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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Yungblud hints at 'secret recording' before friend Ozzy Osbourne's death
Yungblud, who performed at Ozzy Osbourne's farewell gig just days before his death, says he had "a lot in the works" with the late Prince of Darkness He has been hailed the new Prince of Darkness thanks to his close friendship with the late Ozzy Osbourne. And as he takes his explosive live shows on a world tour, rising star Yungblud, like his rock mentor, seems more than ready to shake things up. The 28-year-old – real name Dominic Richard Harrison – says: 'I want to achieve what Ozzy did. He was a great inspiration to me.' It comes after Sharon Osbourne breaks down in tears at Ozzy's funeral in heartbreaking scenes. And the Doncaster-born singer adds: 'British rock music needs a bit of a kick up the a***.' Ozzy and Dom, who burst on to the music scene in 2018, became friends after the Brummie rocker appeared in the video for Yungblud's song The Funeral in 2022. The pair bonded over their shared love of music and their rebellious nature, with Ozzy gifting Dom one of his famous crucifix necklaces. Yungblud was among huge bands such as Metallica and Guns N' Roses who performed at Black Sabbath's final gig at Villa Park in Birmingham on July 5. He gave a heartfelt rendition of Changes, the No1 hit Ozzy recorded with daughter Kelly in 2003, to the 45,000-strong crowd. Speaking before Ozzy's death, Dom hinted he was working with Sabbath star and at a possible secret recording with his mentor, saying: 'There is a lot in the works as me and Ozzy are friends.' The wild man of rock died aged 76 on July 22 at home in Buckinghamshire after suffering a cardiac arrest. Dom was among big names from the music world, such as Sir Elton John, James Hetfield of Metallica and Marilyn Manson, who attended Ozzy's funeral in Birmingham on July 30. It is established singers like Ozzy and Queen frontman Freddie Mercury that Yungblud can thank for paving the way for his soaring success. He says: 'People like Freddie Mercury and Elton John, they are huge. When I released my first single, Hello Heaven, Hello a few months ago, Brian May actually sent me an email to say how he loved it as the song is over nine minutes long – longer than Bohemian Rhapsody. 'The old boys of music have been such a source of inspiration for me as that was when pure emotion was injected into music. 'Freddie and Brian were always such massive influences. Brian told me to keep evolving as he watched Freddie evolve and he loved my music. It was an honour.' And as well as being close to Ozzy, Dom also counts Queen's lead guitarist as a pal. He says: 'Brian May and I are friends. I would love to do a song with Brian and I have been working with Joe Perry from Aerosmith. It is my dream, man. 'That is why I named my new album Idols as I have looked at people my whole life, but it is time to look to myself. I guess we always look back, but it is time to look forward.' In homage to Queen, Dom included the We Will Rock You style 'clap-along song' Ghosts on his new album. He says: 'I'm gonna make you all clap and imagine that I'm in the O2 next year. It can't come quick enough!' The hope is that his Idols tour – which starts last this month with 21 dates in the US followed by Canada, Europe and a string of UK gigs next spring – will help cement him as one of Britain's biggest male solo stars. Timed with this is the release of a documentary, Yungblud: Are You Ready, Boy?, which hits cinemas later this month. The feature-length film, directed by Bafta-winner Paul Dugdale, charts Dom's early life growing up in Doncaster and shows him performing at the legendary Hansa Studios in Berlin, the birthplace of David Bowie's album Heroes, and U2's Achtung Baby. Ever proud of his northern roots, Dom made his new album in Leeds so it could have an authentic vibe. He says: 'I don't think I've ever been more proud to stand by anything I've ever made. This album was made with love by four people in the North of England.' The album features Yungblud singing a ballad, which Dom reveals he was inspired to include by pop star Lewis Capaldi. Dom says: 'When I was making this album, I was really close with Lewis... I've always been shouting a lot, and he just said, 'Just sing, man' and so I am.' To get ready for his tour, the rocker cut back on the beer and got into shape through boxing training. He says: 'I like the new physique. I will take it if people say I look like Iggy Pop any day, or Bowie during the Thin White Duke era. 'They were big inspirations to my body and I am just trying to be like them. I am ready to work and kick ass.' And ready to conquer the globe... He adds: 'The whole world is f***** up right now and we have to find a sense of unity. We have to find a sense of common ground and means of co-existing and compromise. 'We need to look at each other; we are all human and we have that in common. My new album has a nod to Britpop and British music. 'I'm really proud to be British and I really wanna take our ideas and our vibes all over the world.'
