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New York Post
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ozzy Osbourne on retiring after final Black Sabbath show: ‘I don't want to die in a hotel room somewhere'
'It is time.' So says Ozzy Osbourne about taking his final bow when he reunites with Black Sabbarth for the band's final-ever concert in the singer's hometown of Birmingham, England on July 5. 'I'd love to say 'never say never', but after the last six years or so … it is time,' Osbourne, 76, told The Guardian. 'I lived on the road for 50-odd years, and I've kind of got used to not picking up my bags and getting on the bus again. Advertisement 4 'I want to spend the rest of my life with my family,' said Ozzy Osbourne of his plans to retire after his July 5 farewell show reuniting him with Black Sabbath. Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 4 Ozzy Osbourne (second from left) will perform with Black Sabbath's original lineup for the first time in 20 years on July 5. Redferns 'I don't smoke dope or do any of the rock star lifestyle any more. I'm kind of like a homebody. I never go out. I never hang out in bars – I don't drink. So what the f–k is out there for me?' he continued. 'It's time for me to spend some time with my grandkids, I don't want to die in a hotel room somewhere. I want to spend the rest of my life with my family.' Advertisement Osbourne's manager wife, Sharon Osbourne, supports her husband's decision to hang up his mic. 'It's time to say 'enough,'' she told The Guardian. 'When you've given it your all, you can sit back and say: I did it.' Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' event will mark the first time the original lineup has performed together in 20 years. And the heavy metal legends will be joined by other artists they influenced, including Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and members of Judas Priest, Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Megadeth and Soundgarden. Meanwhile, Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello will serve as musical director. The show will raise money for three charities: Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and Birmingham-based Acorn Children's Hospice. Advertisement 4 Ozzy Osbourne attended Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Gala with his wife Sharon (right) and daughter Kelly in 2020. FilmMagic 4 Ozzy Osbourne was inducted by Jack Black into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist last October. FilmMagic Osbourne — who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist last October following his first enshrinement with Black Sabbath in 2006 — has struggled with health issues in recent years, including Parkinson's disease and a debilitating spinal injury. But the Prince of Darkness is working to go out with a bang with Black Sabbath, although he cautions that he won't be performing a full set. Advertisement 'I do weights, bike riding, I've got a guy living at my house who's working with me,' Osbourne told The Garden. 'It's tough – I've been laid up for such a long time. 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,' he continued. 'I don't think I'll be doing much jumping or running around this time. I may be sitting down, but the point is I'll be there, and I'll do the best I can. So all I can do is turn up.'
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley lambasts Paramount over Bill Owens' exit
The high-intensity drama concerning the growing tensions between the editorial staff and the corporate hierarchy at CBS was laid bare this weekend when veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley lambasted the broadcaster's parent entity, Paramount Global, during a show. He alleged that the company came up with "new ways" to "supervise" the contents of 60 Minutes. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India stares at a 'water bomb' threat as it freezes Indus Treaty India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" Scott Pelley attacks Paramount The rebuke came as Pelley spoke on the abrupt exit of Bill Owens , who stepped down as the executive producer of 60 Minutes last week. Pelley said the decision was hard on Owens as well as on his colleagues. The high-profile exit attracted widespread attention as it came amid Paramount's ongoing pursuit of a merger with Skydance Media. The deal needs the Donald Trump administration's approval to get finalised, Pelley noted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Luxury 2, 3, 4 & 4.5 Bed Homes in South Mumbai at Piramal Mahalaxmi | South Tower Ready to Move In Piramal Mahalaxmi Learn More Undo Also Read : Alexandra Frohlich death cause: Best Selling German author found dead on Hamburg houseboat; probe underway CBS tensions: Scott Pelley reacts to Bill Owens' exit According to USA Today, he told viewers that though "none" of 60 Minutes' stories were "blocked," Owens was feeling an absence of editorial independence. As per news agency Reuters, Owens, while announcing his departure, had said in a memo that it was "clear" that he wouldn't be allowed to run 60 Minutes in the manner that he had always done. Live Events 60 Minutes troubles with Donald Trump 60 Minutes ran into legal troubles with Trump last year when the then-Republican presidential candidate sued the news programme while alleging that it had edited an interview with his then-rival Kamala Harris to project her in a favourable light. Efforts to settle the dispute outside the court began in April, months after Trump was sworn in as US President for a second time. Paramount merger with Skydance in trouble? Besides the legal troubles faced by 60 Minutes, a renewed probe against CBS by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also risks derailing Paramount's merger plans. The investigation pertains to allegations of "news distortion". The probe, which was shut down before incumbent FCC chair Brendan Carr decided to reopen it. stems from a complaint about the aforementioned interview. Also Read : Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees announced: From Outkast to Joe Cocker, check complete list here On Monday, Carr stated that "all options remain on the table" in regard to the ongoing probe into the controversial interview. The FCC has the authority to block the Paramount-Skydance Media merger. FAQs What happened to Donald Trump's lawsuit against 60 Minutes? In April this year, the involved parties agreed to pursue the matter outside court. When did Bill Owens leave 60 Minutes? Bill Owens left the popular news programme last month. He was serving as its executive producer.
