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Ozzy Osbourne has warned fans to not snort Liquid Death‘s Death Dust in a new advert for the drink company.

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The Prince of Darkness has made an appearance in the latest advert for Liquid Death’s brand-new product Death Dust – an electrolyte drink mix available in three flavours. The commercial clip sees two teens pouring a sachet of the drink mix into a cup while out on the street.

Osbourne then pulls up in a black SUV and stops the boys by yelling “Hey Kids. Death Dust? Take it from me, don’t snort that stuff.” One of the boys then responds to the rock icon by saying that they weren’t planning on doing so and that they were going to “mix it and hydrate”.

The singer goes on to say: “Whatever you do, don’t try freebasing it and never ever inject it. And don’t even think about boofing it, you little perverts.” He then starts to explain what “boofing” is before being cut off with a clip of the product being used correctly. The end of the advert sees Osbourne’s car speed off.

Speaking about the collaboration in a press release, Osbourne said: “I love how Liquid Death makes a healthy thing like hydration more fun. Sharon, the family, and I drink Liquid Death all the time, it’s delicious. But seriously, don’t snort or inject anything they make. It’s much better for drinking.”

The Prince of Darkness is known for his wild moments such as when he accidentally bit the head off of a live bat while performing at the Des Moines Veterans Memorial Auditorium on January 20, 1982.

There was also an incident where he allegedly snorted a line of ants that was chronicled in Mötley Crüe‘s 2019 biopic The Dirt.

Ozzy Osbourne pictured in his open air hot tub in the garden of his luxury home in Goldwater Canyon, Beverly Hills,California with giant rubber fly. 28th April 1982.(Photo by Eddie Sanderson/Getty Images).

The 2019 Netflix film showed a scene in which a young Ozzy Osbourne (played by Tony Cavalero) holds an impromptu gross-out contest with Sixx (played by Douglas Booth) in 1984 during the two acts’ joint U.S. tour. Ozzy proceeds to ask Motley Crue if they have cocaine and after being handed a straw, he snorts a crawling line of ants. He then urinates on the ground and licks it up, challenging Sixx to do the same.

In an episode of The Osbournes Podcast – which features Ozzy and his wife Sharon in discussion with their children Jack and Kelly – Jack asked his parents if the story was in fact true.

“I was not there, thank God. I used to try and stay away from Mötley when they were with Ozzy. And I don’t know. I honestly don’t know. All I know is that I think it made their movie. And I wanna know why, now we’re on the subject, of why, when they advertise their movie on Netflix, it’s a picture of a guy imitating Ozzy. Why isn’t the ad campaign a picture of MÖTLEY CRÜE? Why is it a picture of your father?” said Sharon.

In other news, Black Sabbath‘s Geezer Butler recently shared that Ozzy “desperately wants” to play one final show with the band.

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Back when Jon Muq was living in Uganda, he experienced a transformative musical moment: While cleaning his cousin’s house, he found a video recording of the 1985 “We Are the World” charity single.

“I was intrigued,” the singer-songwriter tells SPIN backstage at SXSW. “I was like, ‘Dude, don’t pay me. Can I take this?’ So that’s when I got introduced really to Western music. … I was so intrigued—I was like, ‘How is everyone’s voice fitting in just one melody?’ Like [with] the tune of the song but all voices can fit in perfectly. I just told myself, ‘I think my voice can fit in between these voices.’”

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Muq went on to discover more influential artists (including Bob Marley), pick up guitar playing, and eventually move to Austin. And with his songwriting—including his debut record, the Dan Auerbach-produced Flying Away—the ultimate focus is storytelling.

“For me as a person, it’s a story,” Muq says. “I never write without a story. I never write without experiencing a moment. All songs are moments, you know? With that, I think if musicians just choose to do that, somehow your signature comes out of that because everyone’s story is different. And everyone’s everyday experience will never be the same.”

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“Dirty Love,” the latest single by Small Tok and Michael Rose, represents a compelling fusion of electronic dance music, a signature style that has come to be associated with the innovative Balkan Electro record label. This track is a vibrant addition to the EDM scene, showcasing the collaborative synergy between Small Tok, a rising duo […]

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Introducing Pool Girl, the shimmering, nostalgic new sound from multifaceted creative Allie Nixon, known for her previous work with Little Jet. Her debut single, ‘I Liked It’, marks an exciting new chapter in her musical journey. As Pool Girl, Nixon brings a unique, carefree essence that captivates and excites, making this project a refreshing and compelling addition to the music scene. Dive into the nostalgic vibes and let Pool Girl’s sound wash over you.

Speaking on the release, Pool Girl shares; “’I liked it’ captures the intricacies of casual relationships and the important role they play in our lives. Acknowledging that though they may not be true intimacy, there is a worthwhile light heartedness and playfulness in exploring curiosities.”

‘I Liked It’ radiates with a synth-soaked, glistening quality that feels boldly contemporary while seamlessly blending a nostalgic, 80s-inspired hazy sound. Much like Beach House, Pool Girl champions a dream pop sound, creating a mesmerising sonic experience that is both fresh and familiar.

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Jarvis Cocker and Sleaford Mods have responded to calls from Festival Republic’s Melvin Benn and green entrepreneur Dale Vince to lend their support to the voter turnout campaign Crash the Party.

A selection of country artists including Brittney Spencer, BRELAND, Joy Oladokun have covered Beyoncé’s classics for Apple Music.

READ MORE: Beyoncé – ‘Cowboy Carter’ review: country reinvention strikes gold

It appears as though the Houston singer’s country reign isn’t quite over just yet – following the release of ‘Cowboy Carter‘, a number of country musicians have teamed up to reinvent some of Beyoncé’s older classics.

In a series of covers for Apple Music Nashville Sessions, six Black country artists have taken on Beyoncé songs and made them their own. Tiera Kennedy, who appeared on ‘Cowboy Carter’s ‘BLACKBIIRD’ and has covered ‘1+1’ for Apple Music, said of the covers: “Beyonce has opened a door that’s going to be really hard to close.”

Meanwhile, Brittney Spencer and Tanner Adell (who also appeared with Kennedy on ‘BLACKBIIRD’ will also score covers of their own, with the two singing ‘Irreplaceable’ and ‘Drunk In Love’ respectively. New Jersey’s BRELAND will take on ‘Sandcastles’, Texas-raised Madeline Edwards will sing ‘Halo’, and Joy Oladokun will put her own spin on ‘II MOST WANTED’.

Take a listen to the compilation below:

Beyoncé released ‘Cowboy Carter’ in March, where NME prasied the record in a five-star review: “In the age of stan culture, sceptics will argue that objective criticism of Beyoncé can feel hard to come by. Those who don’t already love country may find some of ‘Cowboy Carter’s balladeering sections to be a little long, or query whether an artist of Beyoncé’s stature is invoking certain ironies when she rallies her audience to “stand for something”, given her own relative quiet on recent political affairs.

“But even if interpreted only on the grounds of artistic spectacle, it’s an undeniable thrill to see her swing so big on a project that dares her to be so intimate and vocal-focused, while making way for country’s up-and-comers too.”

The record features covers of Dolly Parton‘s ‘Jolene’, who expressed surprise at Beyoncé’s lyric change, along with the aforemention ‘Blackbird’ cover from The Beatles, whose original backing track Beyoncé used with Paul McCartney’s blessing. 

Upon the release of ‘Cowboy Carter’, Beyoncé became the first Black woman to land a US Number One country album.

In other news, Tina Knowles has shared how Beyoncé dealt with childhood bullies.

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