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Yungblud plays surprise gig on London's famous Denmark Street as he opens store and fan club
Yungblud gave fans attending the launch of his Beautifully Romanticised Accidently Traumatized fan club in London a surprise street performance. The 27-year-old rocker announced via social media that he was set to open his "first ever store and fan club" in the city on August 7, at 20 Denmark Street. And those who headed down to the venue on Thursday (07.08.25) were in for a treat, as the topless Fleabag rocker put on an impromptu set dressed only in a Union Jack kilt. Fans were treated to performances of The Funeral, Strawberry Lipstick, Zombie, and Lovesick Lullaby. The famous street is steeped in music history, with the likes of The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Sir Elton John, The Kinks, Black Sabbath, and The Sex Pistols having all either recorded, rehearsed or lived there. Yungblud had an important message about keeping the street - which was nicknamed London's Tin Pan Alley - alive. He said: "I f****** love you. Welcome to Denmark Street. "Keep Denmark Street alive. Keep British f****** music alive. Keep British music powerful. I love you all so much. Get home safe and I'll see you tomorrow." Inviting fans to come on down, Yungblud - whose real name is Dominic Harrison - had penned on X: "I'm so excited to announce the opening of my first ever store and fan club. Welcome to 'beautifully romanticised accidentally traumatized'. Number 20 Denmark Street in the heart of central London. We open on the 7th of August and you're all invited. It's the biggest party I've ever thrown. (sic)" Yungblud explained to fans that the venue is "a place to be yourself and find people with similar ideas to you." He wrote: "This building is a literal physical space where you can place your hands upon its bricks and belong. Here we have built a place to be yourself and find people with similar ideas to you. Whether it be to buy the clothes we make, come for a coffee, buy a beer, watch music, do an art class or just come and play pool you're welcome, all we demand from you is that you spread the love." Yungblud subsequently explained the significance of the venue's location. He wrote on the micro-blogging platform: "This street, Denmark Street has paved the way for The Best of British music since the 1950s. I grew up on the street. It has always been my dream to have a building here. YOU made that dream come true and im eternally in your debt. I'm running this place with my best friends so so please come and support to keep this heart beating. "Come down and celebrate. "Sign up. I'll see you there. (sic)" Yungblud actually teased details of his plans in July, revealing that the venue will feature a "leopard pool table". Speaking to the Daily Star newspaper, he explained: "I want people to hang out, meet and have a physical space to make real connections in this virtual world. There will be a leopard pool table downstairs."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ozzy Osbourne's final gift to rock protégé Yungblud revealed in touching death tribute
Gone but not forgotten. The 'precious' final gift Ozzy Osbourne gave to his rock protégé, Yungblud, has been revealed in a loving tribute after the Black Sabbath legend's death. Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, took to social media after Osbourne was laid to rest on Thursday to pay homage to the late heavy metal icon. 'Goodnight Oz,' Yungblud, 27, wrote on his Instagram Stories. 'Your light will forever shine. I love you.' The English singer-songwriter included a close-up picture of the dazzling cross pendant that the 'Crazy Train' singer gifted him in 2022 while recording a music video for Yungblud's hit song, 'The Funeral.' Yungblud returned the favor and gifted Osbourne a custom-made cross necklace of his own during the 'Paranoid' rocker's last-ever show on July 5 at Villa Park. Last month, the 'Parents' punk rocker shared that his necklace from Osbourne 'is the most precious thing I own.' After meeting on the set of the 2022 music video, Osbourne and Yungblud began a close friendship that lasted until the 'Miracle Man' singer's death on July 22 at 76. The pair became so close that Yungblud allegedly gave a moving reading in front of Osbourne's family and close friends at Ozzy's private funeral on Thursday. The singer was also chosen to present Osbourne with the Icon Award at the Rolling Stone UK Awards in 2023. Osbourne passed away last week following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease and other health issues. '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,' Osbourne's family said in a statement to The Post. But before Osbourne was laid to rest on Thursday, a funeral procession was organized through his hometown of Birmingham, England. Thousands of his fans gathered in the streets to mourn the late rocker, and they were joined by Osbourne's heartbroken widow, Sharon, 72, and their grieving kids, Aimee, 41, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39. Louis, who is Osbourne's son from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, was also in attendance at the cortège, and each member of the famous family included subtle references to Osbourne. While Sharon wore Ozzy's wedding ring on a chain around her neck, Jack honored his late dad with a small silver cross pin that he wore at the end of his tie. Kelly wore a pair of round wire-rimmed sunglasses, and Aimee had a bat brooch on her black blazer. One day after Osbourne's funeral procession in Birmingham, his family held a private funeral next to the lake of his Buckinghamshire home. Besides Osbourne's former Black Sabbath bandmates, Terence 'Geezer' Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward, other A-listers like Marilyn Manson, Metallica's James Hetfield, and reportedly Elton John were in attendance. 'Today we laid to rest a beloved friend,' Manson, 56, wrote on Instagram after the funeral. 'I am eternally grateful that you let me into your life, Ozzy. Your inspiration and love will always be with me.' 'Thank you, Sharon and family, for a reverent, beautiful ceremony,' Manson added. 'Your legacy lives on.' 'Toasts were raised, memories were shared – it was a very fitting goodbye,' a source told The Sun. 'There was a stage where people, including Yungblud, who grew very close to Ozzy in recent years, were set to pay tribute to him.' 'The day was incredibly emotional,' the source added. 'Pictures of Ozzy were dotted throughout the house, and a photograph of him was given to everyone who attended to take home with them.'
