Adam Lambert and Queen were performing at Rock In Rio in 2015 when Freddie Mercury joined them on stage for a staggering duet of his most famous hit ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’.

Freddie Mercury may be gone but he is certainly not forgotten.

The former Queen frontman, who died in 1991, gave a stunning performance when he joined his ex-bandmates and Adam Lambert on stage in 2015.

Queen and their new lead singer Adam Lambert were performing at the annual music festival in Brazil, Rock In Rio, when they launched into Freddie Mercury’s most famous song, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’.

As Adam Lambert sang the opening verses of the hit song, a screen then lit up the stage behind him showing footage of Freddie Mercury singing and playing the piano.

Queen and Freddie Mercury then proceeded to sing the song together – performing it over three decades apart.

Brian May gave a beautiful guitar solo and was then joined by footage of Roger Taylor, John Deacon and Freddie Mercury singing ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ from the song’s official 1975 music video.

The performance then culminated in Adam Lambert taking over on lead vocals as Queen continued to rock the stadium in Brazil.

Adam Lambert has a long held association with ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, famously singing the song when he was an unknown auditionee on American Idol, just six years earlier in 2009.

After singing a flawless acapella version of Freddie Mercury’s famous ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ during the audition in Los Angeles, the judges were quick to evaluate the 27-year-old Adam Lambert’s performance.

Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Kara DioGuardi proceeded to argue over the young performers vocals, with Simon calling his performance “too theatrical”, before eventually – and after much debate – agreeing to put him through.

Watch the video of Adam Lambert, Freddie Mercury and Queen below:

Rio de Janeiro’s annual Rock In Rio concert also holds a lot of significance for singer George Michael, who met the ‘love of his life’ there while performing at the festival in 1991.

Video footage has resurfaced of the day George Michael first spotted his future boyfriend Anselmo Feleppa in the audience at one of his concerts.

George confirmed he was singing on stage at the 1991 Rio de Janeiro concert when he locked eyes with Anselmo in the crowd for the first time and nearly forgot his words to the song.

The relationship with the Brazilian would become one of the most important of George’s life, before their time was tragically cut short when Anselmo died from complications from AIDS just two years after they first met.

On an episode of The Late Late Show, the audience was treated to an unforgettable moment when host James Corden challenged Adam Lambert to a sing-off, sparking an intense showdown between the two onstage.

 

The atmosphere quickly escalated as Corden playfully claimed he might be the better lead singer for Queen, just as Lambert gears up for the legendary band’s upcoming summer tour. What followed was a thrilling back-and-forth of Queen hits, echoing Corden’s previous musical face-off with Neil Patrick Harris. The playful rivalry had the crowd roaring, making for a one-of-a-kind late-night spectacle.

Lambert kicked off the show with a thrilling surprise: his Queen bandmates joined him on stage for a powerful rendition of “We Will Rock You.” The audience was electric, but Corden wasn’t backing down. With a cheeky quip, he called it “amateur hour” before throwing some playful shade during “Don’t Stop Me Now.”

As the performance unfolded with classic hits like “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and “Another One Bites the Dust,” the energy was undeniable. By the end, a teary-eyed Corden finally admitted defeat, acknowledging Lambert’s prowess as the true Queen frontman. To wrap things up on a high, the two joined forces for an emotional duet of “Somebody to Love,” leaving the crowd buzzing with excitement.

A fan wrote, “I love how Adam and James are trash talking to each other. But I really love the songs they are trash talking with!!. They are awesome!!” while another commented, “No one can replace Freddy as lead vocalist , but Adam is brilliant as a member of queen and does a fantastic job keeping queen alive , Freddie would approve I’m sure.”

“Bet they didn’t expect me to sing with one arm and cradle my son with the other,” Adam Lambert joked, stepping into the spotlight at the Sydney Opera House — a newborn tucked gently in his arms. “You’re rewriting the definition of a rockstar, man,” Keith Urban laughed beside him, strumming the first notes of “You’ll Be in My Heart.”

What was meant to be a simple surprise duet turned into something unforgettable. With one hand on the mic and the other cradling his newborn son, Adam delivered a raw, emotional performance that had the entire venue in stunned silence. Keith played alongside him, letting Adam’s vocals — tender, powerful, and heartbreakingly personal — take center stage.

The crowd, caught between tears and awe, watched not just a concert moment, but a deeply human one: a new father singing his love to the tiniest VIP in the room.

Social media lit up instantly, with fans calling it “the most beautiful performance of the year” and praising Lambert for blending vulnerability and strength in a way only a real artist — and a real dad — could.

In a world where perfection is often staged, this moment wasn’t. It was real. It was raw. And it’s one we’ll be replaying long after the lights go down

It wasn’t planned. It wasn’t rehearsed for headlines. But sometimes the most unforgettable moments in music aren’t about perfection—they’re about courage.

