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New York Post
9 hours ago
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- New York Post
Kelly Clarkson breaks down crying in viral video days before ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death
Kelly Clarkson was struggling to get through her residency show in the days leading up to her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's shocking death. The singer, 43, broke down crying during her July 26 Las Vegas Studio Session residency concert while introducing fans to an updated version of her song 'Piece by Piece.' 'Compartmentalization!' Clarkson said out loud while wiping away tears and attempting to get through the track in a newly resurfaced video recorded by TikTok user @modestishottest4u. Advertisement 12 Kelly Clarkson cries in emotional concert video days before ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death. Elizabeth Martin3282/TikTok 12 The singer struggled to get through 'Piece by Piece' at her July 26th show. Elizabeth Martin3282/TikTok The original lyrics were about Clarkson's estranged father and how much better a dad and partner Blackstock was. Advertisement The song was released in 2015, five years before she filed for divorce from Blackstock, who tragically died at age 48 after losing his battle to cancer last week. 'I've never rewritten a song more and I probably never will,' she told the audience during the show last month. 'I wrote this song with a lot of hope and projection for happiness and better than what was happening. And then, well, life set in and I had to change the lyrics. Everybody was like, 'Wait, why aren't you singing this song?' And I was like, 'Have you heard the lyrics?' That's fun. Embarrassing.' 12 Kelly Clarkson full of emotions during her Vegas residency on July 26. Elizabeth Martin3282/TikTok Advertisement Clarkson reworked the lyrics in 2023 while going through her nasty divorce battle with her late ex-husband and explained why she changed them once again. 'We did it [the song] one time, I did a residency here, and then I was like, 'You know what, that sounded a little angry,'' she said. 'So I just wanted to explain how it feels now. I'm 43. I've done some therapy, and I changed the lyrics now and I think it's perfect. I promise. I'm not gonna change it again.' She added, 'It just represents, kind of, I don't know I feel like we grow up, right? And this is the more grown up version of it.' 12 The star noted how she changed the lyrics once again. Elizabeth Martin3282/TikTok Advertisement 12 Kelly Clarkson got the strength to belt out the lyrics after collecting herself. Elizabeth Martin3282/TikTok However, Clarkson still struggled to even start the song. 'I'm really trying to pull it together,' the entertainer shared while turning her back to the cheering audience to collect herself. 'Screw it, let's just sing it. This is 'Piece by Piece,'' she declared before belting out the verses. 12 Brandon Blackstock and recording artist Kelly Clarkson attend the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards on January 28, 2018 in New York City. Getty Images for NARAS 12 Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson attend Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night XXI on March 28, 2015. Michael Buckner Two years ago, she sang, 'I just walk away, when they ask for money. I take care of me 'cause I love me. Piece by piece I restored my faith that a heart can still beat even when it breaks,' an alleged reference to all the money Blackstock requested during their legal fight. But last month, Clarkson sang, 'I'm learning everyday how to love me. I let go of the shame that you taught me. Piece by piece I restored the faith that a heart can still beat even if it breaks.' Advertisement Just days later, on August 6, the Grammy winner abruptly canceled the month's remaining residency shows due to Blackstock's illness. 12 Brandon Blackstock attends the 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on January 12, 2020. Getty Images 'Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas,' Clarkson wrote on her Instagram, just two days before she was set to take the stage,' the singer shared last week. '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,' the singer added. Advertisement 'I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding.' 12 Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson match in stripes. Instagram/@kellyclarkson 12 Brandon Blackstock and wife Kelly Clarkson pose backstage at the hit musical 'Finding Neverland' on Broadway at The Lunt Fontanne Theater on July 15, 2015 in New York City. FilmMagic The next day, Blackstock's family revealed his death. Advertisement '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,' they said in a statement obtained by The Post on Thursday, August 7. '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 concluded. 12 Remington Alexander Blackstock, Savannah Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson, River Rose Blackstock, Brandon Blackstock, Seth Blackstock. STX Films World Premiere Of 'UglyDolls' held at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live. / Clarkson married Blackstock — her former talent manager — in 2013. She filed for divorce in 2020, with the exes fighting over custody of their two children, daughter River, 11, and son Remington 'Remy,' 9. Advertisement The divorce was settled in 2022, with Clarkson getting primary custody of their kids and Blackstock walking away with $115,000 per month in spousal support until January 2024 and a monthly amount of $45,600 in child support. Clarkson is said to be 'devastated' for the children over the loss of their father. Blackstock was also a parent to two others: daughter Savannah, 23, and son Seth, 18, from his first marriage. 'When she found out that he was sick, she remained protective of him for their sake,' a source told People after his passing. '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.' The 'Since U Been Gone' singer's next residency show isn't scheduled until November 7, but she won't have too much time to mourn. Clarkson's syndicated talk show, which debuted in 2019, is set to return for its seventh season this fall, meaning she'll be filming new episodes in September, according to TMZ.
