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Economic Times
2 days ago
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- Economic Times
Cryptocurrency Live News & Updates : Mill City Ventures Invests $450M in Sui
29 Jul, 2025 | 01:55:05 AM IST Mill City Ventures is allocating $450 million to acquire Sui (SUI) tokens, aiming to bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology, backed by notable firms like Galaxy and Pantera. In a significant move for the cryptocurrency landscape, Mill City Ventures has announced a $450 million investment strategy focused on acquiring Sui (SUI) tokens, positioning itself at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain innovation. This initiative is supported by prominent investors such as Galaxy Digital and Pantera Capital. Meanwhile, Grove Finance is set to launch on Avalanche, deploying up to $250 million in real-world assets to enhance tokenization efforts on the platform. This partnership aims to facilitate the adoption of decentralized stablecoin USDS and attract institutional capital. Additionally, Brickken has integrated with Credefi to create a permissionless lending system utilizing real-world assets as collateral, further expanding the DeFi landscape. In the broader market, Solana's SOL token has seen a 28% increase, generating optimism among traders, although major players remain cautious. Lastly, Tron Inc. has filed a $1 billion shelf registration with the SEC, indicating its commitment to accumulating TRX tokens as part of its evolving corporate strategy. Together, these developments highlight a growing trend of institutional interest and innovative financial solutions within the cryptocurrency sector. Show more
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Huge rock band cancel string of shows hours before they're due onstage to ‘mourn Ozzy Osbourne'
A HUGE rock band has cancelled a string of shows hours before they're due onstage in order to "mourn Ozzy Osbourne." Members of the heavy metal band were good friends with Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon and needed time out. 7 7 7 7 Rockers Pantera say they can't face taking to the stage following the death of their 'inspiration' Ozzy Osbourne. The heavy metal band have rescheduled a number of shows so they can have space to grieve the music icon. The death of the Black Sabbath frontman, a pioneer in the genre, was announced last Tuesday. Pantera - Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benant - grew close to Ozzy and say they need time to come to terms with the loss of their friend. In 1997, the group performed at Ozzfest, a music festival featuring heavy metal acts organised by him and his wife Sharon and they stayed close ever since. Pantera said: 'Ozzy wasn't just a legend who shaped the very foundation of heavy metal and inspired Pantera from the beginning — he was family. "A mentor, a brother, and a constant presence in our lives both on and off the stage. "The bond we shared with him ran far deeper than music. 'In light of this profound loss, we need time and space to grieve — to be with our families, our crew, and each other. "As we process and honour the life of someone who meant so much to us. Inside Ozzy Osbourne's final days after historic last show 'took huge toll' on his health "Out of respect, and to allow members of our team the time to mourn, we will be the following rescheduling shows. July 28 - Saratoga Springs, NY → Tuesday, September 9. July 31 - Holmdel, NJ → Monday, September 8." Ozzy died at home in his stunning mansion in Welders, Buckinghamshire "surrounded by love". Sharon, his wife of 43 years and mum to their children Aimee, Jack and Kelly, was by his side. A statement from his family said on Tuesday evening: "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." Ozzy became known as the "Prince of Darkness" in his six-decade career thanks to his on-stage antics that attracted a legion of heavy rock fans. He last graced the stage earlier this month when he reunited with his bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward and played a five-song set in a farewell to music. The gig was touted as "the greatest heavy metal show ever," with Ozzy grinning to chanting fans as he thanked them for all they had done for him. Black Sabbath star Bill Ward later shared a heart breaking tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and a photo from their youth. Drummer Bill uploaded an image taken inside a photobooth during Black Sabbath 's heyday, writing: Where will I find you now? In the memories, our unspoken embraces, our missed phone calls, no, you're forever in my heart. "Deepest condolences to Sharon and all family members. RIP Sincere regrets to all the fans. Never goodbye. Thank you forever." And Oasis honoured rock legend Ozzy as they returned to London's Wembley Stadium after 16 years. At their gig on Friday night, the band lit up a screen featuring a picture of the Black Sabbath frontman, who died on Tuesday aged 76, during their 1994 Top Ten hit, Live Forever. The brothers also sang the track Rock 'N' Roll Star, from the same year, in honour of Ozzy, who was the self-proclaimed Prince of Darkness. Liam told the 81,000-strong crowd: 'I want to dedicate this one to Ozzy Osbourne — a rock 'n' roll star.' 7 7 7
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pantera Cancel Tour Dates to Mourn Ozzy Osbourne