Last night, in a packed arena brimming with lights, fans, and the pulse of anticipation, the world stopped for something no one expected. The music faded. The lights dimmed. And in the hush, Adam Lambert leaned down, his voice soft but steady, and whispered just five words that would change a life:

“Remy, you’re up, buddy.”

From the shadows, out walked 8-year-old Remy Blackstock, the son of Kelly Clarkson—tiny sneakers, trembling hands, and a heart pounding loud enough to hear.

The song? Not just any song. “Heartbeat Song”—his mom’s. At first, his voice was barely a whisper. A shy quiver, hanging in the air. But Adam stayed right beside him, nodding, giving him the anchor he needed.

And then something happened. The smallness in Remy’s voice started to fade. Soft became steady. Steady became strong. Fear turned into flight. The crowd didn’t cheer. They didn’t clap. No one reached for their phones. Thousands of people simply stood still, watching a child step into something bigger than a stage—he was stepping into his own courage.

Backstage, Kelly Clarkson stood frozen, hand pressed to her chest, tears streaking silently down her face. She wasn’t watching a performance. She was watching her son—a little boy singing his mother’s song, singing her words, but making them his own.

When Remy finished, the arena didn’t just erupt—it exploded. Thunderous applause. Tears. Smiles. But the loudest moment had already passed. It was that quiet hush—those sacred minutes when a child found his voice, and a mother saw herself reflected in it. Adam Lambert later told the crowd:

“That wasn’t about fame. That was about family. About facing the thing that scares you and doing it anyway.”

For Kelly, for Remy, for everyone in the room—it wasn’t just another concert.

It was a heartbeat moment. And no one will forget it.

“I Wanted the Last Thing He Heard From Me to Be Music”

But it was at Ozzy’s private funeral in London — attended by family, friends, and music royalty — that Kelly truly left mourners speechless.

With her voice trembling but resolute, Kelly walked slowly to the front of the chapel and said:

“He always told me, ‘Sing loud, even if you’re scared.’ So… Dad, this one’s for you.”

She then performed a hauntingly beautiful acoustic version of “Changes”, the 1972 Black Sabbath ballad that she and Ozzy famously re-recorded together in 2003.

This time, however, she changed the final verse.

Her voice broke as she sang:

“You gave me light when I was dark / You stayed with me when I fell apart / Now I’m changed, I’m changed again / But this time I’m without my friend…”

Family and Friends in Tears

As Kelly sang, Sharon Osbourne clutched a rosary in the front pew, weeping openly. Jack Osbourne put his arm around his sister as she finished the final notes.

Even longtime family friend Sir Elton John was seen wiping his eyes.

“It wasn’t just a performance,” one guest said. “It was a daughter letting her soul speak for the last time.”

Ozzy’s Final Request Fulfilled

Sources close to the family later revealed that Ozzy himself had asked Kelly to sing “Changes” at his funeral, telling her months ago:

“If you don’t cry, it’s not real. And if you cry while you sing, I’ll be proud.”

She did.

Kelly’s Closing Words

After the song, Kelly placed a handwritten letter inside her father’s casket. No one knows what it said — but as she turned away, she whispered loud enough for the front row to hear:

“You were never just the Prince of Darkness to me. You were my light.”

Ozzy Osbourne gave the world his voice, his madness, and his heart.

But to Kelly… he was simply Dad.
And with her song, she gave him back everything he once gave her —
one final time.

It was the kind of overcast morning that made the world feel a little quieter—like even the skies were grieving. The white roses lining the steps of St. Paul’s Chapel in Los Angeles swayed gently in the breeze, as mourners filed in to say goodbye to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the beloved actor, musician, and poet who had passed unexpectedly just days earlier. But no one inside was prepared for the moment that would break even the strongest hearts.

Adele arrived quietly, dressed in deep navy with a small black veil brushing her cheek. Adam Lambert followed minutes later, eyes glassy, clutching a folded piece of music in one hand and a white rose in the other. The two had never shared a stage before—but on this day, they were united by grief and love for a man who had touched them both in different ways.

The ceremony was already heavy with emotion. Malcolm’s former co-stars shared stories that made the crowd both laugh and cry. His daughter read a poem he had written for her years ago, her voice trembling. A jazz trio played one of Malcolm’s original compositions. But it was when the minister stepped aside and the lights dimmed that the chapel fell into a reverent hush.

Without fanfare or introduction, Adele took a single step forward. She glanced at Adam, then looked out across the sea of faces—friends, family, fellow artists, and strangers who had simply loved the man for who he was.

“This is for our brother,” she whispered into the microphone, her voice already cracking. “Gone too soon, but never silent.”

Adam nodded. And then, the first soft piano notes of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” filled the space.

Adele began the first verse slowly, each word drawn from somewhere deep inside her soul. Her voice—raw, aching—carried the pain of loss but also the strength of memory. Adam joined her on the second verse, his vocals ethereal yet trembling, like a candle fighting wind.

