Ozzy Osbourne has spoken about the dangers of taking LSD in his latest Rolling Stone magazine column, revealing he still suffers from the after-effects from his use of the drug.

The fun-loving rocker got serious when one fan asked him about the effects of LSD after confessing he uses the mind-bending drug to get high with pals.

The Iron Man singer writes, "LSD is a great time until it isn't. One minute you're running down Miami Beach with a foam finger on your head, the next you're sticking a gun in your best friend's face.

"I still get the after-effects of LSD to this day - I call them ...

Sharon Osbourne has reached an agreement with a reality TV reject who sued the rock matriarch for battery and negligence.

Megan Hauserman took legal action against Osbourne over claims she attacked her during a recording of TV series Rock Of Love: Charm School in December 2008.

The brawl kicked off after the contestant insulted Osbourne's husband Ozzy, calling the former Black Sabbath star a "brain-dead rocker." The 58 year old allegedly retaliated by grabbing Hauserman by the hair and scratching her.

Attorneys for Osbourne and Hauserman confirmed on Monday they had settled the case -...

Sharon Osbourne's showdown with a reality TV reject kicked off on Wednesday - jurors were selected after both sides failed to settle their feud outside the courtroom.

Megan Hauserman is suing the rock matriarch over allegations she assaulted her during a recording of TV series Rock Of Love: Charm School in December 2008. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Abraham A. Khan had offered to meet privately with Hauserman, Osbourne and their attorneys to resolve the matter before calling in a jury panel.

However, Osbourne's attorney insisted the parties were "six figures away" from agreeing on ...

Black Sabbath are set to reform for a new album and a tour - former frontman Ozzy Osbourne has confirmed the original members of the heavy rock band are "talking" about a reunion.

The Paranoid hitmakers have undergone several changes in their 42-year history, with founding guitarist Tony Iommi the only permanent member throughout.

The original line-up of Osbourne, Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward were last together in 1997 when they released a live album, but now they are eyeing a new record and a series of concerts. It would be the founding members' first studio album together since Os...

Star Trek icon William Shatner has recorded a cover of Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" with Ozzy Osbourne's former guitarist Zakk Wylde.

The finished track will appear on the actor's upcoming album, "Seeking Major Tom," which features a collection of space-themed songs.

Wylde tells Blabbermouth.net, "He's (Shatner) super cool. We had an awesome time working together."

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Paranoid rocker Ozzy Osbourne is so frightened of air travel he suffers a panic attack whenever he boards a plane.

The Black Sabbath frontman has battled drug and alcohol addictions throughout his life, and years of abuse have left him with irrational fears about flying. The star's dark thoughts increase when he's preparing to take off, even though the rocker knows his worries aren't justified.

He says, "Being paranoid is a terrible way to live. Every so often when I get on a plane. I convince myself that it's doomed, and that everyone's gonna die. So I spend the whole 12 hours in the ...

Rocker Ronnie James Dio's cancer death could have been avoided, according to his Heaven & Hell and Black Sabbath bandmate Geezer Butler.

The bassist wishes his pal had seen a doctor earlier - because Dio would still be alive if he had.

Butler tells AOL's Noisecreep, "All the doctors said if he'd have gone in a year earlier or two years earlier, they could have treated him.

"But, by the time Ronnie was diagnosed, he had stage four cancer, which was inoperable. The doctor hinted that it was just a matter of time and there was nothing they could do."

And Butler reveals Dio had every opport...

Rocker Axl Rose has been voted the best frontman of all time, ahead of stars including Freddie Mercury and John Lennon.

The Guns N' Roses singer gained the most votes to take the top spot in a Musicradar.com poll, fighting off competition from Queen star Mercury, who landed in second place.

Led Zeppelin icon Robert Plant came in third place, while Ronnie James Dio - who passed away earlier this year - claimed the fourth spot as the frontman of Black Sabbath and Heaven & Hell. Beatles legend Lennon rounded out the top five.

Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden), Thom Yorke (Radiohead), Kurt C...

Ozzy Osbourne wants to ban Christmas - he's branded the excitement and hype of the festive season "a wind-up."

The former Black Sabbath frontman is adamant most modern festive traditions have little to do with the true meaning of the Christian festival.

And he can no longer tolerate Yuletide since he quit booze, because he always treated the seasonal holidays as the "perfect excuse" to get drunk.

In his health column for The Sunday Times Magazine, Osbourne writes, "Christmas should be banned. Full stop. Although when I was drinking, I thought it was great, 'cos it was the perfect excuse ...

Hollywood actress Joan Collins is so terrified of falling ill she refused to shake rock legend Ozzy Osbourne's hand in case she picked up a bug.

The former Black Sabbath frontman recently spotted the Dynasty star in an elevator at his apartment building in Los Angeles but when he offered his hand as a friendly gesture, Collins declined to touch him. And Osbourne is adamant he understands why the actress snubbed him - because picking up germs can be damaging for a celebrity's career.

In his health column for The Sunday Times Magazine, Osbourne writes, "The other day... Joan Collins (was...

Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash is celebrating after his solo debut was named Album of the Year at the Classic Rock Roll Of Honor awards on Wednesday.

The rocker's self-titled offering saw off competition from acts including Kiss, Iron Maiden and Wolfmother to win the prize at the ceremony, held at London's Roundhouse venue and hosted by Alice Cooper.

Australian stars AC/DC picked up the Band of the Year honor, while Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones was given a standing ovation as he collected his Outstanding Contribution trophy.

Three Black Sabbath legends were honored at the event...

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne once poured cocaine on his toes in a bizarre attempt to cure his athlete's foot.

The former Black Sabbath frontman occasionally suffers from the fungal infection and struggled to find a remedy while he was touring in the 1980s.

And when the rock wildman was told his stash of cocaine was cut with foot powder - he rubbed it on his itching toes to ease his discomfort.

In his health column for Britain's Sunday Times Magazine, Osbourne writes, "Funnily enough, in the 1980s I used to cure athlete's foot by pouring cocaine on my toes. They cut the stuff with so much foot...

Ozzy Osbourne's drummer has revealed his boss has been in agony for some time, but his back problems have become so bad he can hardly move.

The rocker scrapped a show in Germany on Thursday night after pulling a muscle in his back and his drummer Tommy Clufetos has revealed the Prince of Darkness is in so much pain there's no way he could have gone onstage.

He tells MusicRadar.com, "I know he's had some back trouble and I think the doctors have advised him to take a break. He's had back trouble for the last two or three weeks, where he's in agonising pain.

"I see it because when he turns...

Former Guns N' Roses rocker Slash has credited his early years in Los Angeles with inspiring his music career - insisting he felt overwhelmed to have been honored by his adopted hometown at the Sunset Strip Music Festival last week.

The rocker moved from his native Britain to the U.S. when he was 11 years old and settled with his family in L.A. He was the subject of a tribute as the city's annual music event when it kicked off on Thursday, with stars including Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx and Motorhead frontman Lemmy joining the salute to Slash. And the guitarist admits he was deeply moved by...

Ozzy Osbourne has warned balding men not to invest in wigs - confessing he was once so unimpressed with a man's toupee he ripped it off and mopped up his drink with it.

The former Black Sabbath rocker dishes out advice in a health column for Britain's Sunday Times magazine, and one reader has asked if her husband should try and cover up his rapidly receding hairline. However, the former hell raiser insists a hairpiece is a terrible idea for a man - because it prompts people to try and pull it off.

He writes, "I know a lot of men who are obsessed with losing their hair. They think it's l...

Ozzy Osbourne is giving his son Jack a career boost by hiring him to direct his next music video.

Jack Osbourne has been attempting to carve out a career behind the camera in recent years, even forming his own company Jacko Productions and making a documentary about his famous father.

And the former Black Sabbath star is utilizing his son's talents by asking him to film his promo for new single Life Won't Wait.

The shoot will take place this weekend, according to Blabbermouth.net.

Ozzy Osbourne is considering setting up a fake band to allow him to release different styles of music in secret.

The former Black Sabbath star admits he's desperate to explore different genres of music, but he's convinced he will face a backlash from fans if he strays from his heavy metal roots. So the rocker is pondering the idea of creating a "fictitious" group as a front to allow him to release new styles of songs.

He says, "Being Ozzy Osbourne is great. I mean, it's been wonderful being the singer of Black Sabbath. Having all those hits through Sabbath and then on my solo career is...

Ozzy Osbourne has aimed a foul-mouthed rant at Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson - insisting he still hasn't forgiven the singer for their ugly 2005 feud.

The rock stars fell out five years ago while Iron Maiden were performing with Osbourne's Ozzfest tour.

Dickinson was accused of criticizing the Black Sabbath star during the shows and Osbourne's wife Sharon was so angry, she allegedly arranged to have eggs thrown at the singer while he was on stage.

And Osbourne admits he still hasn't forgiven Dickinson - calling his behavior "childish" and "irresponsible".

He tells The Quietus, "E...

Ozzy Osbourne's big screen biopic is set to become a family affair - his daughter Kelly wants to play a younger version of her mom Sharon.

The former Black Sabbath frontman and music manager Sharon are eager to transform the rocker's colorful past into a movie.

Johnny Depp and Colin Farrell have previously been linked to the lead role, but ruled out - and Kelly admits she's eyeing a part in the film.

In her column in Britain's Closer magazine, she writes, "I'll definitely audition to play my mum. I don't know if I'll get it, but Mum has always said I should go for it because we're so ...

Colin Farrell's publicist has spoken out to dismiss rumors the Irish actor is preparing to play wild rocker Ozzy Osbourne in a big screen biopic.

The former Black Sabbath frontman and his music manager wife Sharon are eager to transform the rocker's colorful past into a movie, and the rock matriarch has spoken of her desire to cast Johnny Depp in the lead role.

Osbourne recently admitted he would prefer an unknown actor from his native Birmingham, England to land the part - but online reports suggested fellow reformed wildman Farrell had signed up to play the Prince of Darkness.

