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CNN
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
How ‘The Osbournes' changed reality TV
Ozzy Osbourne was an architect of heavy metal music, but that's not the only medium in which he blazed a trail. The rocker, who died Tuesday at the age of 76, also helped shape reality television. An argument might even be made, for better or for worse, that Osbourne and his family gave rise to the Kardashians. The idea of celebrities doing reality shows was far from common in 2002, when MTV first launched 'The Osbournes.' Ozzy Osbourne's music career was no longer at its height as he and his wife, Sharon, opened the doors of their home to share to share their private life with their then-teen children, Jack and Kelly, as well as their beloved pets. Audiences fell in love with the family members, as funny as they were fascinating. It was quite a different version of Osbourne, who was known as the 'Prince of Darkness' for his stage performances, including the now infamous story of him biting the head off a bat. The series featured the British rocker as a domesticated dad who loved to totter around the house, often loudly yelling, 'Sharon!' There was also some serious moments. The show documented Sharon Osbourne's colon cancer diagnosis in 2002 and her husband's quad bike accident in 2004. It marked one of the first times an already established celebrity pulled back the curtain on their lives for a more intimate look. The series was so successful that other networks scrambled to replicate it. Within months, E! had debuted 'The Anna Nicole Show,' while MTV launched 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica,' featuring then-married singers Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson. The next few years brought even more reality shows, including UPN's 'Britney and Kevin: Chaotic;' Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and his then wife Shanna Moakler's 'Meet the Barkers' on MTV; wrestler Hulk Hogan and his family in 'Hogan Knows Best' on VH1; MTV's 'Run's House,' featuring Rev. Run of the rap group Run-DMC and his family; and Bravo's 'Being Bobby Brown' about the lives of married singers Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston, all of which launched in 2005. Eventually both the ratings and the Osbourne family's interest in sharing their lives waned. Prev Next 'The level of success that TV show got us was too much,' Osbourne told NME in 2020. 'I had to bow out. I said to Sharon: 'I don't like the way it makes me feel, and I can't stand f**king cameramen in my house.' I'm not upset that I did it, but I wouldn't do it again,' he said. 'People were going: 'Aren't you worried about losing your fans?' I said: 'I'm not worried about losing my fans – I'm worried about losing my f**king mind.'' Following Osbourne's death, former MTV executive Van Toffler reflected on the musician's role as reality TV pioneer. 'The language! We had to bleep so much of the dialogue,' Toffler told Variety. 'That became such an integral part of it, the way we bleeped it, how often we bleeped it, and we weren't making it up.' 'It was so wrong, but unlike anything else that was on TV.'
CNN
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
How ‘The Osbournes' changed reality TV
Ozzy Osbourne was an architect of heavy metal music, but that's not the only medium in which he blazed a trail. The rocker, who died Tuesday at the age of 76, also helped shape reality television. An argument might even be made, for better or for worse, that Osbourne and his family gave rise to the Kardashians. The idea of celebrities doing reality shows was far from common in 2002, when MTV first launched 'The Osbournes.' Ozzy Osbourne's music career was no longer at its height as he and his wife, Sharon, opened the doors of their home to share to share their private life with their then-teen children, Jack and Kelly, as well as their beloved pets. Audiences fell in love with the family members, as funny as they were fascinating. It was quite a different version of Osbourne, who was known as the 'Prince of Darkness' for his stage performances, including the now infamous story of him biting the head off a bat. The series featured the British rocker as a domesticated dad who loved to totter around the house, often loudly yelling, 'Sharon!' There was also some serious moments. The show documented Sharon Osbourne's colon cancer diagnosis in 2002 and her husband's quad bike accident in 2004. It marked one of the first times an already established celebrity pulled back the curtain on their lives for a more intimate look. The series was so successful that other networks scrambled to replicate it. Within months, E! had debuted 'The Anna Nicole Show,' while MTV launched 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica,' featuring then-married singers Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson. The next few years brought even more reality shows, including UPN's 'Britney and Kevin: Chaotic;' Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and his then wife Shanna Moakler's 'Meet the Barkers' on MTV; wrestler Hulk Hogan and his family in 'Hogan Knows Best' on VH1; MTV's 'Run's House,' featuring Rev. Run of the rap group Run-DMC and his family; and Bravo's 'Being Bobby Brown' about the lives of married singers Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston, all of which launched in 2005. Eventually both the ratings and the Osbourne family's interest in sharing their lives waned. Prev Next 'The level of success that TV show got us was too much,' Osbourne told NME in 2020. 'I had to bow out. I said to Sharon: 'I don't like the way it makes me feel, and I can't stand f**king cameramen in my house.' I'm not upset that I did it, but I wouldn't do it again,' he said. 'People were going: 'Aren't you worried about losing your fans?' I said: 'I'm not worried about losing my fans – I'm worried about losing my f**king mind.'' Following Osbourne's death, former MTV executive Van Toffler reflected on the musician's role as reality TV pioneer. 'The language! We had to bleep so much of the dialogue,' Toffler told Variety. 'That became such an integral part of it, the way we bleeped it, how often we bleeped it, and we weren't making it up.' 'It was so wrong, but unlike anything else that was on TV.'
