Sharon Osbourne has revealed that Ozzy “needed” his final concert even though he “knew” he was nearing the end of his life.

During an appearance on the “Dumb Blonde” celebrity podcast, hosted by Bunnie XO, wife of country singer Jelly Roll, Sharon was asked how she is “picking [herself] back up” after the July 2025 death of her husband, legendary Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne.

“I’m getting there. I’m getting there,” Sharon said. “It’s hard, but I’m getting there. I’m gonna keep working and I’m gonna keep doing what I do in my life. And that’s it.”

She was also asked if she and the rest of her family knew that Ozzy was dying when they staged the “Back To The Beginning” concert, which was Ozzy’s final performance.

“Yeah. Two weeks before the show, they said he could probably die, and he did,” Sharon said. “But he wanted to do it so bad. He needed it. And it’s, like, ‘Whether I die in two weeks or I die in six months, I’m still dying. And I wanna go my way.’ And he did. He went like a rock star.”

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Steve Perry has denied rumors that he is rejoining his old band, Journey, during their Final Frontier Tour this summer.

In a recent interview, Jonathan Cain claimed that Neal Schon has been in talks with Perry about the possibility, and that Perry hadn’t ruled it out. “He didn’t say no – leave it at that,” Cain said.

However, the former frontman has dismissed the speculation that he was approached to take part in the band’s farewell tour.

“I’ve been hearing these recent rumors, and I wanted to speak to you all directly. While I’m always grateful for the love people still have for Journey, the rumors about me rejoining the band are simply not true, and I want to gently put them to rest,” Perry shared on social media.

“I completely understand why people would hope for that. The music we created together means a great deal to me, too,” he continued. “But I’m continuing to explore new creative work and really enjoy working on new music that reflects where I am today. Thank you for your continued support throughout the years. Your loyalty has never gone unnoticed, and I am forever humbly grateful.”

As such, the lineup for Journey’s upcoming tour is expected to feature Cain, Schon, singer Arnel Pineda, keyboardist-vocalist Jason Derlatka, drummer-vocalist Deen Castronovo, and bassist Todd Jensen.

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Legendary vocalist and 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Lou Gramm, best known as the iconic voice of Foreigner, has released “Long Hard Look,” the powerful second single from his forthcoming solo album Released, set to drop on March 27.

A brooding, mid-tempo rock anthem driven by muscular guitars and Gramm’s unmistakable, commanding vocals, “Long Hard Look” channels the dramatic intensity and melodic sweep that defined the arena-rock era.

Anchored by a gritty, introspective lyric and a towering chorus, the track proves that one of rock’s most distinctive voices remains as forceful and emotionally resonant as ever.

Written by Gramm and longtime collaborator and former Black Sheep bandmate Bruce Turgon, “Long Hard Look” is both defiant and reflective. Over soaring lead guitar from Alex Garcia and a thunderous rhythm section featuring Tony Franklin on bass and Ben Gramm on drums, Gramm delivers one of his most impassioned performances in years.

Released marks the long-awaited completion of a pivotal chapter in Gramm’s solo catalog. Produced by Gramm with associate producer Matthew Gramm, the album features ten original songs co-written with Turgon.

The album will be available on CD through HNE Recordings and Cherry Red Records, on limited-edition Ruby Red vinyl via Friday Music, and across digital and Dolby Atmos formats via Rhino Records.

Gramm will tour throughout 2026 in support of Released, including solo dates and special appearances with Foreigner. Full tour dates will be announced soon.

Released Tracklist:

1. Young Love

2. Lightning Strikes

3. Walk The Walk

4. Long Gone

5. Heart And Soul

6. Long Hard Look

7. True Blue Love (Unplugged)

8. Deeper Side of Love

9. Time Heals The Pain

10. Word Gets Around

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More than half a century after it set them on the path to superstardom, Queen’s majestic second album, Queen II, has been remixed, remastered and expanded in a lavish 5CD+2LP box set Queen II Collector’s Edition for release on March 27.

The Queen II box set will also be released as 2xCD Deluxe Edition, Vinyl LP, Vinyl Picture Disc LP, 1xCD and cassette formats, all featuring a brand new 2026 mix. The box set is available to pre-order here.

Queen II was originally released in 1974 and widely heralded as their first true masterpiece.

The 5CD+2LP Queen II Collector’s Edition box set features the 2026 mix of the album, plus intimate fly-on-the-wall audio of Queen in the recording studio, previously unheard outtakes and demos, live tracks and radio sessions.

The Queen II Collector’s Edition box set also comes with a 112-page book featuring previously unseen photographs, handwritten lyrics, diary entries, and special memorabilia, as well as memories of writing and recording the album from the band members.

“Queen II was the single biggest leap we ever made,” says Brian May. “That’s when we really started making music the way we wanted to, rather than the way we were being pushed into recording it.”

“With Queen II, I couldn’t believe how much work we put into it,” adds Roger Taylor. “I think we felt we were evolving our own sound. We were pioneering this sort of multitracking thing. It gave you a tremendous pallet, massive choral effects with just three of us singing.”

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The Who’s Tommy is coming to IMAX for two nights on March 17 and 18 in the U.S. and Canada only.

Tommy, a film adaptation of The Who’s rock opera, will make its IMAX debut in celebration of the movie’s 50th anniversary. Tickets are on sale now.

The movie was written and directed by Ken Russell. It stars Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Roger Daltry, Elton John, Eric Clapton, John Entwistle, Keith Moon, Paul Nicholas, Jack Nicholson, Robert Powell, Pete Townshend, and Tina Turner.

“Your senses will never be the same. See me, feel me . . . in IMAX!” the band shares.

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