It sounds like Ozzy has another one of his eating crazes!

remember the burittos? (sp) 'you're father can't just have one buritto, he has to have three burritos!'

anyway, heard about the sugar puff thing on the radio this morning! bless him! :wub: i bet the people at sugar puffs are really chuffed! :biggrin:

that's so funny that ozzy, at his age, likes kids' cereal. :tol:

ozzy's food obsessions isn't as funny as him shopping. does anyone remember that episode of the osbournes where he's shopping for kitchen appliances? he just grabs like 10 can openers and 5 spatulas. he just grabs handfuls and throws them in the cart. :tol:

:o Ahem! I like them, too ~ they're probably my favourite cereal, in fact. :yes: They're not a sickly-sweet as the name suggests. :no:

^^^ :roflmao:

I can feel a commercial coming on.

I can picture it as well. :yes: LOL, Honey Monster & Ozzy do have a few similarities, too. :lol:

Great pic Jo!!! LOL!!!!

:roflmao: :roflmao: great pic

:tol: :clap: :clap: LOVE it! :cheer:

oh my god that picture is so good!! :tol:

Ozzy Osbourne can't remember New Zealand
February 29, 2008

Ozzy Osbourne is headed back to Wellington, New Zealand for the Rock2Wgtn festival during Easter, but that doesn’t mean the aging rocker has any real recollection of it -- and that’s not just because his last trip to Wellington was in 1973 with Black Sabbath. (For the record, the last time he visited the country was in 1998.) “I used to enjoy being f---ing crazy,” he told The Dominion Post from L.A. “I ain’t no saint now. I’m still f---ing nuts.” So nuts that he has to rely on the Kiwi caretaker of his mansion, whom he only identified as Howard, to jog his memory. “He said there’s some amazing sights to be seen. I saw parts of that hobbit thing and I thought, 'Where on earth was this place filmed?’” Ozzy said. “I can remember being there, but I can’t remember when.” Of course, when you bite the heads off bats and support the economy of Colombia by yourself, you’re likely to forget most things.

Source The Juice.

There's an article or interview here somewhere, and I think it was Sharon who said that they were taking 3 months off in New Zealand in the new year. I think that would've been after XF2, or maybe XF3. But obviously it never happened ...

Ozzy...Chico...and Prince Charles all in the same pic! :lol:
[I know its tiny, sorry about that!]
Hope you likes! I just LOVE Ozzy's expression on it! :lol:

i think ozzy just told a joke!!! :lol: thanks for posting. :)

I was just listenening to a recording of Kelly's radio show, and they were talking about sleepwalking. Kelly said, Her mum woke in the middle of the night(in their new house), because she felt a draft, the balcony door was open, when she went done to the garden, there was Ozzy running laps round and round the garden, he was still fast asleep! Bless.

Awww haha :blush: :lol:

Ozzy's sick of reality TV but looking forward to NZ

By Kristian South Sunday, 02 March 2008

Prince of Darkness turned King of Reality TV Ozzy Osbourne has slated the medium that made him a household name. Speaking exclusively with Sunday News from his Los Angeles mansion, Ozzy the star of the hit show The Osbournes said he'd grown to hate reality TV. "I'm sick and tired of it," Ozzy said. "I don't like being on the TV we learned that the hard way with having cameras on us 24 hours a day from The Osbournes Show. It seems that every time I turn on the TV they've got another bunch of celebrities with cameras in their faces following them around for a new show and I can't stand it. The only good reality show I can think of now is taking a whole bunch of kids, a wild animal and a bucket of dogs**t," he laughs. "That's what I think of the whole thing."

But despite his growing disgust with the star-struck brand of reality TV he pioneered with his wife Sharon and kids Jack and Kelly, Ozzy has again found himself in front of the cameras. Jack Osbourne has been following his heavy metal father around for a documentary on the legendary rocker. "I knew nothing about it and I turned around one day and he had a camera on me, so I thought, so be it," Ozzy said. "My son's like me in that way. He'd rather be behind the camera than in front of it."

Ozzy is due in New Zealand in three weeks to headline the two-day Rock2Wgtn concert at Westpac Stadium in Wellington. The former Black Sabbath frontman turned solo artist is a drawcard among an impressive lineup of artists including Kiss, Alice Cooper and Poison in a concert that has upset church groups. Wellington pentecostal church Lifepoint is lobbying other churches to protest the mammoth concert but Ozzy was unfazed by the fuss. "I think I'm a bit old to still be called The Prince of Darkness. I mean I'm turning 60 shortly," he said. "I'm sick and tired of all of that. I'm closer to being in the dark in a box under the ground now than being the Prince of Darkness. But if it makes them happy then so be it. I just do my show and go home. I'm not too worried about it." But while age may be catching up with the legendary rocker, Ozzy plans to give his fans plenty to scream about. "I'm definitely coming and the crazier you go the crazier we'll go but don't be insane. Let's have a safe time. And if you drink, don't drive I'm a big believer in that. Some of the things that I've done over the years have been stupid and drink-driving is one of them. It's not worth it."

