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Glasgow Times
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Lulu pleads with Sharon Osbourne ahead of Ozzy's funeral
The Black Sabbath frontman sadly passed away last week at the age of 76, following a series of health complications. A private funeral is scheduled to take place in Birmingham this afternoon, with fans invited to pay their respects as the funeral procession passes through the city from 1pm. (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Glasgow's Lulu reveals dream to sing to former US President During an appearance on the morning chat show, the Shout singer requested help from either the rock star's widow or her assistant, Melinda Varga. Standing alongside stand-in host Christine Lampard, Lulu said: "I wanna say, Sharon, I know you won't be watching, but if anyone is watching, Melinda, can you call me? "I know they're busy, but I want to get hold of you guys because I really, really want to be there to support Sharon." (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne's final show as he joined Black Sabbath on stage just weeks ago Just two weeks before his passing, Ozzy had performed a surprise homecoming show at Villa Park in Birmingham. Reflecting on the timing, Lulu said: "Unbelievable, you couldn't make it up. "You couldn't plan that exit." Lulu had appeared on the programme to discuss her recent duets with Robbie Williams and Rod Stewart, as well as her new memoir, If Only You Knew. (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76 However, her on-air plea drew mixed reactions from viewers on social media. Some took to X to express criticism. One user wrote: "Lulu is asking Sharon to get in touch with her. Painful." Lulu asking Sharon to get in touch with her. Painful #Lorraine — PCG (@PGUK78) July 30, 2025 Another commented: "Lulu making it all about her. And Sharon's avoiding her calls. Lol."
Daily Record
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Lulu pleads with Sharon Osbourne to contact her hours before Ozzy's funeral
The Scots singer appeared on ITV on Wednesday morning, when she sent out a heartfelt plea to Sharon Lulu reached out to Sharon Osbourne ahead of the funeral of Black Sabbath icon Ozzy as the Scots star appeared live on ITV. The Shout singer was speaking with Lorraine host Christine Lampard on Wednesday morning when she sent out a heartfelt plea to Sharon to get in touch with her, hours before the funeral will take place. Ozzy will be laid to rest today after a procession through his hometown of Birmingham. Before it starts around 1pm this afternoon, Lulu pleaded with former X factor judge Sharon, or her assistant Melinda Varga, to contact her. She said: 'I wanna say, Sharon, I know you won't be watching but if anyone is watching, Melinda, can you call me? I know they're busy but I want to get hold of you guys because I really, really want to be there to support Sharon." Just two weeks before Ozzy's sad passing at the age of 76 last week, he had performed at an epic homecoming show at Birmingham's Villa Park. Referring to the Back to the Beginning concert, Lulu added: 'Unbelievable, you couldn't make it up. You couldn't plan that exit." Rock legend Ozzy s set to make his final journey through the city that made him when his body will be taken by hearse through the streets of Birmingham, giving fans a chance to say farewell before his private funeral. The cortege will begin its journey down Broad Street at approximately 1pm, passing through landmarks which honour the rock legend's life and career. Among the key stops will be the now-famous Black Sabbath Bridge, where fans have covered a bench with heartwarming tributes and heartfelt messages since news of his death. The hearse will be accompanied by a moving live performance from a Birmingham based brass band, as well as other local musicians. Additionally a tram named after Ozzy, which was unveiled in 2016, will be parked nearby outside the Birmingham Library as the procession moves through the city. A source told The Sun that the funeral guest list includes several of the star's longtime friends and other musicians. The source stated: "His Sabbath bandmates, Tony Iommi, Bill Ward and Geezer Butler, will be there, along with James Hetfield from Metallica." "Elton John is also hoping to join the family at the church. Sharon and his family have been so touched by messages they received not only from Ozzy's friends, but also his fans around the world," they concluded. Singer Yungblud is also expected to attend and give a reading at the private service. Lulu, who was appearing to discuss recent duets with Robbie Williams and Rod Stewart and also to promote new book If Only You Knew, found her message to Sharon ahead of the funeral didn't get too warm a reaction from Lorraine viewers, as reports the Mirror. One wrote on X: "Lulu asking Sharon to get in touch with her. Painful." Another added: "Lulu making it all about her. And Sharon's avoiding her calls. Lol." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Daily Record
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
BBC The One Show fans distracted by Lulu's appearance as she makes candid confession
Lulu appeared on The One Show on Friday evening to discuss her upcoming tour and new memoir BBC viewers were rather taken aback by Lulu's appearance as she discussed her deeply personal project, which led her to seek therapy. The famous Scottish singer, 76, was a guest on Friday's (June 6) episode of The One Show, chatting about her impending tour and fresh memoir. Her new memoir, If Only You Knew, delves into her past and the singer, born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie also known as Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, said it has felt like 'being let out of jail'. Chatting with presenters Alex Jones and Roman Kemp, she confessed finding the process of writing 'difficult', being called to share aspects of herself she previously kept 'assumed' and unspoken. The renowned performer acknowledged: "People think they know Lulu but no one knows you. I've always been very careful, very private and chatty but I keep a lot of things to myself. Now I'm talking about everything and this is because the landscape has changed.", reports Bristol Live. She elaborated on the shift in cultural dynamics: "When I was younger everything was a secret and there was a lot of shame because you didn't talk about things but today people talk about things and I think it's healthy. I've had an amazing life but there are certain things in my life that I've never discussed." In a moment of raw honesty, Lulu revealed: "I had to go to therapy because it was difficult not to unravel the things that I've been told not to say and the things I was assumed of. Once you've spoken about the things you're assumed of." She stated: "I have mental health issues, I've come through a lot, my family and it's things that I didn't want to talk about but I reveal it in the book, which is kind of like being let out of jail." While the singer opened up about her struggles, viewers at home couldn't help but notice her remarkably youthful looks, quickly taking to social media to voice their thoughts. One audience member noted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter: "Lulu looks great for 76 #TheOneShow." Another viewer expressed: "#TheOneShow Lulu looks amazing! She looks so young. Love her! ." A different spectator shared their mixed feelings: "Lulu looking good but not my fave singer #TheOneShow."
