Kelly Clarkson’s Ex Brandon Blackstock Just Requested Joint Custody Amid Their Divorce

Spotify has shuttered its Moscow office in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, and will restrict the discoverability of content owned and operated by Russian state-affiliated media.“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the unprovoked attack on Ukraine,” a Spotify spokesperson said in a statement.“Our first priority over the past week has been the safety of our employees and to ensure that Spotify continues to serve as an important source of global and regional news at a time when access to information is more important than ever.”Confirming its Moscow office would be closed “indefinitely”, the streaming platform said they were “providing individual support to our personnel” in Moscow, as well as their “global community of Ukrainian employees”.In addition to restricting the discoverability of Russian state-affiliated media, the platform has also removed all content from Kremlin-backed outlets RT and Sputnik that was hosted on Spotify in the European Union and other markets. Additionally, it has launched a guide on the platform that directs users to localised “trusted news” sources.Spotify has stopped short of shutting off access for their Russian users, however, saying they believe it’s “critically important to try to keep our service operational in Russia to allow for the global flow of information”.“We are exploring additional steps that we can take and will continue to do what is in the best interest of our employees and our listeners,” the statement concluded.Ukraine has been under attack since last Thursday (February 24), when Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military operation in the neighbouring country.

Ghost have unveiled, ‘Twenties’, the latest cut off their upcoming album, ‘Impera’.Released on Thursday (March 3), the single offers listeners a new look into the Swedish metal outfit’s growth, as they meld together chugging guitar riffs with a reggaeton beat and dramatic orchestral instruments.Listen to ‘Twenties’ below.In a recent interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Ghost founder and vocalist Tobias Forge shared that the song was inspired by a Brazilian performance that he had seen on TV years ago that featured aggressive vocals over a reggaeton melody.“It was one of the most musically aggressive things I’ve ever seen. I come from death metal, black metal, punk, where we’re obviously thriving on the idea of being violent – but this was sort of like a party,” Forge explained.A post shared by The Band Ghost (@thebandghost)“Of course, I had heard that rhythm before, but I thought ‘That sounds like a fun way to write an aggressive song that I’ve never really heard’”.‘Twenties’ serves as the third official preview of the band’s upcoming fifth album, ‘Impera’, which is due to release on March 11.

Kelly Clarkson has debuted a rock cover of Ed Sheeran’s pop hit ‘Shivers’ on the ‘Kellyoke’ segment of her TV show.Clarkson has made it customary to perform a cover version of a song requested by her audience to open The Kelly Clarkson Show. For the March 1 edition of the show, the Grammy winner took on Sheeran’s acoustic-guitar led tune, giving it a rock facelift with driving guitars and flashing red lights.Watch Kelly Clarkson perform her version of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shivers’ below.Clarkson has previously covered Sharon Van Etten’s ‘The End Of The World’, Pixies’ ‘Where Is My Mind’, My Chemical Romance’s ‘Welcome To The Black Parade’, and Radiohead’s ‘Karma Police’ among others for the segment, most recently delivering a moving cover of George Michael’s ‘Faith’.

This Saturday, March 5, the annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade will take place at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) for the second year in a row.  In order to attend, visitors will have to pay for a ticket, which has raised equity concerns among members of Sydney’s LGBTQI Communities. The Parade was free to attend when it was held along  Oxford Street in Darlinghurst. Wei Thai-Haynes, a member of the SGLMG Board and activist group Pride in Protest, told Star Observer that “Mardi Gras should be free and accessible to all those who wish to attend.

Michael Sheen is soon going to be a dad of three!

Matthew McConaughey, 52, may be known for having luscious locks but it wasn’t always that way. The actor turned down rumors that he had a hair transplant when he opened up about using a special topical ointment after noticing he was going bald 19 years ago, in a new interview. He first reflected back on when the hair loss made him buzz off the hair he had left in the 1990s.

Manchester United are said to be showing 'great interest' in RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku.

Here are your Man City morning headlines on Thursday, March 3.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy has finally returned home to the United States.

Jason Momoa steps out of his hotel in a pair of striking pants in New York City on Wednesday (March 2).

Sean McVay is having some fun in the sun with his friends!

Olivia Rodrigo and Normani glam up the pink carpet for the 2022 Billboard Women in Music at YouTube Theater on Wednesday night (March 2) in Inglewood, Calif.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy is finally home.

Katie Holmes stuns in a chic white suit at the grand opening celebration of RiseNY in New York City on Wednesday night (March 2).

Christina Aguilera meets up with H.E.R. on the pink carpet for the 2022 Billboard Women in Music event held at YouTube Theater on Wednesday night (March 2) in Inglewood, Calif.

Paulina Gretzky is finally getting her bachelorette party.

Concert promoter Live Nation and streaming service Spotify are the two latest entertainment companies pulling out of further business with Russia.

