Yesteryear

Watch Moment Ozzy Osbourne Meets His Idol, Paul McCartney, for the First Time in 2001

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In 2001, Ozzy Osbourne met his idol Paul McCartney — a dream come true for the Prince of Darkness, who credits The Beatles as his greatest inspiration.

The meeting reportedly took place during a high-profile event in Los Angeles.

Ozzy was reportedly very nervous and emotional about the meeting. The encounter was captured on camera, showing a genuinely starstruck Ozzy embracing McCartney. He famously told McCartney, “Finally I get to meet you, it’s great to meet you, man. It’s been a lifetime ambition of mine… you guys made me start music.” He later described the experience as “like meeting Jesus Christ” and a “dream come true.”

The moment began when a stumbling Ozzy was in the studio. He gets wind of The Beatle lurking around the halls and makes his move. But, in fact, the story started a little earlier in the day as Ozzy had asked McCartney to play bass on his track.

“Meeting Paul McCartney was f***king phenomenal,” Osbourne said. “I was in the studio at the same time as him and tried to get him to play bass on one of my songs. But he said he couldn’t improve on the bassline that was there. I said, ‘Are you kidding? You could piss on the record and I’d make it my life’.”

That’s pretty much where the footage picks up and sees Macca and Ozzy start swapping stories and Ozzy in particular gushing about The Beatles and the effect they had on his life. For a man who has spent much of his life either enjoying or enduring darkness, it feels a little jarring to see his face light up like a small child—but that’s exactly what he is in this moment. He’s not Ozzy Osbourne, not the lead singer of Black Sabbath, not the founding father of Heavy Metal, nor The Prince of Darkness, this is purely John Michael Osbourne meeting his idol.

It’s a touching moment between two legends and is certainly worth a watch if only to feel better about the next time you get starstruck when talking to your own musical idol. At least the Prince of Darkness can get tongue-tied too.

Osbourne died on Tuesday just weeks after his “Back to the Beginning” tribute show. His family confirmed his death in a statement posted to his Instagram.

Fabulous Portraits of Audrey Hepburn During the Filming of ‘Charade’ (1963)

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Charade is a 1963 American romantic screwball comedy mystery film produced and directed by Stanley Donen, written by Peter Stone and Marc Behm, and starring Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn. The cast also features Walter Matthau, James Coburn, George Kennedy, Dominique Minot, Ned Glass and Jacques Marin. It spans three genres: suspense thriller, romance and comedy.

Charade was praised by critics for its screenplay and the chemistry between Grant and Hepburn. It has been called “the best Hitchcock movie Hitchcock never made”. It was filmed on location in Paris and contains animated titles by Maurice Binder. Henry Mancini’s score features the popular theme song “Charade”.

In 2022, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant”. Take a look at these fabulous photos to see portraits of Audrey Hepburn during the filming of Charade in 1963.

30 Gorgeous Photos of a Young and Beautiful Helen Mirren in the Latter Half of the 1960s

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Dame Helen Mirren (born July 26, 1945) is an English actor. With a career spanning over six decades of screen and stage, her accolades include an Academy Award, five Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, four BAFTA Awards, and a Laurence Olivier Award. She is the only person to have achieved both the US and UK Triple Crowns of Acting, and has also received the BAFTA Fellowship, Honorary Golden Bear, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. Mirren was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2003.

Mirren was drawn to theater from an early age. At 18, she was accepted into the National Youth Theatre, where she famously starred as Cleopatra in a 1965 production of Antony and Cleopatra at The Old Vic. This performance garnered her an agent and a place with the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).

She spent a significant portion of the 1960s and 1970s working with the RSC, taking on notable roles such as Castiza in The Revenger’s Tragedy (1966) and Cressida in Troilus and Cressida (1968). Her performances in these roles led to her being dubbed “The Sex Queen of Stratford,” a label she reportedly disliked.

While her focus was largely on the stage, Mirren also started to appear in films during the latter half of the 1960s. Her credited film roles from this period include Press for Time (1966), Herostratus (1967), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1968) and Age of Consent (1969).

The 1960s were a foundational period for Mirren, establishing her as a serious and talented actress, especially in the classical theater, before her extensive and celebrated film and television career took off in subsequent decades.

Rare Photographs of Roger Taylor as a Teenager in the 1960s

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Roger Taylor is an English musician, songwriter and record producer. He achieved international fame as the drummer and backing vocalist for the rock band Queen. As a drummer, Taylor was recognized early in his career for his unique sound and was voted the eighth-greatest drummer in classic rock music history in a listener poll conducted by Planet Rock in 2005. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 as a member of Queen.

Roger Meddows Taylor was born on July 26, 1949, in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England. His family, including his parents Winifred and Michael, and younger sister Clare, moved to Truro, Cornwall, when he was around seven or eight years old.

