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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Rock icon selling his DNA for £335 as he tells fans to ‘consume him'
Fans who get their hands on one of the cans are free to keep them as a collectible, consume what remains, or even attempt to clone him in future Wild Move Rock icon selling his DNA for £335 as he tells fans to 'consume him' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OZZY Osbourne is selling his DNA to fans for £335, telling fans to 'consume' him ahead of his final live performance. Black Sabbath singer Ozzy, 76, has teamed up with drinks brand Liquid Death to release ten cans of iced tea that he drank from, which have since been resealed and now contain traces of his DNA. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Ozzy Osbourne is selling his DNA to fans for £335 Credit: Getty He is due to return to Birmingham next month for a farewell show at Villa Park. The gig, titled Back to the Beginning, will see Ozzy perform a short solo set before reuniting with bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time in two decades. Fans who get their hands on one of the DNA-containing cans are free to use it however they like – keep it as a collectible, consume what remains, or even attempt to clone him in future. A spokesperson for Liquid Death said: 'Once technology and federal law permit, fans can use this DNA to try to clone Ozzy in the future and enjoy him for hundreds of years to come.' Ozzy appears to be on board with the idea, joking: 'Clone me, you b****rds.' This isn't his first collaboration with the brand. He previously fronted an ad campaign for Liquid Death's Death Dust electrolyte mix, warning viewers: 'Whatever you do, don't try freebasing it and never ever inject it. "And don't even think about boofing it, you little perverts.' Earlier this year, it was revealed Ozzy can no longer walk due to his Parkinson's disease. In an exclusive interview with Bizarre, his wife and manager Sharon said: 'He's very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this. Ozzy Osbourne announces final Black Sabbath gig as band reunite for 'greatest heavy metal show ever' with HUGE line up 'Parkinson's is a progressive disease. It's not something you can stabilise. It affects different parts of the body and it's affected his legs. 'But his voice is as good as it's ever been.' Black Sabbath have sold more than 75million records since forming in 1968, while Ozzy has also released 13 solo albums. Profits from the gig are being shared between Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and the Acorn Children's Hospice. It will reunite the original Black Sabbath line-up — Ozzy, Tony, bass player Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward — for the first time in 20 years. 4 He is due to return to Birmingham next month for a farewell show at Villa Park Credit: Getty 4 It will reunite the original Black Sabbath line-up Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rock icon selling his DNA for £335 as he tells fans to ‘consume him'
OZZY Osbourne is selling his DNA to fans for £335, telling fans to 'consume' him ahead of his final live performance. Black Sabbath singer Ozzy, 76, has teamed up with drinks brand Liquid Death to release ten cans of iced tea that he drank from, which have since been resealed and now contain traces of his DNA. 4 Ozzy Osbourne is selling his DNA to fans for £335 Credit: Getty He is due to return to Birmingham next month for a farewell show at Villa Park. The gig, titled Back to the Beginning, will see Ozzy perform a short solo set before reuniting with bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time in two decades. Fans who get their hands on one of the DNA-containing cans are free to use it however they like – keep it as a collectible, consume what remains, or even attempt to clone him in future . A spokesperson for Liquid Death said: 'Once technology and federal law permit, fans can use this DNA to try to clone Ozzy in the future and enjoy him for hundreds of years to come.' read more on ozzy osbourne Ozzy appears to be on board with the idea, joking: 'Clone me, you b****rds.' This isn't his first collaboration with the brand. He previously fronted an ad campaign for Liquid Death's Death Dust electrolyte mix, warning viewers: 'Whatever you do, don't try freebasing it and never ever inject it. "And don't even think about boofing it, you little perverts.' Most read in Celebrity Earlier this year, it was revealed Ozzy can no longer walk due to his Parkinson's disease. In an exclusive interview with Bizarre, his wife and manager Sharon said: 'He's very happy to be coming back and very emotional about this. Ozzy Osbourne announces final Black Sabbath gig as band reunite for 'greatest heavy metal show ever' with HUGE line up 'Parkinson's is a progressive disease. It's not something you can stabilise. It affects different parts of the body and it's affected his legs. 'But his voice is as good as it's ever been.' Profits from the gig are being shared between Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital and the Acorn Children's Hospice. It will reunite the original Black Sabbath line-up — Ozzy, Tony, bass player Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward — for the first time in 20 years. 4 He is due to return to Birmingham next month for a farewell show at Villa Park Credit: Getty 4 It will reunite the original Black Sabbath line-up Credit: Getty 4 Earlier this year, Sharon says Ozzy can no longer walk due to his Parkinson's disease Credit: Getty
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne exclaims 'clone me' as his DNA is bizarrely sold to fans
