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Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ozzy Osbourne ‘assisted suicide' theory debunked; Paramedics spent hours trying to save rockstar
Ozzy Osbourne died within weeks of his farewell concert. The singer turned reality TV star passed away on Tuesday. He was 76. In a detailed report published on Wednesday, The Daily Mail revealed that paramedics tried to save the Black Sabbath legend for several hours. Air ambulance medics and other units were spotted at Osbourne's Buckinghamshire mansion at around 10:30 AM local time on the day of his death. Ozzy Osbourne performs during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Alexander stadium in Birmingham(AP) The Daily Mail reported that an air ambulance was called to Welders House on Tuesday morning. At around 12:30 PM, paramedics returned to their base at RAF Benson, near Wallingford, South Oxfordshire. Read More: Coldplay plays Black Sabbath's Changes as a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne: 'Ozzy we love you' A spokesperson for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance told the publication: 'We can confirm that our helicopter was dispatched to provide advanced critical care at an incident near Chalfont St Giles yesterday." According to the agency's website, such service is only provided to the most critically ill and injured patients. A resident told The Mail, 'I went out to have a look and saw that it was landing close to Ozzy's house. All of us were talking about it and wondering what had happened. We immediately feared it may be for him as he was known to be in fragile health. When we heard later that night that he had died it confirmed our worst fears.' Read More: 'He's joined the bat': The night Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne bit off a bat's head live on stage Ozzy Osbourne 'assisted suicide' theories The new revelations come as Osbourne's death sparked assisted suicide claims. The singer's wife, Sharon Osbourne, had told The Mirror in 2007 that the couple had 'drawn up plans to go to the assisted suicide flat in Switzerland if we ever have an illness that affects our brains'. On July 11, their daughter, Kelly Osbourne, said that Sharon's claim was 'bull***t'. 'My mom said to get attention one time. My dad's not dying,' Kelly said.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Justin Bieber's ‘SWAG' Secures No. 1 Spot On Billboard R&B Albums Chart
Justin Bieber's new album, SWAG, is proof that R&Bieber is back— at least for the moment. The surprise LP has debuted No. 1 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart, and according to Billboard, the feat marks his second chart topper in that category since 2020's Changes, which dominated for three weeks. SWAG also garnered Bieber his highest streaming week ever for an album after earning 163,000 equivalent album units in its first week, with streaming accounting for 155,000 of those units. The album also debuted at No. 2 on both the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and the Billboard 200 charts. As far as the records go, 'YUKON' debuted No. 1 on the Hot R&B Songs chart, marking Bieber's sixth single to do so. Overall, SWAG had eight tracks land on the Hot R&B Songs chart, including 'GO BABY,' 'WAY IT IS' featuring Gunna, 'DEVOTION' featuring Dijon, 'SWEET SPOT' with Sexyy Red, and the titular track featuring Cash Cobain and Eddie Benjamin. SWAG concluded a lengthy hiatus in which Bieber was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, parted ways with his longtime manager Scooter Braun, got married, welcomed his first child, and sold his publishing catalog in a monumental $200 million deal. He reportedly sold his catalog because he was on the verge of 'financial collapse,' according to a documentary, TMZ Investigates: What Happened to Justin Bieber?. Back in April, after sources claimed he was in debt from cancelling a tour, his rep stated that it was 'clickbait stupidity.' Meanwhile, someone else told PEOPLE that Bieber was 'facing a lot of different demons right now. He is making some really poor decisions lately, further impacting friendships, money, and business. People are worried about him.' Bieber addressed such claims on the album. Listen above. More from The Clipse Have Surprising Reaction To Justin Bieber Seemingly Shading Their New Album Did Justin Bieber Diss Clipse's New Album On Instagram? Kendrick & SZA's Grand National Tour Cements How They're Two Sides Of The Same Coin Solve the daily Crossword
