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Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Aimee Osbourne's new look as Ozzy and Sharon's daughter returns to spotlight
Aimee Osbourne is the eldest child of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, but she's always shunned the spotlight, unlike her famous sister Kelly and brother Jack Unlike her famous parents, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, and siblings Kelly and Jack, Aimee has always maintained a low profile, shying away from the limelight. However, after unveiling a surprising new look recently, she seems to be gradually stepping into the public eye through her music career, echoing her father's rock 'n' roll roots. The Osbournes first hit our screens in 2002, introducing MTV audiences to Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's kids, Kelly, 39, and Jack, 38. However, many fans were unaware that Celebrity Big Brother star Sharon and Black Sabbath legend Ozzy have a third offspring - Aimee, who is now 41. While her younger siblings basked in the limelight following The Osbournes' success, Aimee chose to avoid the public eye, leaving the family nest at 16 when they embarked on their reality TV journey. "I'm not some weirdo depressed daughter that's afraid of the world and locks herself in her room all day; I just didn't choose to do the show," Aimee has previously shared with US television. "I want to be a singer, and I felt if I'd stayed with the Osbournes and done the whole thing I would have been typecast right away. [Mum] was hurt and we definitely had a tough time with disagreements. I'm more reserved and my private life is very important." Choosing to avoid the spotlight, Aimee moved out of the family home at just 16 when filming began, a decision that Sharon has since expressed regret over. Now, at 41, it seems Aimee is ready to share snippets of her life with the public, often using her Instagram platform to promote her latest music. Earlier this week, Aimee Osbourne was photographed leaving a hotel in Manchester alongside Wes Leavins from the band Bridgette Calls Me Baby, who are currently on a UK tour - sparking rumours of a new romance for the Osbourne nepo baby. Last year, Aimee marked a significant career milestone with an emotional Instagram post, sharing her experience of recording at the iconic Abbey Road Studios for the first time. Encouraging her followers to 'keep going' during challenging times, she reflected on a year filled with 'heartbreak and twists and turns'. Recording under the moniker ARO, Aimee released her latest single, Siren, in collaboration with Fjora Music in November 2024. Her debut single, Raining Gold, was released back in 2015. Aimee has previously openly admitted that she would have preferred to stay at home a bit longer, with mum Sharon confessing that it broke her heart when her eldest left. "She felt too that she didn't want to grow up on camera. She hated the idea - it was appalling to her," Sharon revealed on The Talk in 2018. "And so she left at 16 and I regret every day that she did. It broke my heart when she moved." While Aimee's musical aspirations remain strong, her relationship with sister Kelly has unfortunately faded over time. In a 2021 interview, Kelly confirmed that she and Aimee are estranged and no longer in contact. "We don't talk," Kelly revealed to Dax Shepard on the Armchair Expert podcast. "We're just really different. She doesn't understand me and I don't understand her." These remarks from Kelly come after Aimee confessed in 2015 that she and her younger sister weren't exactly close. Speaking to The Independent, Aimee admitted: "I wouldn't say there is an ease between us, but there is an acceptance. Do we socialise? No."
