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The Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Kelly Osbourne reveals one of her favourite Ozzy moments
Ozzy Osbourne, the iconic rock vocalist and co-founder of Black Sabbath, died on 22 July at the age of 76. His daughter, Kelly Osbourne, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, including a clip from his reality show 'Jack and Ozzy's World Detour' and lyrics from Black Sabbath's 'Changes'. The clip featured Kelly driving her motorhome with Osbourne riding in the passenger seat, before the two broke into song and dance to George Ezra's 'Paradise'. She captioned the post: 'One of the best Ozzy moments ever!' The family announced his death in a statement, confirming he was surrounded by loved ones and requesting privacy. Surviving Black Sabbath members and Ozzy's sisters have also shared tributes, expressing their sadness and shock at his death.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kelly Osbourne pays sweet tribute to late father Ozzy in heartfelt video as she shares 'best moment ever' following his death aged 76
Kelly Osbourne has paid a moving tribute to her father Ozzy who died just four days ago. The Black Sabbath singer nicknamed the Prince of Darkness, died on Tuesday at the age of 76, just weeks after he took to the stage for his final show with his band. And over the last few days, the rock legend's daughter has been posting a number of heartfelt videos as a way to remember her father, who she has since described as her 'best friend'. One included the British singer and media personality sat around the kitchen table with his family in his final days before his death, and in another, the poignant lyrics to Black Sabbath's 'Changes' - a hit Kelly and Ozzy released their own version of together in 2003. On Saturday, Kelly uploaded a super sweet video of the two of them which saw a very touching father-daughter moment, as they danced and sang together in the car. The clip, taken from the 2018 series of Ozzy & Jack's World Detour, saw Kelly behind the wheel of a huge HGV vehicle which was their mode of transport for the trip. As Ozzy, who was dressed very smartly in a navy blazer, black T-shirt, trilby hat and sunglasses stepped into the vehicle, Kelly said: 'I've got this song in my head, I'm gonna have to play it for you.' With George Ezra's 'Paradise' blaring out of the speakers, Kelly begins to sing along, with Ozzy looking bemused as he hears the hit for the first time. However as the chorus comes on, Ozzy cracks a smile and the pair start dancing in their seats, moving their arms and about and shaking their shoulders. Modelling some black nail polish like a pro, Ozzy can be seen moving his hands from side to side and pointing to the sky as the song continues. As Kelly drives off to start their journey, she can be heard saying: 'I love you' with Ozzy replying 'I love you more.' On Wednesday, MailOnline revealed that an air ambulance was called to Osbourne's multi-million-pound country home as paramedics battled to save his life. The Thames Valley air ambulance landed in a field close to Welders House, the singer's Grade II listed mansion on Tuesday morning at around 10.30am. It's believed that calls from Welders House had led call handlers to believe that the Black Sabbath singer's life was in the balance. Modelling some black nail polish like a pro, Ozzy cracks a smile and starts moving his arms and about and shaking his shoulders as he hears the upbeat tune for the first time A chopper was dispatched from Thames Valley ambulance base at RAF Benson in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, some 27 miles from the mansion which is located close to the village of Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. The crew were airborne for around 15 minutes before landing in the grounds of the mansion and were then with Ozzy for around two hours, trying but failing to save his life, it's understood. Ozzy was born John Michael Osbourne in Birmingham in 1948, and dropped out of school at the age of 15. After serving two months in prison for burglary, he decided to pursue his love of music and by 1970 Black Sabbath had gained a huge following in the US and UK with the release of their first album. Ozzy quit the band in 1978 and divorced his first wife Thelma Mayfair, who he had two children with, four years later, amid his ongoing substance abuse problems. He went on to marry second wife Sharon Osbourne, who helped him transform into a successful solo artist and the couple had three children together. Ozzy gained a whole new audience of fans with the family's reality TV show The Osbournes in 2001. He is survived by his wife Sharon and his five children, Jessica, Louis, Aimee, Kelly and Jack. The final photograph of him before his death was taken on stage as he sat on a black throne aptly decorated with a bat to perform his best-known hits for his loyal fans The statement announcing Ozzy's death was signed by four of his children, and it remains a mystery why his two other children, Jessica and Elliot, were snubbed from the family tribute. It is unclear if they will release their own public statements, as both remain largely out of the spotlight. Jessica was the one who made Ozzy a grandparent for the first time, and despite never appearing in The Osbournes' TV show, she was mentioned in the episode ' Smells Like Teen Spirits,' when Ozzy learned that she had welcomed a daughter. Jessica has two daughters, Isabelle and Kitty, and one son called Harry. Meanwhile, not much is known about Elliot Kingsley as he tends to keep out of the spotlight with no public social media accounts. He now lives in Wellington, New Zealand with his wife Joanne Crawford, who is originally from Scotland, where the couple lived before jetting abroad. Ozzy took to the stage for his farewell concert at Villa Park Stadium in his native Birmingham less than three weeks before his death. The rocker reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005 to bid an emotional farewell to his decades of performing live on stage. After selling out in minutes, over 42,000 fans packed into Villa Park for the aptly-titled Back to the Beginning show, which saw Ozzy and Black Sabbath return to their hometown - 56 years after they formed there. The final photograph of him before his death was taken on stage as he sat on a black throne aptly decorated with a bat to perform his best-known hits for his loyal fans. His final words on stage were: 'It's the last song ever. Your support has enabled us to live an amazing lifestyle, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.' A message on screen then read: 'Thank you for everything, you guys are f***ing amazing. Birmingham Forever,' before the sky lit up with fireworks.