International Business Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Brandon Blackstock: Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Dies After Private Cancer Battle Aged 48 as Singer Left Shattered
Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, has died at the age of 48 after battling cancer. Blackstock, a talent manager and one-time stepson of country music icon Reba McEntire, was married to Clarkson from 2013 until their divorce in 2022. They had two young children together. A family spokesperson confirmed the heartbreaking news to People, saying: "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." Sad Demise of Former Love Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson Instagram The news was shared just hours after Clarkson announced she would be postponing the remaining August shows of her Las Vegas residency because of her ex-husband's health condition. Clarkson, 43, and Blackstock had two children together—River, 10, and Remington, 8—before separating in 2020. Blackstock was also a father to two older children, Savannah and Seth, from a prior marriage, and was a grandfather to a boy named Lake. Kelly Clarkson X His last public appearance was in March of this year, where he appeared visibly weak while attending the Houston Rodeo with River, Remington, his brother Shelby, and Reba McEntire. The unexpected change comes after the Grammy winner previously postponed two of her shows last month due to vocal issues. Earlier this year, the singer missed 10 episodes of her NBC talk show. During this time, Clarkson remained private about the reasons for her absence. On Wednesday, the American Idol star opened up about her personal struggles with a statement on social media. Half of Her Live Gone Clarkson revealed that she needs to postpone her remaining concerts of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas because of a personal matter. The singer said that Blackstock, is unwell and she needs to be available for them. Brandon Blackstock X She said, "Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas. 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 did not provide any details regarding what would happen for fans who had already bought tickets to the postponed dates of her residency. Clarkson and Blackstock began dating in 2012 and were married the following year. Their relationship was both personal and professional, as Blackstock also took on the role of Clarkson's manager. However, in June 2020, Clarkson filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. The split led to a lengthy legal battle over financial matters. Kelly Clarkson X Although their contentious divorce was reportedly finalized in March 2022, it wasn't until a year later that Clarkson was awarded a $2.6 million judgment against Blackstock. She argued that he had unlawfully collected millions in commissions for deals that should have been handled by a licensed talent agent, not her manager. The California Labor Commissioner sided with Clarkson, ruling that Blackstock had overstepped by bypassing her representation at Creative Artists Agency. In May 2024, the former couple finally reached a settlement in the lawsuit over the disputed commission payments.
NBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dead at 48
Kelly Clarkson's former husband and the father of her two children died following a three-year battle with cancer, his representative said on Thursday. He was 48. 'It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," a spokesperson for Blackstock said 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.' Clarkson had announced on Wednesday that she was postponing the rest of her 'Studio Session' concerts in Las Vegas this month to support her family. The "American Idol" star told fans on Instagram that she was prioritizing the needs of her loved ones. '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,' wrote the three-time Grammy winner.
