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The legal battle between Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock is heating up!
According to Rolling Stone, the 41-year-old singer filed another lawsuit against her ex-husband and his father Narvel Blackstock’s management company, Starstruck Entertainment, on Monday in Los Angeles court. She argued Brandon and Starstruck violated California’s Talent Agencies Act by acting as unlicensed talent agents who booked business deals throughout their entire working relationship. The filing reads:
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The outlet further noted that Kelly asked the court to order a ‘complete accounting” from Starstruck to determine if she’s owed more than the $2.6 million she won months ago in a ruling against Brandon. If things swing in her favor, Billboard reported she wants “any and all commissions, fees, profits, advances, producing fees or other monies” she paid to the company – this time dating back to 2007.
Perezcious readers know the former couple have been going at it in court since their breakup in 2020. Shortly after filing for divorce, Starstruck sued Kelly for millions in alleged unpaid fees, saying they had “invested a great deal of time, money, energy and dedication” into her and had “developed Clarkson into a mega superstar.” But then, the American Idol alum fired back!
Kelly later accused Starstruck of violating California’s labor rules by acting as unlicensed talent agents on top of being her personal managers. Three years later, in November, she scored a huge win in their legal battle when a judge ruled that the company got deals for the Stronger artist, including her gig as a judge on The Voice, that should have been handled by her team at Creative Artists
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been nominated in the same category at this year’s Webby Awards.While the couple are both up for awards in separate categories at the New York ceremony on May 13, they are also both shortlisted for Best Creator or Influencer Collaboration, Features (Social).Kelce’s nod is for a team-up with the Cheesecake Factory and Swift is nominated for her partnership with Vote.org on National Voter Registration Day.They are both up against Paris Hilton, Amaury Guichon, and TikTok’s Tube Girl.Swift’s nomination comes after she urged her fans to take action at the forthcoming US elections, driving record-breaking numbers to the Vote.org website last September.Vote.org saw its highest traffic on National Voter Registration Day since 2020 as a result of her influence.Last month, she also urged her fans to vote in the US primary elections which saw 16 states cast their ballots to pick their Republican and Democratic nominees for president.Swift has been cautious in her approach to politics over the years, first breaking her silence back in 2018 to back the Democrats in the US midterm elections.In 2019, she went so far as to accuse Donald Trump of “gaslighting the American public”, before officially endorsing Joe Biden the following year.She was responsible for driving record-breaking numbers to the voter registration site.It was reported earlier this year that Biden was seeking a Swift endorsement in an effort to swing the next US Presidential Election.Elsewhere, at the 28th annual Webby Awards nominees, include Lil Nas X, Victoria Monét, Sydney Sweeney, Timothée Chalamet, Trixie Mattel, Ryan Gosling, Michelle Obama, Laverne Cox, Adam Driver, Kelly Clarkson, and more.Public voting is open now via the
Mayan Lopez is again stepping into the spotlight with the new season of her NBC sitcom Lopez vs. Lopez. As the daughter of renowned comedian George Lopez, Mayan is no stranger to the world of comedy, and she’s making her mark in the entertainment industry in her own right.
Florida born-and-bred Hasidic rapper told The Post in an interview last week.The detail is one of many unexpected distinctions between the bearded frum rhymer and the overwhelming majority of his industry counterparts. While much of the current hip-hop industry revels in the secular pursuit of fame and its trappings, the devout Jew’s music focuses on getting right with God.But despite his jarring deviation from mainstream norms, Reuven’s brand of sonic piety has gradually expanded his popularity well beyond the shul and into the streets.He has now amassed 1.7 Instagram followers, earned Billboard chart spots and shared a recording studio with Julian Marley, the son of reggae icon Bob Marley.“I think there are people out there who want something more out of music than what they get a lot of the time,” Reuven said.
