Kelly Clarkson Cancels Las Vegas Residency Amid Heartbreaking News About Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock

Kelly Clarkson Postpones Las Vegas Residency Amid Ex-Husband’s Health Crisis

[Image: Kelly Clarkson performing on stage in Las Vegas, July 11, 2024]
Kelly Clarkson announced the postponement of her August Las Vegas residency to prioritize her children during her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s illness.

Kelly Clarkson, 43, stunned fans by postponing her remaining August Las Vegas residency shows due to a family emergency involving her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. The singer shared the news on social media, explaining she needs to focus on their two children, River, 11, and Remington, 9, as Blackstock has been “ill over the past year.”

“I need to be fully present for them,” Clarkson wrote, apologizing to fans and thanking them for their understanding. No details were provided about rescheduled dates or ticket refunds.

[Image: Clarkson and Blackstock at a 2013 Las Vegas event]
Clarkson and Blackstock married in 2013; their divorce in 2020 led to prolonged legal disputes over finances and management commissions.

This isn’t the first time Clarkson has stepped back for personal reasons. Earlier in 2024, she missed 10 episodes of The Kelly Clarkson Show without explanation. Sources later hinted at stress from her ongoing co-parenting challenges.

During a March appearance on Kylie Kelce’s podcast, Clarkson hinted at friction, noting her children were more forgiving of Blackstock’s absences. “They innately think he’s allowed to be busy, but I’m not? It’s interesting,” she said, adding, “Co-parenting is fun… eye roll.”

[Image: Clarkson with her children in Hollywood, 2022]
Clarkson shares custody of River and Remington with Blackstock, emphasizing the complexities of balancing parenthood and her career.

Clarkson and Blackstock’s relationship, which began in 2012, included both marriage and a professional partnership, as he managed her career. Their 2020 divorce sparked legal battles, culminating in a 2023 California Labor Commission ruling that ordered Blackstock to repay $2.6 million in improperly collected commissions. The commission found he violated talent agency laws by negotiating deals himself.

Despite finalizing their divorce in 2022, tensions lingered. Clarkson’s decision to prioritize her children underscores the challenges of navigating family crises amid public scrutiny. Fans have flooded social media with support, hoping for her swift return to the stage.

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