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New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
What kept Kelly Clarkson going during ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's ‘devastating' cancer fight
'Workhorse' Kelly Clarkson kept going during her ex Brandon Blackstock's private three-year cancer battle because she had no other choice. The Grammy winner, 43, not only had a syndicated daily talk show to deliver, but she was also gearing up to launch her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace in July, just weeks before his shocking death. Blackstock passed away at age 48 on Thursday, August 7, after suffering from melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. 14 Kelly Clarkson performing at the Citi Concert Series for the 'Today' Show in New York on May 6. Jackie Brown / 14 Brandon Blackstock with Kelly Clarkson. Instagram/@kellyclarkson Clarkson held his diagnosis tight to her chest, with sources revealing she told her talk show staff the news in confidence and asked for confidentiality out of respect for the family. Insiders reveal it was those staff members who kept Clarkson going through the hardest time of her life. 'A big part of it was making her schedule available for transporting the children to visit Brandon, and all of the emotions that came with this difficult time,' the insider told Us Weekly, referring to her mysterious 'Kelly Clarkson Show' 10-episode absence earlier this year. 14 Kelly Clarkson returned to her talk show after a 10-episode absence in March. YouTube/@kellyclarksonshow 14 Kelly Clarkson kicks off new Las Vegas residency 'Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions' at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 11, 2025. Getty Images for Live Nation Las Vegas 14 Kelly Clarkson's residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. kellyclarkson/Instagram 'Kelly is a workhorse. Hard work is all she knows. She hates disappointing people, truly. The thing that kept her going was knowing how many people depend on her, like her crews and employees,' they disclosed. Clarkson, who postponed the remaining August shows of her Las Vegas residency this week, is set to return to work next month. While her residency isn't scheduled to pick back up until November, sources said 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' is still scheduled to return for Season 7 in September. 14 Kelly Clarkson performing during the 'Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions' on July 11, 2025, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Getty Images for Live Nation Las Vegas 14 Kelly Clarkson's announcement when she postponed her August residency shows. Instagram/@kellyclarkson Despite all the people that depend on her, the singer-songwriter's main priority is her children. Clarkson married Blackstock in 2013, and he managed her career. They shared two kids: daughter River, 11, son Remington 'Remy,' 9. The first-ever 'American Idol' winner filed for divorce in 2020, and it was finalized in 2022. 14 Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson at the 25th annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., on Jan. 12, 2020. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP 14 Kelly Clarkson poses with her and Brandon Blackstock's children: River and Remy. Instagram/@kellyclarkson 'Her kids will come first, and she will find a way,' the insider shared with the outlet. 'She loves her work, but nothing compares to a situation like this.' 'She has family and friends, but at the end of the day, it's all on her,' the source explained. 'Thankfully, the Blackstocks have come really close together in this time, so they would be happy to be there for the kids.' Blackstock is survived by his three siblings and four children. Before marrying Clarkson, he welcomed daughter Savannah, 23, and son Seth, 18, with his first wife, Melissa Ashworth. 14 Brandon Blackstock died on August 7 after a three-year battle with cancer. Instagram/@kellyclarkson Just one month before his death, Savannah revealed she was expecting her second baby. Blackstock also leaves behind his famous talent manager father, Narvel Blackstock, who previously managed Clarkson and his ex-wife Reba McEntire's careers. His son took over control of Clarkson's music management during their relationship. 14 Kelly Clarkson (R) and Brandon Blackstock attend the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 10, 2013. Getty Images for NARAS 14 Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock with their kids and his oldest children from a previous marriage in Los Angeles. MediaPunch / BACKGRID Narvel and McEntire married in 1989 and divorced in 2015. They had one child together, Blackstock's half-brother, Shelby, who broke his silence on Brandon's death in an emotional tribute post. While Blackstock wasn't McEntire's biological son, she always treated him like one and brought their broken family back together in the final months of his life. In March, she was photographed alongside her ailing stepson, his half-brother, and the rest of their family at the rodeo in Houston, Texas. 14 (L-R) Reba McEntire, Warner Music Nashville's President and CEO John Espositio, Blake Shelton, Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson attend Warner Music Group Grammy Celebration hosted by InStyle at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, California, on February 12, 2012. Getty Images for InStyle 14 Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson. MediaPunch / BACKGRID Clarkson, meanwhile, is said to be 'devastated' for her children over the loss of their father. 'When she found out that he was sick, she remained protective of him for their sake,' a source told People after Blackstock's death. 'Kelly has always tried to keep things classy. It became clear earlier this year that Brandon was not doing well. She's been devastated for the kids,' they added. Blackstock's family announced his passing in a statement obtained by The Post. 'It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away. Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years,' his loved ones shared on Thursday. 'He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family's privacy during this very difficult time,' they added.
