Kelly Clarkson Totally Fan-Girls Out Meeting Cher

Cher and Kelly Clarkson at the Kennedy Center Honors

For everyone (including me) who has ever fan-boy/fan-girled out over an artist you really, really, really admire...

Kelly Clarkson found herself on the red carpet of the Kennedy Center Honors last night at the same time as honoree, Cher.

While Clarkson was there to sing in honor of country superstar Reba McEntire, Clarkson was adorable in her fan-moment speaking to Extra's AJ Calloway.

"I've never met her," she tells Calloway.

Calloway, surprised, asks, "Never?"

Clarkson: "No, never. And don't do anything either - it'll make me so nervous I'll want to cry..."

You have to watch. I laugh because I've done the exact same thing in my life :)

News Round-Up: September 19, 2018

Stuart Reardon (via Instagram)

Some news items you might have missed:

• InstaHunk Stuart Reardon is giving his best "Clark Kent." I'm willing to bet there's a Superman under that shirt. I hear there's an opening for the role, btw...

• Out lesbian Rachel Maddow not only has the top-rated show on her network, MSNBC, but she had the number one news show of all cable networks last week beating Fox News and CNN.

•  Cody Wilson, who owns a business that distributes blueprints for untraceable 3-D printed guns, has been charged with sexually assaulting an underage girl in Texas. Clearly proving his innocence, Wilson fled the country for Taiwan.

• A Florida father was arrested for driving his son to a park so he could have sex with his girlfriend.

• American Idol alum and current The Voice judge, Kelly Clarkson, is getting her own talk show. According to reports, she'll be the lead-in for Ellen in many markets.

• A new, mature version of Batman, titled "Batman: Damned," depicts the caped crusader naked. And by naked, I mean full-frontal.

I won't post here, but I can share a glimpse of bat-butt. The new series is for the DC Black Label division.

Kelly Clarkson Claps Back At Anti-LGBT Trolls On Twitter

Kelly Clarkson

Do not come for the gays on Kelly Clarkson’s Twitter account or you will be named and shamed.

On Sunday, the ever-and-always American Idol offered congrats to a couple of fans who had just tied the knot.

Congrats you two!! https://t.co/3l3jiq6EPL

— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) August 20, 2018

But one fan wasn’t down with Clarkson’s support for same-sex marriage, tweeting, “Sorry Kelly…. love your music but I don’t dig the dikes…still a sin any way you cut it.”

Sorry Kelly.... love your music but I don't dig the dikes...still a sin any way you cut it.

— Terri D Fallis (@Wildvine74104) August 20, 2018

The Voice judge clapped back saying originally she wasn’t going to give the hate a spotlight, but decided the truth was more important.

Clarkson tweeted: “I almost didn’t respond 2 this because hate doesn’t deserve a spotlight but u know what, truth does, & the truth is that God is Love, & Love shared between two people should be praised not condemned in my personal opinion. I love u 2 although we see the world/love differently.”

I almost didn’t respond 2 this because hate doesn’t deserve a spotlight but u know what, truth does, & the truth is that God is Love, & Love shared between two people should be praised not condemned in my personal opinion. I love u 2 although we see the world/love differently. https://t.co/63KjhMrZVU

— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) August 20, 2018

BOOM!

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New Music: Kelly Clarkson "Love So Soft"

Kelly Clarkson, the original American Idol winner, shows she's still pop music royalty with her latest music video for "Love So Soft."

The trippy, psychedelic video serves up a vibrantly dressed Clarkson - ball gowns and sharp suits - pictured in calming meadows and fields, along with kaleidoscopic backup dancers. It's a sensual, luscious landscape for Clarkson's powerful, take-no-prisoners vocal.

Clarkson also released the slower, moodier "Move You," which you can listen to here.

Speaking to EW, Clarkson described her upcoming album, Meaning of Life, as "a modern take on that '90s urban R&B pop."

Meaning of Life is due October 27.

Kelly Clarkson Shuts Down Michelle Obama Troll On Twitter

PBS Special: Josh Groban & Kelly Clarkson "All I Ask Of You"

From his upcoming PBS special based on his current album exploring the Broadway songbook, Josh Groban and guest Kelly Clarkson sing “All I Ask of You” from Andrew Lloyd Weber’s The Phantom Of The Opera.

I have it good authority that Groban was urged to do a Broadway/standards album for years by members of his team but the pseudo-opera singer resisted, instead recording much of the lack-luster pop/crossover material he's released in recent years, much of that self-penned.

I've been a fan of his earlier recordings, but in the past year or so his voice seems a bit "tight" to me and he seems to lack the vocal prowess he once had. If you watched this year's Tony Awards, you know what I mean.

I don't know if he changed coaches or regimen, but it is noticeable. Additionally, he continues his annoying habit of singing with his eyes closed, which has bothered me for years.

That said, I so like several tracks on the Broadway album. Given the right material, there's no denying Groban can be a talented vocalist. You can check it out on iTunes here.

The PBS special will air throughout December.

