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Sir David Beckham, Brian May, Adam Sandler pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, Entertainment News
Sir David Beckham, Brian May and Adam Sandler have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. The 76-year-old rocker died on Tuesday (July 22) at his home in the UK with his family by his side and David was among the stars who took to social media to pay tribute. He wrote on Instagram: "So sad to see Ozzy leave us. Thank you for entertaining us. Sending love to Sharon, the kids and family." Brian wrote: "So sad to hear of Ozzie's passing. His last appearance at Villa Park was a glorious way to say goodbye — the love in that place for him was gigantic. "I'm grateful I was able to have a few quiet words with him after the show. And happy to know he passed peacefully with his loving family close by. But the world will miss Ozzie's unique presence and fearless talent. My heartfelt consolation to Sharon and their great family. 'And to Bill (Ward) and Geezer (Butler) and my dear friend Tony (Iommi) — for this is family — I know only too well. Rest in peace dear Ozzie. Bri." Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready spoke about the influence Ozzy had on him. He wrote on Pearl Jam's Instagram: "Sad to hear Ozzy died today. When I was in high school I discovered Sabbath. War Pigs was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time. It was Ozzy's voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape. "Then when The Blizzard of Ozz record came out I was instantly a fan. Randy Rhoads was an influence on me to play lead guitar. Luckily I got to play on the song Immortal on the (Osbourne's) last record. Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life better. Mike McCready." Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong wrote: "No words. We love you Ozzy." Adam shared: "We were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover.... Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness — Ozzy Osbourne! "Loved him a lot like we all did! Sending love to the family and so happy to have spent time with the legend himself. RIP." Piers Morgan — who is a close friend of Ozzy's wife Sharon — posted a photo of himself with the couple and wrote: "RIP Ozzy Osbourne. One of the greatest rock stars in history, and a wonderful character. "Truly one of the funniest people I've ever known. I once asked him what the best moment of his life was and he replied instantly, 'Meeting Sharon.' My heart breaks for her." And Sir Rod Stewart wrote: "Bye bye Ozzy. Sleep well my friend. I'll see you up there — later rather than sooner." Ozzy had been living with Parkinson's disease for several years. Despite his illness, he recently reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates on stage at Villa Park, Birmingham, for his Back to the Beginning farewell concert. [[nid:720496]]
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76: Black Sabbath legend passes away
LONDON: Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman of Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed. The rock icon, known for his wild stage antics and pioneering role in heavy metal, passed away just weeks after performing a farewell concert in Birmingham. '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,' the family said in a statement. 'He was with his family and surrounded by love.' Osbourne, who battled Parkinson's disease since 2019, had recently played his final show on July 5 at Villa Park, reuniting with original Black Sabbath members for the first time in two decades. The concert, dubbed 'Back to the Beginning,' saw him perform from a leather throne adorned with a bat—a nod to his infamous 1982 stunt where he bit off a bat's head on stage. Tributes flooded in from fellow musicians, with Elton John calling him 'a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods.' Pearl Jam's Mike McCready credited Osbourne's voice for taking fans 'to a dark universe.' Born in Birmingham in 1948, Osbourne rose to fame with Black Sabbath, whose 1970 debut album became a cornerstone of heavy metal. The band sold over 75 million records worldwide and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Beyond music, Osbourne became a pop culture figure through the reality show *The Osbournes*, which showcased his eccentric family life. His career was marked by outrageous moments, from snorting ants to urinating on a war memorial. Despite health struggles, including a near-fatal quad bike crash in 2003, Osbourne continued making music, releasing his final albums *Ordinary Man* (2020) and *Patient Number 9* (2022). His last words to fans at Villa Park were: 'Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.' - AFP
Perth Now
a day ago
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- Perth Now
'So sad to see Ozzy leave us': Sir David Beckham's tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
Sir David Beckham, Brian May and Adam Sandler have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. The 76-year-old rocker died on Tuesday (22.07.25) at his home in the UK with his family by his side and David was among the stars who took to social media to pay tribute. He wrote on Instagram: 'So sad to see Ozzy leave us. Thank you for entertaining us. Sending love to Sharon, the kids and family.' Brian wrote: 'So sad to hear of Ozzie's passing. His last appearance at Villa Park was a glorious way to say goodbye - the love in that place for him was gigantic. 'I'm grateful I was able to have a few quiet words with him after the show. And happy to know he passed peacefully with his loving family close by. But the world will miss Ozzie's unique presence and fearless talent. My heartfelt consolations to Sharon and their great family. 'And to Bill (Ward) and Geezer (Butler) and my dear friend Tony (Iommi) - for this is family - I know only too well. REST IN PEACE dear Ozzie. Bri.' Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready spoke about the influence Ozzy had on him. He wrote on Pearl Jam's Instagram: 'Sad to hear Ozzy died today. When I was in high school I discovered Sabbath. 'War Pigs' was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time. It was Ozzy's voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape. 'Then when 'The Blizzard of Ozz' record came out I was instantly a fan. Randy Rhoads was an influence on me to play lead guitar. Luckily I got to play on the song 'Immortal' on the (Osbourne's) last record. Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life better. Mike McCready.' Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong wrote: 'No words. We love you Ozzy.' And Sandler shared: 'we were in our basements with our brothers, in the woods with our buddies, in the car, at a keg party, on a boat, at football practice, at a sleepover.... Nobody was more badass to crank up on our speakers than the one and only prince of darkness - Ozzy Osbourne! 'Loved him a lot like we all did! Sending love to the family and so happy to have spent time with the legend himself. RIP' Piers Morgan – who is a close friend of Ozzy's wife Sharon - posted a photo of himself with the couple and wrote: 'RIP Ozzy Osbourne. One of the greatest rock stars in history, and a wonderful character. 'Truly one of the funniest people I've ever known. I once asked him what was the best moment of his life and he replied instantly: 'Meeting Sharon.' My heart breaks for her.' And, Sir Rod Stewart wrote: 'Bye bye Ozzy. Sleep well my friend. I'll see you up there - later rather than sooner." Ozzy had been living with Parkinson's disease for several years. Despite his illness, he recently reunited with his Black Sabbath bandmates on stage at Villa Park, Birmingham, for his Back to the Beginning farewell concert.
Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Ozzy Osbourne Remembered: Elton John, Metallica, Pearl Jam And Others Pay Tribute
Rock royalty is paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, who died today at 76. 'He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods – a true legend,' Elton John wrote on Instagram. 'He was also one of the funniest people I've ever met. I will miss him dearly. To Sharon and the family, I send my condolences and love.' More from Deadline Wrote Billy Idol, 'I saw Black Sabbath one month before the first album came out at Worthing town hall in 1968 I was right at the front & his tassels were touching me! Ozzy embodied the spirit of rock 'n' roll, and he performed right to the end as we all saw most recently at the back to the beginning concert. My condolences to Sharon Jack Kelly, and the whole family. My heart goes out to you.' ADVERTISEMENT Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready tweeted, 'When I was in high school I discovered Sabbath. 'War Pigs' was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time. It was Ozzy's voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape. Then when The 'Blizzard of Ozz' record came out I was instantly a fan. Randy Rhoads was an influence on me to play lead guitar. Luckily I got to play on the song 'Immortal' on the last record. Thanks for the music, Ozzy it makes our journey in life better.' Scroll down for those and other tributes. RIP Ozzy Osbourne. Thank you to a legend. — PIXIES (@PIXIES) July 22, 2025 Farewell @OzzyOsbourne. You and your bands changed my life. Thank you for the ride. — Dee Snider🇺🇸🎤 (@deesnider) July 22, 2025 Much luv to Sharon and the beautiful Osbourne Family So sorry to hear of your loss. Rest easy Ozzy.. — Jon Bon Jovi (@jonbonjovi) July 22, 2025 We're deeply saddened to learn that rock & roll icon Ozzy Osbourne, famously known as the Prince of Darkness, passed away this morning. Our hearts are with his family, loved ones, and many dedicated fans during this time. We know his legacy will live on through music-lovers… — MTV (@MTV) July 22, 2025 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 ❤️🩹 📷: @RossHalfin — Pantera (@Pantera) July 22, 2025 One of the greatest of all time. @OzzyOsbourne R.I.P. 💔 — Seán Ono Lennon (@seanonolennon) July 22, 2025 I am so very sad to hear of the death of Ozzy Osbourne 💔🙏 What a lovely goodbye concert he had at Back To The Beginning in Birmingham🙏☀️❤️🎤 — Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) July 22, 2025 RIP Ozzy. Right after the recent huge Black Sabbath final concert. Sad.. In my opinion the Creators of Heavy Metal 🤘🏽🙏 — ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) July 22, 2025 Man,,, real heart broken over the passing of OZZY OSBOURNE,,, we go way back and it was a real honor to watch him get inducted into the @rockhall last year. Sending my love and prayers to Sharon and his kids and whole family. RIP 🤍 — FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) July 22, 2025 Sad to hear Ozzy died today. When I was in high school I discovered Sabbath. 'War Pigs' was terrifying and mesmerizing at the same time. It was Ozzy's voice that took me away to a dark universe. A great escape. Then when The 'Blizzard of Ozz' record came out I was instantly a… — Pearl Jam (@PearlJam) July 22, 2025 We ❤️ you too, Ozzy — The Smashing Pumpkins (@SmashingPumpkin) July 22, 2025 RIP Ozzy Osbourne. One of the greatest rock stars in history, and a wonderful character. Truly one of the funniest people I've ever known. I once asked him what was the best moment of his life and he replied instantly: 'Meeting Sharon.' My heart breaks for her. 💔 — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 22, 2025 Best of Deadline Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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How Max McNown's Girlfriend Inspired His Breakthrough Hit — And Gave Him ‘A Lot of Encouragement'
As singer-songwriter Max McNown prepared to release his country-folk love song 'Better Me For You (Brown Eyes)' last November, he felt reluctant to share such a vulnerable single about his girlfriend of nearly two years. But the track quickly resonated with fans, becoming his first entry on Billboard's Country Airplay chart and the Billboard Hot 100 — and soon, the 23-year-old's perspective changed. 'I wasn't expecting a song that is so specifically about my girlfriend to do so well,' he reflects. 'It gives me a lot of encouragement to keep writing personal songs about my life.' More from Billboard 2025's Chartbreakers: Alex Warren, The Marías and More Each Month Zach Bryan's Ex Brianna LaPaglia Fires Back Against Song Remarks, Leaked Text Message Matt Cameron Denies He's Retired Following Exit From Pearl Jam McNown wrote 'Better Me For You' in May 2024 during a session with Trent Dabbs, Ava Suppelsa and writer-producer Jamie Kenney, at the lattermost's Nashville-area studio. At the time, McNown had a basic melody, a simple concept and the written phrase, 'I didn't know you'd have brown eyes,' which became central to the song's chorus. 