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Ozzy Osbourne’s wild life: Party animal and reality TV star who bit head off bat

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Although he never displayed a gentle side on stage, Ozzy Osbourne had a completely different persona and personality when it came to his beloved family.

Ozzy Osbourne back when his children were tiny and he was trying to cut down on partying(Image: mirrorpix)

By the middle of the 1980s, Ozzy Osbourne had a husband and father who worked to balance rock stardom with family life.

The rest of his life was shaped by his 1982 marriage to Sharon, both personally and professionally. She became his manager, anchor, and force that maintained his career (and life) on track as well as his wife. Aimee, their first child, was born in September 1983. Ozzy was adamant about being present despite the chaos of touring life.

During a brief but crucial break in Ozzy’s live dates in July 1984, Sharon gave birth to Kelly.

Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne with their screaming children
Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne with their screaming children in 1985. L-R: Aimee aged 2, Kelly 1 and newborn baby Jack (Image: Daily Mirror)

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In 1985, Ozzy, who had three children from a previous marriage (Jessica, Eliot, and Louis), visited the Betty Ford Center for substance abuse treatment. However, family life had become more difficult. Sharon recalled to Variety in 2021 how she persuaded Ozzy to seek assistance: “I said, You’ve got to go.

Kelly was born, and Ozzy left for Palm Springs the following morning. In England, we were raised in the countryside. The pubs were the only things there were. I was already aware that this wasn’t the best course of action for parents with children.

Ozzy the performer was very different to Ozzy the family man
Ozzy the performer was very different to Ozzy the family man(Image: Getty Images)

In November 1985, Jack the son was born. Ozzy was juggling his ongoing battles with substance abuse with his musical work that year.

It’s a very selfish illness, they say. You don’t give it any thought because you’re loaded, in a different state, Ozzy told Variety.

Family photos show a softer side of the wildman, with Ozzy cradling Aimee and Kelly, laughing with the toddlers, and doting on Aimee during a time of intense pressure. Before him, Ozzy was a father.

In addition to managing Ozzy’s increasingly complex career, raising three children, and managing the household, Sharon was the ultimate multitasker. A strong bond was established between the two during the madness, which was still ongoing.

Sharon stated to the Guardian in 2012 that “structure in a family makes you feel safe otherwise you’re all over the place.”

In the 2002 reality TV series The Osbournes, the family rediscovered fame. Ozzy told the Guardian in May that “it’s time for me to spend some time with my grandkids.” I’m not interested in persuading in a hotel room. The rest of my life should be spent with my family.

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* The article is extracted from the new Black Sabbath – End Of An Era magazine, which is available to buy now.

Ozzy Osbourne’s story of success with Black Sabbath before axe and solo stardom

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Ozzy Osbourne, a rock legend, undoubtedly had a success story from his Birmingham roots to becoming a superstar with his band Black Sabbath, whose album put them on the map.

Ozzy Osbourne had a wild time with Black Sabbath as they rose to fame(Image: Getty Images)

The Black Sabbath story started when four boys from Birmingham got together to form a band in 1968, releasing a self-titled debut album in 1970.

But it was their second album, Paranoid, released in September that year, that really put them on the map – the title track became their most famous anthem and is heralded as one of the greatest heavy metal songs of all time.

By 1976, Black Sabbath were international stars with seven albums and hundreds of sold-out gigs under their belts. And these shots showing the band gleefully posing with gold discs (for record sales of more than 500,000) were starting to become a regular feature for the foursome.

Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward.
Black Sabbath received many gold discs over their career(Image: Mirrorpix)

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Ozzy recalled: “We started off as four guys from Aston who had a dream, and it became true beyond our wildest dreams.

“And with the success came all the trappings, and we tried them all.” The women, the women, and the drugs. Our lives were radically altered.

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Ozzy said the band became a dream come true(Image: Michael Ochs Archives)

Tony Iommi, the lead guitarist, claimed that their success was due to the early years’ harsh opinions of the critics.

