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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Ozzy Osbourne to get special tribute at this year's MTV Video Music Awards
A special Ozzy Osbourne tribute is being planned for this year's MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). Van Toffler, who spent nearly three decades at MTV, recently inked a deal between his production and distribution company Gunpowder and Sky and MTV, and he has a key role in the upcoming ceremony on September 7. The music legend's family are MTV legends thanks to their hit reality series The Osbournes - which aired between 2002 and 2005 - and in the wake of the Black Sabbath frontman's passing on Tuesday (22.07.25), at the age of 76, they want to give him a fitting farewell. Toffler told Variety: 'I have no doubt we will spend the next month figuring out the proper tribute and send off to Ozzy on the Video Music Awards, because he was such a large figure in music history, and the family [had] such an impact on MTV history, and we need to acknowledge that.' The former MTV boss helped launch the infamous reality show, years before the likes of Real Housewives or Keeping Up with the Kardashians had fans hooked. Toffler told the outlet: 'We were deep in the throes of reality television in the early 2000s but I don't think we'd ever had someone over 50 years old featured on any show on MTV in its history. 'We were looking to launch Cribs, and we shot a bit with the Osbournes, and we all kind of looked at each other and just felt there is some wonderful, serendipitous chaos and insanity in this house that people would eat up. "What a loving, dysfunctional, chaotic, musical family they were. And it just hit us to keep shooting, which went on for years.' Ozzy's death was confirmed by his family in a statement which read: "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 Mr. Crowley singer's passing came just weeks after he played his final concert in Birmingham on July 5.
Forbes
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Chappell Roan Misses No. 1 For The First Time In Her Career
Chappell Roan's 'The Giver' reenters U.K. charts after a vinyl release, hitting No. 2 on multiple ... More sales lists and No. 1 on the Official Vinyl Singles chart. ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: Chappell Roan attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. (Photo byfor MTV) Months after its original release, Chappell Roan's single 'The Giver' returns to charts around the world. The song was recently issued on vinyl and sold tens of thousands of copies globally. That surge in purchases, which were counted once the title shipped to customers, helps it reappear on a handful of rankings in the United Kingdom, while also debuting on several others. In multiple instances, Roan just misses out on turning 'The Giver' into a No. 1 smash. 'The Giver' Debuts at No. 2 This week, 'The Giver' appears at No. 2 on half of all the U.K.-based charts on which it lands. The track debuts in second place on the Official Physical Singles list, while reentering the Official Singles Sales tally in the same position. As it jumps back onto the ranking of the bestselling tracks in the country, 'The Giver' reaches a new high point. Chappell Roan Misses No. 1 Again For the third time in her career, Roan misses scoring a No. 1 smash on the Official Singles Sales chart. 'Good Luck, Babe!,' 'Pink Pony Club,' and now 'The Giver' have all stalled at No. 2. 'Hot to Go!,' her only other win on the list, only climbed as high as No. 27. Chappell Roan Fails to Lead for the First Time Roan's performance on the Official Physical Singles ranking is quite different. Throughout her career, she's only sent three tunes to that list, which focuses on pure purchases of tracks available on formats like CD, vinyl, and cassette. Until now, all of them had reached the top spot. Both 'Good Luck, Babe!' and 'Pink Pony Club' spent short stints at No. 1, while 'The Giver' is thus far settled for the runner-up space. 'The Giver' Peaked at No. 2 Months Ago 'The Giver' originally reached No. 2 on the Official Singles chart, which ranks the most consumed songs in the U.K. Roan debuted her country-pop tune in that position back in late March, and it then began to drift downward for a dozen weeks. Thanks to its surge in vinyl purchases, 'The Giver' reenters that competitive tally at No. 43. Chappell Roan Scores One New No. 1 Smash While Roan does miss the throne on several sales rankings, 'The Giver' does manage to debut in first place on the Official Vinyl Singles chart. On that ranking, the Grammy winner keeps her track record perfect, as all three of her hits — 'Good Luck, Babe!,' 'Pink Pony Club,' and now 'The Giver' — have reached the uppermost space. Lewis Capaldi Debuts at No. 1 With 'Survive' On both the Official Singles Sales and Official Physical Singles charts, Roan is kept back from running the show by the same artist: Lewis Capaldi. One of the biggest names in the U.K. music industry, Capaldi debuts his new track 'Survive' at No. 1 on several rankings, including the two purchase-centric lists.
