Kelly Clarkson says divorce 'rips you apart' when marriage 'doesn’t work' after 'years' of trying

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.

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.

Kelly Clarkson is not holding back her thoughts when it comes to her messy split from Brandon Blackstock. Clarkson, whose divorce was finalized in 2022 after two years of legal wrangling, decided to share her feelings on the matter in a song she sang on her talk show this week. In a regular segment called "Kellyoke," the pop star does covers of songs from various genres.

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.

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.

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

Kelly Clarkson has arrived for the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards!

Kelly Clarkson, 40, has delighted fans with an announcement about her new album that's coming "soon" and her new music is focused around her heartwrenching Brandon Blackstock breakup.The Voice star split from her husband in 2020 and divorced in 2022 and now she's channelled her emotions into songs.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson admits to being broken during testing time The mom-of-two took to Instagram to share the news with her loyal following. She spoke to the camera to say: "I've been working on this project for close to three years now. I wasn’t sure I was going to release it, but I am.

Kelly Clarkson is of course known for her incredible singing voice, but she’s also made herself a household name for her down-to-earth demeanor, humor and honesty.

Kelly Clarkson fans can rejoice because new music is on the way!  coach took to Instagram Sunday to announce her new album, , which she says is coming out «soon.»«It's officially time to tell you that I've been working on this project for — well, close to three years now,» Clarkson began. «And I wasn't sure I was going to release it, but I am.

, but that didn't stop 20-year-old NariYella from getting a four-chair turn!In ET's exclusive sneak peek at Tuesday's Blind Auditions, the coaches are wowed by the young singer from Pennsylvania, who takes the stage with a powerful performance of «One Night Only» from that has all four coaches clamoring for her to join their squad.«You were so comfortable up there,» Niall Horan marvels. «It felt like you've been doing it for years and years and years.»«It's actually shocking how powerful you are,» Blake Shelton notes.

Blake Shelton and Niall Horan's bromance may have ended on Monday's episode of The pair have been tight all season as Niall joined the show as a first-time coach and Blake prepares to sign off after his last season on the NBC singing competition — even joking about their «father-son» dynamic — but that all changed during the latest round of Blind Auditions.Niall was going up against Kelly Clarkson for soft-spoken but mega-talented singer Gina Miles, when Blake passed him a note written on his notepad.«Kelly can't coach nerves, she admits it,» Niall read aloud, but that was a major faux pas for Shelton.«I am never helping you again!» he exclaimed. «I wrote [that] down on the pad in privacy.»«I don't know if in Ireland it's common practice to be passed a note about somebody and then read the note aloud to the person,» he added to the cameras, shaking his head.Later, backstage, Blake told Chance the Rapper that he was his new heir apparent. «Forget him, remember you,» he joked with the rapper. A SHOCKING amount of talent is coming from Gina Miles pic.twitter.com/juPsWpSj4nET 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.

Kelly Clarkson is still feeling the pain since Brandon Blackstock‘s been gone.

Doing what’s best for her. Kelly Clarkson opened up about the difficult choice she made when she decided to divorce Brandon Blackstock.

Wow! Princess Kate Stuns In $3900 Outfit'The Fault In Our Stars': This Is Ansel Elgort TodayIs That Amy Winehouse? 'NCIS' Star Is Unrecognizable!Wow! Harry's Children Not Allowed To Attend Coronation!Rapper Costa Titch Collapses On Stage And DiesTHIS Decision Has Great Consequences For Princess CharlotteGrace Jones: This Is Her Moving LifeOscars: This Was The First Movie To Win Best PicturePhotos Of Hollywood Legends Winning Their First OscarsSuspicious Photo Surfaced: Is Millie Bobby Brown Engaged?Cole Sprouse On Lili Reinhart: "Should Have Left Sooner"Cheated? Cole Sprouse Unpacks Former Relationship & Lili ReinhartPrincess Kate Shocks In New Military Training PicturesQueen Camilla In Mourning: Close Family Member Of The Royals DiedShocking Title Announcement: Prince Harry Makes THIS OfficialRoyal Family Members' Favourite Football TeamsThings have not been easy for her or her children ever since her split from Brandon Blackstock. During a recent appearance on The Angie Martinez IRL podcast, Kelly revealed how her kids feel about their parent's divorce. "I was destroyed," Kelly said.