International Business Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Kelly Clarkson Cancels Las Vegas Shows Due to Family Emergency; Shares Emotional Update with Fans
Kelly Clarkson shared heartbreaking news with her fans on Wednesday (August 6) after abruptly cancelling her remaining Las Vegas residency shows in August. She postponed her upcoming concerts due to a family emergency, according to a social media post shared by her on X (formerly Twitter). The unexpected change comes after the Grammy winner previously postponed two of her shows last month due to vocal issues. Earlier this year, the singer missed 10 episodes of her NBC talk show. During this time, Clarkson, 43, remained private about the reasons for her absence. On Wednesday, the American Idol star opened up about her personal struggles with a statement on social media. Clarkson revealed that she needs to postpone her remaining concerts of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas because of a personal matter. The singer stated that her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, is unwell and she needs to be available for them. Here is her Complete Statement: Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas. 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. The social media post captured the attention of her over 11 million followers. The comment section was flooded with messages of prayers from her followers. Here are a few of them: I cannot imagine how difficult this time must be for you and your family. You're obviously an amazing mama, and our kids always have to come first. Your fans know you are a human and not a machine. We would all take time off from work if we were in the same position. Take care of you. Take care of your babies. Don't worry about anything but that right now. Sending so much love to you and your family. Love and prayers for healing for all. Family always comes first even with the way things went with the divorce. I too would set aside things about my ex and be there for him and your kids. Healing vibes go out to all. You do what you've gotta do. Don't feel bad, if you were a nurse, a teacher, a lawyer anything else you would take the time off without blinking an eye. Yes, Studio Sessions can wait; take all the time you need. I am sincerely sorry you are having to go through this situation and definitely respect that decision to do what's in the kids' best interest. Hang in there, mama bear. Sending love to you and prayers up for all involved. Sorry to hear this, @kellyclarkson. I was looking forward to seeing your residency on August 16. I can understand the reasoning for your cancellation. Be there and stay strong for River and Remi. Kelly Clarkson X However, there were also a few comments criticizing Clarkson for not sharing any details about the refund for postponed shows. The fans were furious and eager to know what would happen to the purchased tickets for her upcoming concerts. A social media user commented asking for a refund, while another user requested the singer to cancel the shows and issue a refund. "What a joke to reschedule. At least cancel and issue refunds. Most people won't know if they're going to be able to attend 12 months from now. And what happens if you "postpone" again this time next year? We're just supposed to live without our money forever?", a comment read. "I want to be empathetic but this is SO ridiculous. I feel badly for your studio band or whatever. Taking them out of their jobs to just cut them. BAH! I'm so over this", another comment read. The Since U Been Gone superstar had a scheduled performance on Friday (August 8) at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Clarkson began her relationship with Blackstock in 2012 and got married to him in 2013. The singer filed for divorce in June 2020, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason. After engagement in legal battles over financial settlements, their messy divorce was finalized in March 2022. The former couple share two young children -- daughter River, 11, and son Remington, nine.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kelly Clarkson Postpones Her Las Vegas Residency Due To Family Emergency
Kelly Clarkson took to her Instagram account to share that she is postponing the upcoming shows of her Studio Sessions concert residency due to her ex-husband's ill health. Kelly Clarkson, American singer, songwriter and television personality, announced that she is taking an unplanned break from her ongoing Las Vegas residency. On Thursday, August 7, the 43-year-old singer shared a post on her Instagram account, informing her fans that she is postponing the remainder of her Studio Sessions concert series. She also cited the reason behind the postponement. 'Unfortunately, I need to postpone the remainder of the August Studio Session dates in Las Vegas," she said. Revealing her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's ill-health, Kelly added, '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." The shows affected by the postponement of her residency were scheduled for August 8, 9, 15 and 16. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) The singer did not delve into much detail on her ex-husband's illness, whom she married in 2013. Their divorce was finalised in 2022, which they had filed in 2020, citing 'irreconcilable differences". Kelly Clarkson co-parents two kids with him: daughter River Rose, who is 11 years old, and 9-year-old son Remington 'Remy" Alexander. Who Is Kelly Clarkson's Former Husband Brandon Blackstock? Brandon Blackstock is a talent manager and television producer who is the son of her former manager Narvel Blackstock. He met with Kelly in 2006 during a rehearsal for the Academy of Country Music Awards. Back then, he was still married to his first wife, Melissa Ashworth. Following their split, Brandon began dating the American Idol winner in 2012. They got engaged in December of the same year and married in October the next year. After getting divorced from Brandon, Kelly described their split as 'extraordinarily hard" during a January 2024 interview with People. Talking about her album Chemistry, she added, 'You feel alone, and it's just a blessing to be able to have that outlet for those emotions that are overwhelming." Kelly Clarkson's Las Vegas Residency The singer announced Kelly Clarkson: Studio Sessions back in February this year. The residency, which commenced on July 11, is performed at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Paradise, Nevada. However, it was scheduled to start on July 4, but it hit a bump when the singer cancelled it just 90 minutes before the opening show. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) Through an Instagram post, she explained the reason, revealing that the prep and rehearsals took a toll on her voice. Kelly said, '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." First Published: August 07, 2025, 13:16 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
