Names and faces

Rocker Ozzy Osbourne has denied rumors of a split from his wife, Sharon, and apologized to his family for returning to drinking and drugs. The Black Sabbath singer says he was in a “dark place” but has been sober for 44 days. In a message posted Tuesday on his Facebook page, 64-year-old Osbourne said that “for the last year and a half I have been drinking and taking drugs.” He said “I was in a very dark place” andapologized for his “insane behavior.” Osbourne added: “Just to set the record straight, Sharon and I are not divorcing.” The couple and their children Jack and Kelly became reality TV stars a decade ago with MTV series The Osbournes. Sharon Osbourne was later a judge on America’s Got Talent - as well as her husband’s manager. Ozzy Osbourne was a founding member of Black Sabbath, but left the group in 1979. He has since rejoined, and the band’s new studio album 13 - its first with Osbourne in 35 years - is out in June. The band is due to tour Australia and New Zealand this month and plans European and North American dates later in the year.

Benny Blanco, who has co-written and co-produced hits like Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” and Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger,” is getting a songwriting honor. The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that the 25-year-old will receive the Hal David Starlight Award at its annual gala on June 13. Past recipients include Taylor Swift and Alicia Keys. Blanco has been behind a slew of hits in the past few years, including Rihanna’s “Diamonds” and Ke$ha’s “TiK ToK.” He’s also worked with Bruno Mars and Nicki Minaj, and often collaborates with mega-hitmaker Dr. Luke, who is his mentor. Tony Hatch, Mick Jones and Lou Gramm, Holly Knight, JD Souther, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry will be inducted into the hall of fame at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York.