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New York Post
6 days ago
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- New York Post
Kelly Clarkson cancels Texas benefit concert appearance after ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death
Kelly Clarkson has pulled out of an upcoming concert appearance at an event slated to take place this weekend following the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. The singer's ex, to whom she was married from 2013 to 2020, died on Aug. 3 following a yearslong private battle with melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. He was 48. Prior to Blackstock's passing, the 'Breakaway' hitmaker was due to perform onstage at Band Together Texas — a live music event created country stars Parker McCollum and Miranda Lambert. Advertisement 4 Kelly Clarkson has pulled out of an upcoming concert appearance at an event slated to take place this weekend. PapCulture / BACKGRID The benefit gig, which takes place on Aug. 17, will raise funds to support those who were affected by the July floods in the Lone Star State. 'Unfortunately, Kelly Clarkson will be unable to appear at Band Together Texas as planned, due to personal circumstances,' the concert's organizers wrote in a since-expired Instagram Story, per People. Advertisement 'We send our love to Kelly and her family.' The 'Because of You' singer's name is also no longer listed on the gig's talent line-up. 4 Brandon Blackstock, to whom Clarkson was married from 2013 to 2020, died on Aug. 3 following a yearslong private battle with melanoma. Instagram/@kellyclarkson While Clarkson won't be gracing the stage at Moody Center in Austin, a slew of country crooners will — including Ryan Bingham, Jack Ingram, Dylan Gossett, Cody Johnson, Lyle Lovett, Lukas Nelson, Jon Randall, Wade Bowen, Ronnie Dunn and the Randy Rogers Band. Advertisement The fundraiser will also feature 'tributes to first responders and flood victims, including stories of rescue and resilience shared on stage by emergency personnel,' according to the gig's press release. The Post has reached out to Clarkson's reps for comment. 4 The exes shared daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9. Blackstock also had two older kids from a previous marriage. MediaPunch / BACKGRID Clarkson's gig cancellation comes just days after it was revealed that the singer's former assistant, Brittney Marie Jones, was listed as Blackstock's 'beautiful and loving partner in life' in his obituary. Advertisement An obit further revealed that Clarkson's ex-husband — with whom she shared daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9 — was 'building a life' with Jones at the time of his death. 'Brandon, along with his beautiful and loving partner in life and business, Brittney Marie Jones, started building a life, building companies, and working tirelessly to create Headwaters Livestock Auction and what will live on as his legacy, The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana,' it read. Clarkson, meanwhile, was not even mentioned in the lengthy obit. 4 Clarkson's gig cancellation comes just days after her name was omitted from Blackstock's obituary. MediaPunch / BACKGRID Their ill-fated union ended with a contentious legal battle that saw the exes fight over finances, custody and property. The lengthy clash came to an end in 2022, when a judge granted Blackstock $115,000 per month in spousal support until January 2024. He was also awarded a monthly amount of $45,600 in child support.
New York Post
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Demi Lovato reunites with ex Joe Jonas for surprise ‘Camp Rock' performance at Jonas Brothers concert
It's a 'Camp Rock' reunion! The Jonas Brothers welcomed Joe Jonas' ex-girlfriend, Demi Lovato, on stage for a surprise performance at their first concert on their 'Jonas20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour' at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Sunday night. Joe Jonas sang'Gotta Find You' from the 2008 Disney Channel movie before the siblings introduced Lovato, 32, to huge applause from the crowd. Advertisement 13 Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato perform at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Aug. 10. PapCulture / BACKGRID 13 Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato perform 'Camp Rock' songs. PapCulture / BACKGRID 13 Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato reunite 15 years after they dated. PapCulture / BACKGRID Advertisement Lovato joined her ex and his brothers Nick and Kevin Jonas as they performed a medley of two other 'Camp Rock' songs, 'This Is Me' and 'Wouldn't Change a Thing.' On TikTok, Lovato posted a clip from the performance and wrote, 'thanks for having me @Jonas Brothers 🫶.' 13 The Jonas Brothers perform at MetLife Stadium on Aug. Live Nation 13 The Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato in 'Camp Rock.' DISNEY CHANNEL/JOHN MEDLAND Advertisement Joe and Lovato also hung out backstage and made a video of them lip syncing to 'Wouldn't Change a Thing.' In a second video, the exes lip-synched to fellow Disney alum Debby Ryan's 'Sat Down with the President of Disney Channel' viral speech. Lovato captioned the clip: 'for the history books @joejonas.' 13 Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato making a TikTok. joejonas/Instagram 13 Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato backstage at MetLife Stadium. ddlovato/Instagram Advertisement Fans reacted to the thrilling reunion on social media. 'THIS HEALED SOMETHING IN ME,' one fan wrote in the comments section of Lovato's TikTok from the concert. 'my 2025 is complete,' another fan said. 13 Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato in 'Camp Rock.' DISNEY CHANNEL/JOHN MEDLAND 'This should heal every single disney kids out there ☺️I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!' a third TikToker wrote. 'Mitchie and Shane forever 🥹,' a different fan added, referring to Lovato and Joe's 'Camp Rock' characters. Lovato's husband, Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes, also reacted to the big concert moment. He shared a clip of Lovato walking out on stage, writing, 'Couldn't be more proud … I love u sooo much baby.' 13 Demi Lovato joins the Jonas Brothers at their concert. PapCulture / BACKGRID Advertisement 13 Joe Jonas performs at MetLife Stadium on Aug. Live Nation Before Lovato's appearance, the Jonas Brothers reflected on 'Camp Rock' to the audience. 'Joe got the job, and then somehow our dad figured it out to get me and Kevin to be involved in the movie too,' said Nick, 32, adding, 'I think it's time that we all walk down this memory lane to celebrate a little movie called 'Camp Rock.'' 13 The Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato in 'Camp Rock.' AP Advertisement Lovato dated Joe for a few months in 2010. In 2020, Lovato told Harper's Bazaar that she was no longer in contact with Joe or his brothers. 13 Joe Jonas, Demi Lovato at the 2010 Vanity Fair Oscar party. WireImage 13 Demi Lovato with Joe and Nick Jonas at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar party. WireImage Advertisement In May, Lovato married Jutes, 34, in California. The couple got engaged in Dec. 2023 after over a year of dating. Joe, for his part, was married to 'Game of Thrones' actress Sophie Turner, with whom he shares two daughters. The exes finalized their divorce last September after a bitter custody battle.