News.com.au
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Stars' rarely-seen daughter now looks very different
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's rarely seen eldest child, Aimee Osbourne, was spotted out in the UK on Sunday. Aimee, 41, was photographed exiting a Manchester hotel alongside Brigitte Calls Me Baby frontman Wes Leavins, who is currently on tour in the country. She wore a chic black leather jacket and jeans while rolling her luggage and clutching a cell phone. She accessorised with black boots and layered necklaces, and styled her long brown hair down with bangs. Aimee, now a member of synth pop band ARO, famously moved out of her family's home at the age of 16 over their decision to star in MTV's hit reality series The Osbournes, which premiered in 2002. Her younger siblings, Jack, now 39, and Kelly, now 40, remained and rose to fame on the chaotic and beloved show alongside Ozzy and Sharon. Aimee defended her decision not to star in the series in 2008. 'I'm not some weirdo depressed daughter that's afraid of the world and locks herself in her room all day. I just didn't choose to do the show,' she explained in an interview, per the Independent. 'I want to be a singer, and I felt if I'd stayed with the Osbournes and done the whole thing I would have been typecast right away. [Sharon] was hurt, and we definitely had a tough time with disagreements. I'm more reserved and my private life is very important.' Aimee elaborated on prioritising her privacy in a 2020 radio interview. 'For me, I had grown up around having a pretty well-known dad anyway, and … I always really valued my privacy within that family,' she told New York's Q1043 radio at the time, per People. 'And for me personally, and for who I am, you know, as far as morally and also just to give myself a chance to actually develop into a human being as opposed to just being remembered for being a teenager, it didn't really line up with what I saw my future as.' In 2018, Sharon, now 72, admitted she deeply regretted allowing Aimee to move out. 'She couldn't live in our house because we were filming, and it drove her insane,' the mother of three said on The Talk. 'She felt too that she didn't want to grow up on camera,' Sharon added. 'She hated the idea. It was appalling to her. And so she left at 16, and I regret every day that she did.' Aimee appeared in MTV's 2003 musical Wuthering Heights, but mostly retreated into a life of privacy as the family became household names. She was previously spotted stepping out with her mother in LA last year. Her sister, Kelly, however, has said they 'don't talk.' 'We're just really different,' Kelly told Dax Shepard on a 2021 episode of the Armchair Expert podcast. 'She doesn't understand me, and I don't understand her.'
The Citizen
05-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Organisations defends the rights of waste collectors
The African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO) has issued a strong call to the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and the broader public to recognise the essential work of waste reclaimers, and to provide them with the necessary infrastructure to operate with dignity and safety. ARO programme co-ordinator Nandi Tutani stressed the urgent need to shift harmful perceptions that connect waste reclaimers with homelessness, and instead focus on the vital role they play in South Africa's waste management system. 'Reclaimers are not homeless people. They follow the materials,' Tutani explained. 'If someone finds recyclable waste in places like Emmarentia or Linden, they need a space nearby where they can work – aggregate, sort, and sell. 'That doesn't mean they live there. They camp temporarily for work purposes and move on. Homeless people remain in those spaces; that's the difference.' According to ARO, reclaimers collect nearly 90% of all materials that are recycled in the city, saving Johannesburg municipalities an estimated R780m annually in landfill space alone. Despite this contribution, reclaimers are still marginalised and stigmatised. Tutani highlighted the ongoing lack of infrastructure to support their work, and the disconnect between city officials and the lived realities of reclaimers. 'There's a big gap in understanding just how specialised this work is. Waste reclaimers are experts at identifying, sorting, and collecting recyclable materials,' she said. 'But they are often pushed aside, misunderstood, and blamed for untidy public spaces, when, in fact, they know how important it is to clean up after themselves.' ARO, a member-based organisation, provides reclaimers with resources they typically wouldn't have access to, including transport, bulk bags, protective gear like safety boots, gloves, and masks, as well as training in health and safety protocols. They also connect reclaimers to better-paying markets. 'Our biggest fight is against the stigma,' said Tutani. 'We want to bring dignity to reclaimers, and educate the community about how critical their work is. They are diverting significant volumes of waste from landfills, and yet they have no formal spaces to work from.' Tutani said the organisation is in talks with the CoJ to establish dedicated work sites for reclaimers, but progress has been slow. 'We're not asking for much – just clean, safe spaces where reclaimers can do their work properly. It would benefit everyone, including the municipalities, and improve how waste is managed in the city.' As negotiations continue, ARO remains committed to organising reclaimers, providing support, and advocating for their rightful place in the city's waste economy. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The South African
