Yungblud will headline a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne at this weekend’s MTV Video Music Awards. The 28-year-old singer will join Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, along with Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt, to perform a medley of Black Sabbath classics in New York.
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Dominic Harrison, known professionally as Yungblud, shared the announcement on Instagram, expressing his determination to honour Ozzy and keep his spirit alive. He told The Sunday Times Culture magazine that Ozzy had taught him self-belief and inspired him to show everyone the impact the singer had on his life.
Yungblud spoke openly about the shock of Ozzy’s passing, just two weeks after attending the rocker’s farewell show in Birmingham. He recalled Ozzy’s humour, energy, and generosity, describing him as effervescent and a true human being behind the stage persona. The singer also reflected on the emotional support Ozzy had given him throughout his life.
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The VMAs will be broadcast live on CBS and MTV from 8pm ET in the US, while viewers in the UK can watch on Comedy Central and MTV at 9pm on Monday (08.09.25). Yungblud’s tribute is expected to be a heartfelt homage to the artist who profoundly influenced his music and personal journey.
