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New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Lefty keyboard warriors try to posthumously cancel Ozzy Osbourne for performing in Israel: ‘Broke the boycott'
Leftists on the internet are attempting to posthumously cancel the late Prince of Darkness Ozzy Osbourne for supporting and performing in the state of Israel. Tributes from all corners of the internet poured in for Osbourne, the father of heavy metal and trailblazer of reality television, who died on Tuesday — but some anti-Israel keyboard warriors tried to spoil the moment. 'Ozzy Osbourne was a supporter of Zionism,' account Antifa Ultras wrote on X, garnering over 95,000 likes and nearly 7 million impressions. 'He broke the boycott by performing in Israel and, during a time when thousands of children in Gaza were being killed, he called on other artists to do the same. Never forget that,' the post concluded. The 'Paranoid' singer twice performed in the Jewish state — first with 2010's Ozzfest in Tel Aviv and then in 2018 as part of his 'No More Tours 2' tour, The Times of Israel reported. Another X account, 'ProudSocialist,' said Osbourne had 'a stain on his legacy' over his stance on the Israel-Hamas war. 'Ozzy Osbourne recently signed a letter to stop the BBC from airing a documentary chronicling Israel's genocide in Gaza,' the user tweeted. 'It's a stain on his legacy and a far cry from his Black Sabbath days when he released the song 'War Pigs', which condemned leaders who initiate wars for profit.' Ozzy Osbourne on the 'No More Tours 2' tour in 2018. Shutterstock A third keyboard warrior slammed the legendary musician's support for Israel — calling him a 'rabid zionist.' 'This is who y'all are celebrating. Ozzy Osbourne was a rabid zionist who just this year was commended by the Israeli government for calling out the 'systematic bias against Israel' by the BBC,' the account dubbed People's City Council – Los Angeles wrote on X. Though not Jewish himself, the one-time 'Black Sabbath' frontman became a fierce opponent of antisemitism due to his Jewish wife, Sharon. Osbourne derived an affinity for Judaism and Israel through his wife, Sharon, who is Jewish. Getty Images 'Ozzy is so confused by it all and just keeps asking me to explain why there is so much hatred of Jews,' Sharon said in an interview with Jewish News in 2023. 'What do I say?' Back in 2024, The Great Ozz publicly turned down rapper Kanye West, who supposedly asked to sample the classic song 'Iron Man' — writing in a tweet he wanted 'no association' with the 'antisemite.'
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Black Sabbath pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne following death
Osbourne died yesterday (July 22) at the age of 76 with his family at his side and 'surrounded by love'. The band's bassist Terence 'Geezer' Butler has said he was 'so glad' the band reunited with Osbourne one final time, just a few weeks ago. In a post on Instagram, Butler paid tribute to his long-time bandmate and friend, reflecting on their last performance together during a farewell concert at Birmingham's Villa Park earlier this month. 'Thanks for all those years- we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who'd have thought, eh?' he captioned an Instagram post. 'So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston. Love you.' The emotional tribute came as bandmates Bill Ward and Tony Iommi also expressed their grief. Iommi, the band's guitarist, said he was 'devastated' by the news. 'It's just such heartbreaking news that I can't really find the words, there won't ever be another like him,' he wrote on Instagram. 'Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.' Ward, Black Sabbath's drummer, posted a photo of himself and Osbourne on X, writing: 'Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls… no, you're forever in my heart.' Black Sabbath went on to become one of the most influential and successful metal bands of all time, selling more than 75 million albums worldwide. The group were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 and Osbourne was added for a second time last year. What was Ozzy Osbourne diagnosed with? In 2020, Osbourne revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and he paused touring in 2023 after extensive spinal surgery. He had a fall at home in 2019, which aggravated injuries from a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003, stopping his No More Tours 2 shows from going ahead in Europe and the UK. Recommended reading: The tour had previously been rescheduled several times because of illness, the Covid-19 pandemic and logistical issues. He told Good Morning America in January 2020 that it was discovered he had the neurodegenerative disorder after a fall. He said: 'I did my last show New Year's Eve at The Forum. Then I had a bad fall. I had to have surgery on my neck, which screwed all my nerves and I found out that I have a mild form.'
Powys County Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Black Sabbath pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne following death
Black Sabbath members have been honouring their late bandmate Ozzy Osbourne in a series of tributes. Osbourne died yesterday (July 22) at the age of 76 with his family at his side and 'surrounded by love'. The band's bassist Terence 'Geezer' Butler has said he was 'so glad' the band reunited with Osbourne one final time, just a few weeks ago. In a post on Instagram, Butler paid tribute to his long-time bandmate and friend, reflecting on their last performance together during a farewell concert at Birmingham's Villa Park earlier this month. 'Thanks for all those years- we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who'd have thought, eh?' he captioned an Instagram post. 'So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston. Love you.' The emotional tribute came as bandmates Bill Ward and Tony Iommi also expressed their grief. Iommi, the band's guitarist, said he was 'devastated' by the news. 'It's just such heartbreaking news that I can't really find the words, there won't ever be another like him,' he wrote on Instagram. 'Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.' Ward, Black Sabbath's drummer, posted a photo of himself and Osbourne on X, writing: 'Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls… no, you're forever in my heart.' Black Sabbath went on to become one of the most influential and successful metal bands of all time, selling more than 75 million albums worldwide. The group were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 and Osbourne was added for a second time last year. What was Ozzy Osbourne diagnosed with? In 2020, Osbourne revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and he paused touring in 2023 after extensive spinal surgery. He had a fall at home in 2019, which aggravated injuries from a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003, stopping his No More Tours 2 shows from going ahead in Europe and the UK. The tour had previously been rescheduled several times because of illness, the Covid-19 pandemic and logistical issues. He told Good Morning America in January 2020 that it was discovered he had the neurodegenerative disorder after a fall. He said: 'I did my last show New Year's Eve at The Forum. Then I had a bad fall. I had to have surgery on my neck, which screwed all my nerves and I found out that I have a mild form.'
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne said 'I should have died 100 times' as he reflected on wild partying days
Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76 - the Black Sabbath frontman and reality TV star was famous for his wild antics and larger-than-life personality Ozzy Osbourne admitted "I should have died 100 times" as the Black Sabbath frontman opened up about his hard partying years and past misuse of drugs and alcohol in 2011. Ozzy's loved ones announced his death on Tuesday night, with a family statement telling fans: "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." In a documentary film entitled God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, produced by the rocker's youngest son, Jack Osbourne, Ozzy looked back on his life from his childhood in Birmingham all the way through to his later solo work following his exit from Black Sabbath. At the first UK screening of the movie in 2011, Ozzy recalled his battle with narcotics, sharing how he once work up from a wild night out in the central reservation in the middle of a freeway. "I should have died 100 times and never did. If you wanted me to do something, tell me not to. I can't remember the 80s at all. Never happened," the dad-of-six mused when reflecting on his past. Ozzy was famed as a provocative and powerful performer on stage and a wild hedonist off it, known for his controversial live shows. Drugs and alcohol use often fuelled manic behaviour in front of his adoring audiences, and also his most crazed moments in between shows. In 2020, Ozzy revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and he paused touring in 2023 after extensive spinal surgery. He had a fall at home in 2019, which aggravated injuries from a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003, stopping his No More Tours 2 shows from going ahead in Europe and the UK. The tour had previously been rescheduled several times because of illness, the Covid-19 pandemic and logistical issues. He told Good Morning America in January 2020 that it was discovered he had the neurodegenerative disorder after a fall. He said: "I did my last show New Year 's Eve at The Forum. Then I had a bad fall. I had to have surgery on my neck, which screwed all my nerves and I found out that I have a mild form." Parkinson's disease charities have praised Ozzy for talking about his diagnosis and helping others "feel less alone" in facing the challenges of the condition. Parkinson's UK said the Black Sabbath frontman "normalised tough conversations", while Cure Parkinson's thanked him for "putting a spotlight" on its work. The proceeds of the Black Sabbath reunion earlier this month went to Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorns Children's Hospice. Parkinson's UK chief executive Caroline Rassell said: "News of Ozzy Osbourne's death, so soon after his celebratory homecoming show, will come as a shock to so many. "By speaking openly about both his diagnosis and life with Parkinson's, Ozzy and all his family helped so many families in the same situation. They normalised tough conversations and made others feel less alone with a condition that's on the rise and affecting more people every day. "All of our heartfelt thoughts are with his family, friends and fans worldwide. His memory and the impact he left on the world will live on in all of them."
South Wales Argus
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Black Sabbath pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne following death
Osbourne died yesterday (July 22) at the age of 76 with his family at his side and 'surrounded by love'. The band's bassist Terence 'Geezer' Butler has said he was 'so glad' the band reunited with Osbourne one final time, just a few weeks ago. In a post on Instagram, Butler paid tribute to his long-time bandmate and friend, reflecting on their last performance together during a farewell concert at Birmingham's Villa Park earlier this month. 'Thanks for all those years- we had some great fun. 4 kids from Aston- who'd have thought, eh?' he captioned an Instagram post. 'So glad we got to do it one last time, back in Aston. Love you.' The emotional tribute came as bandmates Bill Ward and Tony Iommi also expressed their grief. Iommi, the band's guitarist, said he was 'devastated' by the news. 'It's just such heartbreaking news that I can't really find the words, there won't ever be another like him,' he wrote on Instagram. 'Geezer, Bill and myself have lost our brother.' Ward, Black Sabbath's drummer, posted a photo of himself and Osbourne on X, writing: 'Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls… no, you're forever in my heart.' Black Sabbath went on to become one of the most influential and successful metal bands of all time, selling more than 75 million albums worldwide. The group were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006 and Osbourne was added for a second time last year. What was Ozzy Osbourne diagnosed with? In 2020, Osbourne revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and he paused touring in 2023 after extensive spinal surgery. He had a fall at home in 2019, which aggravated injuries from a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003, stopping his No More Tours 2 shows from going ahead in Europe and the UK. Recommended reading: The tour had previously been rescheduled several times because of illness, the Covid-19 pandemic and logistical issues. He told Good Morning America in January 2020 that it was discovered he had the neurodegenerative disorder after a fall. He said: 'I did my last show New Year's Eve at The Forum. Then I had a bad fall. I had to have surgery on my neck, which screwed all my nerves and I found out that I have a mild form.'
