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Metro
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Rock band reschedule handful of shows to 'grieve' Ozzy Osbourne
Iconic metal band Pantera has cancelled several shows following the death of long-time friend Ozzy Osbourne. The Black Sabbath vocalist and music pioneer died aged 76 on July 22, with his family announcing the news to his legions of fans. It came just weeks after Ozzy and Sabbath performed their final show in their hometown of Birmingham, raising £140million for charity. Pantera – made up of Phil Anselmo, Charlie Benante, Rex Brown, and Zakk Wylde – were among the star-studded bill of Back To The Beginning, performing Cowboys from Hell, Walk, Planet Caravan, and Electric Funeral. Zakk was the longtime guitarist for Ozzy and joined Pantera in 2022 when the 80s band reformed. Following Ozzy's death, the group has rescheduled two concerts and cancelled three others to allow the band members to 'mourn' and 'grieve' their friend. In a message posted to social media, they said: 'Ozzy wasn't just a legend who shaped the very foundation of heavy metal and inspired Pantera from the beginning — he was family. 'A mentor, a brother, and a constant presence in our lives both on and off the stage. The bond we shared with him ran far deeper than music. 'In light of this profound loss, we need time and space to grieve — to be with our families, our crew, and each other as we process and honour the life of someone who meant so much to us. 'Out of respect, and to allow members of our team the time to mourn, we will be rescheduling the following shows.' Their US shows in Gilford, Birmingham, and Virginia Beach will no longer take place. Their July 20 show in Saratoga Springs has been rescheduled to September 9, and their July 31 date in Holmdel will now be held on September 8. Following the news of Ozzy's death, Pantera shared a tribute online expressing their deepest sympathies with his wife, Sharon, and his children, including Jack and Kelly. 'RIP @ozzyosbourne 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 ❤️🩹,' they wrote. Ahead of the Back To The Beginning show, Zakk, who toured extensively with Ozzy throughout his career and reunited with the musician at the Villa Park show, shared some of his fondest memories of the Crazy Train hitmaker. 'I remember we played the Budokan [Arena] in Tokyo. I'd always have a bag of beer with me, just in case anywhere we were going didn't have beer,' the Black Label Society musician told NME. 'So, Oz comes in the room after the gig. He goes 'Zakky, Zakky… you got any beers?' I go, 'Yeah, but I'm not giving you one here. You're going to get us fired! Mum's [Sharon Osbourne] right across the hall – she's going to come and see the two of us drinking, is that going to be good?' He said the pair were like 'a couple of naughty school kids' opening up on the 'wholesome' touring memory. '[Ozzy] goes, 'Alright, tell you what, I'll meet you in the bathroom.' So I go in the bathroom, I'm waiting. All of a sudden, I hear the door open. He comes in the stall right next to me, and I push a Kirin or Asahi under there. I hear the 'psssst' of the can, then 'glug, glug, glug!' He downs it in one, puts the can down, pushes it back under and goes, 'Thanks, Zakk. I'll see you at dinner'.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Plenty of celebrities across the globe have also shared tributes, including Sir David Beckham, Queen legend Sir Brian May, and the Gallagher brothers, who displayed Osbourne's photo on-screen during their Wembley concert. Osbourne's death was announced by his family, who revealed that he was 'surrounded by love' when the moment came. More Trending They 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.' As well as Sharon, he is survived by six children from his two marriages. Fans will know Kelly and Jack, whom he shared with Sharon and starred in their hugely popular reality series The Osbournes. But he also had another daughter, Aimee, with the former X Factor judge. As for his other kids, Osbourne welcomed Elliott, Louis, and Jessica with Thelma Riley, to whom he was married from 1971 to 1982. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: American musician and satirist Tom Lehrer dies aged 97 MORE: Drake angers fans after cancelling Manchester gig last minute over 'unforeseen' issue MORE: Dame Cleo Laine, first lady of British jazz, dies aged 97
Sharjah 24
18-03-2025
- General
- Sharjah 24
Jameela Al Qasimi shares iftar with SSEF orphans and employees
The iftar comes as part of the Foundation's efforts to strengthen social ties between Her Excellency Sheikha Jameela Al Qasimi, orphans, and the Foundation's staff, and to bring joy to the hearts of members during the holy month of Ramadan. The Iftar meal was filled with an atmosphere of brotherhood and direct communication among the contributed to creating a warm environment that fostered a sense of belonging and support. Orphans are essential part of the fabric of society On this occasion, Sheikha Jameela Al Qasimi stated: 'I was pleased to meet my orphaned children during these blessed days of the holy month. We affirm that they are an essential part of the fabric of our society, and our role is to support and care for them with all love and care. Empowering them is not an option. Rather, it is a duty that guarantees them a dignified life and a bright future. Hence, the importance of our role as individuals and institutions in providing them with the necessary support, not only through financial aid, but also by giving them a sense of security and belonging. Sheikha Jameela Al Qasimi confirmed 'a cohesive society is a society capable of advancing all its children without exception. Community solidarity is a fundamental pillar in building the future of these children, and our participation today reflects the importance of rallying around them and listening to them, and providing them with the psychological and social security they need to become active members of society'. Reinforcing the concept of a single family In a statement by Ms. Mona Bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Director General of SSEF: 'We were pleased to meet Her Excellency Sheikha Jameela Al Qasimi with our fatherless children. She is keen to meet them every Ramadan season and share iftar with them. We emphasise that these meetings reinforce the concept of a single family that embraces them, supports their life journey, gives them a sense of care and love, and enhances their sense of social stability. Al Suwaidi added 'the Foundation is keen to organise such initiatives that aim to instill human values and strengthen the relationships between us and the orphans. The group breakfast is not just an occasion to eat, but rather an opportunity to exchange positive feelings. A message that reflects the values of solidarity and support upon which our society is based. We are committed to ensuring that every orphan feels surrounded by a large family that embraces and supports them throughout their journey. Seeing the smiles on their faces is our greatest achievement." The Iftar programme included distributing Eid gifts to the children, in a noble step that reflects her happiness in making the children happy, bringing joy and happiness to their hearts, and reinforcing the values of happiness and joy. Group iftars are part of a series of Ramadan activities organised by the Foundation as part of the "Iftarhom" project, one of the most prominent projects of the "Zakk" Ramadan campaign, to support and empower families and improve their quality of life.