He said, “We firmly believed in what we did, and that is how life has always been for us.” We had to cross many obstacles, but we kept going. You can’t just disintegrate as a result of what others say. You must have faith in your actions. We did, in fact,

Black Sabbath
They released their first album in 1970(Image: WireImage)

Bassist and lyricist Terry ‘Geezer’ Butler recalled: “The early years were a whirlwind for us. In the 70s you were lucky to have five or six albums out and lots of bands disappeared before that. But we built up a strong following around the world.”

We were a pretty tough band then, according to drummer Bill Ward. We had completed numerous tours, traveled extensively, and had millions of fans in our backs. There was a lot to like about us.

However, Ozzy’s erratic behaviour due to alcohol and drugs led to the band firing him in 1979.

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Ozzy was kicked out the band due to his behaviour (Image: Redferns)

However, he bounced back, becoming well-known for his solo albums Bark at the Moon, Diary of a Madman, and Blizzard Of Ozz, and having performed on sold-out tours. And he made 1982 headlines worldwide when he bit a live bat while performing on stage.

Ozzfest, a US and European music festival co-founded by wife Sharon to promote new metal bands, was a huge success. It ran from 1996 to 2018.

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He went on to have a massive solo career and rejoined Black Sabbath earlier this month(Image: Redferns)

According to reports, Sabbath had sold more than 75,000 albums during their career by 2024. The Paranoid album has currently sold 12 million copies, and the single Paranoid reportedly surpassed one billion streams on Spotify’s “Billions Club.”

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* The article is extracted from the new Black Sabbath – End Of An Era magazine, which is available to buy now.

‘Understated and intimate’ – the view from Rashford unveiling

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Guillem Balague
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Barcelona’s most recent arrival did not ignite with fireworks. No dramatic montages supported by operatic scores or rooftop unveilings were performed.

Marcus Rashford sat quietly on a red telephone kiosk while recording a brief video of his conversation with a person. He claims that “it’s official.” Additionally, there is the required “Visca el Barca”.

The 27-year-old England international has signed for Barca while on a season-long loan with Manchester United.

“There was no sign of a superstar arriving,” the statement continued. However, “I believe people will be surprised,” according to a source close to the deal.

The press only received an alert hours before the official presentation because the announcement was understated.

About 70 journalists, photographers, and cameras crowded into the official Nou Camp store, which even felt intimate.

No chairman Joan Laporta and vice-president Rafa Yuste were in attendance. Even football director Deco. Rashford was left alone on his own by the signing offices right next to the store when he put pen to paper next to everyone else. His moment was here.

The stadium’s reconstruction mirrored the man’s reconstruction. Rashford smiled behind the signing and behind the cameras. thankful and calm. He has enough media exposure.

He described the six months of Unai Emery’s tenure at Aston Villa as having helped him alter his opinion of both football and himself. He is once more enjoying the game. Rejoicing life once more.

Rashford’s last two seasons at Manchester United were difficult, it is undeniable. His body changed. Expectations, noise, and injuries all took a toll.

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He waited for Barca, and if necessary, he would have waited longer. Due to the club’s inability to register players like Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, a move in January went into effect. He did not want to run away this summer, though.

No one at Barcelona thinks it will happen, but there is no financial penalty for Barcelona for failing to register him. There is a chance that money will be raised, players will be relocated, and Rashford’s name will appear on the squad list.

Rashford is formally a winger. He is a lot more, informally. In Rashford, Hansi Flick sees a player who can play either left, right, or center, and he places flexibility preceding almost everything. A versatile wide-agent who can command the press, be a space expert, and play a variety of roles.

Both of them had a clear sense of both their potential and their manager’s desire to impress.

Luis Diaz of Liverpool was Deco’s initial choice, and openly Athletic’s Nico Williams was another. Rashford, however, was hoping that the stars would align for his arrival, as he put it.

Rashford, Dani Olmo, and Ferran Torres will compete for the number nine role when Robert Lewandowski is unavailable. However, he has always appeared to be the most dangerous when he is playing on the left.

Rashford’s brothers Dwaine and Dane, as well as Arturo Canales, the intermediary who assisted with the transfer, were present for the presentation.

Even Lamine Yamal, who was quietly guiding the process through Instagram messages, played a role. Lamine and Rashford will play Fifa together in a digital friendship born out of mutual admiration.

According to a source close to the players, “they probably think of him like a legend.”

That admiration was reciprocal. Lamine possesses the best talent in Ashford. Rashford has witnessed the talent and serious work during the two training sessions they have attended, as well as why Dani Olmo claimed the building resembles a kindergarten when she enters the changing room. There are so many young children!

The shirt’s number was not a design error. The iconic song Johan Cruyff created with Ajax and the Netherlands, 14 will be worn by Ashford. However, Thierry Henry, another of his heroes, has it as well. a historical nod.

Before the summer of 2018, Barcelona have the option to purchase Rashford for 30 million euros (£26 million). If they don’t, they’ll be fined 5 million euros (4,3 million pounds) as a result.

Rashford’s gross annual salary, which includes bonuses, has decreased by 15% (up to 25% when bonuses are taken into account), increasing it to about 14 million euros (12.1%).

Rashford arrives in Spain with greater and wiser appetites. He was a child of British television’s La Liga. Love Barcelona, in fact. Described as the Nou Camp. He is still here, just as the stadium and the club begin a new chapter.

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Zelenskyy promises new bill amid growing pressure over anticorruption law

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In response to ongoing protests and international criticism of a law passed earlier this week that critics claim undermines Ukraine’s fight against corruption, president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has promised to introduce new laws.

The controversial law, which was passed on Tuesday, gives the SAD Office and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) direct control to the prosecutor general of the country, an official appointed by the president. According to critics, the law would obstruct the institutions’ capacity to be independent and would entail political interference.

Although Zelenskyy has defended the law as a necessary response to alleged “Russian influence” within the organizations, European Union officials and rights organizations claim that it lacks specifics to target Kremlin-linked operatives and raises the possibility of Ukraine’s rejection of its accession to the EU.

Following a meeting with senior government and law enforcement figures, Zelenskyy wrote on X that “I have analysed all concerns.”

He stated in a letter about the new bill’s proposal: “We will prepare and submit a bill to the Verkhovna Rada [parliament] that guarantees the strength of the rule-of-law system. Russian interference and influence won’t be tolerated, and all anti-corruption institutions will be independent.

Public outcry and the reaction in Europe

In unusual wartime protests, thousands of Ukrainians gathered in Kyiv and other major cities on Tuesday night. More than 1, 000 demonstrators demonstrating against the government in protest of the government’s decision to impose martial law, which forbids large public gatherings, on Wednesday.

According to 20-year-old student Solomiia Telishevska, who spoke to the news agency Reuters about the Zelenskyy law signing on Tuesday, “this is complete nonsense from the president’s office.” This goes against what we are fighting for and pursuing, namely, joining the European Union.

For Ukraine’s EU membership and the release of billions of foreign aid, systemic corruption has long been a top priority. As the conflict rages, Kyiv’s Western allies may become disenchanted by the law’s passage.

Zelenskyy has been requested by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who confirmed on Wednesday that she had expressed “strong concerns about the consequences of the amendments.” Johann Wadephul, the Christian Democratic Union’s deputy leader in Germany, warned on X that the restrictions were “hammering Ukraine’s way to the EU.”

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Following a raid by law enforcement of NABU offices and the arrest of an employee on suspicion of spying for Russia, the storm erupted. Another employee was charged with having ‘illegal business ties to Moscow’. Additionally, searches and arrests were carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) agency in connection with a traffic incident.

The law passed on Tuesday was justified by Zelenskyy’s suggestion, but Ukrainian analysts have warned that the changes could undermine public confidence in Zelenskyy’s leadership at a crucial time of the conflict.

NABU was established in 2015 as a response to the deeply entrenched pro-European revolution in Ukraine. Numerous well-known cases, including those involving Zelenskyy’s administration, have been the subject of inquiries from the agency.

The raids were described by Transparency International Ukraine as “an attempt by the authorities to undermine the independence of Ukraine’s post-Revolution of Dignity anti-corruption institutions.”

Some Ukrainians think that transparency is compromised by the government’s commitment to protecting loyal insiders. Oleh Symoroz, a veteran who lost both legs in a 2022 battle against Russian forces, said, “Those who swore to protect the laws and the constitution have instead chosen to shield their inner circle, even at the expense of Ukrainian democracy.”

At a time when Kyiv’s conflict with Russia demands unity, the political commotion runs the risk of adâncening rifts in Ukraine. The Center for Civil Liberties, which won the Nobel Peace Prize, warned that the law could have a significant impact on the Kremlin. She said, “This is a gift for Putin.”

Ozzy Osbourne acted ‘all funny’ with moving gesture to fan days before his death

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ExCLUSIVE: One of the last fans to meet the legendary Black Sabbath singer, Ozzy Osbourne, revealed that he was in excellent form just before his tragic passing.

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Ozzy Osbourne was still insistent on meeting his cherished fans in his final days(Image: Ross Halfin)

Just days prior to his depressing passing on Tuesday, Ozzy Osbourne was in top form. The Prince of Darkness, who had battled ill health for a number of years, was announced at the age of 76, and air ambulance crews had spent “hours” trying to save him.

Despite his poor health, Ozzy was determined to play a farewell concert at Villa Park on July 5 just days after he and his Black Sabbath bandmates lost. He kept to himself until 2020 as evidence that his health had deteriorated in recent years as a result of his diagnosis with Parkinson’s.

However, Ozzy met them at Comic Con Midlands in what would be his final public appearance following his farewell performance. He was eager to spend time with his fans. The godfather of heavy metal posed alongside his contemporaries, presented memorabilia, and even interacted with their young children. One of the final fans to meet Ozzy was singer Pip Marsh.

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Singer Pip Marsh was one of the final fans to meet Ozzy at Comic Con days before his death
Singer Pip Marsh was one of the final fans to meet Ozzy at Comic Con days before his death(Image: PIP MARSH)

Speaking to the Mirror, he explained that his death had left him “numb.” The musician added last night: “I’ve just seen the news, I’m devastated. It doesn’t feel real, I’m numb.”

He continued: “I’m gutted. I’ve always had this weird connection to Ozzy; he lived not too far from where I grew up. One of my first ever big shows was on the same line-up as Sabbath, it’s wild. I feel numb.”

“I’m gutted. Ozzy and I have a strange relationship, and we both live close to where I was raised. It’s crazy that I saw one of my first major performances live on Sabbath. I’m numb right now. He described the meeting as being three minutes long after greeting the Prince of Darkness, “I met him, went in, shook his hand, and thanked him for f**ing everything.”

His death came just after his farewell performance at Back To The Beginning
His death came just after his farewell performance at Back To The Beginning(Image: Ross Halfin)

When I said, “You and my dad used to knock around with Charlie Clapham back in the day,” and he said, “Oh, and the person said, get a photo now,” Sharon said, “Charlie Clapham oh my f**king God,” it was a mutual friend. I simply thanked you once more before I left.

Charlie, who was Charles’s biological parent, eventually became Ozzy’s photographer during his 1980 Blizzard of Ozz tour. We Should Drive singer Pip remarked on Ozzy at the meet and greet, “It’s crazy. He was sitting there getting pictures, there was a couple before me who went with a baby, he was playing with the baby.” “It’s just so sad,”

Pip claims that throughout his entire life, he has felt a connection to the music legend despite having only met him once. He said, “He used to be around wherever I was growing up.” He owned that Staffordshire home, which is close to where I was raised. Thelma [Ozzy’s first wife] ran Ozzy’s wine bar in Newport. Everyone who walked into my father’s house used to know Ozzy.

Hours after air ambulance paramedics spent “hours” trying to revive Ozzy, his tragic death was revealed on Tuesday evening. Our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning, according to his family, and this is with more sadness than words can express.

He was surrounded by love and his family. At this time, we ask that everyone respects our family’s privacy. Jack, Kelly, Aimee, and Louis, among others. The helicopter reportedly landed close to Ozzy and Sharon’s mansion after a local resident reported being alarmed after noticing it in the quiet village.

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They claimed to the MailOnline that “everyone was asking about it and unsure what had happened.” Due to the fact that we knew he was in good health, we immediately feared for him. Our worst fears were confirmed when we learned later that night that he had passed away.

We can confirm that our helicopter was dispatched to provide advanced critical care at a scene yesterday near Chalfont St. Giles, according to a Thames Valley Air Ambulance spokesman.