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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Sharon saved me every day' How Ozzy's wife's devotion never wavered through years of drug addiction hell
OZZY Osbourne once admitted how his loyal wife Sharon Osbourne saved his life "every day" despite his turbulent life. The star's death comes just weeks after he with his band mates at Villa Park in Birmingham. Advertisement 3 Ozzy with his wife Sharon Credit: Rex 3 The pair married in 1982 Credit: Corbis 3 Ozzy credits Sharon for 'saving his life every day' Credit: Getty - Contributor Ozzy died aged 76, surrounded by his family on Tuesday morning, after bravely battling against Parkinson's disease. But the veteran rocker may not have hit the heights of his stellar career if he did not have his loyal wife Sharon standing by his side during his lowest moments. Ozzy once said of the woman who became his second wife: 'If it weren't for her, without a shadow of a doubt, I would be dead.' Ozzy's volatile behaviour from his drinking and drug abuse saw his life seemingly fall apart and sparked his divorce from his first wife Thelma. Advertisement He was also sacked from Black Sabbath on April 27, 1979 as his life continued to spiral downwards. But everything changed when Sharon Levy turned up at the door that year. Sharon, then 27, was the daughter of Black Sabbath's manager Don Arden. They'd first met when she was 18 and working as her dad's receptionist. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity The singer wrote in his autobiography I Am Ozzy: 'I fell for Sharon so badly, man.' And in another interview with Australian music guru Billy Pinnell, Ozzy said: "Truly, without my wife at my side, I wouldn't be here – without any doubt. The rocker did not shy away from the subject, adding: "I wouldn't be alive, I wouldn't be singing. "She saved my life every day." Advertisement Ozzy Osbourne dead: Black Sabbath singer dies aged 76 weeks after touching final show When she turned up at his door, Sharon convinced the wreck that he could be a solo star, and that she should be the one to manage him. The pair wed in Hawaii on July 4, 1982. Not only did she become mother to his three children , and Jack but she also got things back on track. Debut solo album Blizzard of Ozz, with big numbers like Crazy Train, Suicide Solution and Mr Crowley, appeared in September 1980, and eventually sold more than five million copies. Advertisement Sharon also amped up his satanic image, encouraging stage antics such as flinging animal entrails into the audience. But while Ozzy's solo career soared, so did his appetite for booze, illegal drugs and prescription pills. He later said: 'I was a beast. Absolutely terrifying.' Ozzy later expressed regret at the toll his much-publicised drug and alcohol abuse had on Sharon. Advertisement In 1989, he attempted to kill Sharon while high on drugs. Sharon told the Guardian in 2001: 'He was totally insane from all the drink and drugs he was doing, and well, these things happen.' She fought him off and Ozzy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, but Sharon later dropped the charges and he spent three months in rehab. Ozzy's family statement BLACK Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. A statement from his family said: "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. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. "Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis." Ozzy was also injured in a quad bike crash at his UK home in 2003, an episode that had a serious impact on his fragile health. Advertisement Yet there was also redemption for the troubled singer, who relaunched himself as a reality TV star in The Osbournes in the early 2000s, after getting clean from drink and drugs with the help of Sharon. "The crap that I put her through when I was abusing myself - I'd disappear for weeks on end and I'd smack her in the eye and do all these horrible things, and she stuck by me and she got me through all kinds of stuff," Ozzy said. In later years, Ozzy became much more than just a singer. Along with Sharon and his kids, they became global TV sensations through their groundbreaking fly-on-the-wall documentary The Osbournes. Advertisement It was such a smash hit that it paved the way for similar reality shows featuring Paris Hilton and later The Kardashians. Read more on the Irish Sun Only three weeks ago, the Prince of Darkness who brought light into so many lives gave us one last hurrah when The Back to the Beginning gig ended with him - seated on a giant black throne because he could not stand - Ozzy Osbourne's career The singer first pursued his love of music after hearing The Beatles hit She Loves You in 1963, aged 15. After appearing in a handful of school plays, Ozzy joined Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler in their first group