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News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's Former Manager And Ex-Husband, Passes Away At 48
Last Updated: Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, died at 48 after battling cancer. He managed artists like Rascal Flatts and Blake Shelton. Brandon Blackstock, who managed artists and was once married to singer Kelly Clarkson, has died at the age of 48 after a lengthy fight with cancer. The family confirmed the news to People, asking for privacy at this difficult time. Brandon Blackstock dies of cancer 'It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," a representative for the family told People. '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." When Clarkson postponed her Las Vagas residency Clarkson postponed the remaining dates of her Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace as Blackstock's health declined. '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 issued less than 24 hours before Blackstock's death was revealed. 'I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows, and I so appreciate your grace, kindness, and understanding." Blackstock and Clarkson first crossed paths in 2006 at a rehearsal for the Academy of Country Music Awards, but their romantic relationship began in February 2012. They became engaged in December 2012 and married on Oct. 20, 2013. The couple had two children together: daughter River Rose, born in June 2014, and son Remington Alexander, born in April 2016. Blackstock also had two older children, son Seth and daughter Savannah, from his marriage to Melissa Ashworth; that marriage ended in 2012. Professionally, Brandon Blackstock came from a music-business family. He was the son of Narvel Blackstock, who founded Starstruck Entertainment in 1988, and the stepson of country star Reba McEntire. McEntire announced a marital and professional split from Narvel in 2015 after 35 years of working together. Their marriage ended when Clarkson filed for divorce on June 4, 2020. In November 2020, a judge granted Clarkson primary custody of their two children, citing an 'increased" 'level of conflict between the parents." Subsequent court rulings addressed financial claims between the former spouses. A judge later ordered that Blackstock receive nearly $200,000 a month in spousal and child support after he had asked for $436,000. Separate legal disputes over commissions from his work at Starstruck Management persisted for years. In November 2023, a California labor commissioner ruled that Blackstock must repay Clarkson $2.6 million in commissions he had earned while representing her. The ruling said those deals should have been handled by her Creative Artists Agency team and noted: 'Under the Talent Agencies Act (TAA), a manager, like any person without a talent agency license, cannot procure or attempt to procure employment for artists." The ruling cited deals he negotiated for Clarkson with The Voice, Norwegian Cruise Line, Wayfair and the Billboard Music Awards; her contract with 'The Kelly Clarkson Show" was not included in the decision. Remaining lawsuits between the former spouses were resolved in the spring of 2024, leading to the cancellation of a planned fall trial. The terms of that settlement were not made public. On the creative front, Clarkson channeled much of the relationship's arc into her 2023 concept album Chemistry. 'All of it was written two, three years ago," she told Variety in 2023. 'It was very important for me to not just have a divorce album. I wanted an entire relationship to be covered. You listen to 'Magic' and it's like, 'Man, I'm willing to do this for you. Like, we all have our own damage. I have mine too; I'll share mine, you share yours; we can do this.' It's every stage of a relationship, and that was very important to me, rather than just having a breakup album." Who was Brandon Blackstock? Brandon Blackstock was also a TV producer. He was born on December 16, 1976, in Fort Worth, Texas, to music manager Narvel Blackstock and producer Elisa Gayle Ritter. After his parents divorced in 1988, his father married country star Reba McEntire in 1989, making her Brandon's stepmother. Growing up in a family deeply involved in entertainment, Brandon later followed the same path. He managed artists like Rascal Flatts and Blake Shelton and worked at his father's company, Starstruck Entertainment. He is survived by his four children. The family has requested privacy as they mourn. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. 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7NEWS
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Brandon Blackstock's daughter Savannah Blackstock Lee revealed pregnancy just a month before his death
Kelly Clarkson's stepdaughter had revealed her pregnancy just a few weeks before her father Brandon Blackstock's death. Brandon is Kelly's former husband and the father of her two children, River and Remington Blackstock. They were together from 2012 to 2022. He had Savannah Blackstock Lee and Seth Blackstock with his first wife, Melissa Ashworth, who he was married to from 2001 until 2012. Brandon 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.' Savannah Blackstock Lee, 23, shared on July 5 that she is expecting a second child with her husband, as reported by People. The announcement came just one month before her father's death. 'We've been keeping a couple sweet surprises,' she wrote in a post on her now-private Instagram account. 