The long-anticipated biopic about rock legend Ozzy Osbourne is officially gaining momentum, and according to his son, Jack Osbourne, the project has already reached a major milestone in development.

Jack, 40, shared an update on the film during a holiday episode of Influenced, the SiriusXM show hosted by musician Billy Morrison, in December 2025. After nearly six years in development, he confirmed the movie has entered its next critical phase. “We’re full steam ahead in the next phase of development,” Jack said. “It’s an acted movie that we’ve been developing with Sony Studios for about six years now.”

Although the actor set to portray Ozzy has not yet been revealed, Jack made it clear the team is thrilled with their choice. “We have our decided pick, and I can’t say anything yet, but it’s a phenomenal, phenomenal actor,” he shared. “We also have a director attached, and we’re currently doing a rewrite.”

Reports indicate the film will primarily focus on the love story between Ozzy and his wife, Sharon Osbourne. Rocketmanscreenwriter Lee Hall is attached to the project, which is being produced by Sony Pictures in partnership with Polygram Entertainment.

While fans are eagerly awaiting details, Jack said his father took a laid-back approach to the biopic. “Oh, he would [be excited],” Jack said when asked. “I’d give him updates, and he’d just go, ‘I don’t give a sh*t. Just tell me when it’s out so I can go see it.’”

Ozzy and Sharon, 73, previously discussed the film during an episode of their revived podcast in April 2024. “By the time they finish this film, I’ll be dead… I wanna be alive to f*cking see it,” Ozzy joked at the time, while Sharon added, “Movies take forever to make. Forever.”

Tragically, Ozzy Osbourne passed away before the film entered production. The Black Sabbath frontman died on July 22, 2025, at age 76. His death certificate later revealed he suffered a heart attack, with coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease listed as contributing conditions.

Just six months prior to his passing, Ozzy reunited with the original Black Sabbath lineup—Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward—for what would become his final performance. The historic show took place at the Back to the Beginningcharity concert in Birmingham, England, the band’s hometown, serving as a powerful full-circle moment and an iconic farewell for the Prince of Darkness.

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If you’ve ever fumbled with a ketchup packet in your car—or watched fries slide into a pool of sauce on your lap—Heinz says it’s come up with a cleaner solution.

The iconic condiment brand has unveiled the Heinz Dipper, a new fry box with a built-in ketchup compartment that allows customers to dip fries directly into the container. The design eliminates the need for packets, cups, or squeezing ketchup onto individual fries, making on-the-go dipping far less messy.

The new packaging is now rolling out at participating restaurants and sports stadiums in six U.S. cities, as well as in 10 other countries, including Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Portugal, the Philippines, Thailand, China, and Kuwait.

According to Heinz, the idea was inspired by the universal frustration of eating fries with ketchup outside a restaurant. The company says 70% of people who eat fries with ketchup have spilled sauce while dipping on the go, and 80% have considered skipping condiments altogether because traditional packaging is too inconvenient.

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The Heinz Dipper combines fries and ketchup into a single container, featuring a built-in dipping well designed to keep the sauce in place—even while moving.

“As more eating occasions happen away from home through drive-thrus and on-the-go moments, the Heinz Dipper is a fun and relevant way to innovate and meet fans where they are,” said Nina Patel, vice president of the global Heinz brand at Kraft Heinz.

More than 20 restaurants and sports venues worldwide are participating in the launch, with fries being served in the new containers while supplies last. Fans can find participating locations and learn more at heinz.com/heinzdipper.

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The road to the 2028 Summer Olympics officially kicked off this week as registration opened for the first Olympic ticket draw — and excitement was high. Some fans logging on Wednesday morning encountered long virtual lines and technical hiccups, prompting LA28 organizers to urge patience while navigating the online waiting room.

If you’re hoping to score tickets to the Games, here’s what you need to know.

How the Olympic Ticket Draw Works

Fans around the world can register for the ticket draw now through March 18. Registration doesn’t guarantee tickets, but it does enter you into a random selection process that assigns time slots to purchase tickets online.

