Kelly Clarkson Admits Creating New Music Is ‘Hardest Thing To Navigate’ After Divorce

Kelly Clarkson has a reputation for having a contagious sense of humour and is never afraid to challenge her coworkers. Blake Shelton, her voice co-star, is her most recent victim. MORE: Why Kelly Clarkson has reason to celebrate away from her showThe beloved coach, interior designer and all round host, ahead of the season four premier of The Kelly Clarkson Show, took the time to reflect on her most recent season.The former American Idol read through a yearbook made by her crew and shared fond memories of the more than 1,000 famous visitors who dropped by.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson was beaten at her own game on The Kelly Clarkson Show when Anne Hathaway guessed her song before she couldThe yearbook found that Kelly performed 169 "Kellyokes," a karaoke version of her name, and  taped a total of 180 episodes.MORE: Kelly Clarkson opens up about the impact her divorce had on her careerShe also praised the fact that they had nine Emmy nominations for season three and two Sports Emmy awards for the previous season, saying: "It really is exciting, my team works extremely hard."Kelly then reflected on the immense amount of awards she and her team achieved, and one statistic made her think of a certain country music icon. She said, “I competed in 28 games and I only won 15 of them.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. It’s been an exhilarating summer for music fans as some of the biggest artists across the country return to the stage after more than two years of postponed and cancelled concerts.

Kelly Clarkson has revealed that she will be taking a much-needed break from The Kelly Clarkson Show to enjoy a lengthy summer rest.MORE: Kelly Clarkson opens up about the impact her divorce had on her careerAnd what better way to spend the summer than taking on new challenges? Kelly has always been a house junkie since establishing her homeware line with Wayfair over two years ago, and for the company's 20th anniversary, she has released yet another immaculate collection.The since you've been gone singer posted a stunning image of the ideal garden set-up for summer on Instagram writing, "Let the patio-party season begin! If you have as many reasons to celebrate as I do (hello @Wayfair 20th Anniversary!!!), my home collection will help keep the party going. #KellyClarksonxWayfair #noplacelikeit.”WATCH: Kelly Clarkson collapses after being upstaged by Anne HathawaySix wooden-framed seats are coupled with the dining table, which has a marble surface and wooden legs, and is completed with the ideal umbrella. A post shared by Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson)The setting is perfect for holding various summer parties and is, of course, set up to achieve Instagrammable content.

American Idol has provided us with a ton of talent, from Kelly Clarkson to Carrie Underwood to Jennifer Hudson – but that doesn’t mean they always get it right.

Hollywood's stars are not immune to the difficulties that come with divorce. Kanye West is going through a tough public divorce with Kim Kardashian, and Kelly Clarkson admits it's not easy. But divorce isn't always a negative experience for the stars.  Kristin Cavallari says her divorce from Jay Cutler is the best thing she's ever done, and Jennifer Meyer called her divorce from Tobey Maguire "the most beautiful experience of my life."  Here is a snapshot of what some celebrities have said about divorce.

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Kelly Clarkson has broken away from her marriage, but new music on that chapter of her life is proving to be another challenge. The daytime talk show host, who filed for divorce from Brandon Blackstock in June 2020 after nearly seven years of marriage, opened up about the struggle she's having figuring out what to put on her next album. «It's been the hardest thing to navigate. I've never had this difficult of a project,» she told Brooke Reese on Apple Music's .

Avril Lavinge is making us feel nostalgic! The Canadian singer decided to recreate the cover of her most iconic album cover ‘Let Go’ in the exact spot in New York City, 20 years after releasing her debut studio album.The singer took the time to make it perfect, standing in the same place and making the same pose she did the first time, sharing a video on TikTok about the special moment, with Simple Plan’s song ‘I’m Just A Kid’ used as the audio in the clip.“20 years later! This was another magical moment for me returning to the exact location of where I shot my debut album cover ‘Let Go’ yesterday in New York City right before we played Madison Square Garden!” the singer shared with her fans and followers.“Happy 20th anniversary Let Go,” Avril wrote, as she recently released a special version of ‘Let Go’ with the title ‘20th Anniversary Edition’ including more songs, and even a new version of the famous track ‘Breakway’ written by her and sang by Kelly Clarkson.20 years later… “Thank you to all of my incredibly amazing and supportive fans that have shown me so much love over all these years,” she added, with fans praising her for her talent.

During a candid interview, Kelly Clarkson opened up about how her divorce from Brandon Blackstock has impacted both her personal and professional life.