Buzz Feed
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
35 Unexpected Celebrity Couples
Every once in a while, you'll be deep in a bed rot, doom scrolling, and come across a random celeb couple sighting that makes you IMMEDIATELY think, "What? That doesn't really add up." And before an interview, public statement, or a post verifies it, you deny the speculations long-awaited confirmation comes. It's true? The couple who didn't seem to make sense ARE truly coupled up — and you are left more confused than when Taylor saw Kanye get on stage at the 2009 VMAs. So, without further 35 couples "came out of nowhere" and STILL have the internet in shambles. Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner Rumours of them dating began in April 2023. They are still together to this day. Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian They dated from October 2021 to August 2022. Taylor Swift and Matty Healy Although we don't know everything, most speculate that their relationship only officially lasted for one month in 2023. Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris They dated from March 2015 to May 2016. Beyonce and Jay-Z They started dating in 2001 and have been together ever since. They are married and have three children. Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Although the timeline isn't confirmed, rumours of them dating surfaced in the summer of 2023. They are still together to this day. Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande With a song titled "Pete Davidson," and an engagement ring later, they were actually only together from May 2018 to October 2018. Selena Gomez and The Weeknd They dated from January 2017 to October 2017. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco They started dating in 2023. They are still together and even engaged. Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly They began dating in May of 2020, got engaged, then broke it off in November 2024. Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore They were together from 2003 to 2011 and were married for six of those years. Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster They confirmed their relationship in January 2025, and, as far as we know, they are still together. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Dating rumours began in the fall of 2018. They are still together and have two sons. Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller They married in 1956 and divorced in 1961. Ali Wong and Bill Hader They began dating in the fall of 2022 and are still together. Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles They dated from January 2021 to November 2022. Ryan Gosling and Sandra Bullock They dated from 2002 to 2003. Nicole Kidman and Lenny Kravitz They were together from 2002 to 2003 and were even engaged. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker They started dating in 2021, got married in 2022, and have a baby. Alanis Morissette and Ryan Reynolds They were together from 2002 to 2007, and were even engaged. Mila Kunis and Macaulay Culkin They dated from 2002 to 2011. Zach Braff and Florence Pugh They dated from 2019 to 2022. John Mulaney and Olivia Munn They started dating in 2021. They got married in 2024 and have two kids. Taika Waititi and Rita Ora They started dating in 2021. They got married in 2022 and are still together. Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin They were together from 2002 to 2016, and were married for eleven of those years. Seth McFarlane and Emilia Clarke They dated from 2012 to 2013. Elon Musk and Grimes They were together on and off from 2018 to 2022. Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes They dated from 2013 to 2019. Jared Leto and Cameron Diaz They dated from 1999 to 2003. Renée Zellweger and Kenny Chesney They were together briefly in 2005 and were married for four months. Blake Lively and Leonardo DiCaprio They dated briefly in 2011. Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thorton They were together from 1999 to 2003 and were even married for three of those years. Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton They began dating in 2015. They got married in 2021 and are still together. Rashida Jones and Mark Ronson They dated from 2002 to 2004 and were even engaged. And Dennings and Josh Groban They dated from 2014 to 2016. In the comments, tell me the celebrity couple that made you think, "Huh? I don't see it!" Mine is Timmy and Kylie. I really wonder what they talk about. And although some couples make us wonder, "How does that add up?" truthfully, the only equation a relationship really needs is HAPPY + HEALTHY. And if you have those two things, who cares if someone else doesn't think you two are a match? And make sure you follow BuzzFeed Canada on TikTok and Instagram for more!
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Diddy trial sparks wild theories, and celebs are worried they are next on the list
After a grueling 13-hour jury mind melt, Diddy was not found guilty of what was the most heinous charge against him— racketeering conspiracy. He was also not guilty of both sex trafficking charges. He was found guilty of transporting Cassie Ventura and a woman named Jane for prostitution, as stated in the report by DailyMail. Wild conspiracy theories go viral After the trial, crazy theories exploded online, connecting Diddy to famous people like Obama, Kamala Harris, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and even Prince and Kim Porter. Some even claimed L.A.'s deadly Palisades Fire was started to destroy Diddy's evidence, as per the reports. Conspiracy theorists believe Diddy used underground tunnels linking his house to places like the Playboy Mansion and Michael Jackson's house. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you have a mouse, play this game for 1 minute Navy Quest Undo Justin Bieber fans worry A video from Bieber's teen years showed him spending 48 hours with Diddy, where Diddy said it was 'a 15-year-old's dream' and mentioned 'going full crazy.' Fans worried that young Justin may have been abused, as mentioned in the report by DailyMail. But Bieber's rep told TMZ, he was not a victim, and shifting focus away from real victims is wrong. Insiders said the video moments were just for show, and Justin was closer to Diddy's sons, not Diddy himself. Live Events After California wildfires hit in January, theories claimed fires were meant to cover up Diddy's crimes and protect his allies. His Holmby Hills mansion survived, while homes 5–50 miles away, including those of other celebs, were destroyed. Ex-government official Catherine Austin Fitts even asked if celebs on the 'Diddy party list' had their homes saved on purpose, according to the report by DailyMail. Kamala Harris and Diddy An old 2019 tweet by Kamala Harris praised Diddy for holding a racial justice town hall. Conservatives brought the tweet back during the 2024 elections, saying it 'didn't age well.' Even Donald Trump posted a meme on Truth Social joking if Harris had been to Diddy's wild parties, as per the reports. Jay-Z and Beyoncé also get dragged in Singer Jaguar Wright went on Piers Morgan's show saying Jay-Z and Beyoncé were involved in crimes like Diddy. Their lawyers demanded an apology. Piers Morgan apologized on-air and edited out the claims from the show, according to the report by BBC. Jay-Z was also accused in a lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old with Diddy after the 2000 VMAs, but the suit was dismissed in Feb 2024. Jay-Z later said the lawsuit was 'fictitious and appalling.' The Smith family targeted A fake story said Will Smith 'sold' his daughter Willow to Diddy — it used a doctored bed photo. Some YouTubers claimed 'leaked' clips showed Jaden and Willow in bad situations with Diddy. One person even said Jada Pinkett Smith sold Jaden to Diddy. No real evidence exists for any of these claims, according to the report by DailyMail. ALSO READ: Del Monte files for bankruptcy: 139-year-old canned food giant struggles amid changing consumer trends Obama gets pulled in A photo of Diddy and Obama from 2004 went viral after Diddy's arrest. Conservative voice Charlie Kirk suggested Diddy may have 'dirt' on Obama. Diddy first met Obama while supporting Democrats and interviewed him on MTV in 2004, as stated by the reports. Obama joked with Diddy during that interview, and Diddy backed Obama in the 2008 election. At Diddy's parties, celebs used pills shaped like Obama's face, but no one said Obama attended. Prince's name pops up too A rumor said Prince secretly recorded Diddy's crimes and left instructions to release it if anything happened to him. No such video has been found. AI-made 'Prince & Diddy' clips went viral but were marked as fake content, as per the report by DailyMail. Cassie Ventura, in court, mentioned fleeing a party at Prince's house before Diddy later assaulted her. Prince died in 2016 due to an accidental overdose. Fake memoir by Kim Porter? Diddy's ex Kim Porter, who died in 2018, was linked to a fake memoir that said she was abused. The book was called 'Kim's Lost Words: A Journey for Justice' and went viral on Amazon in 2023. Her family said the memoir was completely fake, according to the report by DailyMail. Amazon removed the book. The publisher, Chris Todd, claimed he got a flash drive of info from 'close sources,' but never proved it. He used a fake name Jamal T. Millwood, which links to a Tupac conspiracy theory, according to the report by AP. Brittany Murphy death linked? Online sleuths also claimed Diddy was involved in Brittany Murphy's death in 2009. She died of pneumonia, just like Kim Porter, which started more rumors. Fans pointed out that her husband and ex-boyfriend were friends with Diddy — but there is zero proof of any connection, as mentioned in the reports. FAQs Q1. What was Diddy charged with in his trial? Diddy was charged with sex trafficking, transporting people for prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy. Q2. Was Diddy found guilty in court? Diddy was found guilty of transporting for prostitution but not guilty of sex trafficking or racketeering.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MTV Announces Return to All-Music Video Format. But There's a Catch.
MTV will go back to its roots—for a limited time only. The first-ever all-music TV network has announced a return to its 24/7 music video format ahead of the 2025 Video Music Awards. But there are a few catches. Returning MTV executive Van Toffler has dreamed up a week of all-music programming for three MTV channels during the week leading up to the VMAs on Sept. 7, Variety reported. The all-music video lineup will include videos selected by past MTV personalities and winning VMA artists. A press release posted by Remind magazine teased, 'In the run up to the 2025 Video Music Awards on CBS on September 7, MTV will air an unprecedented week of 24/7 music videos across MTV2, MTV Live and MTV Classic, both classic and current, in a revival of the brand's early DNA reimagined for today's audiences. Past VMA winners and legendary MTV personalities will return to curate and spotlight their seven favorite music videos of all time, offering fans an intimate glimpse into the music videos that shaped them.' MTV, Music Television, launched on Aug. 1, 1981, at 12:01 a.m. with imagery of a rocket launch and an astronaut planting an MTV flag on the moon. 'Ladies and gentlemen, rock 'n roll,' an announcer said. The first video to air on MTV was The Buggles' "Video Killed The Radio Star.' Viewers were introduced to VJs Alan Hunter, Nina Blackwood, J.J. Jackson, Mark Goodman and Martha Quinn. Other videos played during that fateful first 24 hours included Pat Benatar's 'You Better Run,' 'Hold on Loosely' by 38 Special, 'You Better You Bet' by The Who, and 'Brass in Pocket' by The Pretenders. Music videos were the only thing on the menu at MTV for several years, but the network eventually gave way to reality shows, game shows, and animated series. Original VJ Alan Hunter told the New York Post that a taping for spring break segments in Daytona Beach in 1986 spawned a change. 'I was the VJ that loved being out of the studio the most, so I was the one they sent to spring break to be a part of the thousands of screaming young guys cracking beers over my head,' the MTV host said. 'And that was kind of the beginning of different kinds of shows that you would see. That was when MTV decided that they couldn't just be a video jukebox forever. MTV began to train their cameras on the lifestyle of the young folks that were watching MTV.'MTV Announces Return to All-Music Video Format. But There's a Catch. first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 25, 2025
