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USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackson was Reba McEntire's stepson: 'He's my total'
Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock died this week, but he is also related to another music royal: Reba McEntire. Blackstock's family confirmed the death in a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Aug. 7. "It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," the statement read. The news comes one day after Clarkson, 43, announced on social media that the August dates of her Las Vegas residency will be postponed while she tends to her family. The family statement said that Blackstock "bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family." Blackstock was McEntire's stepson. McEntire married Blackstock's dad and fellow music manager Narvel Blackstock in 1989 and the two divorced in 2015. They had one son together of their own, race car driver Shelby Blackstock. McEntire is one of the biggest stars in country music industry's modern era. A three-time Grammy winner, with 17 nominations, she has become a successful actress, including on the self-titled TV sitcom "Reba" from 2001 to 2007 and now on the NBC sitcom "Happy's Place," which premiered last year and returns for a second season this fall. During a 2018 interview with People at the Academy of Country Music Awards, McEntire called Blackstock and Clarkson's children – River Rose, 11, and Remington "Remy," who is 9 – her grandchildren. "I don't ever see the grandkids!" McEntire told People. "It was a lot better when everybody was not so busy, but I've got seven grandchildren, so they're scattered all over the country and busy doing stuff, but I love them." After Clarkson and her husband announced their split in 2020, McEntire told "Entertainment Tonight" that she wasn't taking sides during the divorce. "Brandon's been my son forever it seems. Although he's my stepson, I still love him like he's my total – my blood, so I'm praying for 'em both 'cause I love 'em both," McEntire said, but told ET's Rachel Smith that "Kelly and I do talk, we text and I love them both, and so I can't play favorites because I've been a friend of Kelly for a long time." In 2023, Clarkson told Andy Cohen on "Watch What Happens Live!" that she and McEntire "text each other all the time," adding that they are "both women of sound mind that know that life doesn't work out sometimes," saying that "she would know best" because "it's literally the same thing." "No hard feelings there. Just feelings!" Clarkson added. "We've even worked together since then — on 'The Voice' as well." On Season 23 of "The Voice" in 2023, McEntire served as mega mentor to contestants while Clarkson sat on the judging panel with Blake Shelton (who was once managed by the Blackstocks), Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reba McEntire Said She Loved Brandon Blackstock Like He Was Her 'Blood' Prior to His Death at 48: Inside Their Bond
The country legend previously said she "claims" Blackstock as her own biological sonNEED TO KNOW Reba McEntire had a close relationship with her late stepson Brandon Blackstock McEntire was married to Brandon's dad, Narvel Blackstock, for 26 years until their split in 2015 Through the years, McEntire has made several sweet comments about her relationship with BrandonReba McEntire's bond with Brandon Blackstock was special. The 70-year-old country superstar was the former stepmother to the late talent manager from her previous marriage to ex Narvel Blackstock. Brandon, who died of cancer this week at the age of 48, had a close bond with McEntire throughout his life. 'Brandon's been my son forever it seems,' McEntire told Entertainment Tonight in October 2021, years after her divorce from Narvel. 'Although he's my stepson, I still love him like he's my total — my blood.' McEntire tied the knot with Narvel in 1989 and the former pair were married for 26 years before divorcing in 2015. The exes share son Shelby Blackstock, 35, as well as Narvel's three children — Brandon, Chassidy and Shawna — from his previous marriage to Elisa Gayle Ritter. "I don't consider Brandon, Chassidy and Shawna [Blackstock] stepchildren," McEntire told The Boot in 2010. 'I claim them all.' In December 2023, McEntire shared with PEOPLE that her joy comes in part from her kids and their well-being. "I'm at a really good place in my life," she said at the time. "I'm happy, I'm in love. My kids are all healthy. My family's healthy. So I'm happy." Through the years, Clarkson and McEntire have also opened up about their connection through Brandon. In 2019, the 'Fancy' singer appeared as a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where Clarkson said, 'I ended up marrying your oldest son and you got stuck with me more,' to which McEntire replied, 'Thank goodness, thank goodness.' When Clarkson and Brandon announced their split in 2020, McEntire chose to stay out of the drama between her chosen son and her longtime friend. 'Kelly and I do talk, we text and I love them both, and so I can't play favorites because I've been a friend of Kelly for a long time," McEntire told ET in 2021. For her part, Clarkson said there was no bad blood between her and McEntire in the wake of her tumultuous divorce from Brandon. 'No, not at all. No, I mean we were friends before Brandon and I even got together,' Clarkson said on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in 2023. 'We text each other all the time. I think we're both women of sound mind that know that life doesn't work out sometimes. She would know best. Literally the same thing. So yeah, no hard feelings there. Just feelings.' In March 2024, Brandon posed with his and Clarkson's kids River, 11, and Remington, 9, in photos at the Houston Rodeo, where the family enjoyed an outing with Brandon's brother Shelby and Shelby's mother, McEntire. The Blackstock family shared the news of Brandon's death on Aug. 7 after privately living with cancer for three years. "It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," a rep for the family told PEOPLE in a statement. "Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. 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." Brandon's dad Narvel previously served as Clarkson's manager, and the singer and her future husband first met at a rehearsal for the Academy of Country Music Awards in May 2006, when Blackstock was still married to ex-wife Melissa Ashworth. After their 2013 wedding, Brandon — who was also Blake Shelton's manager — became Clarkson's manager, too. On Wednesday, Aug. 6, Clarkson revealed Brandon had been ill, and she postponed her Las Vegas residency to spend time with their children, River and Remington. "While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children's father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them," she wrote in a statement, apologizing to fans and expressing appreciation for their "grace, kindness and understanding." Read the original article on People
