Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock Settle Divorce Nearly 2 Years After Split

Anne Hathaway could moonlight as a karaoke lounge singer if the acting thing fizzles out. The "WeCrashed" star, 39, proved her pipes when she made an appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" Tuesday and beat the "American Idol" winner at her own game of "Sing That Name That Tune" by performing part of one of Clarkson’s big hits. It all started when Hathaway jumped out to a 3-0 lead on Clarkson and the talk show host hilariously tried to get Matt Iseman and her band to "play a fricking song I'll know." On came Clarkson’s 2004 smash "Since U Been Gone." Within seconds, Hathaway stepped up to the center podium and let her voice rip, singing the song’s chorus to the live studio audience.

Kelly Clarkson has set the record straight on the news that she planned to change her name. The singer had reportedly filed documents in February to legally change her name, 20 years after she first found fame on American Idol. PHOTOS: Inside Kelly Clarkson's jaw-dropping $5.4m LA mega-mansion She has been requesting to be known legally as Kelly Brianne, her first and middle names.

Change of plans: Kelly Clarkson, 39, won’t be changing her name now that she’s divorced from Brandon Blackstock, 45. The “Stronger” hitmaker petitioned in February court documents to change her name to Kelly Brianne (Brianne’s her middle name). But on March 21, Kelly revealed to PEOPLE (the TV Show!) that she’s still going by “Kelly Clarkson” — at least in her professional life.

Don’t worry: Kelly Clarkson is still Kelly Clarkson.

Kelly Clarkson is setting the record straight.

Still Miss Independent — and Miss Clarkson! Kelly Clarkson spoke out after Us Weekly obtained documents requesting her legal name change to “Kelly Brianne,” noting her professional name isn’t going anywhere.

It’s settled. Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock finalized their divorce on March 8, 2022, after two years of tension with the pair having reached settlements on everything from custody to their Montana property.

Kelly Clarkson has officially finalized her controversial divorce with Brandon Blackstock, two years after announcing their split.The 39-year-old singer, who recently revealed she is changing her name to Kelly Brianne, agreed to a settlement with the 45-year-old music manager, following a series of difficult decisions during the divorce process.Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Scott Gordon detailed the terms of the agreement, including shared joint legal custody of their kids, 7-year-old River and 5-year-old Remington. Kelly has been granted primary custody in Los Angeles, while Blackstock will be with them one weekend a month.The TV host will pay Blackstock $45,600 per month in child support and an additional amount of $1.3 million.

Kelly Clarkson has settled her divorce from Brandon Blackstock. A judge signed off on a settlement between the singer and her ex in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, court documents obtained by Fox News Digital reveal. According to the papers, Clarkson has agreed to pay Blackstock spousal support totaling $115,000 per month until January 31, 2024, with the exception that those payments would end should Blackstock remarry before that date, or if either party dies prior to it.

Nearly two years after splitting from her ex-husband, Kelly Clarkson’s divorce settlement has officially been finalized.

Kelly Clarkson is open to getting back out there and finding love again!

Finally over. Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock have finalized their divorce nearly two years after their split.

Getting back out there! Kelly Clarkson has settled her messy divorce from Brandon Blackstock, and she’s ready to start looking for love again, an insider reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.

Kelly Clarkson has finally settled her divorce from her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, and it hasn't come cheap. The singer will pay the father of her children, River and Remington, a huge $1.3m in a one-off payment followed by a monthly child support amount of $45,601, according to court documents shared by The Blast. PHOTOS: Inside Kelly Clarkson's jaw-dropping $5.4m LA mega-mansionIn addition, the 39-year-old will pay Brandon spousal support in the amount of $115,000 per month until 31 January 2024.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson admits she's 'broken' as she quarantines at home with her two children They have agreed on joint custody of their children but River and Remington will live in Los Angeles at Kelly's residence. Part of the agreement is that their offspring will be vaccinated against COVID-19 as they will be traveling out of state to visit Brandon at the Montana Ranch where he will be residing. READ: Kelly Clarkson lists gigantic Tennessee home amid divorceMORE: Kelly Clarkson's stepdaughter welcomes first childWhile The Voice star's representative has not yet commented, Kelly did take to social media in the wake of the news going public.A post shared by Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson)Kelly shared her ACM Awards look on Instagram She didn't address the divorce but did make a bold statement as she showed off her look from the recent ACM Awards.Kelly stood proud, wearing a stunning floor-length gown as she thanked her glam squad in the caption. SEE: Kelly Clarkson wows fans with her most recent lookREAD: Kelly Clarkson left horrified as Scream star Neve Campbell details terrifying bear attackThe settlement will likely be a weight off Kelly's mind as it has been ongoing since 2020 when she filed for divorce after seven

Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock have finally come to terms in their bitter, messy divorce — and now it would appear the legal troubles are behind them.

Kelly Clarkson, 39, and ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, 45, have finally settled their divorce after seven years of marriage, with Kelly landing primary custody of the children, River, 7, and Remington, 5, and Brandon, who lives in Montana, getting the children for one weekend a month, TMZ reported on Feb. 8. Although Brandon gets the kids one weekend thus far, he was granted $45,600/month in child support plus $115,000 per month in spousal support. It may sound like a major win for Brandon, however Kelly still reportedly makes around $20 million per year. HollywoodLife has reached out to both Kelly and Brandon’s reps and lawyers for comment. 

Kelly Clarkson and ex-husband Brandon Blackstock have settled their divorce.

Kelly Clarkson is officially changing her name, filing legal documents to change her last name from Clarkson to Brianne, amid the difficult divorce from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.The singer and TV host wants to be known by only her first and middle name, declaring that she has “a desire” to use her middle name as her last name, as her new name would “fully reflect” who she is.And while the beloved artist has yet to address her name change or mention the process on her talk show, a court hearing has already been scheduled for March 28.The acclaimed singer filed for divorce from Blackstock in June 2020 after seven years of marriage and two children, 7-year-old River Rose and 5-year-old Remington Alexander.Kelly was granted primary physical custody, and was later ordered to pay her ex-husband $200,000 per month in spousal and child support, however it was reported that Blackstock initially requested $436,000 a month.A close source to the singer revealed to People, “Kelly is more than fine.