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3 days ago
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Kelly Clarkson Gives Karaoke Favorite 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' a Wistful Cover for Kellyoke — Watch!
Kelly Clarkson covers "Total Eclipse of the Heart" on her latest Kellyoke session The American Idol alum makes the case for not belting out the passionate lyrics The singer has covered many songs for her Kellyoke segments from Foo Fighters to Taylor SwiftKelly Clarkson is giving a karaoke classic a dreamy spin. In the latest Kellyoke session that debuted on Thursday, May 29, the talk show host covered Bonnie Tyler's 1983 power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart." Clarkson, 43, gave the song a soft cover of the karaoke classic that usually has fans (and Jason Kelce) belting out the chorus with all their might. "And I need you now tonight, And I need you more than ever/And if you only hold me tight, We'll be holding on forever/And we'll only be making it right/'Cause we'll never be wrong," Clarkson crooned in the prechorus. The wistful cover makes the case for focusing more on the ballad and less on the power, aspect associated with the passionate love song. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Fans were enchanted by the wistful approach Clarkson had for the latest Kellyoke cover. "This needs to be released as a single!" one person commented. "I am just covered in goosebumps. This is why this woman is the greatest vocalist alive," someone else wrote. "I audibly gasped when I saw what song she was covering!!!" a third chimed in, adding, "Did not disappoint (not that I ever doubted)." Fans also praised back-up vocalist and daytime talk show's vocal director Jessi Collins featured prominently in the cover. "Absolutely beautiful by both Kelly and her backup singer Jessie," one fan wrote. "They didn't try to 'over sing' this song. While you can certainly belt out some parts of this song, their version was a little softer. Just lovely 💜." "Aside from Kelly, this performance makes Jessi shine more where she amazes me. Great job to the band too 👏," another said, referring to My Band Y'all who joins her for the Kellyoke sessions. "I appreciate that they put Jessi in shots because she really deserves credit!" a third commented. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Clarkson is known for her fun takes on covering popular songs. In April, she sang "Learn to Fly" by the Foo Fighters. In January, she covered Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather." Other songs Clarkson put her spin on include "Lavender Haze" by Taylor Swift, "Red Wine Supernova" by Chappell Roan and "You're Still the One" by Shania Twain. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Kelly Clarkson Gives 'Sneak Peek' at 'Extra Special' Kellyoke Performance
is giving her followers a first-look at her upcoming "extra special" Kellyoke performance. Ahead of the Friday, May 16 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the singer and daytime TV personality clued her fans in on what her next Kellyoke song will be, and it happens to be one from Clarkson's own music catalogue. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 In an Instagram post shared Friday morning, Clarkson, 43, revealed that she will be performing a "special version" of her recently-released track, "Where Have You Been." Giving fans a snippet of the arrangement in the video, the American Idol winner can be heard saying, "Doesn't it sound so pretty," before singing some parts of the song as a sound check. "Sneak peek!" the caption on the Instagram post read, encouraging fans to "Tune in today for an extra special Kellyoke arrangement of 'Where Have You Been!'" "This woman just casually sound checking better than most people sing full out 😭😭😭" one fan noted under the post, while someone else agreed, "Just soundcheck and it sounds like angels in heaven 😍." "Eeeeek, can not wait 😍 oooof that voice though 😮💨" another commenter chimed in. Another one of Clarkson's fans said they were "crying already." The Kelly Clarkson Show airs weekdays at 3 p.m. ET.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Kelly Clarkson Fans Weren't Ready For Sassy New Kellyoke Duet With Lizzo
fans can't complain about her latest Kellyoke performance, which featured a very special musical guest. During the Thursday, May 15 episode of her eponymous talk show, Clarkson took the stage to sing a duet with , as the two powerhouse vocalists took on Lizzo's recently-released song, "Still Bad," during the Kellyoke segment. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Clarkson, 43, got in touch with her sassier side to pull off the energetic performance, while she and Lizzo, 37, both showed off their killer stage presence together that made it hard for fans to look away. One fan on YouTube noticed that Lizzo's song seemed to "suit" Clarkson perfectly, as the chorus includes lines like, "I don't need him, I need a drink" and "Let's turn this pain into some champagne, baby." The American Idol winner didn't even shy away from the expletives in the lyrics, as she shamelessly sang out the lines "So, bitch, I can't complain" and "I make that been-through-shit look sexy, anyway." View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Kelly Clarkson Show (@kellyclarksonshow) "Hearing Kelly say bitch is sooooo frickin adorable," one of her fans quipped under the YouTube video of the performance, adding that the two singers really "complement each others personality." "Kelly lit the stage with her high energy . Lizzo is awesome," another user added, while someone else wrote, "This was the duet I didn't know I needed." "The world ain't ready for these two together 🔥," one commenter wrote on Instagram. "Kelly harmonizing. Always top tier. ❤️," another user added. Someone else simply added, "Two queens, one stage ❤️," under the video.
