farewell concert has gone viral on social media. The Black Sabbath frontman, known as the "Prince of Darkness," died on Tuesday at the age of 76. The Context Just weeks before his death, Osbourne performed sitting down at the Black Sabbath farewell concert on July 5 in Birmingham, England, in front of over 40,000 fans. The show marked the first time the original band members had reunited in 20 years. In January 2020, The Osbournes star publicly announced that he'd been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, Parkinson's "is a movement disorder of the nervous system that worsens over time." Ozzy Osbourne onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on October 19, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio. Ozzy Osbourne onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on October 19, 2024, in Cleveland, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame What To Know On Tuesday, the X account @historyrock_—which has more than 574,000 followers, including Twisted Sister's Dee Snider—shared footage of Ozzy Osbourne's "final moment" at the farewell concert. "This was the final moment of the final show. Thanks for everything, Ozzy," the caption read. "Timeless legend." At the time of publication the clip, which shows Ozzy waving to fans from the stage, had racked up more than 1.1 million views, 57,000 likes and 265 comments. This was the final moment of the final show. Thanks for everything, Ozzy. Timeless legend 🖤 — 🎸 Rock History 🎸 (@historyrock_) July 22, 2025 On Tuesday, the Osbourne family announced the singer's death in a statement posted to social media: "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis." Osbourne and his wife Sharon wed in 1982 and had three children together: Aimee, Kelly and Jack. He was also a father to three other children with ex-wife Thelma Riley—Jessica, Louis, and Riley's son Elliot from a previous relationship, whom he adopted, People reported. What People Are Saying Tributes from musicians and celebrities poured in following news of Osbourne's death. Black Sabbath wrote on X and Instagram: "Ozzy Forever!" Black Sabbath co-founder and guitarist Tony Iommi posted on X, Instagram and Facebook: "I just can't believe it! My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park. It's just such heartbreaking news that I can't really find the words, there won't ever be another like him. Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother. My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family. Rest in peace Oz. Tony." Black Sabbath co-founder and bassist Geezer Butler posted on X, Instagram and Facebook: "Goodbye dear friend - thanks for all those years - we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston - who'd have thought, eh? So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston. Love you." Black Sabbath co-founder and drummer Bill Ward wrote on X, Instagram and Facebook: "Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls, no, you're forever in my heart. Deepest condolences to Sharon and all family members. RIP Sincere regrets to all the fans. Never goodbye. Thank you forever." KISS musician Paul Stanley said on X: "We have lost a legend. From Sabbath to Blizzard and onward Ozzy has impacted countless bands and that will not end. KISS was humbled to be an opening band for Sabbath in the mid 70's. Through decades I've known him, Ozzy has always been a kind and very funny soul. Fly high now." Metallica wrote in a statement on X and Instagram: "It's impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant to Metallica. Hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor, and, most of all, friend are a few that come to mind. Ozzy and Sharon believed in us and transformed our lives and careers. He taught us how to play in the big leagues while at the same time being warm, welcoming, engaging, and all around brilliant." "We are heartbroken and devastated by this loss and send our love and condolences to Sharon and their family, bandmates, and his very large circle of friends. He left an incredible legacy and will be sorely missed." Aerosmith shared a tribute on X and Instagram: "We're heartbroken to hear about the passing of our brother in rock, Ozzy Osbourne. A voice that changed music forever. From Black Sabbath to his solo work, Ozzy redefined what it meant to be heavy. He did it all with heart, grit, and that wild spirit only he could bring." "Our love goes out to Sharon, his family, his band, and the millions around the world who felt his fire." "Rock on, Ozzy. You will be missed, but never forgotten!" Happy Gilmore 2 star Adam Sandler posted to X and Instagram: "Whether we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness - Ozzy Osborne! Loved him a lot like we all did! Sending love to the family and so happy to have spent time with the legend himself. RIP" Star Trek actor William Shatner said on X: "Poor Ozzy. Another great light extinguished." Journalist Piers Morgan added on X: "RIP Ozzy Osbourne. One of the greatest rock stars in history, and a wonderful character. Truly one of the funniest people I've ever known. I once asked him what was the best moment of his life and he replied instantly: 'Meeting Sharon.' My heart breaks for her." "If Ozzy could have scripted his finale from this planet, he'd have chosen to be performing live back in his hometown, with his old band, supported backstage by Sharon and their children. It was the perfect ending to an incredible career, and an incredible life." Rapper T-Pain posted on X: "Heartbroken by the news. I was blessed to be able to cover War Pigs and get your recognition. Ozzy Forever." What Happens Next Details about Ozzy Osbourne's funeral are yet to be made public. Ozzy Osbourne announced days before his death that Black Sabbath's final concert will be released in theaters as a concert film, "Back To The Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow," next year.
IOL News
6 days ago
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Iconic Black Sabbath Frontman Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Image:for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame/AFP Legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne, famously known as the 'Prince of Darkness' and the voice behind Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76. The music icon passed away peacefully surrounded by family, just weeks after his emotional final performance in Birmingham. His family confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement: 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time,' they said, signing the statement with their names. Ozzy was not only known for his wild rockstar antics but also his deep musical influence. As the frontman of Black Sabbath and a solo artist, he delivered hits like Crazy Train, Changes, and Mr. Crowley, becoming one of the most recognisable and undoubtedly iconic figures in rock history. It is believed that Osbourne had been battling Parkinson's disease and other serious health complications in recent years, including multiple back and neck surgeries. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Despite his declining health, he trained rigorously to prepare for his farewell concert, Back to the Beginning, on July 5. He performed seated on a black throne, unable to stand but determined to give fans a final goodbye. 'Ozzy's number one thing in life is his fans,' his wife Sharon Osbourne said. 'He's working hard to make this show the perfect way to end things.' She had revealed ahead of the concert that Ozzy was undergoing daily therapy to regain strength and mobility. Fans around the world are mourning the death of a man whose music helped define the heavy metal genre. Tributes poured in online, with one fan posting: 'RIP Ozzy Osbourne #Ozzy,' and another writing, 'Rip Ozzy, condolences to the Osbornes.' He is survived by his wife Sharon and their children, Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and stepson Louis. IOL
Newsweek
6 days ago
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- Newsweek
Heavy Metal Icon Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76: Live Updates
Ozzy Osbourne, the godfather of heavy metal and legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, has died at age 76—just weeks after sharing an emotional farewell with fans at Villa Park. The milestone concert, featuring Metallica and Guns N' Roses, marked his final bow after decades of genre-defining music and infamous stage antics. 02:14 PM EDT Ozzy Osbourne dies weeks after farewell concert Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. Ozzy Osbourne speaks onstage during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, metal icon Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, just weeks after reuniting with his Black Sabbath bandmates for a final concert at Villa Park. The July performance, billed as his "final bow," featured appearances by Metallica and Guns N' Roses and saw Osbourne perform from a throne on stage, thanking fans "from the bottom of my heart." Known for pioneering heavy metal with Black Sabbath and later achieving solo success with hits like Crazy Train and Mama, I'm Coming Home, Osbourne also became a pop culture figure through MTV's The Osbournes. His infamous onstage antics — including biting the head off a bat — cemented his reputation as one of rock's most unpredictable stars. Osbourne had battled Parkinson's disease and other health issues in recent years, including complications from a 2019 fall. Despite these challenges, he made surprise appearances, including at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. He is survived by his wife Sharon, their children Aimee, Kelly, and Jack, and two children from his first marriage, Jessica and Louis. His legacy spans decades of music, television, and cultural influence.
