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Ozzy Osbourne Claims Bill Ward Wasn't In Shape for Black Sabbath Tour

Billy Dukes — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:15:09 +0000

It was a contractual dispute that supposedly kept Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward from joining his mates for their upcoming tour and album, but Ozzy Osbourne says there is another side to the story. The singer questions if Ward was physically up for touring and recording.

Sharon Osbourne Promises To Stick Her Foot Up Ozzy's Ass if He Doesn't Stay Sober

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:13:55 +0000

On today’s episode of her very appropriately-titled show ‘The Talk,’ Ozzy Osbourne‘s wife Sharon commented publicly for the first time on her husband’s recent admission that he had relapsed into drug and alcohol abuse. After reports circulated that the pair were considering divorce, Ozzy shocked his fans last week by revealing that he fell off [...]

Ozzy Osbourne Confesses to 'Drinking and Taking Drugs' Again, Apologizes for 'A–hole' Behavior

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:42:30 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne has confessed to recently suffering a year-and-a-half long alcohol and drug abuse relapse, in a shockingly open and personal post on his official Facebook page. Osbourne’s struggles with addiction have been widely reported and acknowledged throughout his career. The 2011 documentary ‘God Bless Ozzy Osbourne,’ directed by his son Jack, served primarily as [...]

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Deny Rumors of Marital Strife

Jeff Giles — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:06:31 +0000

When you’re a British celebrity, you’ve got to deal with the British tabloids — and for Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, that means periodically waving away rumors, like the ones suggesting the long-married rock power couple is teetering on the verge of divorce. The Sun quotes an anonymous source as saying, “They are living at different [...]

Ozzy Osbourne Says New Black Sabbath Album is 'Mindblowing'

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:04:46 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne is hailing the forthcoming Black Sabbath reunion project as a return to form for the band, which hadn't produced a studio effort with him since 1978.

Ozzy Osbourne Would Love To Work With Adele

Dave Lifton — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:32:36 +0000

Could the Prince of F—ing Darkness be working with reigning Queen of Pop? It could happen if Ozzy Osbourne gets his wish. In a new interview, he expressed his desire to record a duet with Adele. Speaking to Australia’s Rip It Up, Osbourne heaped praise upon the British singing star, and said that a collaboration [...]

Ozzy Osbourne's Daughter Kelly Hospitalized After Seizure

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:34:44 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne‘s daughter Kelly was rushed to the hospital after suffering a reported seizure earlier today (March 7) while filming an episode of her E! show ‘Fashion Police.’ TMZ reports that the incident happened just before noon on the show’s set in Los Angeles, when Kelly told fellow host Melissa Rivers “I don’t feel good,” [...]

Online Petition Urges Knighthood for Ozzy Osbourne

Jeff Giles — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:21:18 +0000

From the Prince of F—ing Darkness to a royal knight? If a growing number of fans have their way, that could be the next step in the long, strange journey of Ozzy Osbourne. The Birmingham Mail (via Bravewords) reports that an Australian woman named Helen Maidiotis started the campaign to have Ozzy knighted via the [...]

31 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Arrested for Urinating at Alamo

Dave Lifton — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:35:51 +0000

Let's see: you're a rock star, stumbling around an unfamiliar city while wearing your girlfriend/manager's dress. You feel the call of nature and, not knowing where the nearest gas station or hotel is, relieving yourself on a nearby statue seems like a good idea in your drunken state. But in the middle of the afternoon, with all sorts of people around, it's a good way to get yourself in trouble, and that's what happened to Ozzy Osbourne in San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 19, 1982.

Kelly Osbourne Reportedly Engaged to Boyfriend Matthew Mosshart

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 04:46:16 +0000

It looks there may be a new son-in-law in the First Family of Darkness. According to Us Weekly, Kelly Osbourne -- reality TV star and daughter of rock icon Ozzy Osbourne -- is secretly engaged to her boyfriend, chef Matthew Mosshart.

