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Heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76
1 of 3 | Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. File Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo July 22 (UPI) -- Heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne has died just weeks after playing his farewell show with Black Sabbath, his family confirmed. He was 76. "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning," Osbourne's family confirmed in statement to The Hollywood Reporter. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time." Osbourne, who had Parkinson's disease, played his final show earlier this month in Birmingham, England, with Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, as well as special guests including Metallica, Guns n' Roses and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler. Mercury Studios announced a film of the concert, titled Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow, will have a movie theater run beginning in 2026. Osbourne, nicknamed "The Prince of Darkness," was born John Michael Osbourne on Dec. 3, 1948, in Birmingham. He played in multiple bands with Butler, a bassist and lyricist, before they became founding members of Black Sabbath in 1969. The singer, who struggled with addiction, was fired from Black Sabbath in April 1979, but maintained a successful solo career in the ensuing decades. He reunited with the band in 2011, and served as vocalist for the album 13 in 2013. In 2002, Osbourne, his wife, Sharon, and their kids, Kelly and Jack, became household names when MTV reality series The Osbournes chronicled their day-to-day lives. The show aired until 2005. Black Sabbath played a final show on July 5, with Osbourne seated throughout the performance. The band performed hits from across Osbourne's career, including "Crazy Train," "Iron Man" and "Mama, I'm Coming Home." Osbourne is survived by Sharon, Kelly and Jack, as well as his children Louis John, Elliot Kingsley and Jessica Starshine from his first marriage to Thelma Riley. Notable deaths of 2025 Ozzy Osbourne Ozzy Osbourne arrives for the Tribeca Film Festival Premiere of "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" at the BMCC Tribeca PAC in New York on April 24, 2011. The legendary singer and media personality died at age 76 on July 22, 2025. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI | Ozzy Osbourne arrives for the Tribeca Film Festival Premiere of "God Bless Ozzy Osbourne" at the BMCC Tribeca PAC in New York on April 24, 2011. The legendary singer and media personality died at age 76 on July 22, 2025. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI | License Photo
Newsweek
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
David Hogg Says Dems Backing Iran War Should Be Primaried
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. David Hogg has slammed any Democrat who supports deeper U.S. involvement in the conflict between Israel and Iran, saying anyone who does "needs to be primaried." In a post on X, a former vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, pointed to the cost of previous wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Our generation grew up going through two multi trillion dollar wars we should have never been involved in," Hogg wrote on Monday. "We are not f****** going back to that. If you think this is a good idea read a history book." Newsweek has contacted Hogg and the Democratic Party for comment via messages and emails sent outside regular business hours. David Hogg speaks onstage during the Fast Company Innovation Festival 2024 at BMCC Tribeca PAC on September 17, 2024 in New York City. David Hogg speaks onstage during the Fast Company Innovation Festival 2024 at BMCC Tribeca PAC on September 17, 2024 in New York Fast Company Why It Matters Hogg, a gun control activist, was removed from his role as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee following a clash with leadership over his plan to raise money for progressive candidates challenging Democratic incumbents in safely blue districts. The infighting in the party comes as Democrats are seeking to rebuild ahead of the 2026 midterm elections after losing power to President Donald Trump in November's election. Meanwhile, direct U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict could also anger Trump supporters who were buoyed by his promise to end the nation's involvement in expensive foreign wars. What To Know Hogg said that Democrats must present a united front against Trump, who on Monday warned Tehran's citizens to evacuate as he cut short his trip to Canada for a Group of Seven summit tor return to Washington for talks with his national security team. In another post, Hogg questioned the silence of lawmakers who usually oppose high government spending. "Where are all the 'we can't afford it' politicians now that we're on the brink of what could be another multi trillion-dollar war?" he wrote. Hogg, who