According to TMZ, Ozzy Osbourne has filed a lawsuit against AEG, claiming concert agency is “blackmailing” him. The BLACK SABBATH singer has alleged that AEG is using a practice called “block-booking” to force him to perform at the Staples Center in Los Angeles against his wishes.
Ozzy had tentatively agreed to perform at London’s O2 Arena on February 11, 2019 as part of his “No More Tours 2” farewell run, but he claims that AEG added a provision stating that if Osbourne played an indoor arena within 25 miles of Los Angeles that was promoted by competitor Live Nation during the tour, he would have to play the AEG-owned Staples Center as well.