Ozzy Osbourne has had his fair share of rather interesting stories over the years, but now the iconic rocker is flogging his own DNA to a handful of dedicated fans Ozzy Osbourne is flogging his DNA to a handful of dedicated fans in a bizarre move. The legendary rocker, who is no stranger to controversy, having bitten off the head of a live bat while on stage, is now giving fans the chance to "clone" him, should they wish to. The Prince of Darkness, who next month will perform a farewell show at Birmingham's Villa Park, is hoping that fans will purchase his DNA to ensure that he lives forever. In an unexpected move, the 76-year-old has teamed up with a drinks company in order to recycle him "forever". Ozzy struck a deal with Liquid Death, and his DNA will be available on ten limited edition iced tea cans, quite fittingly named Infinite Ozzy. The company, known for selling canned water, said: "Ozzy Osbourne is 1 of 1. But we're selling his actual DNA so you can recycle him forever." In a promotional trailer shared on their website, the Black Sabbath rocker was seen drinking from the cans before crushing them and placing them in a sealed container. Over the video, a voiceover said: "There will never be another Ozzy Osbourne, unless you have his actual DNA. "Introducing Infinitely Recyclable Ozzy by Liquid Death. These cans of low-calorie iced tea with B vitamins have each been drunk by Ozzy himself. And each can contains trace DNA from Ozzy's saliva, as well as his handwritten signature. Now, once technology and federal law permits, you can replicate Ozzy and enjoy him for hundreds of years into the future. "Just imagine if you could bring back early Eighties Ozzy. He can mow your lawn, perform at kids' birthday parties or anything you want. So get your can of Infinitely Recyclable Ozzy. No, this is not a joke, yes, these contain Ozzy's actual DNA, there are only ten available, act now." Each can was sealed in an airtight container to "preserve the DNA." Speaking about the project, Ozzy exclaimed: "Clone me, you b******ds!" Ahead of Black Sabbath's show next month, Ozzy recently confirmed that Back to the Beginning will be available to live stream for fans who struggled to get tickets. But while the iconic musician may be battling with his health, he has no plans to slow down ahead of the historic occasion. He recently said on his Ozzy Speaks SiriusXM show that he will be there "by hook or by crook." He said: "My head's crazy. I will have done the show and died a death before I even started my exercises. So I try and put it on the back burner. "I'm not going up there saying 'It's going to be great. I'm really confident.' In my head I will have died on my ass, I remember being in f***ing Vegas one time being in the dressing room going, 'I'm going to play. I'm going to die'. "And I talked myself into blowing the gig, it was only two f***ing songs. Sharon goes, 'Just don't think about it.'" But will fans see the star on his trademark throne or on a segway? That is still to be decided. "I don't f***ing know. If I'm on a throne, okay! If I'm in a f***ing movable f***ing cart, I don't know," he said. The show will reunite the original band members – Ozzy, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward – for the first time in 20 years. The band played its "last" gig in 2017 in Birmingham with Osborne, guitarist Iommi and bassist Butler but without Ward on drums. But last year, Ozzy was not well enough to perform at the band's Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame induction in America. In a new interview ahead of the show, Tony admitted he has "excitement mixed with fear" ahead of the show, whilst he also confirmed rehearsals are due to start this month. He said: "This would be a big, monumental thing if it all comes good. The worrying thing for me is the unknown. We don't know what's going to happen. Normally, when we'd tour, we'd rehearse and run through the thing for a while, and it's just us. But with this event, there are so many other moving parts."
Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Ozzy Osbourne is selling his DNA 'so fans can try to clone him' when he's gone
In a bizarre move ahead of his final gig, Ozzy Osbourne is selling his DNA to lucky fans for the small sum of $450 (£335). The Black Sabbath legend, who will return to Birmingham next month for his final ever show, has teamed up with drinks company Liquid Death for a limited edition deal. There are 10 cans of iced tea – which the Paranoid hitmaker has already consumed – up for grabs. The empty cans were re-sealed after Ozzy, 76, finished the drink, which hold his DNA inside. Liquid Death's PR team said: 'Once technology and federal law permit, fans can use this DNA to try to clone Ozzy in the future and enjoy him for hundreds of years to come.' Ozzy seems very pro-cloning as he quipped: 'Clone me, you b****rds.' This isn't The Prince of Darkness' first collab with the brand as he previously starred in an ad for Liquid Death's Death Dust electrolyte drink mix. He joked in the clip: 'Whatever you do, don't try freebasing it and never ever inject it. And don't even think about boofing it, you little perverts.' It seems Ozzy's sense of humour hasn't wavered amid his recent health struggles, which will perhaps see him chair-bound when he takes to the stage at Villa Park on July 5. Back to the Beginning will see Ozzy give a short solo performance before reuniting with Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the first time in 20 years. However, fans – and even Black Sabbath's Tony – have expressed concern for Ozzy's health on the night. Speaking to Music Week three weeks ahead of the show, Tony admitted: 'This would be a big, monumental thing if it all comes good. The worrying thing for me is the unknown. 