Fox Sports
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Caraway's grand slam helps Oregon State beat Florida State 14-10, advance to CWS
Associated Press CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Trent Caraway hit a grand slam and Gavin Turley added a two-run home run in the third inning to help No. 8 seed Oregon State beat Florida State 14-10 on Sunday night to win the best-of three Corvallis Super Regional. The Beavers (47-14-1) advance to the College World Series for the eighth time in program history and the first since 2018, when Oregon State won the most recent of its CWS titles. Krieg walked, Reeder was hit by a pitch and McEntire drew an eight-pitch walk to set up Caraway's slam and Turley's shot made it 13-3. Zach Kmatz (2-0) gave up two runs over 2 2/3 relief innings. Max Williams hit a two-run homer in the top of the first but Oregon State responded in the bottom. Reeder hit a three-run home run off starter Wes Mendes (7-3) before McEntire added a solo shot to that gave the Beavers a 7-2 lead. Chase Williams hit a solo shot in the second for No. 9 seed Florida State (42-16). Lodise had an RBI in the fourth and, after Tyce Peterson responded with a solo homer for OSU, Jaxson West and Gage Harrelson each drove in a run in the fifth. Myles Bailey hit a two-run home run in the six to make it 14-8. Brody DeLamielleure and Harrelson drove in a run apiece to cap the scoring in the ninth. The Seminoles beat Oregon State 3-1 on Saturday to avoid elimination after the Beavers rallied to win the opener 5-4 in 10 innings. Florida State played in its record 19th super regional and its 61 postseason appearances and 211 postseason wins are second in NCAA history, behind Texas with 259 wins in 64 appearances. ___ AP college sports: recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Caraway's grand slam helps Oregon State beat Florida State 14-10, advance to CWS
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Trent Caraway hit a grand slam and Gavin Turley added a two-run home run in the third inning to help No. 8 seed Oregon State beat Florida State 14-10 on Sunday night to win the best-of three Corvallis Super Regional. The Beavers (47-14-1) advance to the College World Series for the eighth time in program history and the first since 2018, when Oregon State won the most recent of its CWS titles. Krieg walked, Reeder was hit by a pitch and McEntire drew an eight-pitch walk to set up Caraway's slam and Turley's shot made it 13-3. Zach Kmatz (2-0) gave up two runs over 2 2/3 relief innings. Max Williams hit a two-run homer in the top of the first but Oregon State responded in the bottom. Reeder hit a three-run home run off starter Wes Mendes (7-3) before McEntire added a solo shot to that gave the Beavers a 7-2 lead. Chase Williams hit a solo shot in the second for No. 9 seed Florida State (42-16). Lodise had an RBI in the fourth and, after Tyce Peterson responded with a solo homer for OSU, Jaxson West and Gage Harrelson each drove in a run in the fifth. Myles Bailey hit a two-run home run in the six to make it 14-8. Brody DeLamielleure and Harrelson drove in a run apiece to cap the scoring in the ninth. The Seminoles beat Oregon State 3-1 on Saturday to avoid elimination after the Beavers rallied to win the opener 5-4 in 10 innings. Florida State played in its record 19th super regional and its 61 postseason appearances and 211 postseason wins are second in NCAA history, behind Texas with 259 wins in 64 appearances. ___ AP college sports:
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Caraway's grand slam helps Oregon State beat Florida State 14-10, advance to CWS
CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Trent Caraway hit a grand slam and Gavin Turley added a two-run home run in the third inning to help No. 8 seed Oregon State beat Florida State 14-10 on Sunday night to win the best-of three Corvallis Super Regional. The Beavers (47-14-1) advance to the College World Series for the eighth time in program history and the first since 2018, when Oregon State won the most recent of its CWS titles. Advertisement Krieg walked, Reeder was hit by a pitch and McEntire drew an eight-pitch walk to set up Caraway's slam and Turley's shot made it 13-3. Zach Kmatz (2-0) gave up two runs over 2 2/3 relief innings. Max Williams hit a two-run homer in the top of the first but Oregon State responded in the bottom. Reeder hit a three-run home run off starter Wes Mendes (7-3) before McEntire added a solo shot to that gave the Beavers a 7-2 lead. Chase Williams hit a solo shot in the second for No. 9 seed Florida State (42-16). Lodise had an RBI in the fourth and, after Tyce Peterson responded with a solo homer for OSU, Jaxson West and Gage Harrelson each drove in a run in the fifth. Myles Bailey hit a two-run home run in the six to make it 14-8. Advertisement Brody DeLamielleure and Harrelson drove in a run apiece to cap the scoring in the ninth. The Seminoles beat Oregon State 3-1 on Saturday to avoid elimination after the Beavers rallied to win the opener 5-4 in 10 innings. Florida State played in its record 19th super regional and its 61 postseason appearances and 211 postseason wins are second in NCAA history, behind Texas with 259 wins in 64 appearances. ___ AP college sports:
