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MTV VMAs to Honor Ozzy Osbourne with Star-Studded Tribute

9/6/2025

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The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on September 7 in New York.
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Yungblud, and Nuno Bettencourt will perform in his honor.
Yungblud plans to perform "Changes" at every show to remember his late friend.
Osbourne passed away on July 22 from a heart attack, compounded by Parkinson's disease.
The tribute will feature a medley of his greatest hits, celebrating his rock legacy.

History

Historical Context

In 1980, Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath released "Heaven and Hell," a landmark album that solidified their influence in heavy metal. Osbourne's career, marked by controversy and acclaim, included over 100 million albums sold. Following his death on July 22, 2025, a tribute at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will honor his lasting impact on rock music and culture.

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Story summary

The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards will pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne on September 7 in New York.
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Yungblud, and Nuno Bettencourt will perform in his honor.
Yungblud plans to perform "Changes" at every show to remember his late friend.
Osbourne passed away on July 22 from a heart attack, compounded by Parkinson's disease.
The tribute will feature a medley of his greatest hits, celebrating his rock legacy.

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