'One little girl will be making her arrival at the beginning of January and another beautiful girl named Julianna who has already been one of the greatest blessings to our family.' Kelly 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 prioritising 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. Kelly and Brandon divorced in March 2022. Their daughter River Rose was born in 2014, and son Remington Alexander was born in 2016. She and the children reside in New York City, where she also hosts a daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. Brandon's father, Narvel Blackstock, was once married to Reba McEntire, thus making the country music legend his one-time stepmother. Legal battles after bitter split Kelly and Brandon separated in 2020 after seven years of marriage and were embroiled in legal battles as they tried to resolve their complicated business entanglements. Shortly after Kelly filed for divorce, Starstruck Entertainment, the management company run by her former father-in-law, sued her for millions in allegedly unpaid fees. Starstruck claimed it had 'invested a great deal of time, money, energy and dedication' into her career and had 'developed Clarkson into a mega superstar'. Kelly responded by filing a complaint with California's Labour Commissioner, arguing that Starstruck had violated California's Talent Agencies Act by serving not only as her personal manager but also as unlicensed talent agents who booked business deals. In November 2023, Commissioner Lilia Garcia-Brower ruled that Brandon had procured a number of deals for Kelly — including her role as a judge on the American version of The Voice — that should have been handled by her talent agents at Creative Artists Agency. That decision meant Brandon had to repay his ex-wife $US2.6 million, or about $A3.96 million. After their divorce, Kelly agreed to pay her ex-husband monthly child support of almost $A70,000 for their two children plus a one-off payment of $A1.98 million. In March 2024, Kelly filed another lawsuit against Brandon, this time claiming Starstruck had violated state labour laws by acting as unlicensed talent agents. Brandon's lawyer Bryan Freedman denounced Kelly's new lawsuit in a statement to Rolling Stone, saying it was 'morally, ethically and legally wrong to attempt to get monies back from your ex-husband who not only helped her as her manager but who used those earnings on their children and Kelly and Brandon's lifestyle during the marriage'. By May 2024, the former couple's legal issues were settled when they both withdrew their cases.
West Australian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dead at 48
Kelly Clarkson's former husband and the father of her two children, Brandon Blackstock, 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 prioritising 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. Clarkson and Blackstock, who divorced in March 2022, have two children together, daughter River Rose, who was born in 2014, and son Remington Alexander, born in 2016. Clarkson and the children reside in New York City, where she also hosts a daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. Blackstock is also survived by children Savannah Blackstock and Seth Blackstock, who he had with another, ex-wife Melissa Ashworth. Blackstock's father, Narvel Blackstock, was once married to Reba McEntire, thus making the country music legend his one-time stepmother. Clarkson and Blackstock separated in 2020 after seven years of marriage and were embroiled in legal battles as they tried to resolve their complicated business entanglements. Shortly after Clarkson filed for divorce, Starstruck Entertainment, the management company run by Narvel, sued her for millions in allegedly unpaid fees. Starstruck claimed it had 'invested a great deal of time, money, energy and dedication' into Clarkson's career and had 'developed Clarkson into a mega superstar'. Clarkson responded by filing a complaint with California's Labour Commissioner, arguing that Starstruck had violated California's Talent Agencies Act by serving not only as her personal manager but also as unlicensed talent agents who booked business deals. In November 2023, Commissioner Lilia Garcia-Brower ruled that Blackstock had procured a number of deals for Clarkson — including her role as a judge on the American version of The Voice — that should have been handled by her talent agents at Creative Artists Agency. That decision meant Blackstock had to repay his ex-wife $US2.6 million, or about $A3.96 million. After their divorce, Clarkson agreed to pay her ex-husband monthly child support of almost $A70,000 for their two children, son Remington, 7, and daughter River, 9, plus a one-off payment of $A1.98 million. In March 2024, Clarkson filed another lawsuit against Blackstock, this time claiming Starstruck had violated state labour laws by acting as unlicensed talent agents. Blackstock's lawyer Bryan Freedman denounced Clarkson's new lawsuit in a statement to Rolling Stone, saying it was 'morally, ethically and legally wrong to attempt to get monies back from your ex-husband who not only helped her as her manager but who used those earnings on their children and Kelly and Brandon's lifestyle during the marriage'. By May 2024, Clarkson and Blackstock's legal issues were settled when they both withdrew their cases.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock dead at 48
