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Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ozzy Osbourne stuns Olivia Newton-John with painfully blunt assessment of her age-defying health drink during unearthed appearance on The Graham Norton Show - 16 years before his tragic death
From vague recollections of a drunken arrest in Memphis to a blunt assessment of Olivia Newton-John 's new health drink - Ozzy Osbourne 's typical candour was more than evident during what would prove to be a memorable appearance on The Graham Norton Show. Devastated fans across the world have paid tribute to the legendary singer following his death aged 76 on July 21 - just three weeks after reuniting with his Black Sabbath bandmates for a farewell show at Birmingham 's Villa Park. The star was a titan of music who somehow survived controversies that would end the careers of many others, and weathered health problems that would leave most of us on our backs. And he was on hand to recollect some of his hellraising antics during an appearance on Graham Norton's BBC chat show in 2009 - after sampling fellow guest Olivia Newton-John's new health drink. Appearing on Norton's famous red sofa alongside wife Sharon, the rocker was in the studio to promote his new, ghost-written autobiography, I Am Ozzy. But promotional concerns were momentarily set aside while the couple sampled anti-ageing drink Zamu - developed by the late Newton-John and her then husband, John Easterling. Following a visibly unimpressed Sharon's lead, Osbourne drained a glass of the milky brown concoction before being handed 'another shot' by the host. 'This will make you feel good Ozzy,' urged Newton-John as she passed him a second glass. But after adopting a cut-glass middle-England accent and removing his sunglasses to joke that he could 'suddenly see,' the Brummie rocker offered a withering assessment of her new venture. 'What a load of b**locks,' he muttered, promoting audible gasps from Sharon and the studio audience. Fortunately for Newton-John, who passed away in 2022 following a battle with cancer, she failed to hear the quip - despite being sat alongside Osbourne. Earlier that night, the rocker reflected on why it had taken him more tha sixty years to pass his driving test, 'I was too p**sed to drive,' he explained. 'I'd go to the test centre, they'd see me and go "no Mr. Osbourne, come back another day. I'm not even getting in the car with you." 'I was walking round the test centre with a bottle of vodka in my pocket.' Osbourne also shared a series of boozy anecdotes from his colourful past, among them the reason behind a high profile arrest in Memphis at the height of his career. 'I was drinking saki out of a soup bowl,' he explained. 'The next thing I know, I'm waking up and it's pitch black, and there's blue car-lights going past me. I'm going "where are we?" 'So I'm feeling around in the dark and I feel this guy. I want to take a pee so I unzip myself and suddenly this blue light goes 'whooo!' 'This cop goes, "when you've finished shaking that out your ass is going to jail!"' Confirming his death in a statement, his family said on Tuesday night: '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.' The rocker was able to bid an emotional farewell to his fans on stage this month as he reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005. 'You've no idea how I feel - thank you from the bottom of my heart,' Osbourne told the crowd in his final speech. The music legend vowed, however, that it would be his final ever performance due to his health, having opened up about his battle with Parkinson's in 2020.
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Maximum star-power in Bantry as Graham Norton and Ryan Tubridy join forces for fun evening
Could there have been a more fitting finale to this year's West Cork Literary Festival than an evening with Graham Norton? The bestselling author, beloved broadcaster, and proud son of West Cork brought his star power home for a sold-out event in Bantry that's been the talk of the summer. And who better to interview him than Ryan Tubridy? This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Take us with you this summer. Annual €130€65 Best value Monthly €12€6 / month
South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Munya Chawawa to give Alternative MacTaggart lecture at Edinburgh TV Festival
Chawawa, who has become known for his satirical impressions, will make the case for 'why broadcasters underestimate digital creatives at their peril and will issue a call to arms for creative risk'. The annual Edinburgh TV festival, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, will also feature multi award-winning actress and comedian Tina Fey in conversation with broadcaster Graham Norton. Audiences will be able to watch Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker be interviewed, while Stephen Lambert, the chief executive of Studio Lambert, the independent TV production company behind some of the UK's biggest entertainment shows including The Traitors and Gogglebox, will discuss his career and work. Lambert will record a special edition of the podcast The Town, hosted by US entertainment journalist Matt Belloni. US comedian Tina Fey will be in conversation with Graham Norton as part of the festival (PA) Creative masterclasses include deep dives into the making of the biggest scripted and unscripted UK shows of the year, featuring Netflix crime drama Adolescence and reality TV show Last One Laughing. There will also be a live script read of Disney comedy-drama Rivals, and 25 years of Big Brother will be marked with a session called How Big Brother Changed TV Forever. Previously announced speakers include Sir Lenny Henry, who will receive the outstanding achievement award; Michael Sheen, who will be in conversation with advisory chairwoman Jane Tranter; and James Harding, editor-in-chief of The Observer and founder of Tortoise Media, who will be delivering the prestigious MacTaggart Lecture. The festival's creative director, Rowan Woods, and Tranter said: 'This year's programme contains all the attributes and tonal variations of great TV: it's inspiring, thought-provoking, entertaining, attitudinal, glamorous, inclusive and actively relevant to our current challenging landscape. 'The 50th anniversary is a moment to look back and celebrate how far we've come, and the many people who've contributed to this remarkable legacy; but it's also an opportunity to look forward and ask what the future of British television looks like, how we define it, protect it and evolve it to meet the challenges ahead. 'We can't wait to see you in Edinburgh in August.' The four-day event will be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre from August 19 to 22, with the full programme to be published at the end of this month.