Glasgow Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Lady Gaga, Coldplay and Alice Cooper honour Ozzy Osbourne during concerts
The death of the music star, who fronted heavy metal band Black Sabbath, was announced in a statement to the PA news agency saying he was 'with his family and surrounded by love'. His Black Sabbath band mates – Terence 'Geezer' Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward – led tributes to Osbourne alongside fans from his home city of Birmingham and celebrity friends including Kiss star Gene Simmons and Queen guitarist Sir Brian May. His death at the age of 76 comes just weeks after Osbourne took to the stage for a farewell concert at Villa Park in Birmingham – a stone's throw from where the band was formed in 1968. The Back to the Beginning concert featured performances from Anthrax, Metallica and Guns N' Roses, with Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmates the last to appear on stage. Lady Gaga Lady Gaga paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, wearing a t-shirt and playing his debut solo single Crazy Train (Ian West/PA) US pop star Lady Gaga took to the stage in an Ozzy Osbourne t-shirt as she ended her first Mayhem Ball show in San Francisco on Tuesday. 'We'll miss you Ozzy', she said, as Osbourne's song Crazy Train played in the background. Crazy Train was released in 1980 as Osbourne's debut solo single, which featured on his debut solo album, Blizzard Of Ozz. The Bad Romance singer, 39, is currently touring her latest studio album, Mayhem, across the US and Canada. Coldplay Chris Martin performed a rendition of Black Sabbath's Changes during a show at Nashville in tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne (Aaron Chown/PA) During a concert in Nashville, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin led a rendition of Changes by Black Sabbath in tribute to the heavy metal star. 'Okay Ozzy we love you, wherever you're going, thank you for everything', he said after playing the tune on a piano. The song was originally released in 1972 as part of the Vol4 Black Sabbath album, and was re-released in 2003 as a duet with Osbourne's daughter, Kelly, containing revised lyrics. Singer Yungblud, who has hailed Osbourne as 'the greatest of all time', played the song during his farewell concert on July 5. Alice Cooper US rockstar Alice Cooper described Osbourne as an 'unmatched showman and cultural icon' in a social media post that said the band had found out about his death 'minutes before going on stage in Cardiff, Wales'. Cooper and his band dedicated the show to Osbourne and posted a clip of them shouting 'Ozzy' before going onto the stage. Following the show, Cooper summed up his thoughts and said: 'The whole world is mourning Ozzy tonight. Over his long career, he earned immense respect among his peers and from fans around the world as an unmatched showman and cultural icon. 'I always saw Ozzy as a cross between the prince of darkness, which is the persona his fans saw, and the court jester. That was the side that his family and friends saw. 'He was and will continue to be a rock n roll legend. Rock n Roll is a family and a fraternity. When we lose one of our own it bleeds. I wish I would have gotten to know my brother Ozzy better. 'Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and the rest of the Ozzy brood – our prayers are with you tonight. A titanic boulder has crashed, but rock will roll on.' Ghost Swedish rock band Ghost dedicated their New York show at Madison Square Garden to Osbourne. In a video posted to social media, frontman Tobias Forge said: 'We're going to dedicate tonight's show to the memory of the life and laughter of Ozzy Osbourne. 'For being the Prince of Darkness, he sure gave us a lot of light. So we're going to tap into that tonight and take it forward.'
