Kelly Osbourne: kelly osbourne and family legacy underscored as Robbie Williams fronts Brit Awards tribute to Ozzy

Robbie Williams will lead a closing tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the Brit Awards, a moment staged by Sharon Osbourne as the ceremony posthumously honours Ozzy with a Lifetime Achievement award — a spotlight that again draws in the Osbourne family and recalls past appearances by kelly osbourne. The tribute and the award spotlight come as the industry marks Ozzy’s long career and recent death.

Kelly Osbourne and the Osbourne family at the 2008 Brit Awards

Ozzy Osbourne previously hosted the Brit Awards in 2008 alongside his wife Sharon Osbourne and his two children, Kelly and Jack. That family appearance is now part of a throughline as the ceremony this year recognises Ozzy’s career with a Lifetime Achievement award and a tribute curated by Sharon Osbourne.

Robbie Williams to front Sharon Osbourne–curated arrangement of 'No More Tears'

Robbie Williams will front a special arrangement of "No More Tears" curated by Sharon Osbourne, and that performance is set to close the show. Williams was personally invited by Sharon Osbourne to take part, described as "a long-standing fan of the music and friend of the family. " Williams last year teamed up with Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi on the single "Rocket" and has previously performed sections of "Paranoid" at a live performance.

Musicians from Ozzy’s bands and a Grammys tribute

The Brits performance will feature musicians who played as part of Ozzy’s band over the years: Adam Wakeman, Robert Trujillo, Tommy Clufetos and Zakk Wylde. The on-stage tribute follows earlier tributes at the US Grammys, where Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith and Andrew Watt performed a cover of "War Pigs. "

Brit Awards ceremony details and wider bill in Manchester

The Brit Awards will take place on Saturday at Manchester’s Co-op Live and will be hosted by Jack Whitehall; it is the first time in the event’s history that the ceremony will be held outside of London. Performances on the night will include EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami — identified as the singing voices of HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters — Alex Warren, Harry Styles, Olivia Dean, Mark Ronson, Raye, Rosalía, Sombr and Wolf Alice. Jacob Alon has been announced as the winner of this year’s Critics' Choice award, Noel Gallagher will be presented with Brits Songwriter of the Year and PinkPantheress will be honoured with the Brits Producer of the Year award.

Ozzy Osbourne’s final months, health history and career milestones

Ozzy Osbourne died on 22 July, aged 76, from a reported heart attack, just over two weeks after his "Back To The Beginning" farewell concert, where he reunited with his bandmates. His farewell performance took place in his hometown of Birmingham. He had faced significant health challenges in recent years, including multiple surgeries after a fall in February 2019 and a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.