Rare Breed in 1967. When that band split, the pair reunited in Polka Tulk Blues alongside Tony Iommi and drummer Bill Ward. The group later became known as Black Sabbath and went onto shatter the music world with their whining guitar solos, Occult-based lyrics and Ozzy's screeching vocals. In 1970, the group gained a cult following in both the US and UK after releasing their eponymous first album. Black Sabbath saw incredible success with hit tracks such as Paranoid but discord in the group saw most of the original line-up leave. Ozzy himself quit the band in 1978, with a spiral into drug abuse leading to a divorce from first wife Thelma Mayfair, who he had two children with. It was then he first met a young Sharon Arden, who Ozzy at first wrote off as he believed she would think he was a "lunatic". But the singer could not be more wrong and the pair married in Hawaii in July 1982 before going on to have three children together, Aimee, With Sharon's encouragement and help from her music manager dad Don, he began to carve out a successful solo career. His seminal first album Blizzard of Ozz in 1980 became a multi-platinum success thanks to Ozzy's howling vocals and macabre laugh on hit Crazy Train. Coupled with the Prince of Darkness' insane tour that saw him bite the head off a live bat, a string of successful tracks followed - cementing Ozzy as a rock legend around the world. In 1992, the singer announced his retirement but four years later created the beloved annual music festival Ozzfest with Sharon. Ozzy returned to Black Sabbath in 1999, with the band winning a Grammy for best metal performance for the song Iron Man. They later earned the same award in 2013 after releasing single God Is Dead? from album 13.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Sharon saved me every day' How Ozzy's wife's devotion never wavered through years of drug addiction hell
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OZZY Osbourne once admitted how his loyal wife Sharon Osbourne saved his life "every day" despite his turbulent life. The Black Sabbath star's death comes just weeks after he took to the stage one final time with his band mates at Villa Park in Birmingham. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Ozzy with his wife Sharon Credit: Rex 3 The pair married in 1982 Credit: Corbis 3 Ozzy credits Sharon for 'saving his life every day' Credit: Getty - Contributor Ozzy died aged 76, surrounded by his family on Tuesday morning, after bravely battling against Parkinson's disease. But the veteran rocker may not have hit the heights of his stellar career if he did not have his loyal wife Sharon standing by his side during his lowest moments. Ozzy once said of the woman who became his second wife: 'If it weren't for her, without a shadow of a doubt, I would be dead.' Ozzy's volatile behaviour from his drinking and drug abuse saw his life seemingly fall apart and sparked his divorce from his first wife Thelma. He was also sacked from Black Sabbath on April 27, 1979 as his life continued to spiral downwards. But everything changed when Sharon Levy turned up at the door that year. Sharon, then 27, was the daughter of Black Sabbath's manager Don Arden. They'd first met when she was 18 and working as her dad's receptionist. The singer wrote in his autobiography I Am Ozzy: 'I fell for Sharon so badly, man.' And in another interview with Australian music guru Billy Pinnell, Ozzy said: "Truly, without my wife at my side, I wouldn't be here – without any doubt. The rocker did not shy away from the subject, adding: "I wouldn't be alive, I wouldn't be singing. "She saved my life every day." Ozzy Osbourne dead: Black Sabbath singer dies aged 76 weeks after touching final show When she turned up at his door, Sharon convinced the wreck that he could be a solo star, and that she should be the one to manage him. The pair wed in Hawaii on July 4, 1982. Not only did she become mother to his three children Aimee, Kelly and Jack but she also got things back on track. Debut solo album Blizzard of Ozz, with big numbers like Crazy Train, Suicide Solution and Mr Crowley, appeared in September 1980, and eventually sold more than five million copies. Sharon also amped up his satanic image, encouraging stage antics such as flinging animal entrails into the audience. But while Ozzy's solo career soared, so did his appetite for booze, illegal drugs and prescription pills. He later said: 'I was a beast. Absolutely terrifying.' Ozzy later expressed regret at the toll his much-publicised drug and alcohol abuse had on Sharon. In 1989, he attempted to kill Sharon while high on drugs. Sharon told the Guardian in 2001: 'He was totally insane from all the drink and drugs he was doing, and well, these things happen.' She fought him off and Ozzy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, but Sharon later dropped the charges and he spent