But Ozzy, 59, revealed it would not be all rock'n'roll in New Zealand. The singer will look for some time away from the limelight while he's here. "When I get to New Zealand I will be looking to get over my jet lag and then I'm going to go out and see your beautiful countryside," he said. "Normally I just do the show and stay in my hotel room but I'm looking forward to having a look at your country and travelling through it. I went to see the Lord of Rings and it's an amazing backdrop." He would not reveal what parts of New Zealand he hoped to see but he hinted he may spend some time in Queenstown. "I heard from someone New Zealanders invented bungy jumping," Ozzy said before quickly pointing out he would not take the plunge. "That sounds more like something my son would be into."

Source: stuff.co.nz

:tol: love him! :wub:

thanks for the article by the way, cass :)

bless him, i just want to give him a big hug :hug:

... well i can dream cant i?

And he is NOT going to be in a box in the ground soon!! :sadno:

who said he was going to be? :unsure:

Ozzy did, in the article 4 posts up.

oh, yeah, sorry! :blush: :blush: :blush: :blush: :blush:

Ozzfest To Hit The UK This Summer?

By Daniel Melia

Rumours are circulating that Ozzfest is set to cross the Atlantic and hit the UK this summer. According to Kerrang the heavy metal extravaganza will stop off at the O2 Arena in London on July 19. The suggestion is that event will be headlined by Ozzy Osbourne with support coming from Killswitch Engage, Alice In Chains, Serj Tankin, Dimmu Borgir and Lacuna Coil

Ozzfest was established by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne in 1996 and has since seen it criss-cross Amercia as well as visiting Europe. Ozzy Osbourne begins his own South American tour with Korn and Black Label Society on March 30.

Source: Festivalwise.com 13.03.08

:faint: oh my god, i hope this is true!!

i haven't heard anything (anything that sounds remotely legit, anyway) about Ozzfest this year...

i always find these things fascinating...some pretty shozzy things in there as well.

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Ozzy Osbourne
December 3, 1948 Birmingham, England

While he may come across as a bad boy, this Archer's aim comes straight from the heart.

'Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most.'
John Michael Osbourne was born in Birmingham, England to Jack and Lillian Osbourne. The fourth of six kids in all, he has two brothers, Paul and Tony, and three sisters, Jean, Iris and Gillian.

With his Sun in Sagittarius, Ozzy Osbourne is a gambler and an adventurer at heart, one who loves to take risks, to discover and explore new worlds and to take the untried path. He is an independent, freedom-loving soul who is often very restless. He needs a lifestyle that provides opportunities for travel, movement, change and a variety of new people. A steady routine which offers much in the way of security but little in the way of space and freedom would be abhorrent to him. To Ozzy, life is an adventure, endlessly interesting and rich with possibilities, and it may be difficult for him to decide where to focus his efforts. He probably traveled around and experimented with many different paths before he settled on one particular direction, for once the challenge and vital interest of a new project is gone, he is very quick to move on. Indeed, after school he took on numerous different jobs before he wound up in a band with Geezer Butler, which soon disbanded.

Ozzy and Geezer teamed up with Tony Iommi and Bill Ward in another band that went by various names until they decided to call themselves Black Sabbath -- after a song with that title from their first album, which came out in late 1969 or early 1970. The group produced a few more albums even though his friendship with Tony Iommi disintegrated, resulting in Ozzy's leaving the band in 1979. He quickly went solo, using a variety of band members that changed constantly from one album to the next and every time he went out on tour. Even so, each of his all-original solo albums went multi-platinum and Rolling Stone Magazine voted Black Sabbath the 85th Greatest Rock and Roll Artists of all time.

Commitment, discipline and focus are not Ozzy's strong points. In school he was accused of being 'dumb' because he had trouble learning to read, and only found out that he was dyslexic after he reached adulthood. To this day he can be immature and disinclined to take on the burdens and constraints of adult life. An incurable optimist, he has big dreams and aspirations for the future. Usually pursuing a distant goal, he has a great deal of faith and trust in life, wisecracking, 'The lifestyle I've been living for the last 30 years, I could have been dead a thousand times.' Failures don't crush the Great Ozz's spirit. He always bounces back from disappointments, often with another bright dream or scheme. He has a sporting, playful attitude toward life and is philosophical about his mistakes, saying, 'A life of booze, drugs and unprotected sex is only going to f*** you up! I mean, look at me!'

