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

Billy Dukes — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:54:09 +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 'Devastated' by Ozzy Osbourne's Recent Drug + Alcohol Abuse

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:02:31 +0000

Amidst the excitement revolving around Black Sabbath's upcoming album '13,' the personal life of Ozzy Osbourne has made its way into the headlines. In a recent Facebook statement, the Black Sabbath singer admitted a relapse into drug and alcohol abuse after reports had surfaced that Ozzy and his wife Sharon were on the verge of divorce. Having remained silent for some time, Sharon Osbourne recently addressed the two very public situations on her television program 'The Talk.'

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 Rumored To Have Split

Loudwire Staff — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:06:33 +0000

A U.K. tabloid suggesting Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have split up is getting more traction, with outlets such as TMZ and others suggesting the news is indeed true. According to the New York Daily News, Sharon has moved into a new Beverly Hills property without Ozzy, while both of them have been photographed without their [...]

Ozzy Osbourne Says New Black Sabbath Album is 'Mindblowing'

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:10:46 +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 and Sharon Osbourne Sell California Home for $11.5 Million

Chad Childers — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:21:45 +0000

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have sold their Hidden Hills, Calif., estate for a cool $11.5 million. There had been some concern about whether or not the mansion would sell after an accidental fire started at the property back in January.

Ozzy Osbourne Would Love To Work With Adele

Dave Lifton — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:48:36 +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 03:43:44 +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 — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:03:18 +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 — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:32:14 +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.

Ozzy Osbourne Injured in House Fire

Dave Lifton — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:39:58 +0000

A fire at Ozzy Osbourne's Beverly Hills house early this morning (Jan. 17) caused him to require medical treatment. His wife and manager Sharon told the story on her show, 'The Talk,' while also revealing that he had an undisclosed procedure performed on his hand on Wednesday. Neither Sharon, nor their dogs, who were also in the house at the time, were injured.

Ozzy Osbourne's Wife Sharon Blasts Lady Gaga for Wearing Meat

Billy Dukes — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:59:48 +0000

Today's "Awww… snap" moment of the day goes to Ozzy Osbourne's wife Sharon, who typed a scorching response to Lady Gaga's open letter to daughter Kelly Osbourne recently. The Osbourne Matron is fighting back against the pop-singer and her 32 million "monsters" on Twitter, who have been harassing the E! channel hostess, even going as far as death threats.

Ozzy Osbourne Celebrates New Year With New Granddaughter Pearl

Billy Dukes — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:25:17 +0000

Jack Osbourne's first child spent time with two colorful characters over the holidays. After meeting Santa Claus for the first time, Pearl hung out with grandpa Ozzy Osbourne on New Year's Day. Jack Osbourne shared this picture with his followers on Twitter, writing, "Pearl making her granddad laugh!"

Sharon Osbourne Says $250K DNA Screening Saved Her Life

Dave Swanson — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:57:54 +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 [...]

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

Jeff Giles — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:32:15 +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 — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:41:52 +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, [...]

Ozzy Osbourne's 'Crazy Train' Performance from 'Speak of the Devil' DVD Surfaces

Chad Childers — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:00:07 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne‘s history is revisited this week with the release of the ‘Speak of the Devil’ DVD, chronicling the singer’s post-Randy Rhoads-death performances in the summer of 1982. Now teasing this interesting period in Ozzy history is the video footage of Osbourne’s performance of ‘Crazy Train,’ a song frequently associated with Rhoads. The particular show [...]

Ozzy Osbourne's Son Jack Debuts New Syfy Series 'Haunted Highway'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:00:56 +0000

Syfy’s latest show claims to depict teams of paranormal investigators conducting “first-person investigations of the most frightening claims of paranormal activity along America’s remote back roads.” All of which would sound odd enough if it weren’t for the fact that Ozzy Osbourne‘s son Jack is one of the people doing the investigating.

Ozzy Osbourne Says Bill Ward is Welcome to Rejoin Black Sabbath

Billy Dukes — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:00:08 +0000

For two months it seemed perfect. Black Sabbath would reunite, record new music and tour the world. Then Tony Iommi got cancer, and Bill Ward began to protest his contract. With Iommi on the road to recovery, Ozzy Osbourne says he’s hopeful Ward will rethink his strike.

'Rock Icons N' Metal Gods' Author Jeb Wright Talks About Interviewing Ozzy Osbourne, Sammy Hagar + More

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:00:22 +0000

One of our favorite rock and roll books in recent months comes from Classic Rock Revisited mastermind Jeb Wright. ‘Rock Icons N’ Metal Gods’ features revealing and entertaining interviews with dozens of rock and metal’s biggest stars from the longtime music veteran.

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