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Daily Mirror
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne's poignant wish after falling 'unconscious' at his and Sharon's wedding
Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne shared the one regret he had about his and Sharon Osbourne's wedding day, during what he described as his "crazy years" Ozzy Osbourne once expressed hopes of redoing his wedding night with Sharon Osbourne, after he was discovered unconscious following the ceremony. The Black Sabbath legend and Sharon, now 72, exchanged vows in July 1982 in Maui, Hawaii. Photographs from their special day show the couple looking utterly smitten as newlyweds, though their evening took a rather different turn. Speaking to The Big Issue, Ozzy said he was found "unconscious" in a corridor after saying "I do" to his bride. Filled with regret about that night, he confessed: "If I could live one day of my life over again it would be the day I got married to my wife Sharon. I was off my face and I didn't make it to the bedroom suite. "They found me face-down in the hotel corridor unconscious. I'd like to go back to that day and go to bed with my wife." Their nuptials occurred during a period when Ozzy, by his own acknowledgement, was "drinking a lot of booze and doing a lot of drugs and living the lifestyle". The metal icon admitted this behaviour was especially rampant throughout his "crazy years" spanning the 70s and 80s. Speaking in 2014, the singer said about turning over a new leaf, adding: "Now I don't drink, I don't smoke, I don't do drugs. But I'm definitely living on borrowed time." Fortunately, Ozzy managed to reaffirm his love to Sharon when they renewed their wedding vows in 2017. The singer revealed to Hello! Magazine at the time: "For me, this was actually our real wedding day. This is the one that I will remember." Ozzy first met Sharon through her father Don Arden, who was managing his band Black Sabbath. After being booted out of the group due to substance abuse issues, Sharon, a former X Factor judge, became his manager and supported him through his solo career. Just months after finalising his divorce from his first wife Thelma Riley, with whom he has three children; Elliot, 59, Louis, 50, and Jessica, 45, the couple tied the knot. Together, they had three more children; their eldest Aimee, 41, who opted to stay away from the limelight, and Jack, 39, and Kelly, 40, who gained fame on the family reality show The Osbournes, and have since carved out careers of their own. On July 22, Sharon and their children announced the heartbreaking death of Ozzy, who was 76. He was laid to rest in a private ceremony at his Buckinghamshire home, following a funeral procession in Birmingham. His cause of death has not yet been confirmed by the family, but it's known that Ozzy was battling multiple health issues before his passing. In 2020, he announced that he had been diagnosed with a rare form of Parkinson's called Parkin. He also suffered from neck and spinal problems following an ATV accident in 2003, which necessitated major spinal and neck surgeries. A fall at home in 2019 exacerbated those injuries, which required further surgery.
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Roya News
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Roya News
'Hitler won, he made us [Jews] like him': Harry Potter actress slams 'Israel' over Gaza war
Miriam Margolyes, the veteran British-Jewish actress best known for her role as Professor Sprout in the "Harry Potter" films, has vehemently condemned 'Israel's' actions in Gaza Strip, stating her "heart is broken" and that "Hitler won" by changing Jewish people. In a recent statement, Margolyes, who said she was 'born in 1941 during the height of the Holocaust', articulated her distress over the 'Israeli' aggression. "My current big issue? Gaza," Margolyes said in an interview with the British newspaper The Big Issue. "I feel it particularly because I'm Jewish, because I know how much wickedness and cruelty were meted out to Jews in my lifetime." The outspoken actress drew a direct parallel between historical persecution of Jews and current events in Gaza. "I cannot bear to think that my people are doing exactly the same thing to another nation," she stated. She said that the Palestinian people "were not responsible for the Holocaust, had nothing to do with it. That was a purely European pleasure." 'And so my heart is broken and I think the terrible thing I have to face is that Hitler won. He changed us. He made us like him,' Margolyes declared. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Big Issue (@bigissueuk)
Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Eric Idle reignites Monty Python feud as he brands co-star ‘a hypocrite' for ‘turning down $30m' reunion