New York Post
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ozzy Osbourne's final gift to rock protégé Yungblud revealed in touching death tribute
Gone but not forgotten. The 'precious' final gift Ozzy Osbourne gave to his rock protégé, Yungblud, has been revealed in a loving tribute after the Black Sabbath legend's death. Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, took to social media after Osbourne was laid to rest on Thursday to pay homage to the late heavy metal icon. Advertisement 14 Yungblud and Ozzy Osbourne backstage during the 'Crazy Train' singer's last-ever concert on July 5. yungblud/Instagram 14 Yungblud shared a picture of the cross pendant that Ozzy Osbourne gifted him when meeting for the first time back in 2022. yungblud/Instagram 'Goodnight Oz,' Yungblud, 27, wrote on his Instagram Stories. 'Your light will forever shine. I love you.' Advertisement The English singer-songwriter included a close-up picture of the dazzling cross pendant that the 'Crazy Train' singer gifted him in 2022 while recording a music video for Yungblud's hit song, 'The Funeral.' Yungblud returned the favor and gifted Osbourne a custom-made cross necklace of his own during the 'Paranoid' rocker's last-ever show on July 5 at Villa Park. 14 Yungblud gifted Ozzy Osbourne a cross necklace of his own during the Black Sabbath legend's last-ever show at Villa Park on July 5. Instagram/@yungblud 14 Yungblud and Ozzy Osbourne backstage during the 'Paranoid' singer's last-ever show before his death. Instagram/@yungblud Advertisement Last month, the 'Parents' punk rocker shared that his necklace from Osbourne 'is the most precious thing I own.' After meeting on the set of the 2022 music video, Osbourne and Yungblud began a close friendship that lasted until the 'Miracle Man' singer's death on July 22 at 76. The pair became so close that Yungblud allegedly gave a moving reading in front of Osbourne's family and close friends at Ozzy's private funeral on Thursday. 14 Ozzy Osbourne at iHeartRadio Theater on February 24, 2020, in Burbank, California. Getty Images for iHeartMedia Advertisement 14 Yungblud at the Attitude Pride Awards Europe 2025 at Peninsula London on July 4, 2025, in London, England. Alan Chapman/The singer was also chosen to present Osbourne with the Icon Award at the Rolling Stone UK Awards in 2023. Osbourne passed away last week following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease and other health issues. '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,' Osbourne's family said in a statement to The Post. But before Osbourne was laid to rest on Thursday, a funeral procession was organized through his hometown of Birmingham, England. 14 A memorial was set up to remember Ozzy Osbourne in his hometown of Birmingham, England, ahead of his funeral. / 14 Jack Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne and Kelly Osbourne view tributes to the late Ozzy Osbourne from fans as his funeral cortege travels through Birmingham on July 30, 2025. Getty Images Thousands of his fans gathered in the streets to mourn the late rocker, and they were joined by Osbourne's heartbroken widow, Sharon, 72, and their grieving kids, Aimee, 41, Kelly, 40, and Jack, 39. Advertisement Louis, who is Osbourne's son from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, was also in attendance at the cortège, and each member of the famous family included subtle references to Osbourne. While Sharon wore Ozzy's wedding ring on a chain around her neck, Jack honored his late dad with a small silver cross pin that he wore at the end of his tie. 14 Kelly, Sharon, Aimee and Louis Osbourne greeted fans upon arriving at Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession through Birmingham. Anadolu via Getty Images Kelly wore a pair of round wire-rimmed sunglasses, and Aimee had a bat brooch on her black blazer. Advertisement One day after Osbourne's funeral procession in Birmingham, his family held a private funeral next to the lake of his Buckinghamshire home. Besides Osbourne's former Black Sabbath bandmates, Terence 'Geezer' Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward, other A-listers like Marilyn Manson, Metallica's James Hetfield, and reportedly Elton John were in attendance. 