He has the ability to sense future trends, to see the big picture and likes to theorize and speculate. However, attending to all of the details and practical requirements of implementing his theories is a bother to him. He expresses himself in a very open, direct manner and is often blunt and tactless, as well. He may not comprehend how severely his candid statements can wound more thin-skinned types. In fact, though he may not realize it, his insensitivity and thoughtlessness regarding others' feelings is probably one of his worst faults. He does enjoy friendship and camaraderie, but also needs freedom and would not do well with a possessive, clinging or emotionally demanding partner. He is quite generous himself, and heartily dislikes stinginess in others. People who share his ideals, his sense of fun and his zest for life are the right companions for the Godfather of Heavy Metal. With Sun conjunct Mercury there is little ambiguity about him and he generally knows what he wants and what will make him happy.

Sun square Saturn means that feelings of personal inadequacy, inhibition and self-doubt often plague him. He has a cautious, matter-of-fact attitude toward life and tends to work and struggle more than he needs to. He sometimes tends to take himself too seriously. Sun's aspect to Saturn and Neptune indicates that while he is down-to-earth and hard-working, he also has an otherworldly, dreamy or mystical side. With Sun sextile Neptune he is very open and receptive to the spiritual, intangible and subtle realms, and can easily receive or give mindful guidance based on his inner attunement. He takes many things for granted, such as the existence of an afterlife or the effects of subtle influences like spiritual healing. These things seem obvious to Ozzy, whereas to many people they are a matter of speculation or can even seem unreal. He might not realize he has spiritual gifts because they come so naturally to him.

Mercury in Sagittarius shows that he possesses vision and foresight, and his mind is often occupied with big ideas, plans and goals for the future. He is interested in what is possible and what is on the horizon, rather than what has already been done. The study of philosophy, religion, politics or education is of interest to him, but he is more concerned with theories and concepts than with specific applications. He is not inclined to focus on any one concrete area, finding it irksome to deal with minutiae. However, Mercury square Saturn suggests that he can get wrapped up entirely in his own thoughts and completely engrossed in some small detail. He is slow and cautious, but thorough in his work. Old fashioned and something of a skeptic, he prefers dealing with facts rather than speculation. He may also be distrustful or fearful of anything he cannot understand with his rational mind, admitting, 'I'm a very simple man. You've got to have, like, a computer nowadays to turn the TV on and off ... and the nightmare continues.'

Mercury conjunct Venus/Mars means that his thinking is influenced by the way he feels about love and he tends to speak freely about love and sexual matters. He has a great ability to play with words and could do well as a writer. With Mercury conjunct Venus/Jupiter he is optimistic, has a sense of humor and loves to entertain. He does everything in a loving way and considers love to be a significant enrichment of his life. 'I have a genuine love affair with my audience,' says Osbourne. 'When I'm on stage they're not privileged to see me. It's a privilege for me to see them.'

Venus in Scorpio reveals that in love, he desires a deep, intense, passionate union with his beloved, forming very strong emotional bonds. He connects to the person he loves at a very deep level, and is often extremely protective of that union. Sharon Osbourne, whose father, Don Arden, was Ozzy's first manager, stepped into the role of Ozzy's manager when Arden moved on. On July 4, 1982 they were married. They are still very much together and have three children. Ozzy attended the births of all three: Aimee, Kelly and Jack. He also has two children, Louis and Jessica by former wife, Thelma, and adopted her son from a previous marriage, Elliot Kingsley.

He can be very demanding with his love partner and he tends to be somewhat suspicious of any platonic relationships she may have. If he is ever betrayed, he is capable of hating with as much force and intensity as he once loved. He is attracted to people who have an aura of mystery about them. Venus sextile Mars gives him a tremendous rapport with the opposite sex, and love, romance and passion are absolutely vital to his well-being. It is rare for him to go very long without an intimate companion and the physical component of a relationship is very important to him. About this, he quips, 'Viagra's a great sleeping drug. I take Viagra, and Sharon goes right to sleep.' Artistic creations and projects are another way for him to channel his passion.

Venus sextile Saturn shows that in love and romance, it's important for him to be able to deeply respect his partner. He looks beyond the superficial qualities to see their inner worth before he lets himself really fall for someone. In fact, too much glamour or flashiness is something of a turn-off to him. He is capable of a mature, lasting love relationship and needs a mate who is deep, loyal and committed -- a description that completely fits Sharon. Venus conjunct Mercury/Neptune indicates that he has a vivid imagination and is likely to envision the most wonderful things, but may over-idealize and expect too much of love. He tries to escape unpleasant experiences through fantasy. Neptune conjunct Sun/Pluto suggests that at times his will seems paralyzed and his vigor rather low. He is extremely sensitive and highly impressionable. He also has a tendency to be a martyr.

