Ozzy Osbourne
English musician and television personality (1948ā2025)
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John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne was an English singer, songwriter, and media personality who co-founded the heavy metal band Black Sabbath in 1968, and rose to prominence in the 1970s as its lead vocalist. During this period, he adopted the nickname "Prince of Darkness". The band pioneered heavy metal music, particularly with their critically-acclaimed albums Black Sabbath, Paranoid and Master of Reality (1971).
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Ozzy Osbourne gets final tour of Birmingham - with fans flooding streets to pay their respects Ozzy Osbourne has taken his final tour of Birmingham - with his family experiencing the love of thousands of fans who turned out to see the heavy metal star come home.Sky News - Published | |
Ozzy Osbourne's Funeral Plans Revealed, Fans Prepare for Final FarewellOzzy Osbourneās funeral plans are set -- the rock legendās body is heading back to his hometown for a final procession Wednesday, where fans will say their goodbyes to the Prince of Darkness. The..TMZ.com - Published | |
Ozzy Osbourne cortege to travel through Birmingham Ozzy Osbourne fans will be able to say goodbye to the heavy metal pioneer at a procession for his cortege through his home city of Birmingham tomorrow.Sky News - Published | |
Kelly Osbourne Remembers Ozzy Osbourne With Emotional Throwback VideoKelly Osbourne continues to pay tribute to her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, days after his death. On Saturday, the 40-year-old shared a touching clip from the A&E series "Jack & Ozzyās World Detour,"..TMZ.com - Published | |
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Kelly Osbourne pays tribute to 'best friend' Ozzy - in first comments since his death Kelly Osbourne has commented on the death of her father Ozzy Osbourne for the first time since he died on Tuesday.Sky News - Published | |
Kelly Osbourne Breaks Silence On Ozzy's Death With Black Sabbath LyricsKelly Osbourne is speaking out for the first time publicly about her father Ozzy Osbourne's death ... and she's using some Black Sabbath lyrics to express herself. Ozzy's daughter just posted on social..TMZ.com - Published | |
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Ozzy Osbourne Enjoyed Breakfast with Family in Final Video Days Before DeathOzzy Osbourne was cheerful as he enjoyed breakfast with his family at home in England in what appears to be the last publicly posted footage of him just days before his death. His daughter Kelly..TMZ.com - Published | |
Ozzy Osbourne Needed Major Jaw Strength to Bite Off Bat's Head, Expert SaysSink your teeth into this -- Ozzy Osbourneās infamous bat-biting moment just got a jaw-dropping twist ... 'cause TMZās learned it took some fang-tastic bite power to rip that poor critterās head..TMZ.com - Published | |
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Ozzy Osbourne's Spotify Listeners Skyrocket After Singer's DeathOzzy Osbourne's monthly Spotify listeners count has exploded following the singer's death. On Tuesday, the "Crazy Train" hitmaker boasted just under 12.4 million listeners, and that number has..TMZ.com - Published | Trick Daddy Praises Ozzy Osbourne For Making His Biggest Hit HappenOzzy Osbourne's sudden death sent shockwaves across the rock 'n roll industry, but hip hop legend Trick Daddy is mourning the loss all the same. Trick Daddy tells TMZ Hip Hop ... "The iconic legend..TMZ.com - Published |
Ozzy Osbourne's Sisters Say He Planned to Visit Them Before He DiedOzzy Osbourne's sisters say he was making plans right up until his death ... telling a UK-based outlet their little bro was supposed to come visit them before he passed away. Jean Powell and Gillian..TMZ.com - Published | Lady Gaga, Cyndi Lauper Pay Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne At Their ConcertsOzzy Osbourne's death has rocked the music world ... and some of the biggest names in the industry are paying homage to the rock legend on stage. Lady Gaga celebrated the Black Sabbath frontman at the..TMZ.com - Published |
'A local lad done good': Fans remember Ozzy Osbourne in his hometown of Birmingham Fans have spoken of how Ozzy Osbourne was "a local lad who done good" as they remembered the singer in his hometown of Birmingham.Sky News - Published | Ozzy Osbourne Memorabilia Hits Auction Block After DeathThe Prince of Darkness lives on after death ... at least in the form of some of his stage-worn clothes ... which are being auctioned off to the highest bidder. Ozzy Osbourne memorabilia is featured in..TMZ.com - Published |
Black Sabbath bandmates and Elton John among music giants paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne Black Sabbath have paid tribute to their former frontman Ozzy Osbourne after the megastar died at the age of 76.Sky News - Published | Ozzy Osbourne's life in pictures Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, just weeks after performing a huge farewell concert with Black Sabbath.Sky News - Published |