three months in rehab. Ozzy's family statement BLACK Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76. A statement from his family said: "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. "He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. "Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and Louis." Ozzy was also injured in a quad bike crash at his UK home in 2003, an episode that had a serious impact on his fragile health. Yet there was also redemption for the troubled singer, who relaunched himself as a reality TV star in The Osbournes in the early 2000s, after getting clean from drink and drugs with the help of Sharon. "The crap that I put her through when I was abusing myself - I'd disappear for weeks on end and I'd smack her in the eye and do all these horrible things, and she stuck by me and she got me through all kinds of stuff," Ozzy said. In later years, Ozzy became much more than just a singer. Along with Sharon and his kids, they became global TV sensations through their groundbreaking fly-on-the-wall documentary The Osbournes. It was such a smash hit that it paved the way for similar reality shows featuring Paris Hilton and later The Kardashians. Only three weeks ago, the Prince of Darkness who brought light into so many lives gave us one last hurrah when heavy metal royalty descended on Villa Park, Birmingham, to pay their respects. The Back to the Beginning gig ended with him - seated on a giant black throne because he could not stand - joining his Black Sabbath muckers on the songs that took him to the world stage.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Will Mastercard Stock Gain On Approaching Earnings?
Photo by Joan Cros Garcia/Corbis via Getty Images Mastercard (NYSE:MA) is scheduled to announce its second-quarter earnings on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Earnings are anticipated to reach approximately $4.02 per share, representing an increase of nearly 11% compared to the previous year, according to consensus estimates, while revenues are expected to rise by 14% to $7.95 billion. This growth is likely to be fueled by robust cross-border transaction volume and value-added services. Services that add value, such as security, fraud protection, and digital solutions, are also expected to experience continued strong growth. Nonetheless, investors will pay more attention to Mastercard's outlook. The global economy could encounter several challenges in the near term due to tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump on key trading partners. This situation could significantly affect Mastercard, as its operations are heavily reliant on consumer spending and international travel volumes. Additionally, see Will The Rally In XRP Price Continue? The company currently holds a market capitalization of $507 billion. Its revenue over the past twelve months was $29 billion, and it was operationally profitable with $17 billion in operating profits and a net income of $13 billion. While much will depend on how the results compare to consensus and expectations, understanding historical trends might enhance your odds if you are an event-driven trader. There are two approaches to achieve this: comprehend the historical probabilities and position yourself before the earnings announcement, or analyze the correlation between immediate and medium-term returns following earnings and position yourself accordingly after the earnings are disclosed. That being said, if you are seeking upside with lower volatility than individual stocks, the Trefis High Quality portfolio offers an alternative – having outperformed the S&P 500 and generating returns exceeding 91% since its inception. See earnings reaction history of all stocks Mastercard's Historical Odds Of Positive Post-Earnings Return Here are some insights on one-day (1D) post-earnings returns: Additional data for observed 5-Day (5D) and 21-Day (21D) returns post earnings are summarized along with the statistics in the table below. 5-Day (5D) and 21-Day (21D) returns post earnings Correlation Between 1D, 5D, and 21D Historical Returns A relatively less risky strategy (though not beneficial if the correlation is low) involves understanding the correlation between short-term and medium-term returns following earnings, identifying a pair that exhibits the highest correlation, and executing the suitable trade. For example, if 1D and 5D returns display the highest correlation, a trader may choose to position themselves 'long' for the next 5 days if the 1D post-earnings return is positive. Below is some correlation data based on 5-year and 3-year (more recent) histories. Note that the correlation 1D_5D refers to the correlation between 1D post-earnings returns and subsequent 5D returns. Correlation Between 1D, 5D, and 21D Historical Returns Discover more about Trefis RV strategy that has outperformed its all-cap stocks benchmark (a combination of all three, the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000), producing strong returns for investors. Additionally, if you desire upside with a smoother experience than an individual stock like Mastercard, consider the High Quality portfolio, which has surpassed the S&P and achieved >91% returns since inception. Invest with Trefis Market-Beating Portfolios See all Trefis Price Estimates
Forbes
2 days ago
- Forbes
When To See Sydney Harbor's First Total Solar Eclipse Since 1857
The sun sets behind the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House before the lights come on ... More for Vivid Sydney 2024 on May 28, 2024 in Sydney, Australia .(Photo by Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) There's a trio of incredible total solar eclipses coming, with as much as 13 minutes of totality possible within less than two years in some of the world's most attractive locations. On Aug. 12, 2026, Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain see totality. It happens again on Aug. 2, 2027, in southern Spain and across North Africa, including temple-filled Luxor in Egypt. Given that booking early is essential since North America woke up to total solar eclipses in 2017 and 2024, most eclipse chasers will have made detailed plans for both of those events by now, but few will have thought much about the eclipse that ends the spectacular run — a long totality on July 22, 2028, in Australia and New Zealand. The Astronomical Society of Australia has recently published a website about the 2028 eclipse, which includes a countdown timer and advice on safely watching the eclipse. Here's what you need to know. Extreme tidal range shown here at low tide as found on Bigge Island, Kimberley, Western Australia, ... More Australia, Pacific Eclipse 2028 Will Cross Two Countries, Four Landmasses On Saturday, July 22, 2028, a path of totality 143 miles (230 kilometers) wide will cross Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (both territories of Australia), Australia and New Zealand. In Australia, the path crosses from northwest to southeast, entering at Bigge Island on the Kimberly coast in Western Australia and exiting at Sydney in New South Wales. Eclipse 2028 Will Plunge Iconic Landmarks Into Totality Totality will be visible across Sydney and its suburbs — its first total solar eclipse since 1857 and last until 2858. Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge will both go dark, providing iconic silhouettes during totality, as will Anzac Bridge, Darling Harbour and the Bondi to Coogee coast. It's a rare chance for eclipse photographers to capture urban eclipse imagery. Other landmarks on the path include the Bungle Bungle Range in Purnululu National Park, Western Australia, Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) in the Northern Territory, and Siding Springs Observatory in Warrumbungle, New South Wales. The path of the total solar eclipse on July 22, 2028. Eclipse 2028's Totality Will Be Longest In Western Australia The mathematical point of maximum eclipse is 5 minutes 10 seconds totality in a very remote area of Western Australia. However, the closest accessible areas — islands to the west off the Kimberly coast and the region to the east close to Lake Argyle — both offer 5 minutes and 3-4 seconds, which is the maximum that can practically be experienced thanks to the bumpy profile of the moon's shadow. Clear Skies Are More Likely Away From Sydney For Eclipse 2028 It may be an iconic destination and where most people experience this eclipse (almost all of the 6.3 million people in the path live in Sydney), but the chances of a clear sky in Sydney during mid-winter are a lot smaller than in remote Outback regions. According to Christmas Island has a 65% chance of cloud, Cocos Islands 57% and Sydney 47%. Meanwhile, the Kimberly Coast and Western Australia are 7%, and the Northern Territory is around 20%. The chance of cloud gradually increases as the path approaches Sydney. City of Dunedin at Dusk - sunset. High angle view. Eclipse 2028 Will End Dramatically In New Zealand The eclipse path also crosses New Zealand's South Island, where there's around a 60-70% chance of cloud. It will be the country's first total solar eclipse since 1965. Remarkably, the centerline of the path — where totality lasts just shy of three minutes — passes over tourist mecca Queenstown and Dunedin. However, from New Zealand, the eclipse will happen just 11 degrees above the northwestern horizon, making sightlines difficult. Observing locations will need to be checked out in advance very carefully to avoid missing the magical moments. New Zealand will also have a fabulous "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse on Mar. 9, 2035, followed by another total solar eclipse on Jul. 13, 2037. Wishing you clear skies and wide eyes.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
