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Tom's Guide
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Pluto TV is streaming 'The Osbournes' for free in honor of Ozzy — here's how to watch
As I'm sure you're aware, the iconic frontman Ozzy Osbourne passed away yesterday. The legendary metal musician had just recently performed his final concert, but it was still a shock when the news was announced. So whether you're a fan like me, who actually got to meet Ozzy at a book signing as a freshman in college, or just someone who wants to see what the Prince of Darkness was all about, Pluto TV has the perfect way to honor the late great singer: binge-watching all four seasons of "The Osbournes." Yes, you read that correctly. Pluto TV is currently airing every episode of the award-winning reality TV show in a day-long marathon. The first run started airing on the MTV Pluto TV channel yesterday (July 22) at 6 p.m. ET and will end today (July 23) at 8:30 p.m. ET. A second run will air this weekend starting at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 26 to 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 27. But that's not the only way to watch Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly and Jack on Pluto TV. Here's how to watch all four seasons of "The Osbournes" for free — from anywhere — on Pluto TV. For those of you who missed the hit reality show when it aired on MTV, here's a quick rundown on "The Osbournes." The show ran from 2002-2005 and was a celebrity reality show that followed around Ozzy and his family: his wife Sharon, his daughter Kelly and his son Jack. It followed them around in their day-to-day lives, and is considered a pioneering show in the reality genre, often credited with launching the celebrity reality subgenre. Of course, like with most reality shows, it's not always completely unscripted. At least, that's what Kelly and Jack have alleged in subsequent interviews. It's not without controversy either. The Osbournes' other daughter, Aimee, was against the show and refused to participate. She is either absent or blurred throughout the four-season run. Ozzy, for his part, never watched the show after its run. He had publicly admitted he was stoned the entire time (h/t Daily Record), and after the show's run, he made the choice to be sober, so he couldn't bring himself to watch it. That's not to say he hated the show or reality TV. In fact, there was a revival series, "Home to Roost," being planned in 2022 for BBC One, but it had failed to materialize prior to Ozzy's death. There are two ways to watch "The Osbournes" on Pluto TV, which is available in several regions, including the U.S., U.K., Australia and Canada. First, Pluto is doing two marathons on its free streaming service live TV channels. The first run started airing on the MTV Pluto TV channel yesterday (July 22) at 6:00 p.m. ET and will end today (July 23) at 8:30 p.m. ET. A second run will air this weekend starting at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 26 to 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 27. If you're someone that prefers to set their own schedule, though, you can also stream all four seasons of "The Osbournes" on demand via Pluto TV — no account needed. Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "The Osbournes" on your Pluto TV app? You can still watch the special thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal when you're away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN – and you can find out why in our NordVPN review. NordVPN deal: FREE $50 / £50 Amazon gift card Boasting lightning fast speeds, great features, streaming power, and class-leading security, NordVPN is our #1 VPN. ✅ FREE Amazon gift card worth up to $50/£50✅ 4 months extra FREE!✅ 76% off usual price Use Nord to unblock Pluto TV and watch "The Osbournes" live online with our exclusive deal. Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Fire up your website or streaming service of choice and tune in just as you would at home. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Here's what he's been watching lately: We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Atlantic
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- Atlantic
Ozzy Osbourne's Wild, Normal Life