Pantera have canceled multiple upcoming shows and postponed others in the wake of Ozzy Osbourne's death, paying tribute to the metal legend who they called a 'mentor' and 'brother.' In a statement posted to Instagram, the band said they would be 'taking time to process' the loss, following Osbourne's death on July 22 at age 75. More from Billboard Coldplay's Chris Martin Bounces Back From Astronomer Kiss-Cam Scandal With Sweet Serenade of Soccer Legend Lionel Messi & Wife 'Quietly Impressed': Bad Company Talks Upcoming Tribute Album 'Can't Get Enough' Ice Cube Tries to Save the World in First Trailer For Ominous 'War of the Worlds' Remake 'Ozzy wasn't just a legend who shaped the very foundation of heavy metal and inspired Pantera from the beginning – he was family,' the band wrote. 'A mentor, a brother, and a constant presence in our lives both on and off the stage. The bond we shared with him ran far deeper than music.' Pantera had performed earlier this month at the Back to the Beginning reunion concert in Birmingham on July 5 — the historic Black Sabbath event that saw Osbourne reunite with guitarist Tony Iommi for the final time. The show marked Ozzy's last public performance. The band has now canceled three concerts and delayed two more. Specific dates affected by the cancellations have not yet been confirmed, though the band's current European tour routing was expected to continue through August. 'Right now, our priority is honoring Ozzy's memory and supporting our extended family. We thank our fans for their understanding and promise to return with the same fire and fury — but not until we've had time to properly grieve this massive loss,' they added. Pantera — led by classic members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown, along with Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante — have been on the road since 2022, following their reunion and the revival of the band's legacy. Osbourne's death has triggered an outpouring of tributes across the rock and metal world, with artists including Metallica, Foo Fighters, and Judas Priest reflecting on his immeasurable impact. His final album, Patient Number 9, debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and earned a Grammy Award for best metal performance in 2023. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Rock band reschedule handful of shows to 'grieve' Ozzy Osbourne
Iconic metal band Pantera has cancelled several shows following the death of long-time friend Ozzy Osbourne. The Black Sabbath vocalist and music pioneer died aged 76 on July 22, with his family announcing the news to his legions of fans. It came just weeks after Ozzy and Sabbath performed their final show in their hometown of Birmingham, raising £140million for charity. Pantera – made up of Phil Anselmo, Charlie Benante, Rex Brown, and Zakk Wylde – were among the star-studded bill of Back To The Beginning, performing Cowboys from Hell, Walk, Planet Caravan, and Electric Funeral. Zakk was the longtime guitarist for Ozzy and joined Pantera in 2022 when the 80s band reformed. Following Ozzy's death, the group has rescheduled two concerts and cancelled three others to allow the band members to 'mourn' and 'grieve' their friend. In a message posted to social media, they said: 'Ozzy wasn't just a legend who shaped the very foundation of heavy metal and inspired Pantera from the beginning — he was family. 'A mentor, a brother, and a constant presence in our lives both on and off the stage. The bond we shared with him ran far deeper than music. 'In light of this profound loss, we need time and space to grieve — to be with our families, our crew, and each other as we process and honour the life of someone who meant so much to us. 'Out of respect, and to allow members of our team the time to mourn, we will be rescheduling the following shows.' Their US shows in Gilford, Birmingham, and Virginia Beach will no longer take place. Their July 20 show in Saratoga Springs has been rescheduled to September 9, and their July 31 date in Holmdel will now be held on September 8. Following the news of Ozzy's death, Pantera shared a tribute online expressing their deepest sympathies with his wife, Sharon, and his children, including Jack and Kelly. 'RIP @ozzyosbourne Thank you for all that you did for metal & Pantera. We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Amy & Louis, we are so very sorry for your loss ❤️🩹,' they wrote. Ahead of the Back To The Beginning show, Zakk, who toured extensively with Ozzy throughout his career and reunited with the musician at the Villa Park show, shared some of his fondest memories of the Crazy Train hitmaker. 'I remember we played the Budokan [Arena] in Tokyo. I'd always have a bag of beer with me, just in case anywhere we were going didn't have beer,' the Black Label Society musician told NME. 'So, Oz comes in the room after the gig. He goes 'Zakky, Zakky… you got any beers?' I go, 'Yeah, but I'm not giving you one here. You're going to get us fired! Mum's [Sharon Osbourne] right across the hall – she's going to come and see the two of us drinking, is that going to be good?' He said the pair were like 'a couple of naughty school kids' opening up on the 'wholesome' touring memory. '[Ozzy] goes, 'Alright, tell you what, I'll meet you in the bathroom.' So I go in the bathroom, I'm waiting. All of a sudden, I hear the door open. He comes in the stall right next to me, and I push a Kirin or Asahi under there. I hear the 'psssst' of the can, then 'glug, glug, glug!' He downs it in one, puts the can down, pushes it back under and goes, 'Thanks, Zakk. I'll see you at dinner'.