Fox News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Don't stop Believeland: Browns bring in Journey for pre-NFL draft concert
The Cleveland Browns took a Journey to the first night of the NFL draft. As if having a top-five pick didn't create enough interest, the Browns decided to reward their season ticket holders by bringing in Journey for a concert at Huntington Bank Field before the picks began. Brent Rossi, the Browns' chief marketing officer, said the talks about doing something beyond the usual draft party began at the end of last season, when the Browns finished 3-14 and secured their 14th top-10 draft pick since returning in 1999. In a third-party survey, the Browns found the top three rock bands by season ticket holders to be Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones and Journey. Since there's no hope for another Zeppelin reunion and the Stones played in Cleveland last year, the option ended up being Journey. "When you have a chance to marry one of the NFL's tentpole events with a band like Journey, it was a no-brainer for us in something that we wanted to do for season ticket members, especially showing so much loyalty over the last decades and last year when the product on the field didn't live up to expectations," Rossi said. It's not the first time an NFL team has tried to bring in a big act for the draft. The Los Angeles Chargers had Snoop Dogg at SoFi Stadium in 2022 during the first round. Season ticket holders received free tickets equaling the number of seats in their account. The Browns said final attendance was 25,081. Fans were tailgating in the parking lots before the concert started. Cleveland also had a first-round pick for the first time since 2021. They sent three first-round selections to Houston in the Deshaun Watson trade and signed him to a massive contract in what is on pace to become one of the worst trades in NFL history. Journey came on at 6:45 p.m. and was expected to play for 90 minutes, finishing their set right before the Browns were supposed to go on the clock with the second-overall pick. Cleveland, however, made a trade with Jacksonville and moved down three spots to fifth along with adding picks in the second and fourth rounds and the Jaguars' first-round selection in 2026. It took only three songs for the 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees to play what could be the theme tune for all the teams this weekend and a franchise that has had only four winning seasons since 1999 — "Don't Stop Believing." The Browns have tied into the city's rock heritage in recent seasons, including a guitarist in the Dawg Pound bleacher section during games. Last year, the team honored the Rock Hall's Class of 2024 during a game. Foreigner, who was inducted that weekend, performed at halftime. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
The Independent
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Liam Gallagher reacts in typical fashion to Oasis's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination
Liam Gallagher has responded to fans asking how he feels about Oasis's latest nomination for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Manchester-formed rock band are among the 2025 nominees, a list that also includes Cyndi Lauper, The White Stripes, Mariah Carey, New Order and the late Joe Cocker. Speaking to his followers on X, Gallagher first declared that the Rock Hall of Fame was for 'w***ers' after the announcement on 12 February. However, he offered a typically tongue-in-cheek response to a fan who asked what he'd do if Oasis were inducted: 'Obv go and say it's the best thing EVER.' Gallagher had a similar view when Oasis were also nominated last year, announcing on X/Twitter: 'F*** the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame it's full of BUMBACLARTS LG.' He doubled down in an interview later that year, telling the Sunday Times: 'As much as I love Mariah Carey and all that, I do want to say, 'Do me a favour and f*** off.' 'It's like putting me in the rap hall of fame, and I don't want to be part of anything that mentally disturbed,' he continued. 'Besides, I've done more for rock n' roll than half of them clowns on that board.' Oasis ultimately didn't make the final selection process last year. However, they might be in with a better chance in 2025, given their forthcoming and hugely anticipated reunion tour, which is set to kick off in July. Winners for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are chosen by a panel of 1,200 musicians, historians and music industry professionals, with fans also offered the chance to vote for their favourites online. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial (3 months for non-Prime members) Sign up Gallagher still seemed ambivalent on Friday (14 February), as he seemed to suggest he believed the recognition from his fans was enough. 