As a child, Roger was described as intelligent and well-liked. He showed an early interest in music, forming his first band, The Bubblingover Boys, at age seven, where he played the ukulele. He later taught himself to play drums, initially by banging on his mother’s saucepans with knitting needles, and then with an old snare drum found by his father. He was inspired by drummers like Keith Moon of The Who and Mitch Mitchell of the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

He attended Truro Cathedral School briefly and later Truro School. At 15, he joined the semi-professional rock band Johnny Quale and the Reactions. When the lead singer left, Roger took over lead vocals, and the band became The Reaction, even winning a Rock and Rhythm Championship.

Despite his musical pursuits, Roger was a good student. He initially went to London to study dentistry at the London Hospital Medical College, but found it boring and switched to biology, obtaining a BSc at East London Polytechnic. While in London, he continued to pursue music, eventually answering an advertisement for a “Ginger Baker/Mitch Mitchell type” drummer, which led to his audition for the band Smile, where he met Brian May.

Glamorous Portraits of Fashion Model Nina de Voogt in the 1950s

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Nina de Voogt was a fashion model active primarily in the early 1950s, known for her refined elegance and appearances in Vogue magazine. Her work was frequently captured by renowned photographers such as Horst P. Horst, Erwin Blumenfeld, Richard Rutledge, and Irving Penn. She embodied the poised, structured glamour of post-war fashion, often styled in haute couture from designers like Larry Aldrich, Ben Zuckerman, and Pauline Trigère.

Nina de Voogt had a statuesque presence, with a modeling style that emphasized precision and elegance. She often appeared in studio settings, carefully lit and composed, reflective of the polished visual style of 1950s fashion photography.

Take a look at these glamorous photos to see portraits of Nina de Voogt in the 1950s.

Nina de Voogt wearing a silk cream suit, photo by Horst P. Horst, US Vogue, March 15, 1951

Nina de Voogt in camelhair coat with gray Persian lamb collar and cuffs by Traina-Norell, Persian lamb tri-corn by Braagard, photo by Irving Penn, Vogue, September 1, 1951

Nina de Voogt in wonderful dress of Onondaga yarn-dyed fabric woven with Enka rayon designed by Kane-Weill, hat by Mr. John, photo by Weitzen, Vogue, August 15, 1951

Nina de Voogt in “Hat with a Green Rose”, hat by John Frederics, photo by Erwin Blumenfeld, New York, 1952

Nina de Voogt in a suit that doubles as a dress in gray nubbed worsted by Ben Zuckerman, hat by Sally Victor, photo by Erwin Blumenfeld, Vogue, January 1, 1952

Stunning Photographs of Mick Jagger During the Rolling Stones’ 1975 Tour of the Americas

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During the Rolling Stones’ 1975 Tour of the Americas, Mick Jagger’s stage outfits were a major part of his flamboyant and theatrical persona. He wore a variety of colorful jumpsuits, sequined jackets, satin scarves, and dramatic capes designed by Ossie Clark and others, often with a circus-like flair. The tour also featured a diverse lineup of opening acts, including The Meters, J. Geils Band, The Gap Band, and Rufus.

The mid-1970s saw Mick Jagger fully embracing glam rock aesthetics, incorporating glitter makeup and more elaborate, gender-bending styles into his wardrobe. His costumes often featured clashing, electric colors like blue, fuchsia, and lime green. He was partial to materials like velvet and sequins, adding to the theatricality.

A notable and somewhat surprising choice for the tour was his use of “football pants” or spandex bottoms. Jagger reportedly chose these for their ease of movement, which was crucial for his energetic stage performance. These were sometimes worn with knee pads.

Interestingly, despite denim being a staple of casual cool and something Jagger wished he could wear more, its stiffness made it impractical for his extensive dancing on stage, leading to a style compromise.

The Rolling Stones’ 1975 Tour of the Americas was a 1975 concert tour originally intended to reach both North and South America. The plans for concerts in Central and South America never solidified, however, and the tour covered only the United States and Canada.

Photos of the 1937 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante

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Jean Bugatti’s creative genius transformed the Type 57 series into a benchmark of Art Deco automotive design, blending his father Ettore’s engineering legacy with bold, forward-thinking aesthetics. The Atalante body style drew inspiration from Greek mythology’s legendary huntress, representing one of the most influential automotive designs ever created.

This streamlined coupé emerged as Jean Bugatti’s refined interpretation of his earlier Aérolithe prototype, addressing the Atlantic’s production challenges while maintaining its dramatic aesthetic. Each Atalante example featured unique characteristics, with some distinguished by large Scintilla headlamps and fully skirted rear fenders.

The “C” designation indicated Compresseur (supercharger), with the 3.3-liter straight-eight engine producing up to 160–180 horsepower, depending on specification. Paired with advanced de Ram shock absorbers and lightweight construction, the Type 57C Atalante was among the fastest and most refined grand touring cars of its era.

Below is a set of elegant portraits of the 1937 Bugatti Type 57C Atalante.

