Kelly Clarkson rips ex-husband Brandon Blackstock in show's karaoke segment

Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix are doing their own things in the aftermath of the “Scandoval” that led to the end of their relationship.

Bowing out. After impressing the coaches — and the viewers at home — Alex Whalen, Cody Ray Raymond and more contestants on The Voice have exited the competition series over the years.

Kelly Clarkson is teasing new music from her upcoming album, Chemistry. The 40-year-old singer took to Instagram to share a short video of herself singing part of her new song, , which debuts on April 14. Clarkson captioned the video, "'mine' out 4/14 pre-save now

teased her new song on social media. It's cutthroat and powerful, and shows off Clarkson's incredible voice, just as we've come to expect from the 40-year-old.“Someone's gonna show you how a heart can be used like you did mine,” she sang in the black-and-white clip, which was recorded in a studio. The song, called “Mine,” will be available on April 14. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.On March 26, Clarkson, who is a judge on The Voice in addition to her gigs as host of her own daytime talk show and recording artist, announced that new music is coming soon.

Kelly Clarkson isn't afraid to show the world how she really feels. In a new clip she shared to social media, the singer teased an upcoming song called "Mine," and it seems clear the song is about her dramatic divorce from ex-husband and former manager Brandon Blackstock. The video shows Kelly in a studio recording the song, and she can be heard singing a cappella into a microphone.

— and Niall Horan's team had more than a few surprises up their sleeves!The rookie coach's first pairing of the night was Jerome Godwin III and Talia Smith, who took the stage with a soulful rendition of Sam Smith's «Like I Can.» The coaches praised Jerome for stepping up to the moment while marveling at Talia's range throughout the complex track.Niall agonized over his decision, but ultimately decided to name Jerome the winner of the battle, who will be moving on to the season 23 Knockout Rounds — which kick off next week.Talia was nothing but gracious in defeat, and even shared some happy news of her own before she went home.«This whole journey started with a sad story and now I'm standing here and my life has changed, so I'm just grateful,» she told the coaches and the crowd. «Thank you for the opportunity, I'm just happy to be here.»Rubbing her belly, she added, «I want my future baby to look onstage and be like, 'That was my mommy!'»The news dropped Kelly Clarkson's jaw. «Did she just say baby?» she asked Niall, who immediately got up to hug his former team member.

Blake Shelton hit his first major stumbling block on season 23 of on Tuesday, when one of his team members had to drop out of the competition.Host Carson Daly first made the announcement during the final night of the Battle Rounds, sharing with the crowd, «Team Blake's Alex Whalen could not be with us tonight, so in this case, his Battle partner will be singing solo.»That left Neil Salsich onstage by himself, but it didn't seem to faze him. He impressed Blake and fellow coaches Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper with his energetic rendition of Marvin Gaye's «I Heard It Through the Grapevine.»«Alex had personal reasons that he had to bow out of the competition,» Blake shared.

With anticipation building for Kelly Clarkson’s upcoming album Chemistry, the singer is giving fans a brief preview of one of the album’s singles.

Reclaiming her power! Kelly Clarkson subtly shaded her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, in a teaser for her new song “Mine.”

Kelly Clarkson is in her ninth season of coaching  — but she's still able to be surprised by her team's incredible performances!The returning coach paired up Katie Beth Forakis and Holly Brand for Monday's Battle Round performance — and immediately knew she had something special on her hands.«This is my favorite rehearsal I think I've ever experienced on,» she told the cameras, before emotionally explaining to the singers how she picked their Battle song, Ingrid Andress' «Lady Like.»«I love this song,» Kelly shared. «I love the idea of powerful women singing a powerful message. I think it's undeniably cool.»The pair took the stage with their rendition of the song, a soaring duet that had their coach reaching for the tissues.

has been all about Blake Shelton.As the country star prepares to hang it up after 23 seasons on the singing competition, the show has been looking back at all the singers, celebrity mentors and advisors that he's worked with over the years.And, of course, Blake's been milking the nostalgia for all it's worth, making fellow coaches Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper roll their eyes every time he tries to sway a singer to his last-ever Team Blake.On Tuesday's show, Blake shared what he'll miss most about the show — following a stunning performance of  Allen Stone's «Unaware» by Team Kelly singers ALI and D. Smooth.«That was just great music,» he praised.

Kelly Clarkson is a little bit peeved that Niall Horan stole one of her biggest strategies on !The pair sat down together during Monday's Battle Rounds, where Kelly teasingly called Niall out for disrupting her game in season 23.«You kind of ruined it a little bit for me, because I'm always the one that's like, 'I've been in a singing competition,» Kelly explained, noting that the enticement doesn't work as well this season, because Niall was also famously on a singing competition — where he got grouped into a little boy band called One Direction.«And, like, we both won,» Kelly continued, but Niall had to interrupt.«We didn't win,» he admitted. «Well, we got a medal...»«Third place,» Kelly interjected, to which Niall fired back, «So you know!»One Direction famously came in third on the seventh series of The UK's-- finishing behind winning singer Matt Cardle and runner-up Rebecca Ferguson — and while they went on to plenty of success despite it, Kelly wasn't quite ready to let that fact go.«You should lead with, 'I can help you get to third place!'» she pitched with a laugh.ET spoke with the season 23 coaches ahead of the premiere, who all shared how excited they were to be on the show for The Cowboy's last go-round.«I texted him,» Kelly shared.

