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Billy Idol Remembers Ozzy Osbourne: 'He Opened Musical Doorways for People Like Me'
Billy Idol is one of many in the music industry grieving Tuesday after the legendary Ozzy Osbourne died at age 76. In Idol's case, he credits Osbourne for 'showing us the way' to succeed as punk-rockers. Just last October, Idol helped celebrate Ozzy's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist by performing 'No More Tears' at the ceremony, joined by his bandmate Steve Stevens, one-time Oz collaborators Zakk Wylde and Robert Trujillo, along with the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith. During interviews at the time, Ozzy praised Idol and said he, too, should be inducted into the Cleveland shrine, and it was no coincidence that Billy found his name among this year's nominees, even if he didn't make the cut this time. Here, Idol remembers Osbourne for his indelible mark on music and the path he carved for those who came after him. I guess he went out his way. I'm still in a little bit of shock because just over two weeks ago, he was on that Back to the Beginning stage in Birmingham. I didn't expect this to happen, really. But I suppose that's the way it always is. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Squid Game' Stars Byung Hun Lee and Yim Siwan to Make KCON L.A. 2025 Appearances Critic's Notebook: Ozzy Osbourne Created the Template for Reality TV Celebrity Reinvention, From Flavor Flav to Donald Trump Black Sabbath Mourn Death of Ozzy Osbourne: "Lost Our Brother" I've known him over the years for a long time now. I did the occasional promotion things with him, that kind of stuff. Then I was part of his solo induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the invitation of Sharon. It was an incredible night, a great experience. It really made me appreciate what the Hall of Fame was really all about. Because you hear all the negative things, I just saw the positive that evening. Being part of Ozzy's induction enabled me to do that. I'm sure his endorsement helped me get nominated this year. Somebody like that making a statement like that was just incredible. He's like David Bowie. Ozzy's always been here as an inspiration for those of us who love music, showing us the way to survive through it all. Incredible, really. It's hard to believe that both are dead now. Ozzy was just so alive, he had so much personality… being in the moment and enjoying it. His music was like that as well. My bandmate Billy Morrison is one of Ozzy's best friends. I've known Ozzy and Sharon a long time, doing various things with them over the years. Being British and in Los Angeles was a connection, too. He started his solo career at about the same time I started mine. Just the fact he found a way to survive, from Black Sabbath to a massively successful solo career. And then he brought it all back to the beginning with Black Sabbath making an album a few years ago. Just two weeks ago, he was on that stage having the time of his life. He really seemed to be enjoying himself. Ozzy loved things. He loved the Beatles, rock 'n' roll music and those close to him. It gave him a way to live. At one point, he didn't think he had any future. And it was like that for us in punk-rock, too. Rock 'n' roll gave us all a way forward, to go beyond them telling us there was nothing for us. And that was Ozzy. You hear a lot about his wild and crazy side, but he had a lot of love for things in his life…. his music and the people around him. Seeing him at the Hall of Fame induction, it was great to witness all the relationships he's had over the years, how everyone loved him. And he loved them back. He opened musical doorways for people like me at a time when we were very young and looking for inspiration. Black Sabbath and Ozzy were very instrumental in opening the doorway for punk-rock. In many ways, it was fueled by all the things we saw when we were younger, especially the Sabs and Ozzy. Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Party in the U.S.A.' to 'Born in the U.S.A.': 20 of America's Most Patriotic (and Un-Patriotic) Musical Offerings Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
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18-07-2025
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‘American Idol' Music Supervisor Robin Kaye and Her Husband Die in Double Homicide; Arrest Made
An arrest has been made after longtime American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, were killed following an apparent double homicide. American Idol, in a statement from a spokesperson and obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, said, 'We are devastated to hear of Robin and her dear husband, Tom's, passing. Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009 and was truly loved and respected by all who came in contact with her. Robin will remain in our hearts forever and we share our deepest sympathy with her family and friends during this difficult time.' More from The Hollywood Reporter KCON L.A. Returns - How to Secure the Best Ticket Deals (and Stream the Festival Online for Free) Kelly Clarkson Just Kicked Off Her Vegas Residency - Here's How to Save on Last-Minute Tickets The Best U.S. Music Festivals of 2025, from Lollapalooza to Ohana Fest Kaye, a veteran of music reality series, worked for American Idol from 2009 to the present day. She was responsible for clearing all songs used or performed on the show and was instrumental in getting Led Zeppelin to sign off on an Idol performance of 'Whole Lotta Love' — a standout of season 8 when future Queen frontman Adam Lambert brought down the house. A spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department told THR on Tuesday that LAPD officers in Encino responded to a call for a welfare check at a home on White Oak Avenue on Monday at around 2:30 p.m. On entering the home, a couple, one male and one female, was discovered with possible gunshot wounds. Paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department then arrived at the residence and declared the couple dead at the scene. Upon further investigation, LAPD said that they later learned that a prior radio call had been made for a possible burglary suspect at the home on July 10 at around 4 p.m. 'While there were no signs of forced entry or trouble at the location during that investigation, it is now believed that the suspect had gained entry into the residence through an unlocked door,' authorities shared in a press release. 