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Munya Chawawa to give Alternative MacTaggart lecture at Edinburgh TV Festival
Chawawa, who has become known for his satirical impressions, will make the case for 'why broadcasters underestimate digital creatives at their peril and will issue a call to arms for creative risk'. The annual Edinburgh TV festival, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, will also feature multi award-winning actress and comedian Tina Fey in conversation with broadcaster Graham Norton. Audiences will be able to watch Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker be interviewed, while Stephen Lambert, the chief executive of Studio Lambert, the independent TV production company behind some of the UK's biggest entertainment shows including The Traitors and Gogglebox, will discuss his career and work. Lambert will record a special edition of the podcast The Town, hosted by US entertainment journalist Matt Belloni. US comedian Tina Fey will be in conversation with Graham Norton as part of the festival (PA) Creative masterclasses include deep dives into the making of the biggest scripted and unscripted UK shows of the year, featuring Netflix crime drama Adolescence and reality TV show Last One Laughing. There will also be a live script read of Disney comedy-drama Rivals, and 25 years of Big Brother will be marked with a session called How Big Brother Changed TV Forever. Previously announced speakers include Sir Lenny Henry, who will receive the outstanding achievement award; Michael Sheen, who will be in conversation with advisory chairwoman Jane Tranter; and James Harding, editor-in-chief of The Observer and founder of Tortoise Media, who will be delivering the prestigious MacTaggart Lecture. The festival's creative director, Rowan Woods, and Tranter said: 'This year's programme contains all the attributes and tonal variations of great TV: it's inspiring, thought-provoking, entertaining, attitudinal, glamorous, inclusive and actively relevant to our current challenging landscape. 'The 50th anniversary is a moment to look back and celebrate how far we've come, and the many people who've contributed to this remarkable legacy; but it's also an opportunity to look forward and ask what the future of British television looks like, how we define it, protect it and evolve it to meet the challenges ahead. 'We can't wait to see you in Edinburgh in August.' The four-day event will be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre from August 19 to 22, with the full programme to be published at the end of this month.
The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Munya Chawawa to give Alternative MacTaggart lecture at Edinburgh TV Festival
The annual Edinburgh TV festival, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, will also feature multi award-winning actress and comedian Tina Fey in conversation with broadcaster Graham Norton. Audiences will be able to watch Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker be interviewed, while Stephen Lambert, the chief executive of Studio Lambert, the independent TV production company behind some of the UK's biggest entertainment shows including The Traitors and Gogglebox, will discuss his career and work. Lambert will record a special edition of the podcast The Town, hosted by US entertainment journalist Matt Belloni. US comedian Tina Fey will be in conversation with Graham Norton as part of the festival (PA) Creative masterclasses include deep dives into the making of the biggest scripted and unscripted UK shows of the year, featuring Netflix crime drama Adolescence and reality TV show Last One Laughing. There will also be a live script read of Disney comedy-drama Rivals, and 25 years of Big Brother will be marked with a session called How Big Brother Changed TV Forever. Previously announced speakers include Sir Lenny Henry, who will receive the outstanding achievement award; Michael Sheen, who will be in conversation with advisory chairwoman Jane Tranter; and James Harding, editor-in-chief of The Observer and founder of Tortoise Media, who will be delivering the prestigious MacTaggart Lecture. The festival's creative director, Rowan Woods, and Tranter said: 'This year's programme contains all the attributes and tonal variations of great TV: it's inspiring, thought-provoking, entertaining, attitudinal, glamorous, inclusive and actively relevant to our current challenging landscape. 'The 50th anniversary is a moment to look back and celebrate how far we've come, and the many people who've contributed to this remarkable legacy; but it's also an opportunity to look forward and ask what the future of British television looks like, how we define it, protect it and evolve it to meet the challenges ahead. 'We can't wait to see you in Edinburgh in August.' The four-day event will be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre from August 19 to 22, with the full programme to be published at the end of this month.
