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USA Today
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Remembering Ozzy Osbourne's incoherent 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame'
Ozzy Osbourne butchers 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' at Wrigley Field, 2003 Ozzy Osbourne -- who entertained us all for decades with Black Sabbath, an incredible solo career and as a reality TV star on The Osbournes -- is dead at the age of 76. "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy has passed away this morning," a family statement read. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time." We'll remember all of his incredible songs and some of those wild stories about him, but today? We're bringing you a very memorable moment from 2003, in which Osbourne and his wife Sharon sang Take Me Out to the Ballgame at a Chicago Cubs game. It's memorable because Ozzy... didn't do the best job of it. You'll see: We'll miss you, Ozzy. What was Ozzy Osbourne's cause of death? There was no word on that, although he'd suffered from Parkinson's disease -- he was diagnosed with that in 2003.
Los Angeles Times
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Alex Cooper is booed by Cubs fans during bizarre rendition of ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game'
Alex Cooper appeared to thoroughly enjoy herself during her seventh-inning stretch performance Sunday at Wrigley Field. Not everyone on hand for the Chicago Cubs' game against the St. Louis Cardinals seemed to feel the same way about the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast host's throaty, off-key and completely tongue-in-cheek rendition of 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game.' The MLB tradition of singing the classic tune between the top and bottom of the seventh inning was popularized by the legendary late Chicago White Sox and Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray, whose vocals weren't close to pristine but were unquestionably earnest. Cooper was cheered as she was announced over the loudspeaker as the latest guest to lead the stadium in the tradition. 'All right, Daddy Gang and Cubs fans are you ready? You've never seen something like this,' Cooper said with a laugh before launching into the song with the intro made famous by Caray: 'Ah one! Ah two! Ah three!' For many fans in attendance, the performance went downhill from there. Cooper belted out the song in an unnaturally low key and overly dramatic fashion, laughing often as she and two companions attempted to accompany the vocal performance with a few dance moves. For what might have been intended as a big finish, the backup dancers attempted to hoist Cooper onto their shoulders. Cooper was clearly having a blast. And to be clear, a number of folks at the stadium could be heard singing along as they would during any seventh inning stretch. But as this clip from the performance shows, there were many others who expressed their displeasure with Cooper's intentionally bizarre performance. Cooper's appearance at Wrigley was part of the 'Big Al's Takeover' promotion, with fans who purchased a special ticket package receiving a commemorative Cubs jersey with Cooper's Unwell branding on the back. 'You don't want to miss Alex lead the crowd in 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' during the seventh-inning stretch,' an article on the Cubs website had promised. A number of fans seem to wish that they had.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Alex Cooper mercilessly booed at Wrigley Field after rendition of ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame'
Baseball fans were less than impressed with Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper's rendition of 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' at Sunday's fixture between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals. The podcaster, 30, was invited to perform the baseball classic during the seventh-inning stretch at Chicago's Wrigley Field. In clips of the moment shared on X, Cooper appeared on the jumbotron where she began with her famous line, 'Alright, Daddy Gang,' to get the crowd excited. She was initially met with loud cheers as the stadium sang along with her during the intro of the song. However, the support quickly descended into loud boos. Despite the crowd's unhappy response, Cooper maintained her composure and made it through the entire song laughing and smiling. Her performance luckily didn't sour Cubs fans' celebrations that night as the team went on to defeat the Cardinals 11-0. Footage of her performance has been shared widely on X, with one commenter noting: 'You know it's bad when you get booed during the stretch. Most get booed for a bad rendition of the National Anthem, but this is pathetic.' 'That was brutal,' a second wrote. Another, however, applauded her for doing it 'A cappella and without Auto-Tune.' 'I'll only say that she's a brave woman,' they added. 'The only question is whether she was drunk...' Alex Cooper @callherdaddy was booed through the entire 7th inning stretch for her Take me Out to the Ballgame rendition #wrigley #Cubs — MBDChicago (@MBDChicago) July 7, 2025 Cooper had originally been in the Windy City to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with fans at an exclusive one-night party sponsored by her electrolyte drink Unwell Hydration and White Claw. She shared pictures from the evening on Instagram, alongside the caption: 'Unwell in Chicago.' Cooper rose to fame with her podcast Call Her Daddy, which she launched in 2018 with her then-friend and co-host Sofia Franklyn. The episodes became known for featuring candid conversations about sex, relationships, and personal experiences. The audio series has since evolved into a mammoth success for Cooper, who last August inked a multiyear deal with SiriusXM reportedly worth up to $125 million. Last month, Cooper released her two-part documentary, Call Her Alex, on Hulu. In the docuseries, she accused her former Boston University soccer coach of sexual harassment. Her alma mater responded to her allegations in a statement, saying: 'Boston University has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment. We have a robust system of resources, support and staff dedicated to student wellbeing and a thorough reporting process through our Equal Opportunity Office. 'We encourage members of our community to report any concerns, and we remain committed to fostering a safe and secure campus environment for all.'