When I was growing up in the early 2000s, few cultural figures confused me more than Ozzy Osbourne. He was, I understood, the 'Prince of Darkness,' a legendary influence upon Tool, Linkin Park, and various other fearsome and dour bands I worshipped. But Osbourne was also the bumbling, profanity-dribbling star of The Osbournes, the smash reality show about his life of Hollywood domesticity with his wife and kids. On TV, Osbourne wasn't a demon; he was just some dude. Years later it's clear that this cognitive dissonance is precisely why he was regarded as a titan. The Black Sabbath front man, who died Tuesday at age 76, helped invent heavy metal—a sound and a countercultural identity with terrifying connotations. But he showed how that identity was rooted in the very thing that it superficially seemed to obscure: the warm, soft human core inside each of us. Osbourne knew that metal is not the music of hell but rather the music of Earth, not a fantasy but a survival guide. His own survival story began early in life. Raised in a working-class family of eight in the industrial English town of Birmingham, Osbourne had parents who put in long hours at factories. His father was 'one of those guys who'd go to work if he'd been in a car accident, if his house had been blown up,' Osbourne later said. Dyslexia caused Osbourne to struggle with academics, and his headmaster once humiliated him by sending him home for looking, as Osbourne remembered it, 'not clean enough.' Two classmates routinely sexually abused him—an experience whose effects festered in his psyche for years. 'I was afraid to tell my father or mother and it completely fucked me up,' Osbourne said. Like many kids of the '60s, Osbourne had his mind blown by the Beatles and felt called to form a band. It was first called the Polka Tulk Blues Band, then called Earth, and then called Black Sabbath. Bloody serendipity helped create Sabbath's signature sound: When guitarist Tony Iommi sliced the ends of his fingers on the job at a sheet-metal factory, he was forced to create false fingertips out of soap bottles, which in turn caused him to play in an eerie, leaden-sounding fashion. But the nightmarish vibe of the band's self-titled 1970 debut was also the result of strategic thinking—inspired, in part, by the knowledge of how popular horror movies were at the time. Osbourne sang in the high howl of a man being burned at the stake, and his melodies unfolded in a slow, hypnotic smolder. The lyrics—chiefly written by other bandmates, with input from Osbourne—were about devils and wizards and men made of iron, but they were also about reality. 'Wicked World,' a B-side from the debut, delivered peacenik thoughts with a snarl: 'People got to work just to earn their bread / While people just across the sea are counting their dead.' The protest epic 'War Pigs,' from 1970's Paranoid, portrayed military generals as evil occultists. Despite what Christian activists during the Satanic Panic of the 1980s would claim, much of Osbourne's music was doing the opposite of sympathizing with the devil. Black Sabbath partied like any rock band, but Osbourne was famous for partaking of drugs and alcohol at extremes. The group kicked him out in 1979 after he slept through a concert and didn't wake up until a day later. He went in and out of rehab repeatedly. He described many of his most notorious experiences as resulting from confusion—confusion that seems inextricable from living life intoxicated. When he bit off a bat's head in 1982, it was because he thought it was a stage prop. When he devoured two doves during a record-label meeting in 1981, he was drunk. When he tried to strangle his wife, Sharon, in 1989, he woke up in jail with no memory of what had happened. (He later spoke of that incident with horror and regret.) Accordingly, Osbourne's music captured the viewpoint of someone out of touch with their own mind, whose good intentions are thwarted by horrible urges. On 'Paranoid,' Osbourne shouted monotonously from within a maze of riffs, like he was trapped and needing help. On 'Crazy Train,' the enduring single from his 1980 solo debut, Blizzard of Ozz, his high notes sounded like the Doppler-distorted cries of someone strapped into a vehicle they can't control. The parents of a teen who died by suicide in 1984 sued him over the lyrics to 'Suicide Solution,' claiming that it encouraged self-harm. But the song was really about alcoholism, a 'reaper' that stalks its helpless victims. Osbourne's public rebirth with The Osbournes— the MTV reality series that ran from 2002 to 2005—transmuted his erratic nature and past struggles into a miraculous joke. Living in a taupe-painted mansion rather than a haunted castle, Osbourne was clearly mismatched to his surroundings—hence all the befuddled stammering and incongruous black outfits. But he also obviously wanted to be a good dad and husband. This normalcy was something he'd prized for decades. A lifelong Christian, he told The New York Times in 1992, 'I am not the Antichrist. I am a family man.' He also eagerly played the role of rock elder statesman by founding the influential Ozzfest with Sharon and seemingly showing up to most any awards show or commercial shoot that would have him. Weeks before his death, Black Sabbath reunited for a final show featuring a host of bands it had influenced (including my beloved Tool). It now seems like it was an early wake for Osbourne. Frail from Parkinson's disease and other health issues, he sat on a throne, grinning at the crowd's adulation. Being so known, so loved, and so loving might not seem very metal. But it takes iron to last like he did.