Edinburgh Live
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Lulu wows BBC The One Show viewers with appearance as she says shares career update
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info BBC viewers were captivated by Lulu's candid revelations as she discussed her 'intimate' project and the therapeutic journey it entailed on The One Show. The 76-year-old Scottish songstress graced the episode aired on Friday (May 6) to chat about her forthcoming tour and her revealing new memoir, If Only You Knew. Lulu, whose birth name is Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie and also goes by Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, expressed a sense of liberation akin to 'being let out of jail' following the completion of her book. In conversation with presenters Alex Jones and Roman Kemp, Lulu confessed that penning the memoir was challenging due to the necessity of confronting aspects of her life she had previously 'assumed' about. The celebrated singer acknowledged: "People think they know Lulu but no one knows you. I've always been very careful, very private and chatty but I keep a lot of things to myself. Now I'm talking about everything and this is because the landscape has changed.", reports Bristol Live. She elaborated on the shift in societal attitudes, noting: "When I was younger everything was a secret and there was a lot of shame because you didn't talk about things but today people talk about things and I think it's healthy. I've had an amazing life but there are certain things in my life that I've never discussed." In a heartfelt admission, Lulu revealed: "I had to go to therapy because it was difficult not to unravel the things that I've been told not to say and the things I was assumed of. Once you've spoken about the things you're assumed of." She explained: "I have mental health issues, I've come through a lot, my family and it's things that I didn't want to talk about but I reveal it in the book, which is kind of like being let out of jail." As the singer spoke candidly, viewers at home couldn't help but notice her age-defying appearance, promptly taking to social media to express their amazement. Someone tweeted on X, previously known as Twitter: "Lulu looks great for 76 #TheOneShow." Another viewer expressed: "#TheOneShow Lulu looks amazing! She looks so young. Love her! ." Meanwhile, a third shared: "Lulu looking good but not my fave singer #TheOneShow." The One Show airs weeknights on BBC One at 7pm
South Wales Guardian
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Lulu dreams of singing To Sir With Love to former US president Barack Obama
Lulu, 76, was asked on BBC Breakfast who she thought was the most charismatic politician. She said Obama, despite having never met him. She said: 'As soon as anyone mentions politics, it's Barack Obama, I'm sorry, there has never been a prime minister here that has that kind of charisma. 'I never met him, but my dream is to sing To Sir With Love to him, he's great isn't he?' Released in 1967, To Sir With Love is Lulu's theme to the James Clavell-directed film of the same name, which deals with social and racial issues at a British secondary school. It stars the singer and Sidney Poitier, Judy Geeson and Patricia Routledge. The singer, whose real name is Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, also warned young people about the pitfalls of becoming famous. She added: 'Today it's so crazy to me that so many kids want to be famous, and I think, 'you have no idea what that entails', and it's quite hard, and a lot of my peers couldn't handle it because it was difficult, and they became addicts. 'Drugs were involved, or they just backed off because they couldn't deal with it. 'One of my favourite guitarists, Peter Green, I got angry that he stopped playing, but he couldn't deal with the whole success.' The Shout singer, who will release her memoir If Only You Knew in September, said she thought today's world was 'more open', and that people used to keep mental health issues to themselves. She explained: 'I think it's healthy, because if you keep things to yourself, like me, what was difficult about writing this book, when I decided to actually be as vulnerable as I possibly could and tell everything, I had things that I kept down, so they get lodged in your whole being, and to unlock them, this can be painful. 'It can be hard, but ultimately it's healthy, because they say that you're only as sick as your secrets, that's a phrase that goes around, or if you keep things hidden, they will pop out at the wrong moment. 'If you don't express that you're feeling angry, it will come out at a very inappropriate moment.' From the beginning of her career in 1964, Lulu has achieved 10 UK top 10 singles and a UK top 10 album. She is best known for songs such as Shout, I'm A Tiger and Boom Bang-A-Bang, which was a joint Eurovision winner in 1969 with the Spanish, Dutch and French entries, who all tied on 18 points.