Mars in Capricorn guarantees that he is serious about his ambitions. He is dedicated and tenacious in pursuing his goals. His drive and energy are directed toward material accomplishment and concrete results. He also strives to be in a position of authority and social influence and enjoys being the person who is in command. He is hard-working and capable of foregoing immediate comfort in order to achieve his long-range goals. He can easily become a workaholic, fixated on doing a thorough job. Quite pragmatic, he is an excellent strategist. He attains success by formulating a conservative and workable plan and following through with it. He is not a gambler when it comes to attaining his goals, depending on his own efforts and perseverance rather than good fortune. 'Last year I sang for the Queen of England, met the president of the United States, and got an Emmy and a star on The Walk of Fame,' says Ozzy. 'And what did I do? I was just being myself.'

He has a natural shrewdness and instinct for business. Mars conjunct Jupiter shows he has a positive, can-do attitude and tackles life's challenges with relish. He is self-confident and has a strong will to succeed, to see how much he can do and how far he can go. No matter what he accomplishes, he does not rest on his laurels. He wants to keep on going, to do even bigger things. In 2002, he and Sharon signed up for two more seasons of 'The Osbournes,' a reality show that received the highest ratings in MTV's history. In 2003, he and daughter Kelly collaborated on a remake of Black Sabbath's song, 'Changes,' which immediately soared to number 1 in the United Kingdom.

He is forward-looking, enterprising and enthusiastic about new projects. He is not happy in situations that do not offer him challenges and the potential for growth and expansion -- no matter how satisfactory they may be in other respects. He enjoys competition, but he competes mostly with himself, to see how much of his vision and potential he can really achieve. He makes a good leader, inspiring courage and confidence in others.

Mars' aspect to Jupiter and Saturn shows that although he is enterprising and forward-looking, he is also capable of much self-discipline, patience and effort. He may swing from confidence and trust in the future to pessimism and doubt. Mars trine Saturn means he possesses the gifts of endurance and perseverance and the willingness to work hard and seriously to achieve his objectives. Once he decides he wants something or makes a commitment, he'll do it even if it takes 'forever.' He chooses practical, realistic goals and pursues them step-by-step in a well-planned, orderly way. He enjoys working in solitude and often feels his best work is done when he is alone.

Mars opposition Saturn/N. Node reveals that he is likely to feel depressed frequently and has a strong desire to overcome it, but may not be able to count on much support from others, tending instead to separate himself from them. In fact, he was hospitalized more than once because of depression after his father's death in 1977.

He enjoys surprises and exploring new territory, both intellectually as well as physically. Jupiter opposition Saturn/N. Node means he likes to be alone and seems to be happy when he is by himself. He is also very fond of doing things for others, may sacrifice his own wishes for them and feels an inner joy knowing that he was able to help someone else.

With Saturn in Virgo he is often hypercritical and can be such a demanding perfectionist that he discourages himself or others from even attempting something that won't be done exactly the way he knows it should be done. He frequently over-analyzes or picks things apart mentally. He may be something of a hypochondriac as well. He must learn that he does not have to rationally understand everything in order for it to be valid, and also to relax his unnecessarily high or strict standards. Saturn opposition Mars/N. Node makes him quite reserved and somewhat inhibited when associating with others. He feels that he doesn't fit in very well with other people and finds team-work difficult to achieve.

With N. Node opposition Jupiter/Saturn he is likely to offer help and protection to people around him. He stands up for social justice and unselfishly works for the good of his community. Refusing any kind of personal advantage, he lives in harmony with those around him. He may have been only half-joking when he said, '(Black) Sabbath were a hippy band. We were into peace.'

With Jupiter in Capricorn he has an innate shrewdness, and is likely to excel, both because he is ambitious and because it is very important for him to do a professional job, no matter what field he is in, or how humble the task. Jupiter opposition Uranus indicates that his gaiety, enthusiasm, optimism and an upbeat attitude generate many opportunities for him. He enjoys being spontaneous and taking risks. He must have a great deal of personal freedom and independence, and prefers the wide-open spaces to a very rigid, structured lifestyle.

His sense of humor and playfulness enables him to make it through the rough spots in life, as well as to bounce back when his gambles do not quite pan out. In 1997, at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City, Ozzy gave his first public interview of the year in an AOL online chat, kicking off yet another comeback Ozzfest tour and a new CD. The chat was produced by Sally Swift, who said, 'He is incredibly profane. But he's also smart. And witty. He's totally devoted to -- and dependent upon -- his wife Sharon. And he holds no illusions about his checkered past, its effect on his children ... and on other people's children, too. He spoke candidly about his former drug and alcohol abuse and urged his fans not to make the same mistakes. One of his best lines came in the middle of the chat when a questioner asked about the extent of his drug use. 'If they dropped a nuclear bomb on New York,' Ozzy said, 'The only things left alive would be cockroaches, Keith Richards and me.'' That same week, Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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