Behind them, a screen faded into black-and-white photos: Malcolm as a boy with his mother, laughing in costume on set, holding a Grammy, playing saxophone barefoot in a New Orleans bar. The images were intimate, powerful, and unfiltered.

Halfway through the song, Adam’s voice caught on the word “friend.” He faltered. His head bowed. A beat passed.

Then Adele, without hesitation, reached across and took his hand.

“We’ve got you,” she whispered, barely audible, but somehow carried through the room.

The choir joined softly for the final chorus. Not a showy crescendo—but a tender lift, like a soul ascending. Adele and Adam’s voices rose, then fell, then merged into a single breath of sound, and as the final note faded, there was no applause.

Only silence.

A heavy, sacred silence.

People didn’t just cry—they wept. Shoulders shook. Hands clutched hearts. Even the minister wiped his eyes.

After the song, Adele placed the white rose on the closed mahogany casket and lingered for a moment, her lips moving in a private prayer. Adam followed, laying the folded sheet music on top.

As they returned to their seats, a low murmur rippled through the chapel—people whispering not in awe, but in shared mourning.

Outside, the clouds finally broke, and a faint beam of sunlight poured through the stained-glass window behind the altar.

It felt like a sign.

Later, Adele would say in an interview, “I didn’t know if I could get through it. But I kept thinking… Malcolm would’ve told me, ‘Sing through the pain. That’s where the truth lives.’”

Adam, eyes still puffy from crying, simply said, “We sang him home.”

And they had.

In the days that followed, clips of the tribute went viral, reaching millions. But those who were there knew: no video could capture the weight of that moment. No headline could explain how two voices, bound by grief, helped a roomful of people let go.

It was more than music.

It was goodbye. It was healing. It was love, unspoken—but heard by all.

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary rock star known both as a solo artist and frontman of Black Sabbath, has died. He was 76 years old.

The news of Ozzy’s death comes just weeks after his farewell show on July 5. During the performance, he reunited with his original Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward.

“You’ve got no idea how I feel,” a teary-eyed Ozzy said during the show. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

According to PEOPLE, Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2003, but didn’t go public with his diagnosis until 2020; however, other publications state he was diagnosed in 2019. Ozzy also underwent multiple spinal surgeries over the years.

During a 2023 interview with Rolling Stone, Ozzy admitted his past drug and alcohol use likely contributed to his poor health in the later years of his life.

“I do count my lucky stars,” he said. “I don’t know why I’m still here and I do sometimes think I’m on borrowed time. I said to [his wife] Sharon the other day, ‘What a great f—— life we’ve had and what a great f—— experience.’”

Ozzy’s family confirmed the news of his death on July 22, 2025, in a statement issued to the U.K. Press Association. The statement, cited by NBC News and other outlets, read:

“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning [July 22]. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.”

Ozzy’s music publicist also confirmed the news of his death with the BBC, stating Ozzy died in the UK.

Ozzy is survived by his wife, Sharon, and his six children: Jessica, Louis, Elliot, Aimee, Kelly, and Jack. He shares Jessica, Louis, and Elliot with his ex-wife, Thelma Riley, and shares Aimee, Kelly, and Jack with Sharon.

A Brief History Of Ozzy Osbourne’s Life & Career

John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne was born on December 3, 1948, in Marston Green, Warwickshire, England. In 1968, he joined the Polka Tulk Blues Band, which later changed its name to Earth before becoming Black Sabbath.

As the frontman of Black Sabbath, Ozzy delivered some of the most recognizable songs in rock and roll history, including “Iron Man,” “Paranoid,” and “War Pigs.”

Ozzy was fired from the band in 1979. But that didn’t end his career. He released his debut solo album in 1980, which contained his unforgettable hit “Crazy Train.”

As a solo artist, Ozzy released several now-iconic songs, including “Bark at the Moon,” “Mr. Crowley,” and “Flying High Again.”

Ozzy’s success started to wane in the ’90s. But he found new popularity as a reality TV star when his family’s show, The Osbournes, debuted on MTV in 2002. The show ran for four seasons until 2005.

Despite his health struggles, Ozzy continued to perform whenever possible, even though that wasn’t often in his later years. He also reflected on his legacy, telling Rolling Stone in 2002.

“I made a lot of people smile. I’ve also made a lot of people go, ‘Who the f— does this guy think he is?‘ I guarantee that if I was to die tonight, tomorrow it would be, ‘Ozzy Osbourne, the man who bit the head off a bat, died in his hotel room …’
I know that’s coming.”

He added, “But I’ve got no complaints. At least I’ll be remembered.”

The response was overwhelming when news broke that Ozzy would reunite with his Black Sabbath bandmates for one last show on July 5. The show sold out almost instantly. As NBC News details, 45,000 attended in person and 5.8 million watched online.

Ozzy was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: as a member of Black Sabbath in 2006 and as a solo artist in 2024. Watch him speak at the 2024 Hall of Fame ceremony below.