'Ye deserve to be recognised though?' one fan wrote, questioning his attitude. 'Or what's the beef with it?' 'We've already been recognised by the people [who mean] more to me than any award,' the 'Cigarettes and Alcohol' singer responded. Earlier this week, he offered a less sympathetic view towards gutted fans who discovered their tickets to the Oasis reunion had been cancelled, apparently because Ticketmaster had mistaken them for bots. The latest headache came months after fans sat in virtual queues for up to eight hours to secure tickets for Oasis's long-awaited reunion tour – paying hundreds or even thousands of pounds to see brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher perform together onstage for the first time since 2009. Ticketmaster has advised anyone affected by cancellations to consult the ' Oasis Refunds FAQ' page on its website: 'For ticket purchases who believe they have had tickets refunded in error, refer to the email sent by the relevant agent when informed,' a spokesperson said.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Reggaetón Stars Are Investing In Puerto Rican Pro Basketball
Growing up in the projects of Río Piedras in San Juan, Ozuna had hoop dreams, playing on neighborhood courts until he finally accepted he would never be tall enough to go pro. His younger brother José Ginés, on the other hand, grew right past him and was eventually drafted in 2020 to play in the territory's premier basketball division: the BSN, or Baloncesto Superior Nacional. By then, Ozuna had left the projects far behind and become one of the world's top reggaetón stars. And in 2022, he became the sole owner of BSN's Los Brujos de Guayama, an underfunded team located far from San Juan. Ozuna moved it to the bigger city of Manatí and renamed it Osos de Manatí (the Manatí Bears, in a nod to his fondness for the animal). Within a year, it rose from last in the league to second place in the 2024 BSN championship. More from Billboard Sports & Music Power Players 2025 Maná Becomes First Spanish-Language Band Nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inclusion: 'It's Almost Impossible to Imagine' Alejandro Sanz Charts First Top 10 in Five Years With Grupo Frontera Collab 'Those players needed a push from someone who was listening to them so they'd know there are bigger opportunities,' says Ozuna, who also hired his brother away from a previous team to play for Los Osos. 'And I'm teaching them how to set goals and grow, and yes, maybe one day get to the NBA.' Ozuna is one of three huge reggaetón artists who in the past few years have acquired ownership in local BSN teams in Puerto Rico. In 2021, Bad Bunny joined manager Noah Assad and Rimas executive Jonathan Miranda in acquiring Los Cangrejeros de Santurce, and the same year, Anuel and his then-manager, Frabian Eli, purchased Los Capitanes de Arecibo. Though Anuel and Eli have since split up and ceded their team ownership, the three artists' combined star power has reinvigorated a languishing Puerto Rican basketball scene. While Ozuna put Los Osos on the map, Assad, Miranda and Bad Bunny literally revived Los Cangrejeros, who had been on hiatus since 2016. 'We were approached by J.J. Barea, who said he wanted to play his last seasons in front of his home fans in Puerto Rico,' Assad explains. Owning the team, he says, is another way for him, Miranda and Bad Bunny to bring people together. 'Puerto Rico is all about family. Just having the team has a positive impact.' Ozuna has now also bought a minor league team, and he has a development team where kids train from 6 years old until the juniors level. 'It's like a basketball farm,' he says. 'We have about 160 kids playing on 10 teams. We pay their transport, their snacks. The vision is for them to realize they have to work in steps to make it big. There's a lot of talent here, but it wasn't on display until we came along.' Other artists outside Puerto Rico are apparently following his example. In January, Colombian rapper Ryan Castro announced he was acquiring a significant stake in Paisas Basketball Club, a professional team in his hometown of Medellín. 'It's another facet for us as entrepreneurs — supporting sports — because the kids in the barrios have the same dreams as us, the artists,' Castro tells Billboard. The same month, Colombian reggaetón star Blessd acquired a stake in Vendsyssel FF, a European second division soccer team. Castro says his impetus for investing in a team came from his own love of the sport, much like Ozuna, who admits he didn't have the tools to make it big himself. 'Now I can do it for someone else. But it's not about making money. It's about love for basketball.' This story appears in the Feb. 8, 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
