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Not holding back! Kelly Clarkson dives deep into her heartbreak and anger on her new single, “I Hate Love,” in the wake of her divorce from Brandon Blackstock.
The inaugural American Idol, 41, first released the biting track via YouTube on Thursday, June 1, in a video which showcased her live performance of the song at New York City’s Belasco Theatre. While introducing “I Hate Love” on stage, Clarkson reflected on the idea of repeatedly been drawn to someone “you can’t stand” due to the “chemistry factor.”
“You can’t stand the person, but you, like, you love them and you’re just like, ‘Why?’” she questioned, explaining that the “dilemma” perfectly plays out in movie It’s Complicated, in which Meryl Streep’s character has an affair with her ex-husband, who is portrayed by Alec Baldwin. (Steve Martin, who stars as Streep’s character’s new boyfriend in the 2009 comedy, plays the banjo on “I Hate Love.”)
“I’m just really angry, so enjoy,” Clarkson quipped before belting out the track.
“I hate love / It’s a bitch sometimes / Mama, I’m sorry for using that word / But I only use it when it applies,” the “Breakaway” songstress croons on the first verse. “I hate love / It’s a cruel reminder / Even when I know it’s bad for me / These memories fill my mind.”
As the breakup tune crescendos — “Why does it hurt so much / When you know it’s the right thing? / Why do I crave your touch? / Love is so damn blinding,” the Kelly Clarkson Show host belts on the pre-chorus — fans can’t help but think of her split from Blackstock, 46.
The “Since U Been Gone” performer filed for divorce from the former talent manager in June 2020 after seven years of marriage, Us Weekly confirmed at the time. The
Every Thursday, we here at Official Charts round up the biggest New Releases coming your way across music and home entertainment.
Kelly Clarkson is open to love but is not actively looking for it right now. While speaking to 's Carson Daly and Hoda Kotb about her new album,, the 41-year-old singer opened up about her relationship with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock and her current dating life. «You must have every one of your friends trying to set you up,» said Carson, who's also Clarkson's co-worker over at ". «Where are you at with that?»«Not my friends, but people will,» the American Idol winner clarified.«Are you into that process?» Carson asked.«No, we've talked a little briefly on The Voice because (you'll tell me), 'Don't give up on people just because it didn't work out,'» she recalled.«I'm not that way at all,» she said. «I'm not in a bitter place.
Kelly Clarkson is opening up about how she handled her divorce. While speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, the 41-year-old singer admitted that she had some «unhealthy habits» amid her split from Brandon Blackstock.Clarkson filed for divorce from Blackstock in June 2020 after nearly seven years of marriage. The former couple, who share River, 9, and Remington, 7, finalized their divorce in March 2022.«I don't know how people get through anything like that because I'm not going to say I did it gracefully.
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Kelly Clarkson said her kids are still "adamant about keeping the dream alive" of her getting back together with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock even after three years apart. "Anytime there’s mention of him maybe being with somebody else they are just really adamant about keeping that dream alive that we might still be together — and we are never around each other," the "Stronger" singer told Glennon Doyle on her podcast, "We Can do Hard Things," Wednesday. Clarkson said it’s hard whether you decide to stay in a difficult relationship. But while she felt ending her relationship with her children’s father was difficult, she revealed, "I’m a better mother, like, after [the divorce]. I’m a far better mother because I think when you’re honest with yourself, you’re able to be honest with others.
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Brian Cox and Emily Blunt have come together to discuss “Succession” and “The English,” two character-driven projects that examine the brutality of American culture. Both shows deal with wealth: Cox’s brooding media mogul Logan Roy met a shocking demise on the HBO series that had us bawling in its fourth and final season, while Blunt’s Lady Cornelia is an 1890s aristocrat seeking answers about the death of her son in the Amazon Prime Video limited series. In person, the two New York transplants have too much in common to capture in one interview. They begin chatting well before cameras roll, and keep going for 20 minutes after the shoot wraps. The two make plans for Blunt to show Cox “the best croissant in Brooklyn” as their handlers wait patiently in the wings.
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reports Entertainment Weekly. Video of the “American Idol” alum inside a coffee shop, salad bar and bakery went viral as Clarkson, 41, threw a wrench into people’s day to promote her upcoming album “Chemistry.” Complete with backup singers, the “Stronger” muse gave fans a small taste of her 10th studio album by performing songs such as “Favorite Kind of High” and “Me.” Arjun Rai, a tech guru, said that he was in the middle of a work meeting when the “Since U Been Gone” singer strode up and burst out singing.
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Kelly Clarkson said not getting a push gift from her ex-husband should have been a red flag.The 41-year-old daytime talk show host revealed the nugget during Friday's show with guests Carey Hart and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. It was Pink's husband, Hart, who mentioned he got her a motorcycle as her push gift (they share two children together), and it was the star who went on to explain what a push gift is.The concept was lost on Clarkson, who seemed to think that the baby's the push gift.
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Kelly Clarkson's newest song features a one-of-a-kind guest artist: Steve Martin! The GRAMMY-winning pop star teamed up with Martin, known to be a talented banjo player, for her most recent single, «I Hate Love.» «I Hate Love» follows the release of Clarkson's previous three singles, «Favorite Kind of High,» «Mine» and «Me.» The four tracks offer a preview of Clarkson's upcoming studio album, , arriving June 23. The release will mark Clarkson's 10th record. Clarkson spoke about the exciting collab on TalkShopLive last week, where she said she was «still shocked» the song had worked out. «I'm still shocked he said yes,» she shared. «We have still never met.» The song's lyrics referencestwo movies, one featuring Ryan Gosling and the other Steve Martin. "[Steve] is referenced in the song so then I was like, I wonder if I could pull it off.
If there’s one thing Kelly Clarkson remembers about the very first season of “American Idol,” it’s how much some of her fellow contestants got beaten down by online backlash. According to the singer and talk show host, she watched several people “break their spirit” on the show.During Thursday’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the host welcomed fellow musical icon Seal, who made a point to praise her for having the “courage” to put herself on a stage to be judged not only by the actual judges, but the entire audience around the country.But, for Clarkson, the experience was “a good boot camp.” What was harder was seeing other people struggle with nationwide input.“It was more hard, not for me, but to watch other people — I’m always that person, like, it’s hard for me to watch other people go through something,” Clarkson said.
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on Nancy O’Dell’s “TalkShopLive,” to promote her new album “Chemistry,” Kelly Clarkson, 42, revealed that the reason behind the talk show’s move to New York is that she and her family need a “fresh start.”“I was like ‘guys, I need you to know what’s happening,” said the “Since U Been Gone” singer. “‘Like it’s either.