He previously complained about his co-star's daughter's handling of the Python profit holy fail Eric Idle reignites Monty Python feud as he brands co-star 'a hypocrite' for 'turning down $30m' reunion Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COMEDY royalty Eric Idle appears to have refuelled the financial fire between his former Monty Python co-stars. LA-based Eric, 82, previously said he is still having to work as he receives only a fraction of the millions the legendary comedy team have made in the past. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Eric Idle has called his Python co-star a hypocrite for his comments about their split Credit: PA 6 Michael Palin, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones in Monty Python's Life of Brian in 1979 Credit: Rex Features The trailblazing Pythons included Idle, John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and the late Terry Jones - and were responsible for films Life of Brian, hit stage show Spamalot and the original Flying Circus BBC TV series. The 82-year-old told The Big Issue: "Michael [Palin] said he was sad to see us break up? He was the first to leave! He's such a hypocrite. "I mean in some ways we split up immediately before The Holy Grail. "John didn't want to do a fourth series. After that we decided to just stick to films. "After Life of Brian, we actually did The Meaning of Life, which was our last film together. "Graham died shortly after that. Also, I think, when you've done religion and then the meaning of life, there are very few subjects left." He continued: "I can't believe Michael said he was sad. He turned down the opportunity to do it in America, in Australia, in South Africa. He turned down $30 million!" In 2024, Idle revealed the surviving Pythons were locked in a feud over finances. In messages on X, Idle previously wrote: 'I don't know why people always assume we're loaded. "I have to work for my living. I never dreamed that at this age the income streams would tail off so disastrously. 'Like a Monty Python skit' - Incredible jockey running race goes viral as fans hail 'greatest thing ever seen' 'I have been working and earning for Pythons since 1995. And now no more.' He added: 'I guess if you put a Gilliam child [Holly] in as your manager you should not be so surprised. 'One Gilliam is bad enough. Two can take out any company.' Despite the success of 1975's Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian had funding issues and was almost canned - but was saved by a Beatle. In a Letter To My Younger Self for The Big Issue, the Monty Python star said: 'I got lucky, because I had to. I survived pancreatic cancer. "So I feel that since 2019 I've had a reprieve. I don't know or care what people say about me, I'm lucky every single day.' He said: 'For a while we had no money. [Media proprietor] Lew Grade read it and just went nuts. He said, we can't possibly make this. I went to America to find money. 'I had been talking to George Harrison who was a huge fan, and he said, 'I'll phone you in the morning, don't worry'. And I thought, well, nobody's got four and a half million dollars. 'But finally, when everybody turned us down, there was a call from him saying, 'I've got you the money'. 'He had mortgaged his house and his business and raised the cash and put it all on a Python film. The most extraordinary thing to do.' 6 Monty Python's Flying Circus star Eric has had issues over the Python's finances Credit: Alamy 6 Michael Palin said he was 'sad' to see the Pythons break up - which Eric has disagreed with Credit: Getty 6 Actor Eric - who is based in LA - has spoken out about the financial inequality he has faced Credit: AFP
Glasgow Times
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Oasis on special edition Big Issue covers ahead of reunion
The special edition covers, each featuring either Liam or Noel Gallagher, will be on sale from Monday, June 30. The magazines will include a complete retrospective on the history of Oasis, with interviews and contributions from those who have photographed, promoted and created sleeve art for the band over the years. Plus, there is a collection of Liam and Noel's best Big Issue interviews. A View, From a Bridge is the social media sensation where strangers reveal all on an old, red phone — Big Issue (@BigIssue) June 29, 2025 Oasis to feature on two special editions of The Big Issue The Big Issue has spoken to photographer Kevin Cummins, who captured the big moments, including both cover images, as the band blazed a trail through the 1990s. Commenting on an early session, Cummins said: 'That's a particular favourite really. If I was their mum, I'd love that session. I'd say: 'Oh, that's a really lovely picture of you two.' 'Plus they look like they like each other. Which of course, they do, but you know… you spend too long with your brother… I can understand all that really easily.' A limited run of 10 collector's copies, signed by Kevin Cummins, will be available from the Big Issue Shop, with proceeds supporting Big Issue's work to end poverty in the UK. The long-awaited Oasis Live '25 tour kicks off in Cardiff on July 4 before a run of shows in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Dublin. Recommended Reading Paul McNamee, UK Editor of the Big Issue, said: 'These covers are a celebration of a band that defined a generation. Over the years Big Issue has been with them, as a band and solo. Our interviews provide incredible insights to the Oasis story. 'The Gallagher rivalry is part of the story, but the music is key. That said, we're keen to see which side Big Issue readers pick. 'Don't miss out – choose your side. Or go for both! The Big Issue will always be here showing to spotlight cultural forces.'