rose to national prominence as a gun control advocate after surviving the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, became a DNC vice chair in a February election. The DNC removed him following a complaint over gender parity, saying the election had not followed the party rules. Hogg said he would not run in redo elections. His removal came after he announced that his political action committee (PAC), Leaders We Deserve, would invest some $20 million to support primary challengers against incumbent Democrats in safely blue districts. On Monday, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, introduced a resolution to require that Trump first seek authorization from Congress before using military force against Iran. The conflict between Israel and Iran entered a fifth day on Tuesday, and Trump has backed Israeli strikes. "Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday night. "IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON," he wrote, adding that "everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" The president was expected to arrive at the White House early on Tuesday. He told reporters as he left Canada, and the G7 summit, that he would be monitoring developments in the Middle East from the Situation Room, according to CBS News' Jennifer Jacobs. He later wrote that French President Emmanuel Macron was wrong to say the U.S. was working on a ceasefire, saying his reason for returning to Washington early was "much bigger than that." Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Fox News late on Monday that the movement of U.S. assets in the region were to "ensure that our people are safe" if the conflict further escalates. And a Pentagon spokesman said the U.S. had not joined Israel in attacking Iran on Monday night. "American Forces are maintaining their defensive posture & that has not changed," Sean Parnell wrote in a post on X. "We will protect American troops & our interests." The conflict began with Friday's surprise Israeli attack on Iran's military and nuclear program. Israel said its assault on Iran's top military leaders, uranium enrichment sites and nuclear scientists, is necessary to prevent its longtime foe from getting any closer to building an atomic weapon. Israel's strikes have killed at least 224 people since Friday. Iran has retaliated by launching more than 370 missiles and hundreds of drones at Israel. So far, 24 people in Israel have been killed and more than 500 injured. Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful. The U.S. and others had recently assessed that Tehran had not had an organized effort to pursue a nuclear weapon since 2003. The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has repeatedly warned that the country has enough enriched uranium to make several nuclear bombs should it choose to do so. What People Are Saying David Hogg wrote on X: "Democrats must be united against Trump and his war. We can't f*** this up." President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday that "it's possible" the U.S. becomes involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel. He said: "We're not involved in it. It's possible we could get involved. But we are not at this moment involved." Senator Tim Kaine said in a statement on Monday: "It is not in our national security interest to get into a war with Iran unless that war is absolutely necessary to defend the United States. I am deeply concerned that the recent escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran could quickly pull the United States into another endless conflict. "The American people have no interest in sending servicemembers to fight another forever war in the Middle East. This resolution will ensure that if we decide to place our nation's men and women in uniform into harm's way, we will have a debate and vote on it in Congress." Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Fox News' Jesse Watters on Monday that "of course" Trump wanted to see a deal made to curb Iran's nuclear program. He said: "His position has not changed. What you're watching in real time is peace through strength and America first. Our job is to be strong. We are postured defensively in the region to be strong in pursuit of a peace deal. And we certainly hope that's what happens here. And America first means we're going to defend American personnel and American interests. So when you see jets and you see air defense assets and counter-UAS assets, that's because my job as the Secretary of Defense is to ensure that our people are safe and that we're strong." What's Next The latest talks between the U.S. and Iran were canceled over the weekend. On Sunday, Tehran said that Iran would stop its strikes if Israel does the same. On Monday, Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, appeared to make a veiled outreach for the U.S. to step in and negotiate an end to hostilities between Israel and Iran. This article includes reporting from The Associated Press.
