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At VMAs 2025, an Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Lures Steven Tyler Further Out of Retirement
Yungblud, Aerosmith members, and Nuno Bettencourt performed Ozzy Osbourne's greatest hits at the 2025 MTV VMAs to honor his legacy after his July 2025 death.
- On Sunday, Sept. 7, the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards showcased a tribute led by British singer Yungblud, joined by Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry and guitarist Nuno Bettencourt at New York's UBS Arena, broadcast live on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+.
- Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, died July 22 at age 76 shortly after his final concert at Villa Park, Birmingham, U.K., suffering from Parkinson's disease and a fatal heart attack.
- The setlist blended Black Sabbath and Ozzy solo songs, culminating in a pyrotechnic finale with Yungblud shouting `Ozzy forever!` and closing Ozzy footage.
- Jack Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne's grandchildren introduced the tribute via a pre-recorded video, while Yungblud wore Ozzy's gifted cross and recalled his last words in a red carpet interview with TODAY.com.
- With more than 120 million albums sold worldwide, Ozzy Osbourne's final Villa Park concert drew more than 40,000 in-person and 5.8 million livestream viewers, highlighting his enduring legacy.
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