CBC
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- CBC
In his own words: Ozzy Osbourne on his legacy
Yesterday, Ozzy Osbourne passed away at age 76. The Black Sabbath frontman will be remembered for his music, his antics on stage and his family's reality television show, The Osbournes. In 2022, Tom Power sat down with the Prince of Darkness to discuss his new album at the time, Patient Number 9. They also spoke about his love for his wife, Sharon, how he survived his addictions to drugs and alcohol, and his legacy. Just three years before Osbourne's death, Power asked the rockstar: 100 years from now, which of his many songs does he want people to remember him by? "Ask me in about five albums from now," Osbourne replied. "You think you haven't made it yet?" Power asked. "No." "That's good. You're telling me that you still have a lot in the tank." "I still do." Sadly, we will never get those five more albums from Osbourne, whose last album was the one he spoke with Power about. Rest in peace, Ozzy. WATCH | Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train (Live) The full interview with Ozzy Osbourne is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts. Interview with Ozzy Osbourne produced by Mitch Pollock.
Yahoo
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- Yahoo
Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne's Relationship: A Look Back at Their Decades-Long Marriage Before His Death
Though their relationship had its ups and downs, Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne were happily married before his death. The Black Sabbath frontman met the former America's Got Talent judge in 1970. Following his divorce from his first wife, Thelma Riley, Ozzy married Sharon in 1982. While they briefly split in 2016, Sharon told PEOPLE in September 2022 that they "never gave up on each other." "I mean, I wasn't a saint. Ozzy wasn't a saint," she said. "I gave him as good as he gave me. We're just meant to be." Meanwhile, when asked his proudest moment, Ozzy said it was "having a marriage that lasted." "I believe you only have one real love in your life. I'm still in love with my wife," he said. "That's the main thing." Just two weeks after the pair celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary, Ozzy's family confirmed to PEOPLE on July 22 that the legendary rock star had died at 76 years old. '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," his family said in the statement. "He was with his family and surrounded by love." In the wake of his death, here's a look back at Ozzy Osbourne's decades-long marriage with his wife, Sharon Osbourne. They met in 1970 Ozzy and Sharon's love story dates back to them first meeting in 1970. At the time, Sharon's father Don Arden was managing Ozzy's band Black Sabbath. In 1979, Ozzy was fired from the band over substance abuse issues, leading him to spend three months getting drunk and high in a hotel room before Sharon encouraged him to get back on his feet. Sharon then became Ozzy's manager and motivated him to pursue a solo career. Though he was married to his first wife, Riley, at the time, Ozzy and Sharon's professional relationship turned into a romantic one. Ozzy divorced Riley in 1982. They got married in 1982 Ozzy and Sharon tied the knot on July 4, 1982, in Hawaii. In honor of their 40th anniversary in July 2022, Sharon shared a sweet Instagram message to her husband: "2022 is a special year for me. It marks 40 years of marriage to my darling Ozzy," she wrote. "We first met when I was 18, over 52 years we have been friends, lovers, husband & wife, grandparents and soulmates," Sharon continued. "Always at each other's side. I love you Ozzy." They welcomed three children together While Ozzy was already a dad to two children from his first marriage, he and Sharon welcomed three kids together. Their eldest daughter, Aimée, was born on Sept. 2, 1983, in London. They then welcomed daughter Kelly on Oct. 27, 1984, followed by son Jack on Nov. 8, 1985. Two of their children, Kelly and Jack, appeared alongside Ozzy and Sharon in their family's MTV show, The Osbournes. The show ran for four seasons from 2002 until 2005. Jack and Ozzy also costarred in Ozzy & Jack's World Detour from 2016 until 2018. During an appearance on New York's Q1043 radio program in August 2020, Aimée explained that she didn't want to sacrifice her privacy by appearing on the family show. "For me, I had grown up around having a pretty well-known dad anyway, and ... I always really valued my privacy within