Kelly Clarkson is sharing some new comments about her divorce.

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Speaking her truth. Kelly Clarkson opened up about how her divorce from Brandon Blackstock has impacted her career.

Kelly Clarkson has been through some tough times, but she's never afraid to be vulnerable with fans and open up – and even joke – about her divorce from Brandon Blackstock.MORE: Kelly Clarkson makes emotional revelation about who she really owes her career toThe star recently made an appearance on The Chart Show with Brooke Reese to discuss everything going on in her life as of late, from her new covers EP, Kellyoke, to new music, and how she has handled her divorce.She wasn't afraid to admit how difficult the transition into being a single mom is, and how her approach to parenthood has changed since her divorce.WATCH: Kelly dazzles in glitzy mini dressMORE: Kelly Clarkson bids farewell to show as she gears up for summer vacationIt didn't take long for her to be asked when fans could expect new music, to which she explained that though she wants nothing more than to release original work, the last two years haven't made it easy."Everybody knows the huge divorce I went through and it's been like two years and not easy with kids," she said.Detailing how much her life has changed and how different her approach to music and her career is now, she said: "Especially that makes it just a whole different dynamic."A post shared by The Kelly Clarkson Show (@kellyclarksonshow)Kelly revealed how much Billie Eilish's Happier Than Ever resonated with herThough she assured fans that new music was coming eventually, she wasn't afraid to confess: "I've never had this difficult of a project."MORE: Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband buys $1.8 million home after divorce battleMORE: Kelly Clarkson regains ownership of Montana ranch as ex-husband finally moves outShe admitted that since she was a young girl, her outlet when going through difficult

Avril Lavigne has recreated the iconic cover art of her debut album ‘Let Go’ to mark its 20th anniversary – watch the video below.On TikTok, Lavigne shared a video of her revisiting the Canal Street location in New York where she shot the cover for ‘Let Go’. The video – soundtracked by Simple Plan’s ‘I’m Just A Kid’, which TikTok users have been using while recreating old photos – ends by transitioning from the current-day shot to the iconic 2002 image of the moody 18-year-old singer.“Just went to the location where I shot the cover of my debut album “Let Go” here in New York,” Lavigne wrote on Twitter.Watch the video below.20 years later… ♬ I’m Just a Kid – Simple Plan Earlier this month, Avril Lavigne released a deluxe edition of ‘Let Go’ to celebrate its 20th anniversary.

Billie Eilish is opening up about her rise to stardom!

The Academy has just unveiled the full of list of entertainers and creatives that they have invited to join the membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.

Kelly Clarkson is paying tribute to an icon from the ’90’s.

Clayton Davis Anya Taylor-Joy, Billie Eilish, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Caitríona Balfe, Jamie Dornan and Disney exec Dana Walden are among the 397 artists and executives invited to join the membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. If all of this year’s invitees accept membership, it will bring the total number of Academy members to 10,665, with 9,665 eligible to vote for the 95th Oscars set to take place on March 12, 2023.The 2022 class is 44% women, 37% belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities, and 50% are from 53 countries and territories outside the United States.

Kelly Clarkson has had a long, varied, and successful career, from singing to talk show hosting, and though many have inspired her along the way, she has no doubt in her mind that there is one person she owes her career to.MORE: Kelly Clarkson bids farewell to show as she gears up for summer vacationThe star not only revealed the person near her heart, but proved just how loyal she is to those who helped her achieve success.She revealed that her music partner, Jason Halbert, has been with her through it all, from her American Idol days to now her role on The Kelly Clarkson Show.WATCH: Kelly collapses after being upstaged by Anne HathawayMORE: Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband buys $1.8 million home after divorce battleKelly gave him a heartfelt shout-out on her show, explaining just how much he means to her.Jason is currently a part of her band on the show, and when guest Randy Jackson said just how good they were, the singer revealed the truth about "the man behind that keyboard."She explained: "I don't know if anybody knows this… The reason why, this is not a lie, I'm not being nice, it's just true… My career exists, the reason why I've had longevity is the man behind that keyboard right there, his name is Jason Halbert."A post shared by The Kelly Clarkson Show (@kellyclarksonshow)The heartfelt revelationJason proudly stood behind his keyboard as the audience and Kelly gave him a  well-deserved round of applause, and Kelly had even more to say.MORE: Kelly Clarkson regains ownership of Montana ranch as ex-husband finally moves outMORE: Kelly Clarkson's peculiar eating habit will take you by surprise"And wait, this is the best part, Jason was actually hired by Randy Jackson to be in my band…" Randy, who was sitting next to

Billie Joe Armstrong, frontman of the pop-punk group Green Day, declared his intention to renounce his American citizenship after the Supreme Court removed a woman's constitutional right to an abortion by overturning Roe V Wade. "F**k America," Armstrong said during a concert in London, England on Friday evening. "I'm f***king renouncing my citizenship.