04-05-2025
- General
- The South African
How waste reclaimers save Johannesburg MILLIONS of rands
Johannesburg's municipalities are saving an estimated R780 million annually in landfill space alone thanks to waste reclaimers. According to the African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO), waste pickers collect nearly 90% of all recyclable materials in Johannesburg. Despite this massive contribution, they continue to work without proper recognition, infrastructure, or support. 'Reclaimers are not homeless people…they follow the materials,' ARO programme co-ordinator Nandi Tutani told the Sandton Chronicle . 'If someone finds recyclable waste in places like Emmarentia or Linden, they need a space nearby where they can work—aggregate, sort, and sell.' 'That doesn't mean they live there. They camp temporarily for work purposes and move on. Homeless people remain in those spaces; that's the difference.' Waste reclaimers play a crucial role in reducing pressure on Johannesburg's overflowing landfills and municipal waste systems. Yet despite their contributions, the ARO says reclaimers are still marginalised and stigmatised. 'There's a big gap in understanding just how specialised this work is,' Tutani added. 'Waste reclaimers are experts at identifying, sorting, and collecting recyclable materials.' 'But they are often pushed aside, misunderstood, and blamed for untidy public spaces, when, in fact, they know how important it is to clean up after themselves.' The ARO equips waste pickers with essential tools, safety gear, and access to better-paying markets—support they wouldn't have on their own. The biggest hurdle remains changing public attitudes, and gaining formal support from the City of Johannesburg. 'We are in talks with the City to create safe, clean workspaces for reclaimers,' Tutani concluded. 'If municipalities invested even a fraction of the money reclaimers save the city each year, everyone would benefit.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
30-04-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Breaking the stigma on waste reclaimers of Johannesburg
The African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO) has issued a strong call to the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and the broader public to recognise the essential work of waste reclaimers, and to provide them with the necessary infrastructure to operate with dignity and safety. ARO programme co-ordinator Nandi Tutani stressed the urgent need to shift harmful perceptions that connect waste reclaimers with homelessness, and instead focus on the vital role they play in South Africa's waste management system. Read more: Where to dump your garden refuse and general waste in Johannesburg? 'Reclaimers are not homeless people. They follow the materials,' Tutani explained. 'If someone finds recyclable waste in places like Emmarentia or Linden, they need a space nearby where they can work – aggregate, sort, and sell. That doesn't mean they live there. They camp temporarily for work purposes and move on. Homeless people remain in those spaces; that's the difference.' According to ARO, reclaimers collect nearly 90% of all materials that are recycled in the city, saving Johannesburg municipalities an estimated R780m annually in landfill space alone. Also read: Waste reclaimers divide community opinions Despite this contribution, reclaimers are still marginalised and stigmatised. Tutani highlighted the ongoing lack of infrastructure to support their work, and the disconnect between city officials and the lived realities of reclaimers. 'There's a big gap in understanding just how specialised this work is. Waste reclaimers are experts at identifying, sorting, and collecting recyclable materials,' she said. 'But they are often pushed aside, misunderstood, and blamed for untidy public spaces, when, in fact, they know how important it is to clean up after themselves.' ARO, a member-based organisation, provides reclaimers with resources they typically wouldn't have access to, including transport, bulk bags, protective gear like safety boots, gloves, and masks, as well as training in health and safety protocols. They also connect reclaimers to better-paying markets. 'Our biggest fight is against the stigma,' said Tutani. 'We want to bring dignity to reclaimers, and educate the community about how critical their work is. They are diverting significant volumes of waste from landfills, and yet they have no formal spaces to work from.' Tutani said the organisation is in talks with the CoJ to establish dedicated work sites for reclaimers, but progress has been slow. 'We're not asking for much – just clean, safe spaces where reclaimers can do their work properly. It would benefit everyone, including the municipalities, and improve how waste is managed in the city.' As negotiations continue, ARO remains committed to organising reclaimers, providing support, and advocating for their rightful place in the city's waste economy. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! Related article: 12 recycling tips for your waste At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