New York Post
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kelly Clarkson asks HR why she hasn't been fired yet for ‘inappropriate' comments — as she considers quitting talk show
Miss Independent strikes again. Kelly Clarkson performed at Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City, New Jersey on Saturday and admitted that she argues with HR amid reports that she wants to quit her NBC daytime talk show. According to People, someone in the audience told Clarkson, 43, that she looks 'sexy' after she used a weight loss drug to slim down. She then explained that she has a hard time not complimenting people's looks on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show.' Advertisement 8 Kelly Clarkson performs in New York on May 9. PapCulture / BACKGRID 'Every time I go to an HR meeting, I'm like, 'How have I not been fired?'' she said. 'I grew up on the road at 19 years old, you know what I'm saying? I'm like, 'Oh, that is inappropriate. I would never.'' 'But they also say you're not allowed to say someone looks attractive, and I say f— that,' Clarkson continued. 'Because some of those bitches are out here working, and we're trying, and I want every motherf—er that passes me to go, 'Damn. Well done.'' Advertisement 8 Kelly Clarkson on her daytime talk show. Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal 8 Kelly Clarkson during her 'Kellyoke' segment on her talk show. Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images The 'Where Have You Been' singer recalled that her feelings on the topic once led to her 'nearly getting in a fight' with an HR representative. 'They were like, 'Well, it might make people feel bad that they looked bad before.' I was fat before, so I'm saying I want you to say, 'Damn,'' Clarkson told the audience. Advertisement The Grammy winner added that there's 'nothing wrong' with anyone's bodies and said she 'felt very confident' when she weighed more. 8 Kelly Clarkson on her talk show in September 2022. Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images 'I felt fine both ways,' she explained, 'but I'm just saying it's a lot more fun with clothes now. And I've been working on it.' Clarkson also joked that she 'will not be calling HR' about the fan's compliment. Advertisement 'It is not a joke. I know HR is not a joke,' she said, 'but it is really funny some of the things they talk about, and we're like, 'Oh no. We would never.'' 8 Kelly Clarkson has hosted 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' since 2019. Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images During the concert, Clarkson also mentioned her talk show that she allegedly wants to leave. 'We love the talk show, but we usually don't get to do shows because of the schedule, so thank you so much,' she said to the crowd. 'It's cool. It's only like two hours away from home in New York City.' 8 Kelly Clarkson performs on 'Today' on May 6. Charles Sykes/Invision/AP The Post previously reported that Clarkson is tired of her talk show schedule and considering stepping away to spend more time with her children when her contract with NBC expires next year. 'Kelly's No. 1 priority is her children, and they always will be,' one industry insider said at the time. 'The show is grueling. It's a whole lot of work and I hear that Kelly would like to spend more time down South.' 8 Kelly Clarkson on the set of her talk show in New York City. Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty Images Advertisement Clarkson missed a string of episodes of her show in the spring without explanation. Guest co-hosts included Simu Liu, Andy Cohen, Molly Sims and Brooke Shields. 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' has won 22 Daytime Emmys — but the ratings have steadily declined since its launch in 2019. The show drew an average of 1.2 million viewers this season, compared to 1.9 million when it debuted. Last week, The Post learned from an NBC insider that Hoda Kotb is an option to replace Clarkson. 8 Hoda Kotb and Kelly Clarkson. Advertisement Kotb, 60, left NBC's 'Today' in January after nearly 18 years to prioritize her daughters and other work obligations. Sims, Wanda Sykes, Willie Geist, Roy Wood Jr., Josh Groban and Maria Shriver are also in the running to replace Clarkson, the source told The Post.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
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Kelly Clarkson Teases Major Career Reveal and Fans Can't Wait
Fans are over the moon over Kelly Clarkson releasing her new single, "Where Have You Been," tonight at midnight, and just a little while ago, she teased another major career reveal that's coming tomorrow! She shared the news on Instagram in a post captioned with, "What's up?! My new song 'Where Have You Been' is out at midnight AND my new video is premiering tomorrow on The Kelly Clarkson Show!! Check your local listings for times." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) Guess we'd better all set our DVRs for the big moment! Kelly's devoted fans have been waiting for new music for quite some time, and while everyone is super stoked about the single, the music video news sent people over the person exclaimed, "Finally, a new music video!!!! 🔥," while another added, "EEEEeeeee… & a new video!!!! Omg I am excited & ready for this new era!!!! 🔥" Other ecstatic comments included: "The devil works hard, but Kelly Clarkson works harder 🔥👏" "😳 I can't freakin wait for this Mother Kelly... the picture is absolutely freakin STUNNING 🔥" "Bring it the freaking on, Mother ✨" There's no arguing with the fact that Clarkson is on top of her game right now. With a hit talk show, "Kellyoke" covers that have fans bowing down each week, and more chart-topping music on the way? There's clearly no stopping her.🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 We can't wait to tune in tomorrow for the big reveal!