FDA Issues Highest Risk Warning For Mushroom Recall
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. A recall of mushrooms over food poisoning contamination fears has been classified with the highest possible health risk after experts ruled consuming the products could prove fatal. The new assessment of the threat posed by the mushrooms on Friday follows the initial recall of the product in June, amid concern that the fungi could contain the food poisoning bug listeria. Mushrooms under the brand names Peeters Mushroom Farm and Aunt Midi's Fresh Sliced Mushrooms, which were both distributed by Canadian firm Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited, were recalled on June 29. On Friday (July 18), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the recall as a Class I health hazard. Newsweek has reached out by email outside of regular working hours to Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited, based in Charing Cross in Ontario, seeking further information and comment. Mushroom are cultivated at a farm in this archive stock image taken in September 2018 in Rwanda. Mushroom are cultivated at a farm in this archive stock image taken in September 2018 in Rwanda. Camille Delbos/Art In All of Us/Corbis via Getty Images Why It Matters The recall affects consumers across Michigan and Ohio after the mushrooms were distributed throughout the states. More than 200 cases of the fungi were recalled after they had been shipped out to retailers. The recall of the mushrooms was initiated over fears they had the "potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes," according to documents published online by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Listeria is a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning if consumed. Symptoms, which can last for hours or days, most typically include diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, and fever. It can make people fall sick within a few hours or after a few days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, and can be deadly in the most severe cases. What To Know The mushrooms affected by the recall are: Peeters Mushroom Farm Cremini Sliced mushrooms 227g (8 oz.) UPC 0 68414 96960 3 on the flat black plastic package and the best before indicator "25JL04" stamped on the side. (25 cases distributed, 12 packages per case). 227g (8 oz.) UPC 0 68414 96960 3 on the flat black plastic package and the best before indicator "25JL04" stamped on the side. (25 cases distributed, 12 packages per case). Peeters Mushroom Farm Thick Slice Mushroom 10 lb cardboard container labeled with Peeters Mushroom Farm. (10 cases distributed) 10 lb cardboard container labeled with Peeters Mushroom Farm. (10 cases distributed) Aunt Mid's Fresh Sliced Mushrooms 227g (8 oz.) UPC 0 33383 676005 on the packaging, with a best before (or "meilleur avant") indicator "25JL04" on the side. (175 cases distributed) Although the best before dates passed earlier this month, it's possible the mushrooms may have been cooked and frozen by consumers. "No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem," the company said in a press release on July 10. The potential for contamination was discovered after testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency revealed the presence of listeria in some mushrooms. The FDA has now classified the recall as a "Class I" health risk, the most severe warning, encompassing the potential for serious health consequences or death. There are three classes in total, with Class II meaning that temporary or reversible health consequences are possible although remote, and Class III meaning the affected product is not likely to cause health problems. It is not the first time that potentially deadly mushrooms have hit the news. Enoki mushrooms distributed by a New York company were also recalled nationwide amid fears they could also contain listeria earlier this month. Australian mum Erin Patterson was recently convicted of killing her estranged husband's relatives with a poisoned mushroom lunch. She is awaiting sentencing after jurors found her guilty of deliberately lacing her in-laws' beef wellingtons with toxic death cap mushrooms. What People Are Saying Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited said in a press release that the mushrooms were being recalled "because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes." The firm added: "Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women." What Happens Next Consumers who purchased the mushrooms "are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund," the company said. Consumers with questions should contact Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited on 1-519-351-1945 or Toll Free 1-800-364-1305 between 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST. Monday to Friday.
