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The Province
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Province
BREAKING: Ozzy Osbourne dies at the age of 76, family says
'He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time,' the family said FILE: British singer Ozzy Osbourne performs during the closing ceremony for the Commonwealth Games at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, central England, on August 8, 2022. Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Singer Ozzy Osbourne has died, the family 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. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time,' the statement notes. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors 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 ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and… — Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) July 22, 2025 Born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham, England, in 1948, he first rose to fame with Black Sabbath in 1968, pioneering heavy metal rock music and recording hits such as 'Paranoid,' 'Iron Man' and 'War Pigs.' He embarked on a solo career after being fired from the band in 1979 for his legendary excesses. 'We knew we didn't really have a choice but to sack him because he was just so out of control,' wrote Sabbath bassist Terry 'Geezer' Butler in his memoir. Osbourne's iconic sophomore album hit 'Crazy Train,' made with the legendary, late guitarist Randy Rhoads, came out in 1980, followed by more than a dozen albums in the decades that followed. Ozzy Osbourne performs at an outdoor festival in Nuerburg, Germany, May 17, 2002. Photo by CLAUS FELIX/AFP/File Osbourne was twice inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — once with Sabbath in 2006 and again in 2024 as a solo artist. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. At the peak of his fame, some of his wild exploits included snorting a line of ants off concrete, urinating against the Alamo, and biting the head off a live bat that a fan threw onstage during a 1981 concert. Osbourne later said he thought it was rubber. In the 2000s, he and his wife Sharon, along with their son Jack and daughter Kelly, found wider fame as stars of 'The Osbournes' reality television show, offering fans a chance to see a more domesticated version of rocker. Osbourne had been diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2019. — With files from The Associated Press Cast of the reality television show The Osbournes: Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne. Photo by Handout/File REACTION TO OZZY OSBOURNE'S DEATH Elton John 'So sad to hear the news of ↕ozzyosbourne passing away. He was a dear friend and a huge trailblazer who secured his place in the pantheon of rock gods — a true legend. 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. Elton xx' — on Instagram This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Rod Stewart 'Bye, bye Ozzy. Sleep well, my friend. I'll see you up there — later rather than sooner.' — on Instagram Flavor Flav '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' — on X Ronnie Wood '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.' — on X Jason Momoa 'Love you @ozzyosbourne. All my aloha @sharonosbourne and ohana. So grateful RIP.' — on Instagram Billie Joe Armstrong 'No words. We love you Ozzy.' — on Instagram Nirvana 'Thank you Ozzy Osbourne for the inspiration. ↕BlackSabbath is the template for heavy Rock. #Ozzy ' — on X This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Questlove 'Long live the Oz. Rest In Melody.' — on Instagram Premier League club Aston Villa Aston Villa Football Club is saddened to learn that world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne has passed away. Growing up in Aston, not far from Villa Park, Ozzy always held a special connection to the club and the community he came from. The thoughts of everyone at Aston Villa are with his wife Sharon, his family, friends, and countless fans at this extremely difficult time. Rest in peace, Ozzy. — in a statement Pantera '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' — on Instagram Wolfgang Van Halen 'Legend. Thank you for everything, Ozzy' — on Instagram This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Gene Simmons 'Sad to report Ozzy has passed away. He was a giant. Admired and loved by millions of fans worldwide. Prayers and condolences go out to the Osbourne family.' — on X The Alamo 'We at the Alamo are saddened to hear of the passing of legendary musician Ozzy Osbourne. His relationship with the Alamo was marked initially by a deeply disrespectful incident in 1982. This act profoundly and rightfully upset many who hold this site sacred. However, redemption and reconciliation eventually became part of his history as well. In 1992, Ozzy personally apologized to then-Mayor Nelson Wolff and expressed genuine remorse for his actions. Decades later, in 2015, he revisited the Alamo grounds to learn and appreciate the site's profound history, openly demonstrating humility and understanding.' — on Facebook in a post that expressed condolences to Osbourne's family, friends and fans. Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. 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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘High-tech' Elvis show SLAMMED by furious fans as they compare it to flop Willy Wonka experience
