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Halestorm's Lzzy Hale feared Back to Beginning performance invite was fake and didn't reply at first

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale didn't respond to Sharon Osbourne's email inviting the band to perform at Black Sabbath's last-ever concert for two days - because she didn't know if it was "real".

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Maynard James Keenan: Ozzy Osbourne needs 'modern miracles'

Maynard James Keenan thinks it will take "modern miracles" for Ozzy Osbourne to perform on stage at Black Sabbath's final concert. The Tool frontman is

Aston Villa News / BANG Showbiz / March 31

Ozzy Osbourne pretended to be Russian at soccer match

Ozzy Osbourne pretended to be Russian while he was watching an England soccer match with Geezer Butler. Black Sabbath bassist Geezer has opened up about

Entertainment News / Music Times / March 5

Ozzy Osbourne Hopes to Win an Oscar as He Opens Up About Health Battles in New Documentary

One final career milestone remains to conquer for rock legend Ozzy Osbourne — an Oscar. However, the 78-year-old musician admitted it won't happen for acting, saying his accent makes it hard to understand him on-screen.

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Power of one: The greatest hard rock/heavy metal solo albums

Breaking away from the confines of a band, no matter how legendary, isn't always easy in the hard rock and metal world. Here's a look at some who have done it quite well.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 25

Ozzy Osbourne to star in 'honest' documentary

Ozzy Osbourne's new documentary is an "honest account" of his health struggles. The 76-year-old music star is the focus of a new Paramount documentary called 'No Escape From Now', and Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy's wife, has revealed that the feature-length project will offer an honest insight into his troubles.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 17

Ozzy Osbourne declares he will perform at Black Sabbath’s final reunion concert in July – but on his own terms

Ozzy Osbourne has said he will perform at Black Sabbath’s final reunion concert in July but on his own terms. The 76-year-old rocker is plagued by health

Aston Villa News / Music Times / February 6

Ozzy Osbourne Sparks Health Scare After Announcing Black Sabbath's Farewell Concert

The announcement of Black Sabbath's farewell gig has been met with pleasure and worries as 76-year-old frontman Ozzy Osbourne will once more share the stage together with his bandmates by way of decades for a historical gig.

Entertainment News / Music Times / February 5

Ozzy Osbourne to Reunite With Black Sabbath for One Final Show in Birmingham

Ozzy Osbourne is returning to where it all started for the conclusion of Black Sabbath. The famed metal singer and the band will be reuniting for one final, epic show that has been titled Back to the Beginning.

Aston Villa News / BANG Showbiz / February 5

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath announce final ever gig

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath have announced on final performance together this summer. The 'Paranoid' heavy metal legends have unveiled plans for a special hometown charity gig at Birmingham's Villa Park on July 5 as the original lineup - completed by Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward - reunite for the first time in 20 years.

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30 metal albums turning 30 in 2025

What qualified as metal in 1995 was a grab bag for sure. After the fallout from the popularity of grunge, metal went back underground but was poised for a return led by nu metal.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 28

Ozzy Osbourne 'couldn't be happier' after receiving Freedom of Birmingham

Ozzy Osbourne "couldn't be happier" after being awarded the Freedom of Birmingham. The 76-year-old music star and his Black Sabbath bandmates are set to receive the honor, and Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy's wife, has revealed that the iconic frontman really cherishes being recognised by his home city.

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20 musicians who deserve their own biopic

Some musicians have fascinating lives and groundbreaking careers that would be perfect for the big screen. A great biopic allows artists to share their journey, while giving day-one fans a chance to relive the magic and introducing new listeners to their music.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 13

Ozzy Osbourne 'dying to get out there and play'

Ozzy Osbourne is "dying to get out there and play", according to Geezer Butler. The Black Sabbath star, 76, is battling a number of health conditions including

Entertainment News / Music Times / October 21

Ozzy Osbourne Opens Up About His Declining Health: 'If This Is the End, I Can't Complain'

Ozzy Osbourne candidly acknowledged that he has come close to the brink of death. Nevertheless, he emphatically declared that he has thoroughly enjoyed his life and experiences.

Entertainment News / Music Times / October 15

Ozzy Osbourne's Former Guitarist, Jake E. Lee, in Intensive Care After Being Shot Multiple Times

Jake E. Lee is alive after being shot multiple times. The guitarist, who previously worked with rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, was shot multiple times in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 15.

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Ranking the albums of Black Sabbath from worst to best

With the exception of the Beatles, no band casts as long of a shadow as Black Sabbath. Entire subgenres of metal are committed to exploring the doom and psychedelic riffs Sabbath started casting out over 50 years ago. Let's take a trip at the band's discography and separate the wheat from the chaff.

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20 bands that shocked the world when they split up

Bands come and go, but these 20 had particularly shocking breakups.

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Last words: The most iconic song-closing lyrics

There's a lot that goes into making a great song, or even just one with memorable lyrics — especially those that close out a song. Here's our list, in chronological order, of 25 notable final song lines.

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The 20 best reality shows of the 2000s

Reality television is many things, but it’s not boring. It was especially not boring in the 2000s, and these shows were among the best.

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20 musicians who were notoriously difficult to work with

Whether it's an artist with lethal perfectionist tendencies or someone who just became too self-absorbed over time, some of the best band leaders, R&B divas, and rap superstars have earned the title of being more than a little hard to work with, with the levels of destruction varying significantly from artist to artist. Today, we take a look at 20 of them.

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