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Ozzy Osbourne is glad he's revived his rock career - because he feared he would be remembered for his shambolic appearance on reality TV show The Osbournes.

The former Black Sabbath frontman was catapulted back into the public eye when cameras captured his madcap antics for the series, which first aired in 2002. His heightened profile became the springboard for his 2007 comeback album Black Rain - and the rocker is delighted he has since managed to shrug off his bumbling TV image and return to his music roots.

He tells Metal Hammer magazine, "You know what? That TV celebrity that I beca...

Ozzy Osbourne has instructed his wife Sharon to "pull the plug" on him if he ever falls into a coma - because he wouldn't want to live in a vegetative state.

The former Black Sabbath rocker has called his survival into his 60s a "medical miracle" after years of hard partying and a near-fatal quad bike accident in 2003. However, the 61 year old admits he would want his partner to turn off his life support system if he ever suffered extreme brain damage and could no longer care for himself.

In his health column for Britain's Sunday Times magazine, he writes, "I've always told Sharon, 'If ...

Ozzy Osbourne was once left fearing for his life after years of heavy cocaine use tore the cartilage at the back of his throat "in half".

The Black Sabbath star was famed for his drug-taking and boozing throughout his early career, but admits dabbling with the white powder seriously affected his epiglottis - and it once swelled to the size of a "golf ball." And Osbourne admits the incident scared him into giving up the drug for good.

In his health column for the Britain's Sunday Times magazine, he writes, "In the mid-1970s I was taking so much coke (cocaine), I tore my clack (epiglottis...

Ozzy Osbourne has revealed the real reason behind his shambling appearance on reality show The Osbournes - he smoked pot in a secret room hidden from the cameras.

The former Black Sabbath frontman entertained viewers with his confused behavior and rambling monologues when film crews moved into the family home in Los Angeles.

The rocker later blamed his bizarre antics on the range of prescription pills he was taking - but he's now confessed he had a secret den where he puffed marijuana joints away from the glare of the cameras.

He tells Britain's Sunday Times Magazine, "While filming T...

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne wants to donate his body to science, insisting it's a "medical miracle" he's still alive after years of partying hard.

The Black Sabbath star is baffled he has managed to survive to the age of 61 and is convinced doctors and scientists would benefit from dissecting and studying his body after he dies.

He says, "By all accounts, I'm a medical miracle. When I die, I should donate my body to the Natural History Museum. It's all very well going on a bender for a couple of days but mine went on for 40 years. At one point, I was knocking back four bottles of cognac a day,...

Ronnie James Dio's widow has urged the rocker's fans and friends not to turn on religious right protesters who plan to picket outside the late Black Sabbath and Rainbow star's memorial service in Los Angeles on 30 May.

Wendy Dio, who also managed her husband's career, has released a statement in response to reports that members of the Westboro Baptist Church will protest outside her late husband's public farewell memorial service at Forest Lawn cemetery's Hall of Liberty.

She writes, "Ronnie hates prejudice and violence! We need to turn the other cheek on these people that only know...

Rockers Kiss took a moment to "remember" late heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio during a concert in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday, leading fans in a 30-second chant of the singer's name.

Frontman Paul Stanley halted the show to pay his respects, and told fans, "Let's remember to remember him. Let's make sure he can hear us up there." Stanley then led the chant, "Ronnie, Ronnie..." before adding, "We love ya, we'll miss ya."

Prior to the show, Kiss had issued a statement about Dio's passing on Sunday. The band mates declared, "We mourn the tragic passing of the great Ronnie James Dio. ...

Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has penned a moving tribute to Ronnie James Dio, while rock stars including Slash and Ozzy Osbourne have also honored the rocker, who died on Sunday.

The heavy metal legend lost his battle with stomach cancer at a hospital in Houston, Texas, aged 67, and his contemporaries have been quick to celebrate the life of the Heaven & Hell star. Ulrich has written a moving tribute to Dio, who he credits with inspiring him to become a drummer.

He says, "Dear Ronnie, I just got off stage in Zagreb. I was met with the news that you've passed on. I'm kind of in shock, b...

Heavy metal rocker Ronnie James Dio has lost his battle with stomach cancer. He was 67.

The Heaven & Hell star passed away at a hospital in Houston, Texas on Sunday.

His wife Wendy initially denied internet reports the rocker had died earlier in the day, but revealed he was "not doing good" - and now his partner admits she is heartbroken over the loss of her beloved husband.

In a statement to Blabbermouth.net, she says, "Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. (on Sunday) 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he pea...

Sharon Osbourne talks about the annoying habits of her husband, hellraising rocker Ozzy Osbourne:

"He chews gum constantly, and the way he does it drives me insane. He makes this noisy, slappy sound every time he speaks. It's hideous."

Ozzy showed his generosity during a recent day out in Los Angeles when he reportedly handed a homeless man a gold necklace. The Black Sabbath rocker was asked for change by an unknown beggar last month and immediately reached for his pockets, according to Star magazine.

When Osbourne discovered his pockets were empty, he reportedly handed over the $3,000 ...