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Kelly Clarkson ‘devastated' for her kids after ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death
Kelly Clarkson is reportedly 'devastated' for her children after her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's death. 'When she found out that he was sick, she remained protective of him for their sake,' a source told People following Blackstock's death on Thursday, adding that the 'American Idol' winner has 'always tried to keep things classy.' 'It became clear earlier this year that Brandon was not doing well,' they continued. 'She's been devastated for the kids.' Blackstock — who died on Thursday at age 48 after battling melanoma — and Clarkson endured a contentious divorce, finalized in 2022. They initially split in 2020 after almost seven years of marriage. Still, the 'Stronger' songstress helped care for him in his final days — even canceling her Las Vegas residency for the second time on the eve of his death and missing episodes of her eponymous talk show. 'It's been exhausting and so sad… ' a source exclusively told Page Six. 'Kelly has been working so hard, as well as looking after Brandon. Despite their difficult divorce, he's still the man she loved and still her kids' father.' A family spokesperson confirmed in a statement to Page Six on Thursday that Blackstock — who was Clarkson's former manager and the former stepson of Reba McEntire — had died. 'It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,' a family spokesperson told Page Six Thursday. '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.' Following their Tennessee wedding in 2013, the former couple welcomed daughter River Rose, 11, in 2014, and son Remington, 9, in 2016. Clarkson, 43, ultimately obtained primary custody of the children in their volatile family court battle. Blackstock also shares two older children with his first wife. Blackstock and the 'Kelly Clarkson Show' host had a complicated relationship, but the hitmaker — who remained amicable for her children — once admitted that she still cared for him. 'My kids ask me all the time, 'So you don't love him anymore?' I'm like, 'No, I don't know if that goes away,'' she said during a 2023 appearance on the 'Angie Martinez IRL' podcast
News.com.au
07-08-2025
- General
- News.com.au
‘Devastated' Prince Harry's late-night calls over charity drama
IN LONDON Prince Harry is 'utterly devastated' over the 'hostile takeover' of the Sentebale charity, it's been reported. This week, the British charity watchdog released its findings into the organisation, which was co-founded by Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, in southern Africa, in 2006 to honour their late mothers. It revealed a dramatic internal conflict at Sentebale. 'Harry, I am told, is 'utterly devastated,' spending hours on the phone from California to supporters late into the night, raging about a 'hostile takeover' of his 'life's work,' the Daily Mail ' s royal editor, Rebecca English, wrote on Wednesday. She added that the Duke of Sussex believes Sentebale's chair, Dr Sophie Chandauka, 'cajoled her way' to her position, and that she 'would rather see the charity 'go down in flames' than admit she is guilty of mismanagement and resign'. According to English, there is 'no way in hell' Harry 'would ever work with Sentebale again … at least not while Sophie Chandauka and her new stool pigeons [trustees] were in place'. In its statement on Tuesday, the UK Charity Commission stated that it had found no evidence of 'widespread or systemic bullying or harassment, including misogyny or misogynoir at the charity', as had been alleged, and also no evidence of 'overreach by either the chair or the Duke of Sussex as patron'. However, the department criticised Sentebale's 'lack of clarity in delegations to the chair which allowed for misunderstandings to occur', and 'all parties' involved for allowing a 'damaging' internal dispute to play out so publicly, thus damaging the charity's reputation. In March this year, Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho announced they were quitting the charity along with the board of trustees amid an 'untenable' situation with Dr Chandauka. In a joint statement announcing the decision, Harry and Seeiso said they were 'in shock' and 'truly heartbroken' to be stepping down. 'What's transpired is unthinkable. We are in shock that we have to do this,' the statement read. 'With heavy hearts, we have resigned for our roles as patrons of the organisation until further notice, in support of and solidarity with the board of trustees. 'It is devastating that the relationship between the charity's trustees and the chair of the board broke down beyond repair.' Dr Chandauka then hit back, claiming they had unsuccessfully tried to force her out because she 'dared to blow the whistle about issues of poor governance, weak executive management, abuse of power, bullying, harassment, misogyny, misogynoir – and the cover-up that ensued'. Following the release of the watchdog's findings, Harry's spokesman said the damage to Sentebale had already been done. 'Unsurprisingly, the Commission makes no findings of wrongdoing in relation to Sentebale's Co-Founder and former Patron, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex,' a statement to Page Six read. 'They also found no evidence of widespread bullying, harassment or misogyny and misogynoir at the charity, as falsely claimed by the current Chair. 'Despite all that, their report falls troublingly short in many regards, primarily the fact that the consequences of the current Chair's actions will not be borne by her — but by the children who rely on Sentebale's support.' Meanwhile, Dr Chandauka, who remains as head of the charity, insisted they 'are emerging not just grateful to have survived, but stronger'.
