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Black Sabbath Declares Final Concert: Icons Come Together for an Epic Farewell

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2 years ago

February 6, 2025

Black Sabbath, one of the most groundbreaking bands in rock history, has officially revealed the details of their final concert, signaling the closing chapter for heavy metal enthusiasts around the globe.
Scheduled for July 5, this performance will pay tribute to the band’s iconic legacy, featuring the original lineup of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.

Titled ‘Back to the Beginning’, the concert will be held at a special venue and promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The lineup is truly spectacular, with some of the biggest names in rock set to join Black Sabbath for this historic event. Highlights include performances from renowned acts like Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice in Chains, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Mastodon, and many others. Additionally, a supergroup of rock legends—including Slash from Guns N’ Roses, Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins, Jonathan Davis of Korn, Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit, Wolfgang Van Halen, and Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine—will also participate in the festivities. Tom Morello, acclaimed for his exceptional guitar skills, will take on the role of musical director for the event.

This concert is not just a celebration of rock; it also has a charitable aspect, with all proceeds divided equally among Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice.

This performance is especially meaningful as it marks the first time in two decades that the original Black Sabbath lineup will come together on stage. Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary frontman, has faced health challenges in recent years that resulted in the cancellation of multiple shows.

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Although the band has previously hinted at retirement, many believe this will serve as their definitive farewell show. With members now in their mid-70s, this concert promises to be a poignant and historic send-off for a group that redefined the landscape of rock music.

Black Sabbath’s journey began in Birmingham, England, in 1968 when guitarist Tony Iommi, drummer Bill Ward, bassist Geezer Butler, and vocalist Ozzy Osbourne came together to form the band. They quickly made a name for themselves with their heavy, dark sound and occult-inspired imagery, which laid the groundwork for the heavy metal genre.

Their trailblazing albums—‘Black Sabbath’ (1970), ‘Paranoid’ (1970), and ‘Master of Reality’ (1971)—remain iconic. Over the years, the band experienced various lineup changes, with Iommi as the sole consistent member. Despite facing internal challenges, Black Sabbath continued to evolve, embracing more experimental and progressive styles in albums like ‘Sabbath Bloody Sabbath’ (1973) and ‘Sabotage’ (1975).

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Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra Announce Second Pregnancy

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1 day ago

October 7, 2026

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Mumbai: Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have announced that they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the happy news through a joint social media post featuring their baby girl’s hands holding a pair of tiny socks.

“Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude,” they wrote in the caption.

Kiara and Sidharth tied the knot on February 7, 2023, at Suryagarh Palace in Rajasthan. The couple fell in love while working together on the 2021 film Shershaah.

Kiara had earlier revealed on Koffee With Karan Season 8 that Sidharth proposed to her during a family trip to Rome. She recalled that he even used dialogues from Shershaah while proposing.

On the work front, Sidharth was last seen in The Vvaan, while Kiara was last seen in Yash’s Toxic.

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Will ‘Premada Oorali’ Join the List of Kannada Cinema’s Most Profitable Hits?

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1 day ago

October 7, 2026

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Entertainment: Kannada romantic family drama Premada Oorali is continuing its successful run at the box office. Released on September 25, 2026, the film has recorded strong growth during its second week, driven by positive word-of-mouth and steady audience support.

Directed by National Award-winner Manoj Kumar, the film was reportedly made on a modest budget of around Rs.3 crore to Rs.3.5 crore. Despite a slow opening, it has emerged as a major commercial success.

The movie opened with an estimated net collection of Rs.9 lakh to Rs.12 lakh on its first day. Its collections increased steadily after positive audience feedback. The film earned around Rs.7.92 crore net during its first week.

By the end of 11 days, Premada Oorali had collected approximately Rs.15.29 crore to Rs.17.57 crore net in India.

The film witnessed another jump on Day 12. It collected around Rs.3.65 crore net across 834 shows, compared to Rs.3 crore on the previous day. This marks a growth of nearly 21.7 per cent.

With the Day 12 collection, the film’s total India net collection has reached around Rs.21.22 crore, while its India gross collection stands at approximately Rs.24.69 crore.

The film’s overseas collection is currently not available. Its confirmed worldwide gross collection is also yet to be reported.

With its strong performance against a relatively small production budget, Premada Oorali has emerged as one of the notable sleeper hits of Kannada cinema in 2026.

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Senior Kannada Actress Lalithamma Dies at 65

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4 days ago

October 4, 2026

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Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada supporting actress Lalithamma, who had worked in theatre, films and television for over three decades, passed away on Sunday at the age of 65.

Lalithamma had been suffering from a stroke for the past two and a half months. As she had no one to take care of her, she was receiving shelter and care from the Amma’s Madilu Trust.

Lalithamma had dedicated nearly 35 years to the theatre industry. She performed in hundreds of stage plays and also appeared in several Kannada films and television serials.

She gained recognition among Kannada audiences through her role as ‘Saraayi Sharade’ in Darshan-starrer Suntara Gaali.

She later acted in several popular films, including Jackie, Vajrakaya, Jungli Kitturu and Putra, among others.

Lalithamma was also part of several television serials, including Rangoli, Mangalya and Mahamayi.

Known for her supporting roles and long-standing contribution to the entertainment industry, Lalithamma’s death has left her colleagues and well-wishers mourning her loss.