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AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Ozzy Osbourne suffering 'badly' from ADHD, Entertainment News
Ozzy Osbourne is suffering "badly" from ADHD. The 76-year-old rocker is set to reunite with Black Sabbath on July 5 in Birmingham for the Back to the Beginning concert, which is set to be his final show after he was struck by a series of health issues, and he has now admitted the impact of preparing for the gig. He told the Ozzy Speaks podcast on SiriusXM: "All I can say is I'm giving 120 per cent. If my God wants me to do the show, I'll do it." The performance at Villa Park marks Ozzy's first live appearance since 2018 and follows a series of health setbacks, including his 2020 public disclosure of a Parkinson's disease diagnosis. He added on his podcast about the mental toll of preparing to return to the stage: "My head's crazy. ADHD — I have that badly. I will have done the show and died a death before I even started my exercises. "So I try and put it on the back burner. I'm not going up there saying, 'It's going to be great. I'm really confident.'" Ozzy recalled a specific instance of intense fear before a previous show, saying: "I remember being in f-ing Vegas one time being in the dressing room going, 'I'm going to play. I'm going to die'. And I talked myself into blowing the gig. It was only two f-ing songs." Referring to his wife, he added: "Sharon goes, 'Just don't think about it.' I obsess about a f-ing bird c******* on my show." His wife, Sharon Osbourne, 71, has spoken candidly about his condition. Speaking to The Sun, she said: "He's very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this. Parkinson's is a progressive disease… it's affected his legs. But his voice is as good as it's ever been." Ozzy's preparation for the show includes rigorous training. He said: "I have got this trainer guy who helps people get back to normal. It's hard going, but he's convinced that he can pull it off for me. "I am having my blood pressure taken 15 times a day. I've got this f****** device on my finger. It's a monitor to say how my heart rate is." Ozzy also admitted he is still uncertain whether he will perform standing up or seated, following multiple spinal surgeries related to a 2003 quad bike accident at his Buckinghamshire home. A fall in 2019 displaced metal rods inserted into his back from the crash, which he said has caused more complications than Parkinson's itself. Ozzy was diagnosed with a mild form of Parkinson's in 2003 and delayed going public with his news until 2020. [[nid:717593]]
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Ozzy Osbourne suffering ‘badly' from ADHD
Ozzy Osbourne is suffering 'badly' from ADHD. The 76-year-old rock icon is set to reunite with Black Sabbath on 5 July in Birmingham for the 'Back to the Beginning' concert, which is set to be his final show after he was struck by a series of health issues, and he has now admitted the impact of preparing for the gig. He told the 'Ozzy Speaks' podcast on SiriusXM: 'All I can say is I'm giving 120 percent. If my God wants me to do the show, I'll do it.' The performance at Villa Park marks Ozzy's first live appearance since 2018 and follows a series of health setbacks, including his 2020 public disclosure of a Parkinson's disease diagnosis. He added on his podcast about the mental toll of preparing to return to the stage: 'My head's crazy. ADHD – I have that badly. I will have done the show and died a death before I even started my exercises. 'So I try and put it on the back burner. I'm not going up there saying, 'It's going to be great. I'm really confident.'' Ozzy recalled a specific instance of intense fear before a previous show, saying: 'I remember being in fing Vegas one time being in the dressing room going, 'I'm going to play. I'm going to die'. And I talked myself into blowing the gig. It was only two f-ing songs.' Referring to his wife, he added: 'Sharon goes, 'Just don't think about it.' I obsess about a f-ing bird c******* on my show.' His wife, Sharon Osbourne, 71, has spoken candidly about his condition. Speaking to The Sun, she said: 'He's very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this. Parkinson's is a progressive disease… it's affected his legs. But his voice is as good as it's ever been.' Ozzy's preparation for the show includes rigorous training. He said: 'I have got this trainer guy who helps people get back to normal. It's hard going, but he's convinced that he can pull it off for me. 'I am having my blood pressure taken 15 times a day. I've got this f***ing device on my finger. It's a monitor to say how my heart rate is.' Ozzy also admitted he is still uncertain whether he will perform standing up or seated, following multiple spinal surgeries related to a 2003 quad bike accident at his Buckinghamshire home. A fall in 2019 displaced metal rods inserted into his back from the crash, which he said has caused more complications than Parkinson's itself. Ozzy was diagnosed with a mild form of Parkinson's in 2003 and delayed going public with his news until 2020.