Is it time to retire wax figures altogether?! Because the latest renderings of celebs have fans’ heads spinning! This new one is no exception!

Kate Moss, Stella McCartney, Noel Gallagher, Bruce Springsteen, and Cara Delevingne looked to be having a ball at Glastonbury, and oh to be part of that iconic crew. The legends of fashion and music posed together in a totally star-studded snap after Bruce joined headliner Sir Paul McCartney for an epic performance. Noel, who also performed with his band the High Flying Birds, took a moment to appreciate his fellow musician, giving us an (almost) smile in the incredible snap posted to Stella’s Instagram.

Billie Eilish’s new wax figure has the internet going crazy, but not for all the right reasons. After a first attempt was made at Barcelona Wax Museum in 2020, unveiling a weird-looking figure of the artist, the Hollywood Wax Museum in Los Angeles has given it a try to make things right, but again things did not go as planned.Fans of the 20-year-old singer took to social media to share their thoughts after photos of the wax figure were revealed, with many stating that Billie looked very different from how she looks in real life.Hollywood Wax Museum unveils new Billie Eilish wax figure.

Several acts who hit the stage at the weekend’s Glastonbury Festival are on course for huge uplifts on the Official Albums Chart this week.

Music fans across the globe were wowed by some of the biggest names in the industry as Glastonbury Festival returned over the weekend.

On Sunday, Hollywood Wax Museum unveiled a new wax figure of Billie Eilish, which has been received less than warmly. Social media users quickly trolled the new figure after photos surfaced online.

Kelly Clarkson has some changes coming her way, and they are certainly making her reminisce! The star is gearing up to say goodbye to season three of The Kelly Clarkson Show.MORE: Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband buys $1.8 million home after divorce battleAs she prepares for a proper summer break, the singer is looking back on all the incredibly special moments and milestones she accomplished during the third installment of her hit talk show.The crew arranged an adorable yearbook full of pictures, and it detailed just how many guests she had, games she played, and more.WATCH: Kelly collapses after being upstaged by Anne HathawayMORE: Kelly Clarkson regains ownership of Montana ranch as ex-husband finally moves outAs she flipped through the pages, in true yearbook style, headshots were included of some of the exciting guests that stopped by the show, such as Leslie Mann, Jessica Alba, Michael Bublé, Jane Fonda, Tom Selleck and Hilary Duff.The yearbook revealed that Kelly filmed a total of 180 episodes, she sang 169 "Kellyokes," a combination of her name and karaoke, and most shocking of all, she entertained a whopping 1,027 guests.She also celebrated the fact that they won two Sports Emmys for the previous season and were nominated for nine Emmys for season three, after which she said: "It really is exciting, my team works really hard."A post shared by The Kelly Clarkson Show (@kellyclarksonshow)Kelly looks back on a fantastic seasonKelly even took a moment to throw shade to her fellow The Voice co-host Blake Shelton, when she announced that of the 28 games played throughout the season, she "only" won fifteen, and she joked: "This must be the feeling Blake has on The Voice."MORE: Kelly Clarkson's peculiar eating habit will

Sir Paul McCartney played a clip of Johnny Depp in an old music video as part of his headliner set at Glastonbury Festival on Saturday.

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has purchased a new Montana home and will be renaming his cattle ranch business following their divorce.MORE: Allen Stone reveals surprising behind-the-scenes details about American Song Contest with Kelly ClarksonAccording to Us Weekly the music manager purchased the home in Butte, Montana, on 18 April. The listing price was $1.8 million but it’s unclear how much the 45-year-old paid for the home.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson collapses after being upstaged by Anne HathawayHe will also be renaming his cattle ranching business, previously known as Vintage Valley Ranch, to V Bar V Cattle Co.

Brie Larson, Tilda Swinton, Niall Horan, and Daisy Edgar-Jones donning their wellies and waterproofs for some awesome live music. Glasto day one was a major success as the festival returned for the first time in two years following cancellations due to the pandemic.