14 Aerial footage showed the preparations at Ozzy Osbourne's Buckinghamshire residence ahead of a his private memorial on July 31. / 14 Ozzy Osbourne's friends, including Zakk Wylde and Marilyn Manson, unite in Buckinghamshire ahead of the late heavy metal icon's private memorial. / Advertisement 14 Ozzy Osbourne's friends unite ahead of the Black Sabbath legend's private memorial. / 'Today we laid to rest a beloved friend,' Manson, 56, wrote on Instagram after the funeral. 'I am eternally grateful that you let me into your life, Ozzy. Your inspiration and love will always be with me.' 'Thank you, Sharon and family, for a reverent, beautiful ceremony,' Manson added. 'Your legacy lives on.' 14 Ozzy Osbourne performs during the NFL season-opening game between the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on September 08, 2022, in Inglewood, California. Getty Images Advertisement 14 Ozzy Osbourne at the 23rd Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party on February 22, 2015, in Los Angeles, California. Jonathan Leibson 'Toasts were raised, memories were shared – it was a very fitting goodbye,' a source told The Sun. 'There was a stage where people, including Yungblud, who grew very close to Ozzy in recent years, were set to pay tribute to him.' 'The day was incredibly emotional,' the source added. 'Pictures of Ozzy were dotted throughout the house, and a photograph of him was given to everyone who attended to take home with them.'
The Irish Sun
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ozzy Osbourne's meaningful gift to huge rock star pictured in tribute post hours after private funeral
A TOP rock star has shared a brand new photo of the meaningful gift Ozzy Osbourne shared with him before his death. Yungblud, 27, enjoyed an incredibly close bond with Ozzy in the years leading up to his death with the Black Sabbath frontman acting as a mentor to the star - whose real name is Dominic Harrison - prior to his passing. 4 Yungblud has paid another touching tribute to his idol Ozzy Osbourne Credit: Instagram 4 Yungblud has now shared a close-up pic of the necklace in a tribute post Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 4 Ozzy at his final gig in Birmingham earlier this year Credit: Reuters Now, in a new social media post following Ozzy's private funeral, Yungblud has shared a photo of the necklace which Ozzy gave to him back in 2022. Ozzy gave him the cross necklace in 2022 whilst he was recording a music video for his track, The Funeral. The pair enjoyed a close bond often likened to father and son with Yungblud going onto return the favour by gifting Ozzy his own custom-made cross necklace backstage at his final ever gig in Villa Park, Birmingham. Clearly a symbol of their bond, Yungblud has now shared a close-up image of the pendant alongside a heartfelt caption. Read more on Ozzy osbourne He wrote: "Goodnight oz. your light will forever shine. I love you." It is understood that Yungblud gave a touching reading at his private funeral on Thursday. Ozzy was laid to rest next to the lake in his Buckinghamshire home. A wreath, which read: 'Ozzy f***ing Osbourne,' was placed by the bank of the water as 110 of Ozzy's nearest and dearest joined his wife Sharon and his children Jack , 39, , 40, , 41, and , 50, who is Ozzy's son from his first marriage to Thelma Riley, for the service. Most read in Celebrity A family friend told The Sun that Ozzy and Sharon's home was decorated with pictures of the Black Sabbath rocker - and that they They added: 'Ozzy's service was a beautiful tribute. As well as tears, there was laughter.' YUNGBLUD - teresa The road leading to Ozzy and Sharon's home, close to Gerrards Cross, was closed from 1pm. Guests were sent a simple black invitation with a picture of a cross that read: 'In loving memory of Ozzy Osbourne.' Mourners were transported from The Crowne Plaza and The Bull in Gerrards Cross to the house at 2pm, with the service starting at 3pm. Security teams were also in place to ensure the safety of those attending. A friend told The Sun: "There was a stage where people including Yungblud, who grew very close to Ozzy in recent years, were set to pay tribute to him. 'The day was incredibly emotional. Pictures of Ozzy were dotted throughout the house and a photograph of him was given to everyone who attended to take home with them.' 4 Sharon was left devastated following his passing Credit: Getty