Kelly Clarkson's former husband and the father of her two children, Brandon Blackstock, 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 prioritising 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. Clarkson and Blackstock, who divorced in March 2022, have two children together, daughter River Rose, who was born in 2014, and son Remington Alexander, born in 2016. Clarkson and the children reside in New York City, where she also hosts a daytime talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. Blackstock is also survived by children Savannah Blackstock and Seth Blackstock, who he had with another, ex-wife Melissa Ashworth. Blackstock's father, Narvel Blackstock, was once married to Reba McEntire, thus making the country music legend his one-time stepmother. Clarkson and Blackstock separated in 2020 after seven years of marriage and were embroiled in legal battles as they tried to resolve their complicated business entanglements. Shortly after Clarkson filed for divorce, Starstruck Entertainment, the management company run by Narvel, sued her for millions in allegedly unpaid fees. Starstruck claimed it had 'invested a great deal of time, money, energy and dedication' into Clarkson's career and had 'developed Clarkson into a mega superstar'. Clarkson responded by filing a complaint with California's Labour Commissioner, arguing that Starstruck had violated California's Talent Agencies Act by serving not only as her personal manager but also as unlicensed talent agents who booked business deals. In November 2023, Commissioner Lilia Garcia-Brower ruled that Blackstock had procured a number of deals for Clarkson — including her role as a judge on the American version of The Voice — that should have been handled by her talent agents at Creative Artists Agency. That decision meant Blackstock had to repay his ex-wife $US2.6 million, or about $A3.96 million. After their divorce, Clarkson agreed to pay her ex-husband monthly child support of almost $A70,000 for their two children, son Remington, 7, and daughter River, 9, plus a one-off payment of $A1.98 million. In March 2024, Clarkson filed another lawsuit against Blackstock, this time claiming Starstruck had violated state labour laws by acting as unlicensed talent agents. Blackstock's lawyer Bryan Freedman denounced Clarkson's new lawsuit in a statement to Rolling Stone, saying it was 'morally, ethically and legally wrong to attempt to get monies back from your ex-husband who not only helped her as her manager but who used those earnings on their children and Kelly and Brandon's lifestyle during the marriage'. By May 2024, Clarkson and Blackstock's legal issues were settled when they both withdrew their cases.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The heartbreaking reason Kelly Clarkson missed her show tapings
(NewsNation) — When Kelly Clarkson mysteriously missed 10 consecutive tapings of her show last month, fans were baffled. I reported she was 'overwhelmed,' and rumors circulated she wanted to quit her show. MrBeast fans seek refunds after Las Vegas event The mystery deepened even more after Clarkson returned to taping the show, citing 'personal reasons' as to why she was out, but refused to address said reasons publicly. But I can now reveal what insiders are saying happened. Welcome to 'The Scoop' — the ultimate back-to-the-office water cooler cheat sheet, your go-to source for all things everyone really wants to know! Get the latest on everything from the political swamp maneuvering in D.C. and Hollywood drama to jaw-dropping small-town shenanigans from Paula Froelich. 'Her ex-husband is sick and she took the kids to see him,' one person in the know told me. Clarkson's ex, Brandon Blackstock, was a music manager (including hers) until recent years when he stopped working for Starstruck Entertainment, the company his father, Norvill Blackstock, founded. While Clarkson and Blackstock had a protracted divorce battle, which turned into a nasty business battle (he was Clarkson's manager and an executive producer of her eponymous show for some years), 'He is still the children's father,' my source said. The former couple share a daughter, River Rose, 10, and son, Remington Alexander, 9. But things have not always been so copasetic between the two. After Clarkson filed for divorce on June 4, 2020, there was a protracted, two-year custody and spousal support battle that ended in 2022. Clarkson, according to Entertainment Tonight, 'retained the couple's highly contested Montana ranch in the settlement, as well as ownership of the family pets, several cars, including a Ford Bronco, a Ford F-250, and a Porsche Cayenne. She was also ordered to pay Blackstock $1.3 million and contribute $45,000 per month in child support for their two children. Additionally, Blackstock was granted $115,000 per month in spousal support, set to conclude in January 2024.' Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death revealed But while the divorce was over, one year later, Clarkson sued Blackstock for violating California labor laws. Clarkson stressed that he and Starstruck Entertainment broke the Talent Agencies Act by acting as an 'unlicensed talent agency', and in 2023, a California labor commissioner found Blackstock guilty of improper management and ordered him to reimburse his ex-wife $2,641,374 for past commissions. Since then Clarkson has taken several shots at Blackstock, including, according to Entertainment Tonight, revising the lyrics of Gayle's 'ABCDEFU,' in July 2023, and singing, 'F**k you and your dad and the fact that you got half / And my broken heart, turn that s**t into art / F**k you, and your view from the valley I bought too / Everybody but your dogs, you can all f**k off!' More Gene Hackman investigation bodycam footage released When I called Starstruck, a woman answering the phones screamed, 'We are not commenting on that!' And hung up on me. A call to Norvill Blackstock and Brandon's lawyer Bryan Freedman were not returned and multiple emails and calls to Clarkson's rep Melissa Kates or NBC reps, Kelly Kimball or Jen Geisser were not returned. Our best goes out to Brandon and Kelly. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