The National
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Why you won't hear about child poverty improving in Scotland
A study carried out by The Big Issue magazine reports that the incidence of child poverty in Scotland has dropped by 12% since the Scottish Government introduced reduction targets into law in 2017. This is equivalent to 21,000 children who are no longer living in poverty. However, over the same time period, the incidence of child poverty in England and in Labour-run Wales increased by 15%. The magazine writes that England and Wales must follow the lead of Scotland and set legal targets to reduce child poverty. READ MORE: Nato chief calls Donald Trump 'Daddy' during press conference An analysis of UK child poverty statistics which was conducted alongside the publication of a new Big Issue report, highlights the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017, which introduced statutory targets for reducing child poverty, as marking a divergence in the trajectories of the issue of child poverty in the various nations of the UK. Since the passing of the Act in Scotland, there has been a 27% divergence in the incidence of child poverty between Scotland on the one hand and England and Wales on the other. The Scottish government's landmark act, which received royal assent and passed into law in December 2017, was the cause of the start of a significant divergence in child poverty levels between the home nations. Before 2018, Scotland had seen similar rises in relative child poverty to England and Wales. Child poverty in Scotland rose by 19% between 2015 and 2018, only marginally slower than England and Wales at 23%. The Big Issue is calling on the UK Government to introduce similar statutory targets for reducing child poverty in England and Wales, citing Scotland as an example of how significant progress can be made. (Image: PA) The rise of poverty in the UK over recent decades is a shameful story of government failure and the capitulation of the British government to the interests of the wealthy. Currently in the UK, 3.8 million people are living in destitution, the most extreme form of poverty. This is defined as when people struggle to keep themselves warm, clean, fed, and clothed. Shockingly, this number is rising markedly; destitution has more than doubled in the UK over the last 7 years. Meanwhile, income inequality has grown more rapidly in the UK than in other developed economies. The UK is now the ninth most unequal economy out of the 38 OECD countries. Wealth inequality in the UK is far worse than income inequality, figures from the Office for National Statistics show that the top fifth of the population take 36% of the UK's income and hold 63% of its wealth, while the bottom fifth of the population have only 8% of the income and a mere 0.5% of the wealth. It is categorically not that there is no money to tackle poverty, it's that the rich are jealously hoarding it like a dragon curled up on a pile of gold and jewels, and governments are full of politicians who are in effect clients of the dragons, bought and paid for with political donations. (Image: PA) Scotland's government lacks the full powers of an independent state, but even with the limited economic levers at its disposal, the Scottish Government has achieved a remarkable success in reducing the incidence of child poverty in Scotland. As part of the UK, Scotland is subject to the economic constraints imposed upon it by the government in Westminster, but has still managed to reduce child poverty in Scotland. What this proves is that the rise in child poverty in the rest of the UK is a political choice, a damning political choice which tells us that Westminster is morally bankrupt. A report on the findings of the latest British Social Attitudes survey has laid bare the disconnection between the Labour government, the main British political parties and what people actually want. This disconnection is starkest when it comes to the issue of Brexit. A large majority of people in the UK, 63%, would support rejoining the EU if the issue was put to them in a referendum. This figure is even higher in Scotland where some polls have put the figure at 70%. Most of those who voted Labour in last year's Westminster general election supported rejoining the EU. Yet despite this Labour doggedly doubles down on Theresa May's red lines and refuses to countenance even rejoining the European single market and customs union. Meanwhile, new polling from YouGov finds that voters who have deserted Labour since last year's general election are much more likely to vote Green or Lib Dems, than Reform. Green and Lib Dem defectors are also much more likely to consider switching back to Labour than Reform voters who overwhelmingly say they're committed to Farage's party. But Starmer continues in his quixotic and damaging pursuit of Reform UK, adopting policies which ramp up the performative cruelty against migrants and asylum seekers and throwing the LGBT community under the bus. Today, Labour government figures are still insisting that they intend to follow through on their deeply damaging cuts to benefits payments to the disabled, some of the most vulnerable in society, in the face of a growing rebellion amongst its own backbenchers. Yesterday 108 Labour MPs had signed an amendment to the government's bill, which would effectively kill it. In response, the government reportedly called Labour MPs to tell them that the vote would effectively be a vote of confidence in Keir Starmer, whereupon the number of Labour MPs who signed the amendment rose to 120. It is believed senior cabinet ministers, including Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Health Secretary Wes Streeting, called MPs who had signed the amendment to try to convince them to vote with the government, with very little success. Never mind being a government that is disconnected from its voters, Starmer's government is disconnected from its own MPs. Pressure is also growing on Anas Sarwar, who had expressed his support for the cuts, after a tenth Labour MP representing a Scottish constituency signed the amendment opposing the cuts. Glasgow North East MP Maureen Burke added her name to the amendment yesterday, joining fellow Labour MPs Patricia Ferguson, Brian Leishman, Tracy Gilbert, Scott Arthur, Richard Baker, Lilian Jones, Elaine Stewart, Kirsteen Sullivan, and Euan Stainbank.
