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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Who Is Brandon Blackstock's First Wife? What We Know About Melissa Ashworth
Who Is Brandon Blackstock's First Wife? What We Know About Melissa Ashworth originally appeared on Parade. People were shocked and saddened today when the news broke that Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, died at the age of 48 after a 3-year long battle with cancer. The family made a statement indicating that he passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. Clarkson and Blackstock were married from 2013 until they finalized their divorce in 2022. They share two children together, River and Remington. Though the two of them had a highly public relationship, most people might not realize that Clarkson is Blackstock's second wife, as he was married once before. Who Is Brandon Blackstock's First Wife? Blackstock was married to Melissa Ashworth from 2001 to 2012. She's 51 years old, and they share two children together, Savannah Blackstock and Seth Blackstock. In 2014, Ashworth did an interview with RadarOnline where she touched on her relationship with Clarkson. She reportedly said, "I love Kelly and we get along great, and my husband and I hang out with them all the time." Ashworth is also a grandmother, as daughter Savannah had her first child, Lake Easton Lee, in 2022. Savannah is now 23, and she announced that she is pregnant with her second child just one month before her father's death. Our hearts go out to all of Blackstock's family, especially his children, during this difficult and devastating Is Brandon Blackstock's First Wife? What We Know About Melissa Ashworth first appeared on Parade on Aug 7, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Aug 7, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Kelly Clarkson's talk show future is revealed amid her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's tragic death
The fate of Kelly Clarkson 's eponymous talk show has been revealed amid her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death. Despite the family tragedy, the Emmy-winning talk show will return for season seven in September, TMZ reported on Friday. Blackstock died on Thursday at age 48 after a three-and-a-half-year battle with the skin cancer melanoma. Clarkson, 43, and her former spouse welcomed daughter River, 11, and son Remington, nine, during their nine-year marriage, which ended in 2020. The talent manager is also survived by his pregnant daughter Savannah, 23, and son Seth with ex-wife Melissa Ashworth. A representative for the family confirmed Blackstock's death in a statement on Thursday which read: '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. 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.' In a statement shared online on Wednesday, Clarkson revealed a health-related issue with Blackstock forced her to postpone in Las Vegas residency. 'Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,' she wrote. '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. 'I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding,' she concluded. The Kelly Clarkson Show viewers wondered about the future of the show after the host's various unexplained absences earlier this year. Clarkson and Blackstock began dating in 2012 and tied the knot the following year. The Kelly Clarkson Show was renewed by NBCUniversal in December. It has maintained the top afternoon TV spot throughout its six seasons on air. The program has featured a rotation of A-list guests including Selena Gomez, Hailey Bieber, Margot Robbie, and John Cena, among many more. Her Kellyoke performances — a spin on karaoke — have collected millions of views online, often with praise from the original artists. 'Kelly Clarkson is a national treasure. We couldn't wait to announce another season of The Kelly Clarkson Show, fresh off the top-rated Christmas in Rockefeller Center in which Kelly hosted,' Tracie Wilson, Executive Vice President, Syndication Studios and E! News at NBCUniversal, said in a press release last year. 'There's an appetite in talk for stories that entertain and inspire, and The Kelly Clarkson Show is a shining star that delivers for our stations and connects with viewers across multiple generations in meaningful ways.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kelly Clarkson postpones Las Vegas residency dates after family crisis
Singer Kelly Clarkson has postponed the remainder of her Las Vegas residency dates for August as she opens up about her ex-husband's health issues. 'Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,' the star said in an Instagram post late Wednesday. She continued: '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. I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.' Clarkson had four more Las Vegas shows scheduled for August. Clarkson was married to music manager Brandon Blackstock from 2013 to 2022 and has two kids with him, River and Remington. They were married for seven years before separating in June 2020, per People. Their divorce was finalized two years later. Clarkson talked about her divorce in a January 2024 interview with People. Referring to her 2023 album Chemistry, the singer said: 'I cannot express how appreciative I feel for having that kind of healthy outlet. Because the level of depression and things that come with divorce or grieving is extraordinarily hard. You feel alone, and it's just a blessing to be able to have that outlet for those emotions that are overwhelming.' Last month, the singer had to postpone her opening night show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace just hours before she was set to take the stage. 'We have been working 24/7 to make Studio Sessions the most intimate and extraordinary experience with and for my incredible fans,' she said on Instagram at the time. 'I am beyond grateful that you always show up for me and I am devastated to have to postpone tonight and tomorrow's opening at Caesars.' Clarkson shared she had to postpone the shows for the sake of her health. 'The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice. I want the shows to be perfect for y'all and I need to protect myself from doing serious damage so I am taking this weekend and next week to rest up so that we can deliver what you all deserve,' she wrote. Solve the daily Crossword
