Kelly Clarkson Officially Finalizes Legal Name Change To Kelly Brianne

Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 24-30:April 24: Actor Shirley MacLaine is 88. Actor-singer-director Barbra Streisand is 80. Country singer Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys is 79.

Kelly Clarkson has money, fame and celebrity friends at her fingertips but when it comes to her plans for her birthday it's surprisingly low-key. The American Song Contest host opened up to Access Hollywood to reveal what she hopes to be doing when the big 4-0 rolls around on 24 April. MORE: Kelly Clarkson wows in figure-hugging dress - but fans focus on something elseRather than planning a huge, star-studded party, Kelly said: "There's so much pressure because it's my 40th. I'm doing a chill dinner and then I'm going hiking with some friends."WATCH: Kelly Clarkson collapses after being upstaged by Anne Hathaway The one thing she will make the most of is the summer, when she plans to keep the celebrations going. "This is the first summer I've taken off since I was 16 years old," she said.

Kelly Clarkson is sending a little Kellyoke love to Nick Jonas, her former fellow coach on “The Voice”.

Kelly Clarkson's fans were treated to some good news on Wednesday when it was revealed that her talk show was the recipient of a prestigious award.MORE: Kelly Clarkson's fans are obsessed with her gold gown on American Song ContestThe Kelly Clarkson Show's official social feed revealed that they had been awarded with a Gracie Award by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson serenaded by fans on The VoiceThe talk show was recognized for the platform it created for women.

Kelly Clarkson is no stranger to wowing fans with her incredible fashion on her hit talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show.MORE: Kelly Clarkson turns heads in metallic mini dress on American Song ContestShe routinely dazzles in chic and well styled outfits, typically favoring maxi dresses with plunging necklines and big, flattering belts.However, while the singer definitely knows how to best accentuate her looks, and fans are always complimenting her outfit choices as well as looking to recreate them, Kelly's latest post to Instagram seemed to have followers far too distracted and focused on something that wasn't her fashion.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson collapses on stage after being upstaged by Anne HathawayMORE: Kelly Clarkson looks spectacular in bold leather little black dressNothing elicits quite a response as some iconic 2000s nostalgia, and a recent photo from the star's latest guests on her show seriously proved it.The Since You've Been Gone singer shared a photo with her guests looking stunning as ever as she wore a tiered, full length dress with flowy sleeves and a leopard print, perfectly styled with a wide, corset-like belt with a horsebit clasp.While some fans took to the comments to gush over her style, writing: "I love Kelly's dress!" as well as: "Beautiful, love you style!" fans couldn't help but freak out over something else: who was posing alongside her.A post shared by The Kelly Clarkson Show (@kellyclarksonshow)The epic pictureIt was none other than the iconic Backstreet Boys, whose visit to the popular daytime show had fans reminiscing over the epic dances they recreated and songs they belted out during the boyband's prime.MORE: Kelly Clarkson sets record straight amid claims she plans to change her

For her latest “Kellyoke” cover to open her daytime talk show, Kelly Clarkson dusted off an old classic that’s older than she is: “Vincent Starry, Starry Night)”, from Don McLean’s American Pie album.

She’s taking it “Piece by Piece”! Kelly Clarkson is giving her talk show a makeover.

New name, new outlook on life. Kelly Clarkson has legally changed her name to Kelly Brianne, Us Weekly confirms.

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.

Kelly Clarkson is setting the record straight on those reports that she wants to legally change her name to Kelly Brianne.

Kelly Clarkson and Anne Hathaway faced off in a singing competition, and the outcome was very unexpected. On the March 22 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the two stars played a game of “Sing That Name That Tune” hosted by Matt Iseman. Kelly, 39, and Anne, 39, stood on opposing platforms as the beginning tune of a song would play, and once they recognized the song, they would step out on the platform and sing the lyrics. Well, after Anne beat Kelly in the first three rounds, the American Idol champion was frustrated things weren’t going her way.

The United States finally got its first look at its own version of the Eurovision with NBC’s American Song Contest, which made a two-hour debut on Monday night. The new singing competition on the block, however, fell behind the latest episode of American Idol on ABC.

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