coaches, but on Monday, Niall Horan might be ready to throw in the towel!The rookie coach dooms himself in a new sneak peek at a Team Niall Battle between Michael B. and Ryley Tate Wilson, who take the stage with a stunning rendition of Giveon's «Heartbreak Anniversary» that blows all four coaches away.«That was one of the best performances we've seen in the Battle Rounds,» Chance the Rapper praises. «Michael, I don't know how you weren't a four-chair turn,» Kelly Clarkson marvels, to which Blake Shelton replies, «I don't think I was here that day.»However, when it comes to their coach, who has to pick a winner and loser of the Battle — or will he use his Playoff Pass? — Niall is hurting.«If they ask me to come back, I'm not coming back,» he laments.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After making a name for herself as a daytime talk show host and limiting her live performances to covers in between interviews, Kelly Clarkson is ready to get back to her roots. This July, the Grammy-winning singer will kick off an exclusive Las Vegas residency called “Chemistry…an Intimate Night With Kelly Clarkson.” The 10-night engagement, which runs through the end of Aug. at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, marks the first time that Clarkson has committed to an extended number of performance dates since her Meaning of Life Tour in 2019. While the residency is in support of her upcoming album “Chemistry,” expected to release some time this year, it will also include hits from her two-decade long catalog.

new ones, the ones that set a new precedent and I’m very privileged because my fans have backed me up on the choices I made.”Swift also took home the Song of the Year Award for “Anti-Hero,” and she looked great accepting both on the live show, wearing a gorgeous (and seriously sparkly) blue crystal-embroidered Alexandre Vauthier Couture hooded jacket, pants and boots. She didn’t perform, leaving that to Pink, who did an energetic opening for the show and then a duet with presenter Kelly Clarkson, who gave her the Icon Award.Other exciting live performances peppered the two-hour show, including host and rock legend Lenny Kravitz ripping up a medley of his best tunes, Keith Urban bringing a soulful feel to his two songs and Pat Benatar proving that 70-year-olds can still rock ‘n roll.

One last spin! Blake Shelton shocked fans of The Voice — and his fellow coaches — after announcing that season 23 would be his last.

Kelly Clarkson is throwing some shade at her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock in the best way she knows how to- by singing!

Kelly Clarkson has a very pointed message for her ex-husband!

coaches, but on Monday, Niall Horan might be ready to throw in the towel!The rookie coach dooms himself in a new sneak peek at a Team Niall Battle between Michael B. and Ryley Tate Wilson, who take the stage with a stunning rendition of Giveon's «Heartbreak Anniversary» that blows all four coaches away.«That was one of the best performances we've seen in the Battle Rounds,» Chance the Rapper praises. «Michael, I don't know how you weren't a four-chair turn,» Kelly Clarkson marvels, to which Blake Shelton replies, «I don't think I was here that day.»However, when it comes to their coach, who has to pick a winner and loser of the Battle — or will he use his Playoff Pass? — Niall is hurting.«If they ask me to come back, I'm not coming back,» he laments.

feel like it belongs to her.The latest song to get the Clarkson treatment during the Kellyoke segment of her daytime talk show was the TikTok viral track “abcdefu” by GAYLE. However, didn't just belt out a better version than the original (don't take it personally, GAYLE, it's just ), she also changed a very significant lyric—and the switch appears to be directed towards her ex-husband .Here's the original lyric: “A-B-C-D-E, F-U and your mom and your sister and your job and your broke-ass car and that shit you call art.”Here's what Clarkson sang: “A-B-C-D-E, forget you and your dad and the fact that you got half.

Kelly Clarkson‘s latest Kellyoke cover throws a bit of shade at her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.

Because of you! Kelly Clarkson made a telling lyric change that hinted at her split from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock during a recent performance on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Kelly Clarkson's latest round of Kellyoke got personal! On Thursday's episode of, the daytime host kicked off the hour — as she usually does — with a performance of a cover.This time, it was «abcdefu» by Gayle.«F you and your dad and the fact that you got half/ and my broken heart/ turn that s**t into art,» she sang, switching the original lyrics to make reference to her high-profile divorce from Brandon Blackstock — which was settled in 2022.Thesettlement revealed that the «Miss Independent» singer would have to pay Blackstock spousal support and child support.

The iconic concert venue at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas has a new name and Kelly Clarkson is the first artist to book a residency following the announcement!

Juliette Lewis got all choked up on Wednesday’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” – and it wasn’t from discussing the trauma her character endures as a stranded survivor of a plane crash on Showtime’s “Yellowjackets.” Instead, Kelly Clarkson asked the longtime actor about one of her earliest timeless classics, “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”“I know that you’ve talked about this a billion times, but my family will actually kill me if I don’t bring it up, so you’re welcome,” Clarkson began, explaining that she watches “Christmas Vacation” with her family every year. “How could I be mad at that?” Lewis said, genuinely warmed by the thought. “It’s one of my favorite, I have never – like, I spend Christmas with you,” Clarkson said.