Metro
4 days ago
- Health
- Metro
Ozzy Osbourne is having his heart monitored daily ahead of Black Sabbath gig
Ozzy Osbourne is under strict medical supervision ahead of his big Black Sabbath goodbye gig on July 5 in his beloved Birmingham. The Back To The Beginning show, taking place at the iconic Villa Park stadium, will see 76-year-old Ozzy reuniting with Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time in 20 years. It comes after Ozzy revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2020, and two years after he paused touring following extensive spinal surgery in 2023. It's been a 'slow' recovery process for the TV star, who has now revealed his heart rate is being monitored daily in the run up to the big final gig. Chatting on Ozzy Speaks, as reported by Mail Online, his blood pressure is being taken 15 times a day. Ozzy explained: 'I have got this trainer guy who helps people get back to normal. It's hard going, but he's convinced that he can pull it off for me. I'm giving it everything I've got. 'It's endurance. The first thing that goes when you're laid up is your stamina. 'I am having my blood pressure taken 15 times a day.. I've got this f***ing device on my finger. It's a monitor to say how my heart rate is.' He also opened up about his mental state. Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years. The main symptoms of Parkinson's disease are: involuntary shaking of particular parts of the body (tremor) slow movement stiff and inflexible muscles A person with Parkinson's disease can also experience a wide range of other physical and psychological symptoms. These include: Although there's currently no cure for Parkinson's disease, treatments are available to help reduce the main symptoms and maintain quality of life for as long as possible. 'My head's crazy. ADHD – I have that badly. I will have done the show and died a death before I even started my exercises. So I try and put it on the back burner,' he said. I'm not going up there saying 'It's going to be great. I'm really confident.' 'In my head I will have died on my ass. I remember being in f***ing Vegas one time being in the dressing room going, 'I'm going to play. I'm going to die.' He continued: 'And I talked myself into blowing the gig. It was only two f***ing songs. Sharon goes, 'just don't think about it'. I obsess about a f***ing bird c***ping on my show. 'But all I can say is I'm giving 120 percent. If my God wants me to do the show. I'll do it. Sometimes if I start obsessing on the time, I'll be insane by Friday. So I'm just taking it one day at a time.' Black Sabbath have performed a few iterations of their band throughout the years, but not with the original line up, as Birmingham will experience in July. The fundraising one-off concert will see Ozzy perform a solo segment before the legendary rockers come together one final time. Proceeds will raise money for Cure Parkinson's, the Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorn Children's Hospice. Earlier this month, Ozzy confessed he might be 'sitting down' for the show. 'I'll be there, and I'll do the best I can. So all I can do is turn up,' he told The Guardian. He said the reunion concert was conceived by his wife, Sharon, as 'something to give me a reason to get up in the morning'. 'I do weights, bike riding, I've got a guy living at my house who's working with me. It's tough – I've been laid up for such a long time,' he said. 'I've been lying on my back doing nothing and the first thing to go is your strength. It's like starting all over again. 'I've got a vocal coach coming round four days a week to keep my voice going. 'I have problems walking. I also get blood pressure issues, from blood clots on my legs. 'I'm used to doing two hours on stage, jumping and running around. 'I don't think I'll be doing much jumping or running around this time. I may be sitting down.' In 2019 Ozzy had a fall at home which exacerbated injuries from a serious quad bike crash in 2003. The all-day event at Villa Park in Birmingham, the city where the heavy rock pioneers formed in 1968, will also feature sets by a host of major metal bands including Metallica, Slayer and Alice In Chains. In 2017 the band played what was billed to be their 'last' gig with Ozzy, guitarist Iommi and bassist Butler – but without Ward on drums. Black Sabbath's story began when Ozzy, Iommi, Butler and Ward were looking to escape a life of factory work. Their eponymous debut album in 1970 made the UK top 10 and paved the way for a string of hit records. They went on to become one of the most influential and successful metal bands of all time, selling more than 75 million albums worldwide. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne's crippling doubt ahead of final show as he suffers health crisis