'We don't know what's going to happen. Normally, when we'd tour, we'd rehearse and run through the thing for a while, and it's just us. But with this event there are so many other moving parts. 'You're used to Ozzy running around, but he certainly won't be doing that for this show. I don't know if he's going to be standing or sitting on a throne or what.' Last month, chatting on Ozzy Speaks, The Osbournes star revealed his blood pressure was being taken 15 times a day. Ozzy explained: 'I have got this trainer guy who helps people get back to normal. It's hard going, but he's convinced that he can pull it off for me. I'm giving it everything I've got. 'It's endurance. The first thing that goes when you're laid up is your stamina. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'I am having my blood pressure taken 15 times a day.. I've got this f***ing device on my finger. It's a monitor to say how my heart rate is.' The worrying updates come after Ozzy revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2020, and two years later he paused touring following extensive spinal surgery in 2023. More Trending Ozzy crashed a quad bike at his Buckinghamshire home in 2003, which required surgery and metal rods to be installed in his body. A fall in 2019 displaced metal rods inserted into his back from the crash, which he said caused more complications than Parkinson's itself. The one-off charity concert will feature performances from the likes of Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Alice in Chains, Anthrax, Mastodon, and many more. Proceeds will raise money for Cure Parkinson's, the Birmingham Children's Hospital and Acorn Children's Hospice. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ozzy Osbourne's DNA sold to fans ahead of farewell gig as he says 'clone me'
Ozzy Osbourne is flogging his DNA to a handful of dedicated fans in a bizarre move. The legendary rocker, who is no stranger to controversy, having bitten off the head of a live bat while on stage, is now giving fans the chance to "clone" him, should they wish to. The Prince of Darkness, who next month will perform a farewell show at Birmingham's Villa Park, is hoping that fans will purchase his DNA to ensure that he lives forever. In an unexpected move, the 76-year-old has teamed up with a drinks company in order to recycle him "forever". Ozzy struck a deal with Liquid Death, and his DNA will be available on ten limited edition iced tea cans, quite fittingly named Infinite Ozzy. The company, known for selling canned water, said: "Ozzy Osbourne is 1 of 1. But we're selling his actual DNA so you can recycle him forever." In a promotional trailer shared on their website, the Black Sabbath rocker was seen drinking from the cans before crushing them and placing them in a sealed container. Over the video, a voiceover said: "There will never be another Ozzy Osbourne, unless you have his actual DNA. Boots' No7 serum that 'reverses' signs of skin damage sold every 7 seconds "Introducing Infinitely Recyclable Ozzy by Liquid Death. These cans of low-calorie iced tea with B vitamins have each been drunk by Ozzy himself. And each can contains trace DNA from Ozzy's saliva, as well as his handwritten signature. Now, once technology and federal law permits, you can replicate Ozzy and enjoy him for hundreds of years into the future. "Just imagine if you could bring back early Eighties Ozzy. He can mow your lawn, perform at kids' birthday parties or anything you want. So get your can of Infinitely Recyclable Ozzy. No, this is not a joke, yes, these contain Ozzy's actual DNA, there are only ten available, act now." Each can was sealed in an airtight container to "preserve the DNA." Speaking about the project, Ozzy exclaimed: "Clone me, you b******ds!" Ahead of Black Sabbath's show next month, Ozzy recently confirmed that Back to the Beginning will be available to live stream for fans who struggled to get tickets. But while the iconic musician may be battling with his health, he has no plans to slow down ahead of the historic occasion. He recently said on his Ozzy Speaks SiriusXM show that he will be there "by hook or by crook." He said: "My head's crazy. I will have done the show and died a death before I even started my exercises. So I try and put it on the back burner. "I'm not going up there saying 'It's going to be great. I'm really confident.' In my head I will have died on my ass, I remember being in f***ing Vegas one time being in the dressing room going, 'I'm going to play. I'm going to die'. "And I talked myself into blowing the gig, it was only two f***ing songs. Sharon goes, 'Just don't think about it.'" But will fans see the star on his trademark throne or on a segway? That is still to be decided. "I don't f***ing know. If I'm on a throne, okay! If I'm in a f***ing movable f***ing cart, I don't know," he said. The show will reunite the original band members – Ozzy, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward – for the first time in 20 years. The band played its "last" gig in 2017 in Birmingham with Osborne, guitarist Iommi and bassist Butler but without Ward on drums. But last year, Ozzy was not well enough to perform at the band's Rock'N'Roll Hall of Fame induction in America. In a new interview ahead of the show, Tony admitted he has "excitement mixed with fear" ahead of the show, whilst he also confirmed rehearsals are due to start this month. He said: "This would be a big, monumental thing if it all comes good. The worrying thing for me is the unknown. We don't know what's going to happen. Normally, when we'd tour, we'd rehearse and run through the thing for a while, and it's just us. But with this event, there are so many other moving parts."