Newsweek
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
David Hogg Takes Multiple Swipes at Democrats: 'Asleep at the Wheel'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. David Hogg took multiple swipes at Democrats as he announced that he will not fight to hold onto his leadership role in the Democratic National Committee. Hogg decried "a serious lack of vision from Democratic leaders, too many of them asleep at the wheel" in a lengthy thread on X on Wednesday night, adding that three Democratic House members have died this year after being reelected in November, giving Republicans an expanded majority. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) had voted to nullify the February 2025 elections that appointed Hogg as vice chair, citing procedural violations. In his Wednesday posts he also criticized the "crisis of competence and culture" that protects complacency and rewards seniority. It "has already cost us an election and millions of Americans their rights. Let's not let it cost us the country," he said. "We must change the culture of our party that has brought us here and if there is anything activism or history teaches us it's that comfortable people, especially comfortable people with power, do not change. In this moment of crisis, comfort is not an option." David Hogg attends the Fast Company Innovation Festival 2024 at BMCC Tribeca PAC on September 17, 2024 in New York City. David Hogg attends the Fast Company Innovation Festival 2024 at BMCC Tribeca PAC on September 17, 2024 in New York City. Eugene Gologursky//Getty Images for Fast Company This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
Newsweek
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Democrats 'Failing to Meet the Moment,' Party Vice Chair Warns
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Democrats are "failing to meet the moment," Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg warns as the party battles internally amid record low approval ratings and uncertainty in leadership. Newsweek reached out to the DNC via online form for comment Thursday night. Why It Matters Democrats have seemingly been in disarray since losing the White House, Senate and Congress after the 2024 presidential election. Uproar over certain policies and uncertainty about which figureheads to rally behind within the party have frayed internal cohesion. It is unclear whom the party will look to take the reins, as polling shows former Vice President Kamala Harris leading the pack of potential presidential 2028 candidates, followed by New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, California Governor Gavin Newsom and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. What To Know While speaking with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Thursday, Hogg was asked about a new initiative he is backing, urging his party to primary Democratic incumbent candidates. The initiative sparked division at the DNC, as Chair Ken Martin said no DNC official should attempt to influence the outcome of a primary election. According to the Associated Press, Martin said he will draw up a bylaw requiring DNC staff to remain neutral. If the bylaw passes, Hogg said, it would effectively force him out. "I believe if they pass this, they are going to remove me," Hogg told Collins. "I understand what the chair is saying," Hogg said, "However there have been vice chairs previously who have been involved in primaries. ... What is happening here is they are attempting to change the rules." Continuing, the DNC vice chair said, "The reason why I am doing this is because I feel like this is a break the glass moment that our party is in ... because we are failing, far too many of our leaders in Congress are failing to meet the moment right now." David Hogg speaks onstage during the Fast Company Innovation Festival 2024 at BMCC Tribeca PAC on September 17, 2024, in New York City. (Photo byfor Fast Company) David Hogg speaks onstage during the Fast Company Innovation Festival 2024 at BMCC Tribeca PAC on September 17, 2024, in New York City. (Photo byfor Fast Company) Hogg said that despite Trump's immigration deportation policies, tariff announcements that disrupted the stock market and "all the chaos he's ensued," Democratic approval ratings are still low. "People in D.C. continue to act like we can just have the same cast of characters and not change anything that much fundamentally and just hope if we throw a couple 100 million dollars at some front-line districts, things are going to change, and frankly, that is not going to be possible. There are far too many people in Congress that are failing to meet the moment right now, and we need to do two things at once." Hogg said Democrats should, number one, challenge Democrats in safe districts who are "failing to meet this moment," and secondly, support the members in front-line districts to take back control of Congress. Hogg notably became a Democratic leader after his high school, Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Parkland, Florida, was the scene of a deadly mass shooting. Hogg, a gun control advocate, later went on to become a founder of the March for Our Lives organization. What People Are Saying Democratic State Representative Bryce Berry of Georgia on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday: "We are at an inflection point. I know @davidhogg111, he's got heart, grit, and a clear vision for the future. We can't be afraid to take on complacent Democrats who've lost touch with the urgency of this moment. We need a new generation of leaders who will fight like hell for us." House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, on X last month: "Democrats have no leader, no vision, and no message—other than profanity. Screaming about our popular America First agenda is not a winning political strategy." What Happens Next It is immediately unknown when the bylaw would be voted on by DNC members.