Olivia Rodrigo is Billboard's «Woman of the Year» and the moment couldn't be more «surreal» for the 19-year-old singer.ET's Lauren Zima spoke to Rodrigo at the Billboard Women in Music Awards Wednesday night where she was being presented with the honor, and she shared how it feels to be recognized in such a big way.«Oh my gosh, it's incredible,» Rodrigo gushed. «I mean, writing songs is just my favorite thing in the whole world, and so to be recognized in this way, is absolutely surreal, and I'm just so grateful to everyone who has supported me this year.»"[I'm] excited for what's to come," she added.Rodrigo has had a meteoric rise to the top since the release of her debut single, «Drivers License,» and has already been a big award winner, taking home MTV Video Music Awards, American Music Awards and a People's Choice Award, in addition to her Billboard honor.Rodrigo's latest achievement comes a little over two months after she earned seven GRAMMY nominations in her first eligible GRAMMYs since the release of her debut album, .

A 24-year-old woman in Wisconsin is facing a murder charge after allegedly killing her lover “during a drug-fueled sex session” and then dismembering his body, reportedly leaving his head and penis in a bucket.

Jason Momoa and Channing Tatum are two peas in a pod! In a series of pics shot by photographer Jason Roman, The actors were spotted having a great time post-The Batman premiere in New York City on Tuesday, both showing up to support Zoe Kravitz who plays Catwoman in the latest DC Comics flick. Channing, 41, is notably dating the 33-year-old actress while Jason, 42, just recently split from Zoe’s mother, Lisa Bonet, after five years of marriage.

Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 42, and Peta Murgatroyd, 35, had the sweetest airport reunion landed in the US after fleeing Ukraine. The Dancing With The Stars had an incredibly difficult time escaping as Russian attempts to invade Ukraine but he has made it out and his and Peta’s relief is evident. The two greeted each other with a passionate embrace when Maks landed. He wore a light blue long-sleeved shirt and tight black pants as he lifted Peta mid-hug as she rocked a black jumpsuit.

Ciara, 36, was one of the best dressed at the 2022 Billboard Women in Music event on March 2! The singer showed up on the red carpet of the Los Angeles, CA venue in a cheetah print halter top dress that had cut-out sections and high slits. The stylish fashion choice also included a black leather collar around her neck and black leather straps down her shoulders and middle section as well as a thick matching belt.

Kelly Clarkson, Khloe Kardashian, and Chrissy Teigen were among the celebrity residents of Los Angeles, Calif. who were woken up in the early hours on Thursday because of an earthquake.

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake shook up California's San Fernando Valley on Thursday morning (July 30), and celebs from Kelly Clarkson to Lil Nas X were feeling the earth move all the way in Los Angeles.

This year has been hard for everyone due to the whole global pandemic but it’s been especially ‘challenging and overwhelming’ for Kelly Clarkson, according to her. The singer took to her Twitter earlier today to open up about it.

It's been a rough year for Kelly Clarkson, but her fans have helped her through it, and for that, she's grateful. Amid the coronavirus pandemic and just over a month after news broke that Clarkson had filed for divorce from her husband Brandon Blackstock, the "Breakaway" singer, 38, is thanking her fans for helping her to carry on.

Kelly Clarkson is feeling thankful in tough circumstances.

Kelly Clarkson is getting real about her «overwhelming» year. Thealum took to Twitter on Wednesday to share a special shout-out for her guests who have brought a little hope and inspiration to her life. In addition to adapting to the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and using her platform to combat racial injustice, Clarkson has been going through a split from her husband, Brandon Blackstock. «Shout out 2 every single guest I've had while taping my show this summer.

Kelly Clarkson's husband Brandon Blackstock responded to her divorce petition with similar requests pertaining to their two children, according to a new report. The “Stronger” singer, 38, and Blackstock, 43, share two children: River Rose, 6, and Remington Alexander, 4.

Kelly Clarkson’s estranged husband, Brandon Blackstock, filed a response to the singer’s divorce petition on Tuesday, July 21.According to the court documents obtained by The Blast, the 38-year-old American Idol alum and the 43-year-old manager are on the same page when it comes to the custody of their 5-year-old daughter, River, and 4-year-old son, Remington. Both Clarkson and Blackstock are seeking legal and joint physical custody of their two kids.While the “Breakaway” songstress filed for divorce first on June 4, both Clarkson and Blackstock listed their date of separation as “to be determined” on their respective petitions.

Kelly Clarkson admitted that 2020 has been a rocky road amid her separation from her estranged husband, Brandon Blackstock, after six years of marriage.The “Miss Independent” singer, 38, reflected on her experience filming the freshman season of The Kelly Clarkson Show on Tuesday, July 21.“Shout out 2 every single guest I’ve had while taping my show this summer,” Clarkson tweeted.