San Francisco Chronicle
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Ozzy Osbourne remembered by Metallica, Green Day and Coldplay
Ozzy Osbourne, the trailblazing frontman of Black Sabbath whose thunderous voice and outsized personality helped shape the sound and spectacle of heavy metal, died Tuesday at the age of 76. Tributes poured in from across the music world, with Bay Area artists like Metallica, Green Day and Sammy Hagar leading the chorus of grief. 'It's impossible to put into words what Ozzy Osbourne has meant to Metallica,' the band wrote on X. 'Hero, icon, pioneer, inspiration, mentor, and, most of all, friend are a few that come to mind.' They credited Osbourne and his wife, Sharon, with helping to launch their career, teaching them 'how to play in the big leagues.' Drummer Lars Ulrich has previously described touring with Osbourne in 1986 as a pivotal moment for the band. Metallica later joined Osbourne onstage at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 and, more recently, at Black Sabbath's farewell concert in Birmingham, England, on July 5. 'We are heartbroken and devastated by this loss,' Metallica added. 'He left an incredible legacy and will be sorely missed.' OZZY RIP 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… — Metallica (@Metallica) July 22, 2025 Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong offered a brief but sincere tribute on Instagram: 'No words. We love you Ozzy.' Sammy Hagar praised Osbourne's grit and showmanship, marveling at his July 5 performance. 'For him to have been that close to death on July 5 and still get up there and perform like he promised... Wow! That puts him in a category of his own,' the former Van Halen singer wrote on Instagram. 'Talk about commitment and loyalty to your fans. Nobody's going to out-do that ever! @maloreelewismusic Coldplays tribute to Ozzy!! RIP #ozzyosbourne #coldplay #nashville @coldplay @Ozzy Osbourne ♬ original sound - Mal Osbourne's influence transcended genres and generations. At a Coldplay concert in Nashville, Tenn., Chris Martin appeared on the now infamous Jumbotron to dedicate the show to him and performed a stripped-down version of Black Sabbath's 1972 ballad 'Changes.' 'Ozzy, we love you, wherever you're going,' Martin told the crowd. Tributes followed from across the musical spectrum. Lady Gaga, Alice Cooper and T-Pain joined artists from Kiss, Rage Against the Machine and Foo Fighters in mourning the 'Prince of Darkness.' 'He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods - a true legend,' Elton John wrote on Instagram. 'He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn) Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi echoed the sentiment. 'There won't ever be another like him,' he said in a post on X. Drummer Bill Ward added on Instagram, 'You're forever in my heart.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🕊⬛️Bill Ward Official⬛️🕊 (@billwarddrummer) Pat Boone, Osbourne's unlikely neighbor and collaborator on the reality show 'The Osbournes,' recalled a softer side of the heavy metal icon. 'Others may celebrate his incredible rocking style and hard rock music — but I'll always remember his warm friendliness as my next-door neighbor,' Boone posted on X. 'God bless you, Ozzy.'
USA Today
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Coldplay gives Ozzy Osbourne an emotional tribute at Nashville concert
Coldplay is honoring a heavy metal titan with his own lyrics. During the Nashville stop of the group's latest world tour, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin interrupted the band's usual set list to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, the rock legend who died Tuesday, July 22, at 76. The band, whose tour has found itself at the center of a much-discussed viral controversy, then launched into a cover of Black Sabbath's 1972 ballad "Changes." Osbourne was the group's longtime vocalist. "We'd like to dedicate this whole show to the incredible genius, talent and character-full gift to the world who was Ozzy Osbourne," Martin, 48, told the crowd. "We send our love to his family." Rock star Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76: Weeks after final Black Sabbath show Martin then treated audience members to a rendition of "Changes" that stripped down the song from its usual high-octane sound to match Coldplay's more acoustic tendencies. The track, off of Black Sabbath's 1972 album "Vol. 4," was reportedly inspired by the end of guitarist Bill Ward's first marriage. Osbourne, alongside his famous daughter Kelly, released a duet of the track in 2003, rewritten to match their own story. The sentimental father-daughter remake served as a microcosm for the rocker's contradictions: a harsh, heavy metal shredder onstage, and a family man behind the scenes. "I feel unhappy, I feel so sad\I've lost the best friend that I ever had," Martin crooned, stopping short of covering the full song, repurposing the lyrics to be a quasi-mourner's tune. "Ozzy, we love you, wherever you're going," he added at the end, before beginning the band's usual set. Ozzy Osbourne tributes: Elton John calls legendary rocker 'a huge trailblazer' Osbourne's death was announced by his family who said the rocker had died in his native Birmingham, England, "surrounded by love," on the morning of July 22. "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy has passed away this morning," the statement read. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time." He leaves behind Sharon Osbourne, his wife of more than 40 years, as well as daughters Jessica, Aimee and Kelly and sons Elliot, Louis and Jack. Tributes from other stars poured in immediately after the news of Osbourne's death was reported. Elton John called Osbourne "a true legend," and former Black Sabbath band mate Tony Iommi lamented the "heartbreaking news."