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Plenty of celebrities across the globe have also shared tributes, including Sir David Beckham, Queen legend Sir Brian May, and the Gallagher brothers, who displayed Osbourne's photo on-screen during their Wembley concert. Osbourne's death was announced by his family, who revealed that he was 'surrounded by love' when the moment came. More Trending They said in a statement: '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.' As well as Sharon, he is survived by six children from his two marriages. Fans will know Kelly and Jack, whom he shared with Sharon and starred in their hugely popular reality series The Osbournes. But he also had another daughter, Aimee, with the former X Factor judge. As for his other kids, Osbourne welcomed Elliott, Louis, and Jessica with Thelma Riley, to whom he was married from 1971 to 1982. 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. MORE: American musician and satirist Tom Lehrer dies aged 97 MORE: Drake angers fans after cancelling Manchester gig last minute over 'unforeseen' issue MORE: Dame Cleo Laine, first lady of British jazz, dies aged 97
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Huge rock band reschedule several shows so they can 'grieve' Ozzy Osbourne
Members of heavy metal band Pantera were good friends with Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon, and Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benant need to 'mourn' his death Rockers Pantera say they can't face taking to the stage following the death of their 'inspiration' Ozzy Osbourne. The heavy metal band have rescheduled a number of shows so they can grieve the music icon. The death of the Black Sabbath frontman, a pioneer in the genre, was announced last Tuesday. His devastated family said in a statement that the 76-year-old was 'surrounded by love' at the time of his passing. Pantera - Phil Anselmo, Rex Brown, guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benant - grew close to Ozzy and say they need time to come to terms with the loss of their friend. In 1997, the group performed at Ozzfest, a music festival featuring heavy metal acts organised by him and his wife Sharon and they stayed close ever since. Pantera said: 'Ozzy wasn't just a legend who shaped the very foundation of heavy metal and inspired Pantera from the beginning — he was family. A mentor, a brother, and a constant presence in our lives both on and off the stage. The bond we shared with him ran far deeper than music. 'In light of this profound loss, we need time and space to grieve — to be with our families, our crew, and each other as we process and honour the life of someone who meant so much to us. Out of respect, and to allow members of our team the time to mourn, we will be the following rescheduling shows. July 28 - Saratoga Springs, NY → Tuesday, September 9. July 31 - Holmdel, NJ → Monday, September 8." Out of respect, and to allow members of our team the time to mourn, we will be rescheduling the following shows: Zakk recently recalled the most 'wholesome' moment from his time on tour with Ozzy. In an interview with Metal Hammer back in April, he looked back at their time on the road together. 'I remember we played the Budokan [Arena] in Tokyo. I'd always have a bag of beer with me, just in case anywhere we were going didn't have beer,' he said. "He comes in the room after the gig. He goes 'Zakky, Zakky… you got any beers?' I go, 'Yeah, but I'm not giving you one here. You're going to get us fired! Mum's [Sharon Osbourne] right across the hall – she's going to come and see the two of us drinking, is that going to be good?'' '[Ozzy] goes, 'Alright, tell you what, I'll meet you in the bathroom.' So I go in the bathroom, I'm waiting. All of a sudden, I hear the door open - he comes in the stall right next to me, and I push a Kirin or Asahi under there. I hear the 'psssst' of the can, then 'glug, glug, glug!' He downs it in one, puts the can down, pushes it back under and goes, 'Thanks, Zakk. I'll see you at dinner.'' In a statement that devastated the music world last week, the Osbourne family, including Kelly and Ozzy's wife Sharon, had 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." Ozzy's former Black Sabbath bandmates have also issued moving statements. Sharon is said to have been left utterly broken by Ozzy's death. Fans have since been leaving tributes outside his Buckinghamshire home, with flowers and loving message laid outside the gates. Half-drunk pints and bottles of beer have also been left alongside candles as mourners toast the rock icon on Birmingham's Black Sabbath bridge. In the wake of his sad death, details surrounding his final hours have emerged as it's been reported air ambulance crew flew to the Black Sabbath star's mansion in Buckinghamshire and worked for two hours to save his life. Thousands of fans have called for Birmingham Aiport to be renamed after the Prince of Darkness, but the airport has announced its own plans to honour Ozzy. Instead, Birmingham Aiport is planning to add artwork paying tribute to the Black Sabbath frontman in its terminal. A spokesperson told BirminghamLive: "Ozzy Osborne is an inspiration to so many in our region proving that talent, hard work, and commitment can take you to all corners of the world. In the coming weeks, we will be looking at how we can celebrate his heritage and contribution to the region via terminal artwork, creating a greater sense of place for Birmingham and his fans."