'Ava asked me more about my girlfriend, like, 'What do you love about her?'' McNown remembers. 'It's about wanting to be a better person, because you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody.' While McNown and his collaborators completed writing the hit-to-be in that session, slow-burning success from his summer 2023 ballad 'A Lot More Free' allowed his team more time to build momentum. The prior bittersweet acoustic single — and title track to his debut EP released at the same time — gained traction in fall 2024, entering the top 30 on Hot Country Songs. It has more recently crossed over to alternative and pop formats, reaching a No. 8 high on Adult Pop Airplay. 'He hadn't gone on any big tours yet, and 'A Lot More Free' was blowing up,' says McNown's uncle and manager, Brandon Ebel, president of Tooth & Nail Records and Solid State Records, of opting to hold on releasing a follow-up single. 'We wanted to wait for the perfect time.' McNown and his team teased 'Better Me For You' on social media in October, focusing on the chorus — and more specifically, his phrase about brown eyes. Seeing fans referring to the song as such in comment sections, they quickly added the words to the song title ahead of its Nov. 15 release. 'It already had thousands of people using the sound on [Instagram] and TikTok,' Ebel says, adding that they invested the bulk of McNown's budget into advertising with online marketing campaigns, including on social media platforms. But even before the backing support from his team, McNown had already proved his internet savvy. When the Oregon native moved to California in 2022, he was given his father's old guitar and slowly learned hit songs by Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers. He began to busk on the San Clemente Pier within a few months of arriving, and at the suggestion of a friend, soon posted those covers online. After gaining a following, he self-released 'Freezing in November,' a solo write, in 2023, which signaled to Ebel that McNown was ready for the next step. 'He'd written a few other songs we thought were good, so I said, 'As a favor, I'll fly you down to Nashville and we can record a couple of songs,'' Ebel says. 'I also had a couple of writers at my publishing company [Fugitive Song Publishing], and they agreed to write with him.' One of those early sessions yielded 'A Lot More Free.' That September, McNown auditioned for American Idol but didn't proceed with the show despite advancing in the competition. He wanted the space to continue building his discography — and his team. He had signed with Fugitive Recordings and inked a partnership with The Orchard in 2023 a few months before releasing his debut EP. McNown then moved to Nashville in 2024 and released debut album Wandering. This January, he signed a deal with Columbia Records — and released follow-up album Night Diving the same month, which included 'Better Me For You.' As his team took shape, so did a promotional strategy for success. He's been able to experiment with various methods, ultimately landing on a Mount Rushmore of success stories that he continues to push on his socials. ''Better Me For You' is one of the 'core four,' ' McNown says. 'That one, [May single] 'Same Questions,' 'A Lot More Free' and [2024's] 'Love Me Back.' They seem to take off every time I post them on social media, so that has changed the approach. There's maybe one post of each of those a week.' A month before the official release of 'Better Me For You,' the team focused on opportunities at radio for McNown as well, Ebel says. 'We put out feelers to see their feedback,' he remembers. 'As soon as it came out and started streaming very well, we decided to go to country radio.' The decision proved to be wise: 'Better Me For You' became his first Country Airplay entry on the chart dated Feb. 22 and has yet to leave the chart since. The following month, it surfaced on Hot Country Songs and reaches a new No. 28 high on this week's chart. In June, boosted by its growing radio presence, 'Better Me For You' debuted on the Hot 100 at No. 98, and has spent five weeks on the chart. McNown hopes to continue his hot streak with an extended cut of Night Diving — titled Night Diving (The Cost of Growing Up) — out July 18 through Fugitive Recordings/The Orchard/Columbia Records. Plus, he'll follow up performances this year at CMA Fest and Boston Calling with a set at Lollapalooza in Chicago before launching his 30-show headlining Forever Ain't Long Enough Tour. As McNown looks ahead, Ebel reflects on how far the rising star has already come. 'He's the whole package: A songwriter, a lyricist, a performer,' Ebel says. He immediately becomes reflective, recalling an opening set his nephew played last year: 'He'd never played harmonica live, but 30 minutes before he went onstage, he was like, 'I'm going to play harmonica on 'A Lot More Free'' and just dominated. That was the moment I knew, 'This kid's going to be big.' ' A version of this story appears in the July 19, 2025, issue of Billboard. 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 Solve the daily Crossword