USA Today
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jessica Simpson rolls with wardrobe malfunction on 'Today' show
Jessica Simpson might have stepped away from music for more than a decade, but she's still a pro who keeps her cool on stage. The multi-hyphenate "A Public Affair" singer, 45, rolled with the punches when she experienced a minor wardrobe malfunction while performing on the "Today" show's Citi Concert Series Wednesday, July 23. While performing a medley of her '90s and 2000s hits "I Think I'm in Love with You" and "With You," her pale pink satin corset-style top appeared to slip down on the left side, showing a pink bra. "Of course, I have, like, a malfunction here and everywhere. But it's OK. I think my boob stayed in, so that's good," she told the "Today" hosts afterward. Simpson, whose last musical project was a Christmas album in 2010, released the first half of her two-part EP, "Nashville Canyon, Part 1," in March. Her set melded songs new and old, from "Fade" off her upcoming September EP release to 2005's "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'." "It was incredibly healing" to write new songs, Simpson told co-host Jenna Bush-Hager. "I was in Nashville; it was a crazy time for me. My life literally flipped upside down, and I really just had to focus on my purpose." She was "trying to inspire myself to get back up there, have the courage to do it in the face of heartbreak and the face of life completely changing," Simpson added. "Music saved my life. Nashville saved my life. All the songwriters, my band, everybody." In January, the singer and businesswoman revealed in a statement shared with USA TODAY that she and her husband of 10 years, Eric Johnson, were "living separately (and) navigating a painful situation in our marriage." They share three children: daughter Maxwell Drew, 13, son Ace Knute, 12, and daughter Birdie Mae, 6.
UPI
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: Jessica Simpson performs new song 'Fade' on 'Today'
1 of 5 | Jessica Simpson performs on NBC's "Today" show in New York City on Wednesday. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo July 23 (UPI) -- Jessica Simpson performed on Today as part of the show's Citi Concert Series Wednesday. The singer, 45, released an EP, Nashville Canyon, Pt.1 in March, and dropped the single "Fade" on Tuesday. "I know that I was ready," she said of her new music. "I went to Nashville, I felt just a calling to just use my voice again, in a whole different way. Like, I was working on the collection for so long and still am, but I don't know there's just something inside of me that always has to sing and now I'm ready to be doing on stage in front of people again. But I just took a break, you know?" Simpson also discussed a new clothing collection she designed, which includes denim and accessories. In addition to her music, Simpson released her memoir Open Book in 2021. In January of this year, she and her husband, Eric Johnson announced their separation. They share three children -- Ace Knute, Maxwell and Birdie Mae.