Scotsman
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Who Has Headlined TRNSMT? Here are all 26 acts who have topped the bill at Glasgow Green - from 2017 to 2025
2 . Kasabian The 2017 Saturday evening headliners were festival favourites Kasabian. Warming up the crowd for them on the Main Stage were the likes of future headliners Catfish & The Bottlemen, George Ezra and future Glastonbury headliner Stormzy. Meanwhile Gerry Cinnamon made his TRNSMT debut third on the bill on the King Tut's Stage. | Getty Images for Live Nation
The National
29-06-2025
- The National
Edinburgh's Orthodox school adds new chapter to Greek-Scottish story
Scottish education earlier this month added St Andrew's Orthodox Church School to the official register of independent establishments. Based at Craigmillar Park Church in the south of the city, it offers a traditional style of education. Many Cypriots originally made their way over to Scotland in search of work and a better way of life, and there were also war brides who married Scottish soldiers after the Second World War. READ MORE: 'Their love for Scotland made my heart sing': George Ezra hails Scottish folk group Today, Glasgow, Edinburgh and St Andrews universities are popular studying spots for Cypriots, and many have their own societies to embrace their culture. There have been Greek schools in Glasgow and Edinburgh since the 1950s, along with the Edinburgh Hellenic School of St Andrew which teaches Greek to all ages, and the community has a real warmth to it. Low-cost flights mean it is also relatively easy to fly back to Cyprus and enjoy the likes of seaside beauty Paphos. One of the most luxurious and secluded places to stay is the five-star Constantinou Bros Athena Beach hotel, just yards away from the sands of Kato Paphos and a 15-minute stroll from the beautiful harbour, archaeological sites, shops and restaurants. The old town of Paphos is great for soaking up the traditions of Cyprus and at the heart of it is The Place, a converted warehouse where craftsmen continue to use ancient methods to create wonderful arts and handicrafts. This oasis of joy is full of talented people selling their work and also providing valuable classes to allow others to learn the same skills. Visitors can try their hand at everything from pottery painting to creating mosaic magnets, and The Place also has a lovely café. Full of history, Paphos is officially a Unesco World Heritage site, with the Archaeological Park one of the most important in Cyprus. It dates back to the fourth century BC when King Nicocles moved it to its current home by the harbour. It features sites and monuments from the time up to the Middle Ages, with most of the remains dating back to the Roman times. The most impressive are the intricate mosaic floors of the houses of Dionysos, Theseus, Aion and Orpheus, which show various scenes from Greek mythology. Other important monuments including the Asklepieion, a theatre known as the Odeon, and the Agora. The Limeniotissa, the ruins of an early Christian basilica, and the Tomb of the Kings are also in this fascinating and huge park. The big underground tombs are carved out of solid rock and, despite the name, it was actually high-ranking officials and aristocracy who were buried in the cavern, with some decorated with Doric pillars. Sitting grandly at the west end of the city's harbour, Paphos Castle was originally a Byzantine fort, which was built to protect the water. It was renovated by the Lusignans in the 13th century, only to be dismantled by the Venetians who did not want to fall into the hands of the Ottomans. What survives today was restored by the Ottomans in the 16th century and features a big square tower and central hall. The castle was handed over to the British in 1878 and it was used as a salt store until 1935, when it was declared an ancient monument. It really makes for an impressive site in the harbour, alongside the rows of fishing boats, and yachts which moor so people can enjoy this lively area. Seafood is very much on the menu in Paphos and two of the best restaurants are Ta Mpania, which is slap bang by the water and, in the old town, the very popular Christos Grill and Seafood Restaurant has al fresco dining to allow gorgeous views of the city, while feasting on the finest of local dishes. Enjoying the simple pleasures in life is very much the mantra in Cyprus and repeated in the adopted home of Scotland. Factfile