A 'HIGH-tech' Elvis Presley show has been blasted by fans who say it involved grainy video clips while an impersonator danced on stage. Some attendees were expecting cutting-edge holograms to rival the smash hit Advertisement 2 Elvis Evolution promised a dazzling journey through the King of Rock and Roll's life when it opened at the ExCel in East London this month 2 The King of Rock and Roll on stage in 1973 Credit: Getty But it has since been compared to Elvis Evolution promised a dazzling journey through the King of Rock and Roll's life when it opened at the ExCel in East London this month. However, disappointed punters who paid up to £300 for VIP tickets claim there was no 3D avatar — just an actor dancing in front of video clips of the icon. Chas Johnson, 48, said: 'The whole thing is lamentable. Advertisement Read More on Showbiz "But where it goes really wrong is where there was meant to be something akin to Abba Voyage with a hologram of Elvis, the focal point, that's completely missing.' Another attendee said: 'People were looking around and thinking, 'Is this it?'.' Others compared it to An Elvis Evolution spokesman said plans for a hologram concert announced in early 2024 were dropped during development. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Live Blog But they insisted this was 'made clear when tickets went on sale' and the show has been 'praised by fans and newcomers'. Jan Shepard dead at 96: Actress starred opposite Elvis
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘High-tech' Elvis show SLAMMED by furious fans as they compare it to flop Willy Wonka experience
Elvis Evolution promised a dazzling journey through the King of Rock and Roll's life SHLOCK & ROLL 'High-tech' Elvis show SLAMMED by furious fans as they compare it to flop Willy Wonka experience A 'HIGH-tech' Elvis Presley show has been blasted by fans who say it involved grainy video clips while an impersonator danced on stage. Some attendees were expecting cutting-edge holograms to rival the smash hit Abba Voyage virtual gigs. Advertisement 2 Elvis Evolution promised a dazzling journey through the King of Rock and Roll's life when it opened at the ExCel in East London this month 2 The King of Rock and Roll on stage in 1973 Credit: Getty But it has since been compared to last year's Willy Wonka experience flop by furious audiences. Elvis Evolution promised a dazzling journey through the King of Rock and Roll's life when it opened at the ExCel in East London this month. However, disappointed punters who paid up to £300 for VIP tickets claim there was no 3D avatar — just an actor dancing in front of video clips of the icon. Chas Johnson, 48, said: 'The whole thing is lamentable. Advertisement "But where it goes really wrong is where there was meant to be something akin to Abba Voyage with a hologram of Elvis, the focal point, that's completely missing.' Another attendee said: 'People were looking around and thinking, 'Is this it?'.' Others compared it to the Wonka show in Glasgow where an immersive experience left kids in tears. An Elvis Evolution spokesman said plans for a hologram concert announced in early 2024 were dropped during development. Advertisement But they insisted this was 'made clear when tickets went on sale' and the show has been 'praised by fans and newcomers'.
Evening Standard
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
The most iconic moments from Live Aid over the years 40 years on
John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant performed on the Philadelphia side of the event, but, in a disappointing turn of events, the reunion was marred by a catalogue of errors. The band played for 20 minutes, dusting off three classics: 'Rock and Roll', 'Whole Lotta Love', and 'Stairway to Heaven'. Robert Plant admitted that his voice was 'hoarse' and had 'gone' before he even got on stage. Not a good start!
Scotsman
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Produced by Tony Award-winner Craig Balsam, Del Valle comes to the UK: A True First-Hand Account Sid & Nancy, The Chelsea Hotel and life in a Texas Prison
Ned Van Zandt's first-hand true stories of living in the guts of New York City's 1970s music scene, where he shared a wall with Sid Vicious and Nancy Spurgen in the infamous Chelsea Hotel. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... In Del Valle: A True Tale of Sex, Drugs, Rock and Roll... and Redemption, Ned Van Zandt tells his own first-hand true stories of living in the guts of New York City's 1970s music scene, where he shared a wall with Sid Vicious and Nancy Spurgen in the infamous Chelsea Hotel. During his time there he frequented their room 100, as well as the iconic Studio 54 and CBGB clubs. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad From after-parties with The Clash to working on a film with Jane Fonda to contemplating asking Chaka Khan if he could borrow $30,000 for rehab - Ned hasseen (and done) it all. New York City InDel Valle, Nedearnestly takes the audience through his debaucherous days in NYC, his Hollywood acting career and his time in a Texas prison - where the almost-famous actor was recognised by a high-ranking inmate who offered "protection" in exchange for acting lessons. Tony Award-winner Craig Balsam is the producer of Del Valle, a play that follows themes of addiction, queerness, celebrity, survival and ultimately, redemption. Ned has already featured in the documentaries Who Killed Nancy? and Sad Vacation, which explore the many theories behind the tragic deaths of Sid and Nancy, but now Ned is telling the story on his own terms. Developed at The Orchard Project and based entirely on Van Zandt's real life, Del Valle doesn't flinch. Expect a punchy, provocative meditation on queerness, celebrity, drugs, and survival – all told with the wry humour and soul-baring honesty of a man who's seen it all. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ned will be bringing his unforgettable show to the Edinburgh Fringe this year at Dairy Room at Underbelly, Bristo Square from August 6th. Tickets can be found here:
