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6 New Details on Ozzfest, the AI Avatar, and the Osbournes' Next Chapter
The family is moving ahead with a possible two-night festival return, a digital Ozzy, and a biopic, while Kelly opens up about losing her father.
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Ozzfest 2027 is heading back to Villa Park — possibly for two nights
Sharon Osbourne has confirmed that Ozzfest 2027 will take place at Birmingham's Villa Park, the same stadium where Ozzy and Black Sabbath played their final live performances last summer, weeks before Ozzy's death at 76. In an interview with Metal Hammer, she said the event may expand to two nights in Birmingham, but that "it's up for the fans to tell me." She also acknowledged lineup negotiations are underway, promising "it'll be soon" before any official announcement. The festival, which launched in 1996, hasn't run since New Year's Eve 2018 in Inglewood, California, when Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, DevilDriver, and Ozzy himself performed. Sharon told her son Jack that they need to find "a lot of young, new talent, because that's what your dad would want," and she previously teased a US leg for the revived event. Specific dates and performers remain unconfirmed.
Sharon Osbourne: The AI avatar is not a money grab — 'Ozzy loved the idea'
Sharon Osbourne addressed online criticism that the planned digital Ozzy is a cash grab, telling Metal Hammer the project had been discussed for ten years and that Ozzy himself loved the idea. "Why would I need to do that? It's not as if I'm using Ozzy to sell fucking weedkiller or beer," she said. She argued his body of work deserves continued exposure: "Why should we have to watch the same videos over and over again, when there's technology available that means we don't have to?" The avatar, produced with Hyperreal and Proto Hologram and announced at Licensing Expo 2026, will let fans speak with a digital Ozzy who answers in his own voice. Sharon previously said people can "ask him anything, and he will answer you in his own voice." She dismissed the backlash: "If you don't like it, don't go see it. I'm not at people's houses with a fucking gun, going, 'Give me your money!'" Jack Osbourne added that "it's not about pretending he's still alive" but ensuring he's never forgotten.
First official Ozzy Day held in Birmingham on July 22
The first-ever official Ozzy Day took place in Ozzy's hometown of Birmingham on July 22, marking the first anniversary of his death. Jack Osbourne urged fans to share their memories, saying he wanted to "fill the entire day of July 22 with just awesome Ozzy stories." His sister Kelly spoke about her grief: "I don't just mourn the father I lost. I mourn the soul I was before [his] death." Sharon also revealed that Ozzy had given her advice about how to remember him on that anniversary, though she didn't share specifics. The day is an official commemoration in Birmingham, where Black Sabbath formed. It ran alongside tributes from Ozzy's former bandmates. The date sits apart from the commercial projects like the AI avatar and Ozzfest 2027, but it's all part of the family's public mourning. No plans for a second Ozzy Day have been announced.
Ozzy and Sharon biopic slated for 2028 release
Jack Osbourne has confirmed that a biopic about his parents, Ozzy and Sharon, is 'absolutely' happening, with a release date slated for 2028. He previously revealed that a 'phenomenal' lead actor is attached to the project, though no name has been announced. The film will presumably cover their decades-long relationship, from Ozzy's rise with Black Sabbath to his solo career and their reality TV fame. Sharon has not commented publicly on the biopic's progress beyond Jack's statements. Given the 2028 target, production likely has not yet begun, or is in early stages. Details about the director, script, and supporting cast remain undisclosed. The biopic joins a slate of Ozzy-related projects, including the AI avatar and Ozzfest 2027, but it stands apart as a narrative take on his life rather than a live event or digital recreation. Fans of Ozzy's music and the couple's public persona will have to wait a few years for this cinematic tribute. As of now, no further updates have been provided.
Jack Osbourne: 'It's not gonna be fucking lame' — defending the avatar
Jack Osbourne responded to the backlash against the AI avatar by claiming that his father 'would be into this' and that the project will be 'so tasteful.' He added, 'It's not gonna be fucking lame.' He also reasoned that 'either we do it or someone else is gonna do it,' indicating the family's decision to control the avatar's creation. This is one of the few direct quotes from Jack about the avatar's tone, as he has not elaborated further. His comments suggest he is aware of the skepticism from fans, but he remains confident in the tastefulness of the final product. The avatar is part of a broader wave of Ozzy-related projects, including Ozzfest 2027 and a biopic slated for 2028. Sharon has separately defended the avatar for years, but Jack's words offer a son's perspective. No public demo has been shown, so Jack's assurances are currently the only insight into what the avatar will be like.
Kelly Osbourne on losing her father: 'I mourn the soul I was before his death'
Kelly Osbourne spoke about the emotional toll of losing her father, Ozzy, one year after his death. Ozzy died in July 2025, and the first anniversary was marked with an official Ozzy Day in Birmingham. In commemoration, she said she doesn't 'just mourn the father I lost. I mourn the soul I was before [his] death.' She gave no further detail, but it was a rare public reflection from her. Her brother Jack urged fans to share stories to 'fill the entire day of July 22 with just awesome Ozzy stories.' The family also received tributes from Black Sabbath bandmates. Kelly's words came on the same day that tributes were paid, adding a deeply personal note to the public remembrances.
