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Ozzy Osbourne on Fallout with Bill Ward: 'He Couldn't Remember What the F— We Were Doing'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:29:20 +0000

Last year, original Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward took his exit from the band's reunion plans. Ward had cited an "unsatisfactory contract" as the reason for his departure, but in a new interview, Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne says Ward was unable to meet the physical and mental demands that come with performing a full set behind the kit.

Ozzy Osbourne Reveals Drug and Alcohol Relapse, Apologizes to Family, Friends + Fans

Spencer Kaufman — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:48:28 +0000

In a surprising Facebook message posted tonight (April 15), heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has admitted to "drinking and taking drugs" over the past 18 months. The revelation comes after rumors earlier today that he has split with his wife Sharon.

Ozzy Osbourne on Black Sabbath's New Album '13′: 'It's Better Than My Wildest Dreams'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:56:35 +0000

Black Sabbath's upcoming album, '13,' is perhaps the most anticipated metal disc since Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith returned to Iron Maiden in 1999, entering the studio to create 'Brave New World.' Expectations for the new Sabbath release are understandably massive, and, in a new interview, singer Ozzy Osbourne calls the album "mind-blowing" and "better than my wildest dreams."

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Sell California Home for $11.5 Million

Chad Childers — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:51:45 +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 Offers Update on Black Sabbath Bandmate Tony Iommi's Health

Chad Childers — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:22:55 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath are getting ready for their return to the road in New Zealand and Australia this spring, followed by an expected North American trek in the summer. The band is making their first extended tour run since guitarist Tony Iommi was diagnosed with lymphoma and underwent chemotherapy last year, and Osbourne says his Sabbath bandmate is doing quite well.

Ozzy Osbourne's Daughter Kelly Osbourne Hospitalized After Apparent Seizure

Chad Childers — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 04:08:05 +0000

Kelly Osbourne, daughter of Black SabbathÂ legendÂ Ozzy Osbourne, suffered a medical scare Thursday afternoon (March 7) when she had a seizure during a taping of her E! show ‘Fashion Police.’ TMZ reports that Kelly was sitting next to fill-in panel memberÂ Melissa Rivers in front of a studio audience when she leaned over to tell Rivers she [...]

Ozzy Osbourne Fans Rally for Black Sabbath Singer's Knighthood

Chad Childers — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:34:29 +0000

He may be the "Prince of Darkness," but if his fans have their way, Ozzy Osbourne may actually be saluted by real royalty. The Birmingham Mail reports that an Australian woman has launched an online petition in an attempt to get Ozzy Osbourne nominated for knighthood.

Ozzy Osbourne Suffers Injuries in House Fire

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:47:48 +0000

A freak fire in the home of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne early this morning (Jan. 17) has left metal music's 'Prince of Darkness' with singed hair, no eyebrows, minor burns to his face and a setback to an existing hand injury.

Campaign Launches to Rename Birmingham Airport After Ozzy Osbourne

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:44:45 +0000

Thanks toÂ Black Sabbath, the city of Birmingham, England, can arguably be called the birthplace of heavy metal. Now, Black Sabbathâ€™s first manager, Jim Simpson, is leading the charge to rename Birmingham Airport after the bandâ€™s iconic singer,Â Ozzy Osbourne. England’s rich rock ‘n’ roll history has already been celebrated in Liverpool, home of the Beatles, through [...]

Ozzy Osbourne to Unleash Vinyl Release for Record Store Day

Anne Erickson — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:38:19 +0000

Record Store Day happens on April 21 this year, and the exclusive releases scheduled to drop on that day are mounting. Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, has revealed Ozzy Osbourne 7” and 12” vinyl releases will be unleashed for Record Store Day 2012. Specifically, the Ozzy recordings include Live — a [...]

Ozzy and Family Returning to TV in Animated Show 'The F'n Osbournes'

Tree Riddle — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:32:55 +0000

The Osbourne clan put their unique stamp on reality television with the MTV series ‘The Osbournes’ in the mid-2000′s. Now Ozzy, Sharon, Jack and Kelly will return in animated form for the upcoming comedy ‘The F’n Osbournes.’

Black Sabbath Inch Closer to Reunion

Jon Wiederhorn — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:35:01 +0000

A Black Sabbath reunion is far from a sure thing, but the four original band members (vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward) have made it clear that they’re taking baby steps to make it happen. The four original members of Black Sabbath recently got together in a rehearsal [...]

The Osbournes $1.7 Million in Debt, Risk Losing Home

Gailen Sprague — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:27:30 +0000

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne owe more than $1.7 million in back taxes to the IRS, according to Financial-Planning.com. The rocker turned reality star, 62, and his wife and manager, 58, reportedly owe $718,948 from 2008 and $1.024 million from 2009.