Kelly Clarkson is loving the new coaches on season 23 of — but she definitely has a favorite!The talk show host has returned to her usual seat on the coaches' panel this season, though she's got a new neighbor in first-time coach Chance the Rapper. The pair has already bonded over their love for Joni Mitchell, and on Tuesday, Chance had Kelly nearly falling out of her chair with laughter.While his fellow coaches had nothing but praise for the Team Niall pairing of Laura Littleton and Ross Clayton — who took the stage with a rocking performance of the Steve Nicks-Tom Petty duet «Stop Draggin' My Heart Around» — Chance said that while the «performance was awesome,» he admittedly had never heard the song before.«Honestly, I don't even think I've ever even been around while that song was playing,» he added with a laugh.

Kelly Clarkson is back on, but she's also gearing up to share her own!The singer and talk show host announced this week that her new album,, is coming out «soon.» Apart from Kelly's holiday album,  in 2021 and 2022's  EP, she has not put out an album of all-new material since 2017's .So, will fans get to hear some of the new music first?«My hope is that yes, we are going to be debuting some new stuff on ,» she shared backstage at the singing competition this week. «I've been working on the record for a bit, but I'm now ready to release it.»Kelly's album release will also coincide with her upcoming Vegas residency of the same name. On Monday, she announced a limited, 10-show residency at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, which opens Friday, July 28.But for now, she's thrilled to be back and celebrating the final season of her best on-screen frenemy, Blake Shelton.

Blake Shelton has a tough call on Tuesday's !It's night two of the Battle Rounds, and in NBC's sneak peek, fans get a look at a Team Blake pairing that leaves their coach «dreading» the decision he has to make.The country star teams up two of his youngest team members, Kylee Dayne and Mary Kate Conner, for a cover of Taylor Swift's «Anti-Hero» that impresses all four of the coaches.«It's not easy to come out and sing a current song that's huge,» Niall Horan marvels, calling the Battle one of his favorites so far. «You've made it completely your own.»«It seems like y'all grew up together, it was so in sync,» Chance the Rapper agrees.Kelly Clarkson praises Mary Kate's passion, and tells Kylee that she has «this thing that all singers get jealous of.

In a good place! Kelly Clarkson is enjoying the newfound “freedoms” of single life after her messy divorce from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.

Kelly Clarkson fans have been waiting for a moment like this.The “American Idol” season one winner just announced her ten-concert ‘Chemistry’ Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood’s Bakkt Theater from July 28 through Aug.

Kelly Clarkson is so moving on - the original American Idol has announced that, after years of teasing, her new album Chemistry is finally on the way.

Thania Garcia The 2023 iHeartRadio Awards are a wrap. The show celebrating the year on radio featured appearances by Pink and Taylor Swift — both winners on Monday night — along with presenters Phoebe Bridgers, Ice Spice and Doja Cat, and performances by Latto, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban and more music stars. Host Lenny Kravitz kicked off the festivities at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre with a somber note: paying respect to the victims of Monday’s shooting at a private Christian elementary school in Tennessee. “Before we get started, I want to take a moment to send some of that healing to the Nashville community,” said Kravitz. “Our hearts are heavy and we are with you. America we must do better and we will do better.”

Pink reflected on her at-times tumultuous relationship with husband Carey Hart and a “miracle” collaboration with Kelly Clarkson while accepting the Icon Award at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday night (March 27) in Los Angeles.

Kelly Clarkson is joined by Pink for a jaw-dropping performance of “Just Give Me a Reason” at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Niall Horan has officially coached his first Battle on season 23 of — and it was a doozy!The Battle Rounds kicked off on Monday, and Team Niall immediately had an emotional pairing that left the coaches all in their feels. The rookie coach matched up young performers Gina Miles and Kala Banham on a cover of Bon Iver's «Skinny Love» that brought tears to Kelly Clarkson's eyes almost immediately.Kelly praised both singers' impressive tone, but admitted she was «gravitating» toward Kala — in part, because Niall blocked her from landing the singer during the Blind Auditions.«I love your voice,» she praised.

 -- and that means the introduction of the franchise's first-ever Playoff Pass!The Battles kicked off Monday night, and Chance the Rapper faced some tough decisions with his very first pairings. This season, the coaches don't have Saves during the Battle Rounds, rather, each coach has one Playoff Pass apiece, which allows them to send a singer — one who they do not pick as the winner of their Battle — past the Knockout Round and straight to the live shows.Chance's second Battle of the night was an interesting group, as he pitted Manasseh Samone against sister trio Sorelle on Adele's «Someone Like You» — but it turns out the first-time coach has more than few tricks up his sleeve.From start to finish, the coaches are blown away by the entire collaboration, from Manasseh's impressive runs to Sorelle's super-tight, pitch-perfect harmonies.«No one's heard that song like that,» Kelly Clarkson marvels, the first of the coaches to praise Chance's impressive vocal arrangement.