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ageless Jessica Simpson Relies on ‘Gorgeous' Friend Squad as She Takes a ‘Dive Into 45'
Ageless Jessica Simpson Relies on 'Gorgeous' Friend Squad as She Takes a 'Dive Into 45' originally appeared on Parade. Newly single Jessica Simpson has her friends and family to rely on. The stunning singer, famous for her 1999 hit 'I Wanna Love You Forever' and her meme-worthy moments on the reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica with first husband Nick Lachey, is diving into 45 with her "gorgeous" squad of friends by her side. Simpson celebrated her 45th birthday with her gal pals by her sdie at Los Angeles' famed celebrity haunt, the Chateau Marmont, where she glowed following her 100-pound weight a post shared on her social media, the newly single star showed off a series of photos capturing her special night. Simpson, who separated from husband Erik Johnson in January, beamed as she was surrounded by mom Tina, and her squad of besties leaving fans wondering if she's aging backward. '45,' wrote one fan, 'looking more like 30!!!'One fan added, 'Gorgeous group' while another said, '45 never looked so good.' 'Jessica, nice to see you are happy' exclaimed one admirer. Another wrote, 'Literally not afraid to turn 39 after seeing how beautiful you are at 45. Like a dream.' 'Single life agrees with you my love,' wrote another Jessica Simpson fan. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Ageless Jessica Simpson Relies on 'Gorgeous' Friend Squad as She Takes a 'Dive Into 45' first appeared on Parade on Jul 12, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Jessica Simpson reveals if she is still speaking with estranged husband Eric Johnson after 'revenge' album
Jessica Simpson is shedding light on where things stand with her estranged husband Eric Johnson amid their divorce and swirling cheating rumors. The pair announced their split in January after nearly 11 years of marriage and three children together, and Simpson has since hinted at infidelity on Johnson's part in her fiery comeback track Leave. In early April, the I Wanna Love You Forever singer, 44, and the former NFL star, 45, were spotted reuniting with their daughters Maxwell, 12, and Birdie, five, and son Ace, 11 — along with what looked like Eric's parents — signaling the two are working to co-parent despite the drama. Now, a source reveals that Jessica and Eric are on surprisingly good terms. 'They are getting along well and everyone seems to be very happy,' the insider shared with USWeekly on Thursday. 'They talk and see each other all the time and have decided that no matter what happens, they will get along for the kids.' Despite the fact that neither has filed official divorce papers yet, the source made one thing clear: 'Right now there is no talk of getting back together.' But they didn't shut the door entirely, teasing, 'With Jessica and Eric, you never know.' 'They love each other and will always be supportive of one another,' the insider added. ' 'For now, Jessica and Eric will be at a lot of holidays and birthdays together and just navigating their new truth.' Simpson — who once famously called Eric her 'sexual shaman' — came back swinging with Leave, a track dripping with breakup venom. The lyrics pull no punches:'What we had was magic / Now you've made it tragic / Giving her what you gave to me / Now the well that you drank from is empty.' She digs even deeper, singing: 'Your weakness made me lonely / Unholy matrimony / Did you do to her what you did to me? Was she on her knees? / She's everything but me.' And she lands the final blow: 'I want you to leave / I don't even wanna breathe the air you breathe / I am stronger on my own / So hold on / I'm letting you go.' Last month, Jessica opened up onstage at the Luck Reunion about confronting Eric just before things fell apart, saying her world 'turned upside down' after she followed her gut and asked 'some very personal questions on the home front.' These days, Simpson is embracing her single status, telling fans she's a 'very single lady.' While their split may feel sudden to the public, whispers of trouble began as early as November 2024 when Jessica teased her new music on Instagram, writing, 'This comeback is personal, it's an apology to myself for putting up with everything I did not deserve..' Simpson was previously married to 98 Degrees frontman Nick Lachey from 2002 to 2006, a relationship immortalized on their reality show Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica.
