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Kelly Osbourne marked her first Father's Day without Ozzy Osbourne by posting a heartfelt Instagram tribute on June 21, 2026. The post included family photos and one of his final texts. It highlighted her ongoing grief nearly a year after his death.
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Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, DJ Carl Cox and singer Cerys Matthews have been named in the King’s Birthday Honours list. The annual list recognises contributions across the arts, public services and charity. Several other figures from music, literature and animation also received honours.
Gibson TV has debuted Volume One of its new series, 'Tony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal,' exploring the Black Sabbath guitarist's life and legacy. The episode delves into the origins of heavy metal from Birmingham, England. Iommi also shared a personal video recapping 2025 highlights and teasing his 2026 solo album.
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Sharon Osbourne has publicly opposed the release of Black Sabbath's earliest demo recordings, urging former manager Jim Simpson to halt the project amid legal disputes over ownership. The album, titled 'Earth: The Legendary Lost Tapes,' features 1969 demos from when the band was known as Earth and was originally slated for July 2025. The controversy has delayed the release, with Simpson responding to Osbourne's criticisms.