that family," she said. "It definitely worked great for the rest of my family, but for me, and who I am, I just knew it was never something that I would have been able to consider realistically." Their relationship was volatile Ozzy and Sharon's relationship was not without its ups and downs. In 2013, rumors began circulating that Ozzy — who struggled with addiction — had relapsed, and he and Sharon were preparing to get divorced. The Black Sabbath singer "set the record straight" in an April 2013 Facebook post, saying, "For the last year and a half I have been drinking and taking drugs. I was in a very dark place and was an a------ to the people I love most, my family. However, I am happy to say that I am now 44 days sober." He also clarified that he and Sharon were not divorcing: "I'm just trying to be a better person. I would like to apologize to Sharon, my family, my friends, and my band mates for my insane behavior during this period ... and my fans. God Bless, Ozzy," he wrote. In May 2016, the pair briefly split amid rumors of Ozzy's infidelity. But during an interview with Good Morning America that July, Ozzy said their relationship was "back on track." That same day, Sharon publicly forgave her husband during an episode of The Talk. "I forgive. It's going to take a long time to trust, but we've been together 36 years, 34 of marriage," she said. "I just can't think of my life without him." A few weeks later, Ozzy's former hairstylist Michelle Pugh confirmed to PEOPLE that she and Ozzy had a four-year affair that began in 2012, saying, "I can't deny that I fell in love with a married man that pursued me." At the time, a representative for Ozzy told PEOPLE that he was in "intense therapy" for a sex addiction and "would like to apologize to the other women he has been having sexual relationships with." Years later, Ozzy opened up about his affairs during a November 2020 interview with British GQ. "I've done some pretty outrageous things in my life. I regret cheating on my wife. I don't do it anymore," he said. "I got my reality check and I'm lucky she didn't leave me. I'm not proud of that. I was pissed off with myself. But I broke her heart." They renewed their vows in 2017 On Mother's Day in 2017, Ozzy and Sharon said "I do" for a second time. A few days later, Ozzy told Hello! that the special day — which took place in Las Vegas — meant more than their first nuptials. "For me, this was actually our real wedding day. This is the one that I will remember," he said. "Sharon and I have been through so much, and this honestly feels like a new beginning." He also acknowledged his previous infidelities, saying, "I made a huge mistake. Without Sharon, I am nothing. I love her. I can honestly say that I have never loved anybody other than my wife." Just a few days before their vow renewal, Sharon opened up about their reconciliation during an episode of The Talk. "35 years with someone is a hell of a long time. And I think I fell out of love with my husband and then fell back again," Sharon said. After being asked what made her "re-fall in love with Ozzy," Sharon said he was "trying so hard to be a better person," including working with a therapist "every day." "I just had a newfound love," she continued, adding that she "respected him because he's seriously trying to be a better person." She helped him through his health struggles Before his death in July 2025, Ozzy faced a string of health issues for several years. In October 2018, Ozzy underwent hand surgery after contracting an infection in his thumb, and a few months later, he was diagnosed with a severe upper respiratory infection. While Ozzy was recovering, he fell in his Los Angeles home, worsening injuries that were sustained back in a 2003 ATV accident and leading him to cancel all of his 2019 performances. Ozzy then underwent four spinal surgeries, the final taking place in September 2023. However, his health struggles were not behind him, as he was still dealing with the effects of his Parkinson's disease, which he revealed in 2020. As Sharon later shared, Ozzy was first diagnosed with Parkinson's — a nervous system disorder that affects movement — in 2003. During his September 2022 conversation with PEOPLE, Ozzy shared that his health struggles had brought him and Sharon closer together. "She has been the best," Ozzy said. "My whole family has been so good." Read the original article on People
CNN
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- 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.'
