Universal Studios is paying tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne with a new haunted experience called “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness” at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. The attraction spans 45 years of his solo career, taking guests on a “Crazy Train”-themed journey through his iconic musical worlds. Hollywood’s version begins in Birmingham, England, tracing Osbourne’s life from childhood through his legendary albums. Orlando’s experience ventures through dungeons and ancient ruins before boarding the “Crazy Train.” Sharon and Jack Osbourne called it “a wonderful tribute,” saying Ozzy “loved anything that gave fans a new way to experience his music.” Halloween Horror Nights runs August 28 through November 1 in Orlando and September 3 through November 1 in Hollywood. Story URL
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi will release a new solo album, From the Dark, on October 23. The announcement was made July 29 during a live streaming event in Birmingham, England, near the Black Sabbath Bridge. The album features eight new songs, plus two bonus tracks — “Scent of Dark” and “Deified” — previously released as standalone singles tied to his signature perfumes. Iommi teamed with vocalist Jorn Lande, who co-wrote the lyrics, while bassist Becky Baldwin and drummer Karl Brazil rounded out the lineup. Production was shared with longtime collaborator Mike Exeter. “It’s an album we’ve really enjoyed making. We’re not trying to prove anything — it’s a great album, it rocks!” Iommi said. From the Dark is his third solo record, following 2005’s Fused and his 2000 debut. Story URL
The Beatles will release a Super Deluxe edition of their landmark 1965 album Rubber Soul on October 2nd. Newly mixed by producer Giles Martin and engineer Sam Okell, the collection arrives in 4CD and 5LP formats featuring new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes, alongside the original mono and Capitol U.S. versions. The set includes 24 early session recordings, 20 previously unreleased takes, and three unheard John Lennon demos, including early versions of “Day Tripper,” “We Can Work It Out,” and a never-before-released song outline titled “Little Girl.” An 88-page hardbound book with an introduction by Paul McCartney is also included. Audio was enhanced using de-mixing technology developed for Peter Jackson’s Get Back documentary. Story URL
A coalition of nearly a dozen major record labels, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music, and Warner Music Group, is calling on global music charts to disqualify many AI-generated tracks. The companies want charts to only include AI songs that are lawfully made, substantially human-created, and free of streaming fraud concerns. “Tracks created using generative AI systems have been appearing on streaming services, however many of these have been developed with tools that have been trained on artists’ music without authorization,” the companies stated. The move follows a separate push by the RIAA and IFPI urging streaming platforms to explicitly label AI-generated content. All three major labels previously sued AI music generators Suno and Udio in 2024, with settlements reached by UMG and WMG. Story URL
Glen Hansard, the Dublin-born singer-songwriter and Oscar winner best known for the 2007 film Once, died yesterday following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Dublin. Emergency services were called shortly before 4:30 a.m. He was 56. Hansard won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Falling Slowly,” co-written with Markéta Irglová, from Once. He also fronted Irish rock band the Frames and duo Swell Season, and appeared in the classic film The Commitments in 1991. Bruce Springsteen called him “a great musician, a good friend and a generous and gracious man.” Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin praised his “significant contribution to Ireland’s cultural landscape.” Hansard is survived by his partner and three-year-old son, Christy. His family has requested privacy. Story URL