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy speaks openly and honestly about physical and mental issues in lead up to his Back To The Beginning finale Legendary rock wild man Ozzy Osbourne is suffering huge self confidence and stage fright issues ahead of his summer UK farewell show - but has vowed 'to give 120 percent'. Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy admits that he is rattled by self doubt and still unsure how he will perform on stage, seated or not, for his Back To The Beginning finale at Villa Park, Birmingham on July 5. The 76-year-old confirmed he won't play a full set as his endurance, Parkinson's battle and leg, neck and back issues are too problematic. And the determined superstar has effectively moved in a physical therapy recovery trainer into his LA home to increase his physical movement. But the star, who battled near lethal cocaine and alcohol addictions, wears a pulse oximeter to monitor his heart rate and oxygen levels in this race against time to sing as many hits as possible for fans. He determinedly announced: 'by hook or by crook I am going to make this f***ing gig if it is the last thing I do - well it will be.' Ozzy boasts a reputation as one of rock's greatest entertainers thanks to his captivating stage presence, intense performances, stage antics and powerful vocals. But the thrill of 'celebrating his legacy' at the BTTB gig has been consumed by ADHD and self confidence fears. Ozzy said: 'My head's crazy. ADHD - I have that badly. I will have done the show and died a death before I even started my exercises. So I try and put it on the back burner. 'I'm not going up there saying 'It's going to be great. I'm really confident.' 'In my head I will have died on my ass. I remember being in f***ing Vegas one time being in the dressing room going, 'I'm going to play. I'm going to die.' 'And I talked myself into blowing the gig. It was only two f***ing songs. Sharon goes, 'just don't think about it.' I obsess about a f***ing bird crapping on my show. 'But all I can say is I'm giving 120%. If my God wants me to do the show. I'll do it. Sometimes if I start obsessing on the time, I'll be insane by Friday. So I'm just taking it one day at a time.' Asked if he feels excited for the farewell , Ozzy responded: 'fear' Believe you me, I still get stage fright. 'As soon as you get on stage, it's like sh* or bust.' He then joked: "Ask him upstairs. In my case, the one below,' Ozzy, who has undergone multiple back and neck surgeries, has moved in a specialist rehab therapist to help him stand for several minutes on stage, walk more freely and feel better balance. However he is uncertain with five weeks to go whether fans will see him on a throne, mini Segway or standing. "I don't f***ing know. If I'm in a throne, okay! If I'm in a f***ing movable f***ing cart, I don't know.' He continued to Sirius XM: 'I am in heavy training because I haven't done any physical work for the last seven years. 'By hook or by crook. I've got to make it there. 'I have got this trainer guy who helps people get back to normal. t's hard going, but he's convinced that he can pull it off for me. I'm giving it everything I've got. 'it's endurance. The first thing that goes when you're laid up is your stamina. 'I am having my blood pressure taken 15 times a day.. I've got this f***ing device on my finger. 'It's a monitor to say how my heart rate is. 'I'm constantly in training seven days a week I've got this guy who's virtually living with me and I'm in bed by seven.' Ozzy and Black Sabbath will headline their final gig on July 5th at Villa Park in Birmingham, as part of an event titled "Back To The Beginning". This show will reunite the original band members – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward – for the first time in 20 years. The band played its "last" gig in 2017 in Birmingham with Osborne, guitarist Iommi and bassist Butler but without Ward on drums. But last year Ozzy was not well enough to perform at the band's Rock'N'Roll Hall Of Fame inauguration in America. Black Sabbath's story began in Birmingham where Osbourne, Iommi, Butler and Ward were looking to escape a life of factory work. Their eponymous debut album in 1970 made the UK top 10 and paved the way for a string of hit records. They 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. He previously celebrated his home city in 2022 when he helped close the Commonwealth Games. He rose to further fame alongside his wife Sharon - who he married in 1982 and with whom he has three children, Aimee, Jack and Kelly - through their reality TV series The Osbournes. All profits from the July 5 show will go to charities including Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorn Children's Hospice, which is supported by Aston Villa.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne thrills fans with another appearance just days after farewell gig