Black Sabbath, Travis Barker, Marilyn Manson, More Honor Ozzy Osbourne After DeathThere's no question that Ozzy Osbourne left a lasting legacy on the rock world, and tributes are pouring in from his fellow musicians following the news of his death Tuesday. Black Sabbath swiftly..TMZ.com - Published | The Black Sabbath reunion was a truly heavy metal farewell for Ozzy Osbourne Being in the crowd for Ozzy Osbourne's Back To The Beginning show, I felt incredibly privileged to watch his final performance.Sky News - Published |
Ozzy Osbourne Was Emotional At Final Black Sabbath Concert, Weeks Before DeathOzzy Osbourne showed a ton of emotion in his final concert with Black Sabbath ... opening up onstage about how hard the past few years had been on him. Check out this clip from the rock icon's July 5..TMZ.com - Published | Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76Legendary rock singer Ozzy Osbourne has died ... TMZ has learned. In a statement to TMZ, the Osbourne family says Ozzy died Tuesday "surrounded by love." The cause of death is unclear. The Osbournes..TMZ.com - Published |
Heavy metal, reality TV, and biting bats: The wild life of Ozzy Osbourne "You've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart," an emotional Ozzy Osbourne told fans as he performed from a throne on stage at his beloved Villa Park, reunited with Black Sabbath,..Sky News - Published | Ozzy Osbourne dies just weeks after farewell show Heavy metal star Ozzy Osbourne has died, just weeks after reuniting with his Black Sabbath bandmates and performing a huge farewell concert for fans.Sky News - Published |
Ozzy Osbourne and Axl Rose Meet for the First Time EverOzzy Osbourne and Axl Rose met for the very first time in their lives over the weekend, and that's left fans shocked the two rock icons finally crossed paths. Ozzy shared a backstage photo on Instagram..TMZ.com - Published | Sharon Osbourne Says Ozzy Was Surprised by Kelly's Engagement at Final ShowOzzy Osbourne was floored by his daughter's surprise engagement at his final show ... and the heavy metal legend couldn't be happier for the soon-to-be-married couple! Sharon Osbourne tells TMZ ... she..TMZ.com - Published |
Kelly Osbourne Gets Engaged Backstage of Ozzy's Final Show, on VideoOzzy Osbourne played his final show Saturday night ... and, while it's an end for his live career, it's the beginning of a different chapter -- 'cause his daughter's engaged! Kelly Osbourne was hanging..TMZ.com - Published | Ozzy Osbourne reunites with Black Sabbath for final gig in emotional metal goodbye Ozzy Osbourne has reunited with Black Sabbath and performed his final gig - telling fans "you've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart", in an emotional but truly metal goodbye.Sky News - Published |
Sharon Osbourne Offers Fan VIP Treatment At Ozzy's Show After Saving RingSharon Osbourne's very grateful a fan returned her massive diamond ring ... and, it clearly pays to be honest -- 'cause she's offering that fan a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Here's the deal .....TMZ.com - Published | Ozzy Osbourne Announces Death of Beloved Dog of 15 YearsOzzy Osbourne is mourning the loss of a beloved member of his pack, announcing the death of his longtime pet, Rocky. The rock legend told his fans about the tragic news today ... his Pomeranian of 15..TMZ.com - Published |
Ozzy Osbourne Apologizes to Britney Spears Over Dance Videos, Gives AdviceOzzy Osbourne is trying to make things right with Britney Spears after roasting her IG videos -- but he canāt resist tossing her a bit of dance advice. The Black Sabbath rocker dropped his regret on..TMZ.com - Published | TMZ TV Hot Takes: Ozzy Osbourne Rips Britney, Jonathan Majors, Patrick MahomesOzzy Osbourne is going after Britney Spears, Jonathan Majors is going to propose to Meagan Good, and Patrick Mahomes is going to NFL training camp ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes. First up on..TMZ.com - Published |
Britney Spears Slams Ozzy Osbourne After Dancing Criticism, Defends BeckinsaleBritney Spears has some words for Ozzy Osbourne after he crapped all over her free-spirited dance videos -- and in the same breath ... she's sticking up for Kate Beckinsale. The pop star went off on..TMZ.com - Published | Juvenile Flattered Kanye West Sampled Him On 'Vultures 1' Unlike Ozzy OsbourneKanye West had a bit of opposition in clearing samples for the "Vultures 1" album -- but none of the pushback came from Juvenile's end ... in fact, he was happy to sign off. The Cash Money Records..TMZ.com - Published |
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Black Sabbath ballet will be 'next best thing' after Ozzy pauses touring A ballet inspired by Black Sabbath has been announced just a week after Ozzy Osbourne said he was pausing touring due to health issues.Sky News - Published | Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Tour, Retires from Live Performances Due to HealthOzzy Osbourne is canceling his upcoming tour, as well as the rest of his touring days for good ... citing a decline in his physical health that's preventing him from getting onstage. The rocker..TMZ.com - Published |
'The hardest thing I've ever shared': Ozzy Osbourne no longer 'physically capable' of touring Ozzy Osbourne has announced he is no longer "physically capable" of performing planned shows in Europe and the UK, telling fans he "never imagined" his touring days would "have ended this way".Sky News - Published | |
