Sharon Osbourne Slams Photographer Over Ozzy Shot

Sharon Osbourne has never been one to hold back her opinions, and during a recent episode of The Osbournes podcast, she delivered a fiery response to a lawsuit filed by veteran rock photographer Neil Zlozower over images of Ozzy Osbourne shared online.

Joined by her son Jack Osbourne, Sharon revisited the dispute while discussing several topics they felt needed clarification. The conversation quickly turned to Zlozower’s legal complaint, which has drawn attention within the rock community and reignited debates about ownership, credit, and profit in the age of social media.

Sharon Osbourne Fires Back at Photographer

The lawsuit, filed in February 2025 while Ozzy Osbourne was still alive, alleges that photographs taken by Zlozower were posted across Ozzy’s social media platforms without permission or compensation. According to the complaint, the posts appeared on multiple accounts connected to Ozzy, where they could potentially generate revenue due to the size of his online following.

The legal filing pointed to the massive audience across Ozzy’s platforms, stating: “Defendant has over 12 million followers on [Facebook] and over 6 million followers on [Instagram] and over 5 million followers on [X] — all of which are monetized and provide significant financial benefits to the defendant.”

For Sharon, the situation carries a sense of irony, given the photographer’s long history around the Osbourne family and the rock world at large.

“He was from the old days, he was actually at our wedding,” Sharon said during the podcast.

She explained that the image in question had reportedly been posted briefly by someone on Ozzy’s team before being removed.

“[Someone on Ozzy’s team] put up a picture of Ozzy and it was up for about two days on Ozzy’s website and he’s suing us for $50,000 for putting up his picture. Apparently he’s done it to so many different artists too and it’s like, Neil — fuck you. Fuck you and your fucking $50,000.”

Jack Osbourne then stepped in to clarify that the image was posted on social media rather than Ozzy’s official website.

“I don’t even remember but this piece of shit is suing us for $50,000,” Sharon reiterated. “Neil makes a living about suing people. He’s older now, I don’t think he takes many pictures now. I don’t think he works now but he’s making a living.”

A Cryptic Tease About What’s Next

The conversation didn’t end there. After wrapping up the discussion about Zlozower, Jack asked his mother whether there were any other matters she wanted to address publicly.

“No,” Sharon replied at first. “I think there will be in March.”

When Jack pressed her to elaborate, Sharon simply made a knowing face rather than explaining further. The gesture alone seemed to be enough for Jack to understand what she was referring to.

“Oh yeah, that whole thing,” he responded.

“Fuck you too,” Sharon added bluntly, prompting Jack to suggest they leave the subject alone for the time being.

Though Sharon declined to provide details, the brief exchange hinted that another controversy or announcement may soon emerge from the Osbourne camp.

The Future of Ozzfest

Despite the tense discussion earlier in the episode, the conversation eventually turned toward something far more celebratory: the potential return of Ozzfest.

Sharon confirmed that plans are underway to revive the legendary festival in 2027 with two events scheduled at Birmingham’s Villa Park, the same venue that hosted Ozzy and Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning” concert the previous year. The shows would mark the first Ozzfest events in years and serve as a tribute to the festival’s enduring legacy within heavy music.

After those initial concerts, Sharon said the team intends to gauge fan response before deciding whether to expand the event into a full touring festival across the United States.

“We’ve got to find a lot of young new talent because that’s what your dad would want,” Sharon said.

Jack agreed, noting that discovering new artists had always been central to the festival’s mission.

“Well that’s what Ozzfest was all about. That second stage was the incubator,” he said.

If the revival does move forward, it could once again place Ozzfest at the forefront of heavy music culture—just as it did in the late ’90s and early 2000s—while also introducing a new generation of bands to the audience Ozzy helped build.