Music legend Ozzy Osbourne will make an unexpected and rare appearance in Birmingham with his family just days after his sold-out farewell show with Black Sabbath at Villa Park Ozzy Osbourne is set to get up close and personal with his fans just days after his sold-out Black Sabbath show - which has come as good news for those who missed out on reunion tickets. The music legend, 76, will hang up his Prince of Darkness crown later this year in one final blow out dubbed "the greatest heavy metal show ever". He will return to the stage for one last time with Black Sabbath at Aston Villa's Villa Park on July 5, marking the first time the band's original line-up - Ozzy, Tony, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward - have played together in over 20 years. They will be joined by dozens of bands they inspired, including Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Gojira and Anthrax. Ozzy, who has been forced to halt touring due amid his Parkinson's battle, is set to play a short solo set before joining his bandmates on stage for the epic reunion. Tickets sold out in a staggering 16 minutes, with thousands of fans left disappointed. However, Ozzy has now been confirmed to be making a surprise appearance in Birmingham, the city where the heavy rock pioneers formed in 1968, just days later. The rock icon is giving fans the chance to meet him, his X Factor icon wife Sharon Osbourne and their children Kelly and Jack. The famous clan will head to Comic Con Midlands on July 12 and 13 at the NEC Birmingham. 'We are delighted to have finally secured one of the world's most famous and iconic families to appear at our show for a special one off opportunity for fans to meet them,' said Andy Kleek, CEO of Monopoly Events. 'It's been a long time in the making, but we are thrilled to have finally secured this groundbreaking booking. We know that Birmingham is a place that The Osbournes hold deeply in their hearts and we couldn't be more excited to welcome them to Comic Con Midlands in July!' Tickets for the show are currently on sale, with the opportunity to secure a spot to meet the Osbournes available soon. They will join the likes of Ian Somerhalder, Paul Wesley, Joseph Morgan and Daniel Gillies. Ozzy recently opened up on what fans can expect from the epic show at Villa Pak, as it has been confirmed concert organisers will 'use smoke and mirrors' to make sure he gets the triumphant send off he deserves. He said: 'I'm used to doing two hours on stage, jumping and running around. I don't think I'll be doing much jumping or running around this time. I may be sitting down.' Ozzy is likely to be on a chair on stage but there will be lots of smoke like the old Sabbath gigs, flashing lights and big guitar solos from bandmate Tommy Iommi to ensure Ozzy's entrance and performance will delight fans. In 2020, Ozzy revealed he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and he paused touring in 2023 after extensive spinal surgery. "You wake up the next morning and find that something else has gone wrong. You begin to think this is never going to end," he told G2. He said the reunion concert was conceived by his wife, Sharon, as "something to give me a reason to get up in the morning". "I do weights, bike riding, I've got a guy living at my house who's working with me. It's tough - I've been laid up for such a long time," he said. He added: "We're only playing a couple of songs each. I don't want people thinking 'we're getting ripped off', because it's just going to be ... what's the word? ... a sample, you're going to get a few songs each by Ozzy and Sabbath." The all-day event at Villa Park in Birmingham will also feature sets by a host of major metal bands including Metallica, Slayer and Alice In Chains. Money raised from the show will go to Parkinson's and children's charities.