'The victims returned home while the suspect was inside their residence, and a confrontation ensued, which resulted in the suspect taking their lives. The victims succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds, and the suspect fled from the residence on foot.' LAPD has since arrested the suspect, identified as 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian. TMZ was the first to report that the couple was Kaye and Deluca. Kaye's other music supervisor credits included work on Lip Sync Battle, After the Sunset, The Singing Bee and Q'Viva!: The Chosen. She began her career on the record company and artist management side of the music industry, working for Waylon Jennings in Nashville, and then MTM Records in artist development. Kaye eventually joined the film and TV licensing department at MCA-Universal Records and then ran the music licensing division at PolyGram Records. In 2000, Kaye launched her own company, SyncroniCity, and represented artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Kenny Loggins, Lang Lang, Donny Osmond and Steven Bishop. That eventually led her into music supervision. Among her other music supervision credits were several editions of the Miss Universe pageant and the NAACP Image Awards. Deluca was a songwriter and musician. His last album, Street Rock, was released in 2022, according to his website. Tributes to Kaye from former Idol contestants are flooding in as the community absorbs the shock of her passing. Colton Dixon, an Idol finalist from season 11, tells THR: 'I'm absolutely devastated. Though I shouldn't play favorites, Robin was always a highlight during my time on American Idol. She was quick to listen and always fought for what the artist wanted. She helped make my time on the show an unforgettable experience.' Adds season 8's Scott MacIntyre: 'Robin was great at her job. As a blind person, there were always some extra considerations for me to work through when I needed to get a hold of music or quickly research new songs to perform. Robin made that process as easy as possible for me and was always willing to go the extra mile. She helped me and a lot of others on our musical journeys.' American Idol season 10 contestant Casey Abrams wrote on Instagram, 'RIP Robin. You took care of me on Idol! I'm happy I knew you[.] Sending love to Kaye Family.' Michele Angermiller and Fred Bronson contributed to this report. July 15, 2:45 p.m. Updated with a statement from an American Idol spokesperson. July 15, 4:45 p.m. Updated with statement from American Idol contestant Casey Abrams. July 15, 7:10 p.m. Updated with statement from LAPD on arrest made in case. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
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18-07-2025
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K-pop Group Riize Announces Venues and Ticketing Details for North American Tour Leg (Exclusive)
K-pop group Riize is heading out on tour this fall, stopping at the Peacock Theater, The Theater at Madison Square Garden and more venues across North America, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned. The boy group announced the North American leg of their first solo tour, Riizing Loud, last week, with stops in eight cities across the U.S. and Mexico. The group is heading to the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, on Oct. 30 for the first night of the tour leg before traveling to New York's The Theater at MSG and D.C.'s The Anthem. The group's last U.S. stop is in L.A. at the Peacock Theater; they'll then head to Mexico City for a night at the Velódromo Olímpico. More from The Hollywood Reporter KCON L.A. Returns - How to Secure the Best Ticket Deals (and Stream the Festival Online for Free) Kelly Clarkson Just Kicked Off Her Vegas Residency - Here's How to Save on Last-Minute Tickets The Best U.S. Music Festivals of 2025, from Lollapalooza to Ohana Fest 'We're excited to connect and get closer with Briize (official name for fans) from even more places through our North American tour,' Riize said in an exclusive statement to THR. The group is expected to perform all songs from their recently release full-length album, Odyssey, in the U.S. for the first time during the tour. 'Since this is our first solo concert, the number of songs we'll perform on stage has increased compared to last year's fan concert, so we're all focusing on keeping our energy up and are also studying languages,' the group continued. 'We're working hard to prepare a show that Briize will love, so please look forward to it.' Riize kicked of the Riizing Loud tour earlier this month with three sold-out shows in Seoul, South Korea. The three concerts drew over 31,000 fans, according to a release. Tickets for the tour, which is being produced by the group's Korean label SM Entertainment and promoted by AEG Presents, are set to go on sale for the general public on Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. local time. Fans can register for an early presale on Weverse, the Hybe-owned fan platform, beginning Wednesday, July 17 at 4 p.m. PT. Fan presale will be held Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. local time, while local and AEG presale begins Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. local time. Presales end Aug. 7 at 10 p.m. local time. The full details for Riize's upcoming North American leg of the Riizing Loud tour are below. Riizing Loud in North America 2025 Dates and Venues: Oct. 30 in Rosemont, IL, at the Rosemont Theatre Nov. 1 in New York at The Theater at Madison Square Garden Nov. 2 in Washington, D.C., at The Anthem Nov. 4 in Duluth, GA, at the Gas South Arena Nov. 7 in Seattle at WAMU Theater Nov. 9 in San Francisco at The Theater at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Nov. 11 in L.A. at the Peacock Theater Nov. 14 in Mexico City at Velódromo Olímpico Riizing Loud in North America Ticketing Timeline: July 17 at 4 p.m. PT through July 30 at 8 p.m. PT: Fan club presale registration is held on Weverse Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. local time: Fan presale begins Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. local time: Local and AEG presale begins Aug. 7 at 10 p.m. PT: Presales end Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. local time: General on-sale begins Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Party in the U.S.A.' to 'Born in the U.S.A.': 20 of America's Most Patriotic (and Un-Patriotic) Musical Offerings Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