The Sun
31-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Jeremy Clarkson ‘absolutely devastated' after latest blow to Diddly Squat farm
JEREMY Clarkson's Diddly Squat has "gone down with TB" as the TV star says he is "devastated". The farm owner shared the news in a message on social media. "Bad news from Diddly Squat. We've gone down with TB. Everyone here is absolutely devastated," he wrote. 1 is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Yahoo
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Christie Brinkley reveals Billy Joel's three final words to her before she left him
Billy Joel said he was "devastated" when second wife Christie Brinkley left him during their nine-year marriage that ended in divorce in 1994. "I realized love is not concrete," the "Uptown Girl" singer told the producers in the second part of his documentary "Billy Joel: And So it Goes." He added, "You know, you feel like it is, but there are things eating away at it, and in the end it all catches up. And it's hard. And I was so devastated." An obviously emotional Brinkley said she had tried. Christie Brinkley Recounts The Devastating Personal Moment That 'Nearly Broke Her' "I wanted it to work. I knew how lucky I was, having music and all that, but it just didn't work," she explained. The former couple met in 1983 in St. Barts. They married in 1985 and soon had their only daughter, Alexa Ray Joel. Read On The Fox News App "Our relationship went from lots of fun and really totally enjoying each other to his work consuming him, and if I did go on the road, I wasn't seeing him because the unwind period after the show was going on so late into the night, and it's like 'What am I even doing here?'" Brinkley said. "And I just got like 'I don't even know what to do, but I can't be lonely just me and Alexa in this big old house that was supposed to be so full of life and love and music and laughter and all that.' Things were starting to deteriorate." Joel said it was a hard time for him because they were newly married and had a young daughter, but he was on the road a lot of the time. Christie Brinkley Admits She's A 'Fool For Love' Despite Four Failed Marriages "I was in a relationship with someone who I cared deeply about, but I was not able to be at home," he said. "I was not able to be with my family. It was a very sad time for me." The 76-year-old said he thinks his daughter knew he and Brinkley were going to split up. "And for a child that's a very traumatic thing," he said. Joel's own parents divorced when he was 8 years old, around the same age as Alexa when he and Brinkley divorced in 1994, but Joel's father left after the divorce, and he didn't see him again until he was in his 20s. Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter "She needed to know I'd always be there," the "Piano Man" singer said of his own daughter, now 39 years old. "I don't think it's a secret that his drinking got pretty bad, and he couldn't really remember what he did when he was drinking, so he didn't really know how he could hurt people," Brinkley added. She said she would pretend to be asleep when he came into their bedroom drunk, "'cause I didn't want to see him in that condition." Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News Holding back tears, she added, "One night, we had an argument and I said, 'I really can't take this anymore, and I'm just going to take Alexa back up to New York and leave, and he said, 'Yeah, fine, go.'" "True love isn't always floating on clouds and ecstasy," Joel told the producers over the lyrics of "And So it Goes." "A lot of it's pain." Joel would go on to marry celebrity chef Katie Lee in 2004. They divorced five years later, and he married his current wife, Alexis Roderick, in 2015. They share two daughters. Before his marriage to Brinkley, Joel was married to Elizabeth Small from 1973 until 1983. The first part of "Billy Joel: And So it Goes" premiered last Friday on HBO and for streaming on HBO Max. The second part premieres Friday, July 25 on HBO and HBO Max at 8 article source: Christie Brinkley reveals Billy Joel's three final words to her before she left him Solve the daily Crossword
News.com.au
04-06-2025
- General
- News.com.au
16-year-old stripped of state championship over celebration stunt
A 16-year-old has been left devastated after she was stripped of a state 400m athletics title for her post-race celebration.
