Sharon Osbourne recently hit back at a lawsuit filed by veteran rock photographer Neil Zlozower, who is seeking $50,000 in damages over the alleged unauthorised use of photos of Ozzy Osbourne online. Speaking on The Osbournes podcast, Osbourne said an image was posted by someone on Ozzy’s team and remained up for a brief period before the legal claim surfaced.
Osbourne said the disputed image was put up on Ozzy’s website for about two days, and she described Zlozower as “from the old days” and claimed he has pursued similar legal action against other artists.
“He was from the old days, he was actually at our wedding,” Sharon said. “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 — f**k you. Fuck you and your f**king $50,000.”
During the podcast discussion, Osbourne used profane language to denounce the demand for $50,000 and portrayed the suit as part of what she called Zlozower’s pattern of litigation. She also suggested she did not recall the specific circumstances around the posting, but insisted the photographer was using lawsuits as a source of income.
“I don’t even remember but this piece of shit is suing us for $50,000,” she continued. “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.”
The dispute comes as image rights and licensing remain a flashpoint in the digital era, where historic rock photography is frequently shared across official websites and social platforms. The public nature of the row also follows other recent headlines involving Sharon, including when she was censored during an Ozzy tribute at a high-profile event.
No further details about the case were discussed in the podcast segment, but Sharon Osbourne’s remarks underline how quickly a single post can escalate into a costly legal battle, particularly when legacy images and long-standing professional relationships are involved.