Those selected will receive a designated window during “Drop 1,” which runs from April 9 through April 19. Notifications will be sent by email between March 31 and April 7, letting registrants know whether they’ve been assigned a purchase time.

Tickets for both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies are expected to go on sale in April as well.

Ticket Prices and Presales

Single-event tickets will start at $28, with a variety of options available for individuals and groups.

A special local presale will run from April 2 to April 6 for select regions. Residents in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties will have early access, along with residents of Oklahoma, Canadian, and Cleveland counties in Oklahoma. (Softball and canoe slalom events will be held in Oklahoma City to avoid building new venues in Southern California.)

General ticket purchase windows officially begin April 9.

Who’s Handling Ticket Sales?

LA28’s official ticketing partners AXS and EVENTIM are managing the ticketing process. Fans interested in premium, ticket-inclusive hospitality packages can explore curated experiences offered by On Location, though registration through the LA28 ticketing website is still required.

A Global Stage — With a Local Heart

The 2028 Games will showcase elite athletes from around the world, including many with Southern California ties. For Paralympian Scout Bassett, Los Angeles represents more than just a host city.

“I found my people here. I found a place that I belong,” Bassett said. “There are very few cities where you’ll find people who share similar walks of life and journeys. That’s what makes this place so special — and the perfect place to host a diverse and exciting Paralympic Games.”

Tickets for the Paralympic Games are expected to go on sale in 2027.

When and Where

The 2028 Summer Olympics will take place from July 14 through July 30, with events spread across iconic Southern California venues including Dodger Stadium, Venice Beach, the Intuit Dome, and the Rose Bowl, among others.

If you want a front-row seat to Olympic history, registering early is your first step.
Click here to register.

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Get ready, Southern California — women’s professional flag football is officially coming to the Southland.

The SoCal Women’s Pro Flag Football League (SCWPFFL) announced plans this week to launch its inaugural season later this year, with the goal of making Southern California a premier hub for elite women’s professional flag football.

The new league will feature franchises across all eight Southern California counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Bernardino, and Imperial. Games will be hosted at top high school and junior college football stadiums throughout the region, bringing professional-level competition directly into local communities.

The SCWPFFL’s first season will include a 14-game schedule running from June through mid-August, followed by playoffs shortly after. Each matchup will be played over four 15-minute quarters, mirroring the fast-paced, high-energy style that has helped fuel flag football’s rapid rise. A league draft is scheduled for March.

League founder Roy Englebrecht said the timing and location couldn’t be better.

“Southern California has always been a leader in sports innovation,” Englebrecht said in a statement. “This league is about creating opportunity and visibility, with players finally having a true professional home to continue their careers in flag football. It’s not just about the games — it’s about building a sustainable future for women’s football and inspiring the next generation of athletes.”

Englebrecht, a partner in the soon-to-be-public Combat Sports Entertainment, also revealed plans to hire a league commissioner later this month to oversee the league’s formation. He added that the SCWPFFL will offer ownership opportunities for investors interested in being part of the league from the ground up.

“I want people to experience the same thrill I had owning a team,” Englebrecht said, referencing his past ownership of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes alongside actor Mark Harmon and businessman Hank Stickney. The Quakes are a Single-A minor league baseball affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels and were previously known as the San Bernardino Spirit in the late 1980s.

More details about the league are expected early next month, including team names, specific venues, draft and tryout information, and corporate partnership opportunities.

The launch of the SCWPFFL comes as women’s flag football continues to explode in popularity nationwide. High school athletic associations across the country are officially sanctioning the sport, while the NFL has invested heavily in grassroots programs. The growth at the youth, high school, collegiate, and international levels is also perfectly timed with flag football’s Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games.

“The talent level is extraordinary, the interest is real, and the timing is right,” Englebrecht said. “Our vision is to provide a professional platform for elite female flag football athletes across Southern California, showcasing their speed, skill, and strategy while helping shape the future of one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.”

Additional information about the SoCal Women’s Pro Flag Football League can be found on the league’s official website.

The announcement follows a similar move on the East Coast, where the New York Jets and the East Coast Athletic Conference recently teamed up to launch the nation’s largest collegiate women’s flag football league.