New York Post
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Alex Cooper booed by Cubs fans after ‘brutal' seventh-inning stretch performance
At least the Cubs were up 11-0 against the Cardinals when Alex Cooper got on the mic during Sunday's game in Chicago. The 'Call Her Daddy' podcast host was mercilessly booed when it was time to lead the crowd in singing 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' during the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field. 'You've never seen something like this before,' Cooper said before she belted out the lyrics in overly dramatic fashion. The boos only got louder as she continued her rendition of the classic baseball tune. Cooper, who couldn't contain her laughter, was lifted in the air by her two friends and backup dancers at the end of the performance. 4 Alex Cooper was booed while singing 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' during the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field during the Cubs-Cardinals game on Sunday, July 6, 2025. X 4 Alex Cooper was booed while singing 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' during the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field during the Cubs-Cardinals game on Sunday, July 6, 2025. X Some said they were disappointed the Cubs and ESPN gave Cooper airtime. Others described the moment as 'cringey' and 'brutal' to watch as Cooper's cameo was aired on the Jumbotron. Barstool Sports, Cooper's former employer, posted the booing video on its social media. The Cubs maintained their 11-0 lead for the win. 4 Alex Cooper's appearance at the Cubs-Cardinals game on Saturday was all part of her 'Big Al's Takeover' with the Cubs. Instagram/Alex Cooper 4 Alex Cooper's appearance at the Cubs-Cardinals game on Saturday was all part of her 'Big Al's Takeover' with the Cubs. Instagram/Alex Cooper Cooper's appearance at the game was all part of her 'Big Al's Takeover' with the Cubs. With the special ticket offer, fans received an exclusive, limited-edition souvenir jersey, which Cooper wore during the seventh-inning stretch Sunday. The day prior, Cooper threw a massive party with her Unwell company at Recess bar, where Dillon Francis DJ'd. Another viral moment came out of Wrigley Field this weekend when star New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara threw out the first pitch before Saturday's Cubs-Cardinals game. After a botched first attempt — Kamara threw the ball in the dirt and nearly outside the left batter's box — the five-time Pro Bowler redeemed himself on his second try. Cooper's takeover at Wrigley Field comes nearly one month after the premiere of her Hulu docuseries 'Call Her Alex.' In the two-part program, Cooper alleged she was sexually harassed by Boston University soccer coach Nancy Feldman as a member of the team in college. It was reported in June that Boston University said it would hire an external law group to look into the university's athletics department's policies in the wake of the claims.
Express Tribune
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Alex Cooper booed at Wrigley Field after off-key rendition of ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame'
Alex Cooper, host of the Call Her Daddy podcast, faced a wave of disapproval from the crowd at Wrigley Field on Sunday after her off-pitch rendition of Take Me Out to the Ballgame during the seventh-inning stretch. Cooper's enthusiastic delivery fell flat with Chicago Cubs fans, who responded with loud boos and social media criticism. Appearing during a game between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals, Cooper attempted to entertain the crowd but quickly lost favour. Alex Cooper was loudly booed during her Take Me Out To The Ballgame rendition at Wrigley tonight — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) July 7, 2025 Fans compared her performance to other less-than-ideal renditions in Wrigley Field history, even ranking it below past infamous efforts by Mike Ditka and Ozzy Osbourne. 'Alex Cooper's Stretch wasn't Ditka or Ozzy Osbourne level bad. It was somehow worse because she was actually trying to do it that way,' one fan posted online. Another added, 'Just saw Alex Cooper get booed at Wrigley Field best day of my life.' Despite her popularity in the podcast world and a $60 million Spotify deal, Cooper struggled to connect with the baseball audience. Known for transforming Call Her Daddy into a solo brand after parting ways with former co-host Sofia Franklyn, Cooper has courted both acclaim and controversy in recent years. In 2024, she received criticism for a tightly managed interview with then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris, including a costly studio setup in Washington, DC. More recently, she threw the first pitch at Fenway Park—another high-profile sports moment met with mixed reactions.