30 Photographs of Elvis Presley and His Girlfriend Linda Thompson in the 1970s

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Linda Thompson, a former Miss Tennessee and a beauty queen, met Elvis Presley on July 6, 1972 at a private movie screening in Memphis, shortly after Elvis had separated from his wife, Priscilla Presley. Linda was 22 years old; Elvis was 37. They connected instantly — both were from Memphis, shared Southern roots, and Linda was drawn to Elvis’s charm, vulnerability, and need for emotional support.

Linda moved into Graceland and lived with Elvis for about four years. She became much more than a girlfriend — often helping take care of Elvis during his health struggles and erratic lifestyle, particularly due to his prescription drug use and sleep issues. Linda has described herself as being Elvis’s “nurse, lover, best friend, and caretaker.”

By late 1976, Linda ended the relationship because of Elvis’s declining health, mood swings, and unwillingness to make changes in his life. Despite their love, she realized she couldn’t save him. They remained close until his death in August 1977.

“I was with him for four and a half years, from 1972 to 1976,” said Linda. “He surrounded himself with people whom he loved and trusted, because he was so secluded from the world, and so sheltered. But a lot of people got very greedy. I think that’s one reason Elvis felt lonely at times, he realized that even if they cared about him, they still lost sight of him as a human being. He would get depressed because he felt people didn’t love him for being the simple person he was. They forgot about him as just a regular person with feelings like all of us.”

Linda Thompson has spoken affectionately about Elvis in interviews and her 2016 memoir A Little Thing Called Life, portraying him as a complex but deeply caring man.

Photos of Sylvester Stallone and Hulk Hogan on the Set of “Rocky III” (1982)

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Rocky III is a 1982 American sports drama film written and directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone. The film is the sequel to Rocky II (1979) and the third installment in the Rocky franchise. In the film, Stallone and Hulk Hogan shared an iconic moment where Hogan made his film debut playing the memorable character Thunderlips, a flamboyant professional wrestler.

Thunderlips faces off against Rocky Balboa (Stallone) in a charity match that humorously pits boxing against professional wrestling. The scene is over-the-top and plays up the showmanship of both sports — with Hogan towering over Stallone at 6’7″, making for a dramatic size contrast. Their in-ring brawl quickly escalates beyond the rules, with Thunderlips tossing Rocky out of the ring at one point.

Behind the scenes, Stallone later recalled that Hogan was “throwing me around like a rag doll,” and that he ended up with a bruised collarbone and a few other injuries. Despite the rough shoot, Stallone praised Hogan’s charisma and athleticism, saying that he knew instantly Hulk would become a superstar.

This early 1980s collaboration helped elevate both men’s careers — Rocky III was a massive success, and it helped launch Hogan into mainstream fame just before his WWF (now WWE) explosion in 1984.

Stallone, now 79, released a statement following Hogan’s passing on Thursday, saying he first met his co-star 45 years ago.

“I had the pleasure of meeting this brilliant personality and showman when he was 26 years old,” Stallone said of Hogan. “He was absolutely wonderful and his amazing skill made Rocky three incredibly special. My heart breaks. I think that he’s gone…”

12 Rare Photos of Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan, as a Kid Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before

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Professional wrestler Terry Bollea, better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, died at his home in Florida on Thursday at the age of 71, according to World Wrestling Entertainment.

Hogan was best known for his work with WWE and World Championship Wrestling. Known for his flamboyance and massive physique, and his trademark blond horseshoe moustache and bandanas, he was widely regarded as the most recognized wrestling star worldwide, the most popular wrestler of the 1980s and one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.

“WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s,” the company said in a post on X. “WWE extends its condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and fans.”

Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Gene Bollea, was born on August 11, 1953, in Augusta, Georgia. When he was about a year and a half old, his family relocated to Port Tampa, Florida, where he spent most of his childhood.

Growing up, Bollea faced some challenges, including body image issues and being bullied for having what he described as “the largest head in elementary school.” Despite this, he was active in sports, particularly as a pitcher in Little League Baseball. He also had a passion for music, spending a decade playing fretless bass guitar in various rock bands in Florida.

He attended Robinson High School and later studied at Hillsborough Community College and the University of South Florida. His interest in professional wrestling sparked at around 16 years old, and he admired wrestlers like Dusty Rhodes and “Superstar” Billy Graham, who inspired his desire for an “inhuman” physique.

Hogan began training as a professional wrestler in the mid-1970s, after being spotted by wrestlers Jack and Gerald Brisco while playing in a band. They introduced him to Hiro Matsuda, a tough trainer who broke Hogan’s leg on his first day of training (a common test of toughness at the time). Hogan came back after healing, proving his determination.

Despite a mostly modest upbringing, Hogan’s childhood laid the foundation for his future in show business and wrestling. His larger-than-life personality would eventually make him a household name in the 1980s and beyond.