New York Post
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kelly Clarkson called secret nickname by frustrated staffers after Las Vegas cancellation: report
She's Already Gone. It appears as though Kelly Clarkson's staffers have found an outlet for their anger, and it includes coming up with a secret nickname about the global superstar. The 'Since U Been Gone' singer, 43, angered the masses after canceling her debut show at the Colosseum Theater at Caesars Palace on Friday — just moments before she was due onstage. 6 Kelly Clarkson performing at the Citi Concert Series for the 'Today' Show on May 6, 2025 in New York City. Jackie Brown / The final nail in the coffin appeared to be when she further postponed her Saturday show. As a result, the 'Behind These Hazel Eyes' songstress left some of her workers scrambling for answers, with one perplexed staffer telling the Daily Mail that Clarkson's new nickname is a 'flake.' 6 Kelly Clarkson Studio Sessions Las Vegas residency poster. kellyclarkson/Instagram 'She's the sweetest woman in show business. And not to be mean, but she's being a flake,' they told the outlet. 'I'm sorry, but that's how it feels. She's being flaky. And that's very hard to be in business with.' The staffer added that while they 'love' the 'Breakaway' hitmaker, 'the whiplash' from her eleventh-hour cancelation 'is a lot.' 6 Kelly Clarkson canceled the Las Vegas residency due to vocal issues. Instagram/@kellyclarkson 'She's all in on the talk show, then she's not, then she is again. She's performing in Vegas, now she's not. It's her voice. It's personal issues. It's enough to make you crazy,' they added. While crew members weren't in the know about the reason behind the cancelation, one worker told the outlet that the singer pulled the plug on her gig for voice-related reasons. 'Honestly I don't know if it's her voice or not,' they said. 'She has had voice issues before and obviously it's a lot of work preparing for a residency.' 6 Kelly Clarkson performing at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on October 19, 2024. Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame The Post has reached out to Clarkson's reps for comment. It comes just days after sources detailed the alleged behind-the-scenes drama that snowballed following the cancelation. An insider claimed that Clarkson's crew was kept 'completely in the dark' about her plans to pull out of Friday's hotly anticipated gig. 6 Kelly Clarkson is the host on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images 'Everyone working behind the scenes was in complete shock,' they told The Sun. 'They woke up Friday expecting a normal day of work and began their day like always.' The source explained that staffers were well into the work day before they allegedly learned the show would not go on, calling it 'utterly disrespectful.' Earlier this week, sources told Page Six that there was a deeper reason behind the 'Stronger' singer's decision to cancel her show. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up! Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Never miss a story. Check out more newsletters 'She belts out every single note. She's an incredibly powerful singer, but it takes its toll on her vocal cords and she's come incredibly close to needing surgery before,' they revealed. 'She cannot risk damaging her cords further — she's on thin ice.' 6 Caesars Palace sign advertised Dolly Parton and Kelly Clarkson residencies. kellyclarkson/Instagram Besides preserving her powerhouse voice, Clarkson is reportedly dealing with issues in her 'insanely complicated' personal life. 'Kelly is fighting some serious hidden battles that very few people are privy to …it's a source of emotional and therefore physical distress for her,' one source said, referring to her yearslong messy divorce battle with ex Brandon Blackstock. The exes, who finalized their divorce in 2022, share two children: daughter River Rose, 10, and son Remy, 8. Clarkson's 18-show residency is scheduled to run at Caesars until November 15.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Russell Wilson's Wife Ciara Sends Message After Personal Decision
Russell Wilson's Wife Ciara Sends Message After Personal Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Russell Wilson and his wife, Ciara, have grown to be one of the most well-known couples in the sports entertainment industry over the past several years. Advertisement Wilson has been havoc on the field, having played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. He's now preparing for his first season with the New York Giants. Wilson signed a one-year deal with the Giants during the offseason, after Brian Daboll and his staff led New York to a 3-14 record with a quarterback room of Daniel Jones, Tommy DeVito and Drew Lock. As Wilson looks to help the Giants improve, Ciara also made some big decisions in the offseason. She recently accepted an invitation to the Citi Concert Series on the Today Show. On Monday, she promoted the event, sharing a post from the Today Show on social media, where she has over 35 million followers. Advertisement "See y'all soon Today Show," Ciara said. Ciara, Instagram Ciara, Instagram Ciara will take part in the concert series alongside several other stars such as, Blake Shelton, the Jonas Brothers, Kelly Clarkson and Zac Brown Band. Clark and a few other performers have already taken part in the concert series. It will officially conclude on August 29 with singer Role Model. Ciara will be performing on July 11. Russell Wilson and CiaraKirby Lee-Imagn Images While Ciara takes another step in her music and performing career, Russell Wilson has been training with the New York Giants at OTAs. Last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Wilson posted 16 touchdowns and 2,482 yards, completing 63.7% of his pass attempts. Advertisement Wilson is widely regarded as the starting quarterback for the Giants next season, looking to help New York improve after a disappointing season. Related: Patrick Mahomes' Change in Physical Appearance Turns Heads on Saturday Related: WNBA Team Releases Former No. 1 College Basketball Recruit on Sunday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
