Ozzy Osbourne

Slash interview - Full transcript

16 Jun 2010

Born in Stoke on Trent, Saul Hudson became Slash after a move to LA at the age of 11. Now one of the world’s most iconic guitarists who gave us the timeless riffs from ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, ‘Paradise City’ and ‘Sweet Child of Mine’. After leaving…

Black Sabbath make live return

Music Gossip

21 May 2012

Black Sabbath played their first show since reforming in Birmingham this Saturday (19.05.12). The reformed heavy metal group - vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi and bass player Geezer Butler - played in Birmingham, middle England, for the…

Black Sabbath drummer quits reunion shows

Music Gossip

16 May 2012

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward will not take part in the bands reunion shows. The original line up of the group - Bill, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler - came together last year to play a series of shows and record their first album…

Black Sabbath announce homecoming gig

Music Gossip

30 Apr 2012

Black Sabbath will play a one-off UK homecoming gig in Birmingham next month. The 'Paranoid' rockers will perform at the O2 Academy in the city - home to singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward - on…

Red Hot Chili Peppers to headline Lollapalooza

Music Gossip

11 Apr 2012

The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys and Black Sabbath will headline this year's Lollapalooza festival. The trio will be joined at the three-day Chicago music event by a diverse range of acts which also includes Florence and the Machine, Jack…

Kelly Osbourne wants music return

Music Gossip

29 Feb 2012

Kelly Osbourne wants to "do music" again. The 'Fashion Police' host - who has previously released two albums, 'Shut Up' in 2002 and 'Sleeping in the Nothing' in 2005 - didn't enjoy much success with her earlier chart efforts but thinks her songs were…

Black Sabbath given 'kick up the rump' by cancer scare

Music Gossip

20 Jan 2012

Black Sabbath have been given a "kick up the rump" by Tony Iommi's cancer diagnosis. The guitarist with the reformed 'Iron Man' group announced he has been diagnosed with lymphoma earlier this month, and the band have relocated from Los Angeles to…

Black Sabbath want 'positive vibes' for Tony

Music Gossip

10 Jan 2012

Black Sabbath are asking fans to sent guitarist Tony Iommi "positive vibes" in the wake of his cancer diagnosis. The heavy metal musician has been diagnosed with an early stage of Lymphoma and while he is set to undergo treatment, is staying positive…

Ozzy Osbourne rejoins Sabbath

Music Gossip

16 Aug 2011

Ozzy Osbourne has reportedly rejoined the original line up of Black Sabbath. The singer has reportedly met with guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward at a secret location to begin rehearsals for a reunion tour, according…

Ozzy Osbourne to replace Cheryl Cole on The X Factor?

TV Gossip

18 Apr 2011

Ozzy Osbourne is set to replace Cheryl Cole on 'The X Factor' judging panel. The 62-year-old rocker - whose wife Sharon appeared as a judge on the ITV1 show for four series - is reportedly being drafted in as "controversial choice" to replace the…

Ozzy Osbourne to receive Kerrang! award

Music Gossip

13 Apr 2011

Ozzy Osbourne is to be honoured at this year's Kerrang! Awards. The former Black Sabbath frontman - dubbed the 'Prince of Darkness' - will receive the rock magazine's Legend Award at a ceremony in London on June 9 and he will also be playing a…

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne owe 1.7 million in taxes

Celebrity Gossip

9 Apr 2011

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne reportedly owe more than $1.7 million in unpaid taxes. Papers filed at the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office on Monday (04.04.11) allege the 62-year-old rocker and his wife, 58, failed to pay $718,948.25 for the 2008 tax…

Ozzy Osbourne loves magic tea

Music Gossip

22 Jan 2011

Ozzy Osbourne regards tea as a "magic potion". The legendary rocker knows having his favourite hot beverage before performing isn't good for his voice, but insists on indulging in a mug of the caffeinated drink before taking to the stage. He said…

Ozzy Osbourne wants Lady Gaga to take a break

Music Gossip

24 Dec 2010

Ozzy Osbourne thinks Lady Gaga is "overexposed". The former Black Sabbath frontman says the 'Poker Face' singer should take a break from performing for a while before people start to grow tired of her. He told Us Weekly magazine: "I do think Lady…

Ozzy Osbourne has best rockstar home in Hollywood

Music Gossip

29 Nov 2010

Ozzy Osbourne has the best house of any rockstar in Los Angeles. The ageing rocker was one of a series interviewed for documentary film 'Lemmy' - about the titular Motorhead frontman - and the film's directors said Ozzy's house, which he lives in…

Geezer Butler wants final Black Sabbath tour

Music Gossip

11 Nov 2010

Geezer Butler wants Black Sabbath to perform one final tour. The bass player said he's keen for the original line up of the band - which includes singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward - to do a last set of farewell shows…

Ozzy Osbourne re-Imagines track

Music Gossip

6 Oct 2010

Ozzy Osbourne has released a version of John Lennon's 'Imagine' for Amnesty International. The former Black Sabbath frontman has re-recorded the track in the same week that ex-Beatle John's life is being celebrated ahead of what would have been his…

Ozzy Osbourne directed by son

Music Gossip

10 Aug 2010

Ozzy Osbourne's next video is being directed by his son Jack. The former Black Sabbath rocker - who is to release new single 'Life Won't Wait' in September - is enlisting the help of Jack to create the promo for the track, in the hope it will lead…

Ozzy Osbourne wants to play mother

Celebrity Gossip

11 Jul 2010

Ozzy Osbourne wants to play his mother in the film of his life. The heavy metal legend's biography 'I Am Ozzy' is being adapted for the big screen, and although he is reluctant to appear in it himself he would like have an unusual cameo. He told…

Ozzy Osbourne grateful for success

Music Gossip

22 Jun 2010

Ozzy Osbourne admits he's "done a lot of stupid" things. The former Black Sabbath rocker - who infamously bit the head off a bat on stage and has battled alcoholism and drug abuse - is astonished he is still alive after all he has been through. He…

Ozzy Osbourne to tour

Music Gossip

22 Jun 2010

Ozzy Osbourne is to tour the world. Although he is approaching his 62nd birthday in December, former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne is to play a number of dates in the UK and US in coming months. The international tour will promote his…

Ozzy Osbourne's hunt for new talent

Music Gossip

14 Jun 2010

Ozzy Osbourne feels obligated to help new talent. The veteran rocker will choose an unsigned act to support him at his iTunes festival concert at London's Roundhouse next month after music expert Gill Mills - who discovered Ladyhawke and La Roux…

Ozzy Osbourne - Scream

1 Jun 2010

Rock/ Metal Ozzy Osbourne Scream (Columbia) ‘I’m a rock star,’ growls Ozzy at the start of this, his tenth solo album. Well, not really, Ozzy, you’re primarily a global reality television celebrity, something you’re actually better at these days.

Ozzy Osbourne: The movie

Music Gossip

27 Apr 2010

Ozzy Osbourne's life is going to be made into a film. A movie based on the legendary Black Sabbath frontman and solo artist's colourful life has been given the go-ahead by studio executives according to his wife, Sharon. She said: "There's about…

Ozzy Osbourne gives beggar jewellery

Celebrity Gossip

22 Apr 2010

Ozzy Osbourne gave a homeless man his £3,000 gold necklace. The rocker - who has an estimated wealth of £110 million with his TV star wife Sharon - handed the beggar his crucifix and told him to "pray" for a better future when he met him on the…