Sharon Osbourne Says $250K DNA Screening Saved Her Life

Dave Swanson — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:53:51 +0000

Over the last fifteen years or so, the lives of Sharon and Ozzy Osbournehave pretty much been open books for all to gawk at. Now Sharon is opening the book to show how DNA testing saved her life. “It was hugely expensive –- $250,000,” she told Howard Stern, “The scientists wanted to see how Ozzy [...]

Remembering Randy Rhoads on His 56th Birthday

Billy Dukes — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 01:41:20 +0000

Guitarist Randy Rhoads would be 56-years-old today (Dec. 6), had a tragic airplane accident not cut short the life of a man Ozzy Osbourne called a "saint" and an "angel.' Despite only giving fans less than ten years worth of music with Quiet Riot and then with Osbourne, Rhoads' impact will never slip quietly out of fan's memories.

Celebrity Birthdays for December 3 — Ozzy Osbourne and More

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:11:08 +0000

Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Ozzy Osbourne
Age: 64
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Selling over 100 million albums worldwide both as a solo artist and a member of Black Sabbath, songs like 'Paranoid,' 'Iron Man' and 'Crazy Train,' an indecipherable and much-mocked mumble, and starring with his family in the reality show 'The Osbournes'

Ozzy Osbourne Explains Why the Time is Finally Right for Black Sabbath Reunion

Jeff Giles — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:46:15 +0000

The Black Sabbath reunion has certainly had its share of complications, but as far as Ozzy Osbourne is concerned, the relationships between the members of the band are better than ever. What’s different now is that none of us get drunk or stoned or any of that stuff,” he pointed out during a recent interview [...]

30 Years Ago: Ozzy Osbourne Releases 'Speak of the Devil'

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:24:54 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne was in a terrible spot both personally and professionally at the end of 1982, but he somehow managed to pull it together enough to release the ‘Speak of the Devil’ album on Nov. 27, 1982. Having mounted one of the unlikeliest comebacks in rock music history with his first two groundbreaking solo albums, [...]

Sharon Osbourne Reveals She Had a Double Mastectomy

Billy Dukes — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:53:39 +0000

Sharon Osbourne, the wife and manager of Ozzy Osbourne and current co-host of 'The Talk,' revealed this week that she had a double mastectomy after learning she carried the breast cancer gene. The 60-year-old took a no-nonsense approach to the surgery, saying the decision was much easier for her than it is for others who learn of a similar diagnosis.

Ozzy Osbourne Looking Forward to Black Sabbath's Australian Tour

Dave Lifton — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:05:29 +0000

With a new album, a tour of Australia and now a headlining gig at a Japanese version of Ozzfest, 2013 is looking to be a big year for the reunited Black Sabbath. In a new interview, Ozzy Osbourne said that he can't wait to perform in Australia with his old mates for the first time in nearly 40 years.

Ozzy Osbourne on Tony Iommi's Lymphoma – 'He's Gonna Beat It'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:15:07 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne‘s ‘Ozzy’s Boneyard’ radio channel has officially launched on SiriusXM. In an interview on the station, the Prince of Darkness wasted no time addressing his Black Sabbath partner Tony Iommi‘s current cancer battle, joking that he told the guitarist “if he dies, I’m gonna kill him.”

Ozzy Osbourne Giving One Lucky Fan a Free Colonoscopy!

Joe Robinson — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:00:56 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon are teaming up with CBS and New York – Presbyterian Hospital on a public service initiative to increase awareness for colon cancer and promote early colonoscopy screenings to help save lives. Sharon, Ozzy and ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ announcer Alan Kalter helped launch the 2012 CBS Cares Colonoscopy Sweepstakes by appearing in a PSA that aired last weekend during CBS’ ’60 Minutes.’

Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Mustaine Join Metallica At Final Anniversary Gig

Joe Robinson — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:36:52 +0000

Metallica were joined by onstage by Black Sabbath‘s Ozzy Osbourne and Geezer Butler Saturday night at the Fillmore Theater in San Francisco during the final of four special gigs there to celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary. Former Metallica member/current Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine was also a special guest during the show, along with other former members Jason Newstead, Lloyd Grant, Ron McGovney and Hugh Tanner.