Spider-Man (2002), but Kirsten Dunst says the reality was far less passionate.Even though Dunst costar while shooting the superhero movie, she said filming their most iconic scene was “kind of miserable” during a recent appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show. “It was pouring with rain, freezing, Tobey couldn’t breathe so it was almost like I was resuscitating him," the explained, per .Dunst's statement echoes Maguire's own recollection of events. In an old interview, the actor said he was “practically suffocating” during Spider-Man's kiss with Mary Jane Watson.
Tish Cyrus is speaking candidly about “issues” in her marriage to husband Dominic Purcell.
EXCLUSIVE: Following recent confirmation from Amazon MGM Studios and Lionsgate that A Simple Favor 2 is a go, the film has added seven new cast members: Elena Sofia Ricci, Michele Morrone (365 Days), Elizabeth Perkins (Minx), Alex Newell (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist), Taylor Ortega (Grand Death Lotto), Lorenzo de Moor, and Aparna Nancherla (The Drop).
While it’s hard to pinpoint an origin story for the backlash, it’s no secret that it became popular to hate on actress Anne Hathaway circa 2011 and 2012, the former being the year she hosted the Oscars with James Franco and the latter the year she won her first Oscar for “Les Misérables.” Perhaps it was the earnestness, possibly what was seen as an eager-to-please attitude. Still, the actress definitely took a perception hit in those ensuing years, seemingly adopted by the press as well.
While it’s hard to pinpoint an origin story for the backlash, it’s no secret that it became popular to hate on actress Anne Hathaway circa 2011 and 2012, the former being the year she hosted the Oscars with James Franco and the latter the year she won her first Oscar for “Les Misérables.” Perhaps it was the earnestness, possibly what was seen as an eager-to-please attitude. Still, the actress definitely took a perception hit in those ensuing years, seemingly adopted by the press as well.
Katy Perry has responded to Kelly Clarkson covering her song ‘Wide Awake’.Clarkson recently performed the song as part of her regular ‘Kellyoke’ series. This year, she has covered other songs such as U2’s ‘Mysterious Ways’, Miley Cyrus’ ‘Used To Be Young’, and the Frasier theme song.Now, Clarkson has turned her hand to Perry’s iconic single from her 2010 album ‘Teenage Dream’, transforming it into a stripped-back power ballad.The cover has since captured the attention of Perry herself.
Katy Perry said that she needs to retire one of her songs, and it’s all because of Kelly Clarkson!
American Idol has provided a platform for so much talent, from Kelly Clarkson to Carrie Underwood to Jennifer Hudson – but that doesn’t mean they always get it right.
Kelly Clarkson is taking back her power — and she wants her money back, too!
told People.“It’s Taylor Sheridan and obviously it’s very well written. It’s very well researched.
22 Kids and Counting parents Sue and Noel Radford have been spotted spending some quality time together while filming new episodes of their hit Channel 5 show. But, the TV stars weren't enjoying a date night or relaxing with a takeaway at home on a Saturday night - they were actually seen tackling a couple's exercise class in the Lancashire seaside town of Morecambe where they live.
Kelly Clarkson is seeking a new order against her ex-husband and his father’s management company!
Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning are joining the NBC Olympics team to host the Opening Ceremony of the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris this summer.
Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor NBCUniversal is testing a new game for the Paris Olympics. The Comcast-backed media conglomerate has for years launched every Summer Games with primetime coverage of the Opening Ceremonies that typically feature a top sportscaster like Mike Tirico or Bob Costas alongside a popular news anchor such as Savannah Guthrie or Katie Couric.
ITV Dancing On Ice fans think host Stephen Mulhern let slip the winner of the 2024 series after viewers spotted him consoling runner-up Miles Nazaire before the official announcement. After a dramatic final day which saw Greg Rutherford pull out of the final with a nightmare injury and women switch off the final in protest after Adele was eliminated, it all came to a close with a dramatic Bolero between Ryan Thomas and Miles Nazaire. The two did their best in an all-male final to take the crown but in the end the public chose their winner, Ryan Thomas.
Two days after the news broke that American Idol vocal coach Debra Byrd had died, one of her most successful students has paid tribute.