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Ozzy Osbourne's six-word dig at Taylor Swift after being asked if he was a fan
Late rock icon Ozzy Osbourne was an unlikely fan of Taylor Swift, but he couldn't resist making a dig at the pop star during a resurfaced interview Before his tragic passing on last month, Ozzy Osbourne revealed his feelings about pop star Taylor Swift. During an interview at the 2014 Grammys, the self-proclaimed Prince of Darkness quipped a hilarious statement about the singer. Black Sabbath legends Ozzy, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler scooped the Best Metal Performance award for God Is Dead. Whilst chatting to journalists after taking the top gong, the discussion took an unexpected turn. "You said you were a big fan of Taylor Swift," Butler joked. "Yes I did," Ozzy replied. "Yes, I am a big fan of Taylor Swift." Then he leaned forward and quipped: "Who the f**k is Taylor Swift?" The remark was clearly lighthearted, and Swift would go on to rule 2014 with her blockbuster record 1989, which stormed the Billboard 200's number one position for 11 weeks and boasted three chart-toppers including Shake It Off, Blank Space, and Bad Blood. This comes as Taylor has today unveiled her brand new album alongside a striking image, as reported by the Mirror. Of course, Ozzy wasn't completely oblivious to her achievements back at the time of his comments. In reality, he had already encountered the pop royalty and had praised her enormously. That encounter surfaced later that year when Taylor appeared on The Talk. Sharon Osbourne recalled the moment her, Ozzy, and their daughter Kelly crossed paths with Taylor during a shopping trip in LA. Sharon recalled Ozzy being captivated by her as she quoted him saying: "Finally, out of all the young, new artists, I've finally found one that is a true superstar." Sharon went on: "He said he'd never met anyone that had the aura that you have, because your aura is one of elegance, and just pure, just genuine talent. And he said that you were like Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, all rolled into one." Sharon then flipped the question back: "Now, what do you remember about my Ozzy?". The singer responded that his lovely comments were "the sweetest thing" and mentioned how reserved he appeared during their meeting. "He was too busy gazing at you!" Sharon joked. The Black Sabbath icon passed away on July 22, at the age of 76, with Sharon and children by his side. In his final years, Ozzy had been fighting poor health, which he had discussed openly, but had remained committed to reaching Villa Park for his last show just days before his death. Meanwhile, worldwide sensation Swift announced today on Thursday, August 14, the launch of her new album after weeks of rumours. The chart-topper made an appearance on a podcast alongside her partner, Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce, and his sibling Jason, with more than 1.3 million viewers watching the live broadcast. Despite being famously private and rarely giving interviews, the Bad Blood singer has shared some details about her upcoming album set to be released in October. The new record, penned during her Eras Tour and recorded in Sweden, will comprise 12 tracks, including a duet with Sabrina Carpenter. Discussing the album, Taylor revealed: "This album is about what was going on behind the scenes in my inner life during this tour, which was so exuberant and electric and vibrant."
Daily Mirror
16 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne's six-word dig at Taylor Swift resurfaces as Sharon reveals true feelings
An old six-word jab late rock icon Ozzy Osbourne made about Taylor Swift has resurfaced following the news of the release of her new album, The Life of a Showgirl Before his untimely death on July 22 this year, Ozzy Osbourne shared his true thoughts on pop sensation, Taylor Swift. At the 2014 Grammys, Black Sabbath 's Ozzy, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler took home the Best Metal Performance award for God Is Dead, off their Rick Rubin-produced album 13. Later, while speaking to the press, the conversation took a strange detour. "You said you were a big fan of Taylor Swift," Butler teased. "Yes I did," Ozzy confirmed. "Yes, I am a big fan of Taylor Swift." Then, without missing a beat, he leaned in and added: "Who the f**k is Taylor Swift?" It comes as Taylor has today announced her brand-new album and a dramatic new look. The comment was tongue-in-cheek and Swift would soon dominate 2014 with her smash album 1989, which held the Billboard 200's top spot for 11 weeks and produced three No. 1 hits including Shake It Off, Blank Space, and Bad Blood. However, Ozzy wasn't exactly clueless about her success at the time. In fact, he had already met the pop princess and had spoken very highly of her. That meeting came up later in the year when Taylor made a guest appearance on The Talk. Sharon Osbourne brought up the day she, Ozzy, and their daughter Kelly bumped into Taylor while shopping in L.A. Sharon remembered Ozzy being struck by her presence as she said: "Finally, out of all the young, new artists, I've finally found one that is a true superstar," he said. "He said he'd never met anyone that had the aura that you have, because your aura is one of elegance, and just pure, just genuine talent. And he said that you were like Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, all rolled into one." Sharon then turned the question around: "Now, what do you remember about my Ozzy?" The songstress replied that his kind words were "the sweetest thing," and noted how quiet he was during the encounter. "He was too busy staring at you!" Sharon quipped. The Black Sabbath legend died on July 22, aged 76, surrounded by his wife, Sharon, and children. In recent years, Ozzy had been battling ill health, which he had spoken publicly about, but had been determined to make it to Villa Park for his final performance just days before he died. Confirming that Ozzy had died last month, a statement from the family, released from his hometown, said: "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." It comes as global megastar Swift today confirmed the release of her latest album following weeks of speculation. The pop star appeared on a podcast with her boyfriend, Super Bowl champ Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason, which over 1.3 million people tuned in for the live event. But while Taylor is notoriously private and rarely gives interviews, the Bad Blood songstress offered an insight into the record, which will be released in October. Her new record, which she wrote on her Eras Tour and recorded to in Sweden, will feature 12 tracks, including a duet with Sabrina Carpenter. Taylor Swift announces Sabrina Carpenter duet and The Life of a Showgirl release date.