Saturday Slow Down: Kelly Clarkson "Give Me One Reason" Cover Live

Kelly Clarkson performs her cover of "Give Me One Reason" by Tracy Chapman for SiriusXM's Hits 1.

And kills it.

#talent

Music: Kelly Clarkson "Invincible"

Kelly Clarkson's latest single "Invincible" (penned by Sia) from her upcoming album "Piece by Piece."

Pre-order on iTunes now.

Gay Couple Featured In Kelly Clarkson Video Get Engaged Onset

Chad Laboy proposes to bf Zac Woodward

Last week I wrote about Kelly Clarkson's new music video for "Heartbeat Song" which features a gay couple in the mix of romantic journeys depicted.

Now, it turns out the real story is the couple actually got engaged onset while shooting the video!

Check out Zac Woodward's reaction when boyfriend Chad Laboy proposes below:

You can also check out the "behind the scenes/making of" clip where Clarkson finds out about the proposal and calls it her "favorite part of the video."

Music Video: Kelly Clarkson "Heartbeat Song"

Easily my favorite new pop song. Kelly Clarkson's vocals and the upbeat pop melody makes me happy.

And now, the just released music video features several couples throughout their romantic journeys, including an adorable gay couple.

Bravo, Kelly, for a great song AND video.

Music: Kelly Clarkson "Heartbeat Song"

Check out Kelly Clarkson's extremely radio-friendly single "Heartbeat Song."

The original American Idol winner still has a feel for a catchy hook, and the voice  is clearly still great. Nice, bouncy, upbeat.

Holiday Music: "Silent Night" Kelly Clarkson, Trisha Yearwood

Kelly Clarkson and Trisha Yearwood duet on the classic holiday song, "Silent Night."

But wait! There's more! Guess what country icon joins the dynamic duo and makes it a terrific trio? Don't peek at the pics below... :)

The last a cappella chorus is gorgeous.

Music video: "People Like Us" from Kelly Clarkson

Great song, great vocals by the original American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson. Love the message.

This will be a hit. Trust me.

Check it out on iTunes.

Rumor has it Kelly is headed back to American Idol as a judge next season with Jennifer Hudson and possibly Adam Lambert or Clay Aiken. Jen's the only one confirmed, thus far. We'll see.

Grammy nominees speak out for same-sex marriage

Kelly Clarkson - Nominated for 4 Grammys, including Record of the Year ("Stronger"), Song of the Year (Stronger), Best Pop Solo Performance, and Best Pop Vocal Album

Jay-Z - Nominated for 6 Grammys, including Best Rap Performance, Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Best Rap Song, and Best Short Form Music Video

Pink - Nominated for a Grammy: Best Pop Vocal Album (The Truth About Love)

Michael Buble - Nominated for a Grammy: Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (Christmas)

Check out more Grammy nominees who support marriage equality at FreedomToMarry.org

Kelly Clarkson and Beyonce perform at Inauguration

Kelly Clarkson sings "My Country 'Tis of Thee" at 2013 Inauguration


Beyonce sings the National Anthem at the 2013 Inauguration

Kelly Clarkson likely voting for President Obama

Kelly Clarkson says that despite being “a Republican at heart,” she’s likely voting for President Obama, largely because of his stance on marriage equality.

“I can’t support Romney’s policies as I have a lot of gay friends and I don’t think it’s fair they can’t get married,” Clarkson told the U.K.’s Daily Star last week as she prepared to close her concert tour in London. She noted that she has “been reading online about the debates and I’m probably going to vote for Obama again, even though I’m a Republican at heart.”

She added that she’s attracted to the president’s policies on women’s issues as well. “I’m not a hardcore feminist but we can’t be going back to the ’50s,” she said. “Obama is a great guy. I’ve met him and I’m a fan of Michelle too. She has been busy promoting better education and healthy diets, which is something we could all use a dose of reality on.”

(via Gay.net)

Kelly Clarkson's new single - "Catch My Breath"

Kelly Clarkson endorses Ron Paul - steps in firestorm

First American Idol Kelly Clarkson stepped in a firestorm today when she tweeted her support for Ron Paul.

That tweet generated tons of comments on both WhoSay and Twitter, many insulting her while accusing Paul of racism and homophobia.

Kelly later posted, "I am really sorry if I have offended anyone. Obviously that was not my intent. I do not support racism. I support gay rights, straight rights, women's rights, men's rights, white/black/purple/orange rights. I like Ron Paul because he believes in less government and letting the people (all of us) make the decisions and mold our country. That is all. Out of all of the Republican nominees, he's my favorite."

In the past few weeks, excerpts from Ron Paul's 1990s newsletters have revealed racist and homophobic statements sent in his name.  He denied having ever writing the articles.

Read more at USAtoday.com

Kelly Clarkson continues strong sales - new CD debuts at #2

American Idol Kelly Clarkson’s 5th studio album, Stronger, debuts at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 and #2 on the Digital Albums Chart selling over 163,000 units.

All 5 of Kelly’s albums have debuted in the Top 3. The first single, “Mr. Know It All” peaked at #4 on the iTunes Singles Chart and is still currently in the Top 10.

Entertainment Weekly calls Stronger, “a breakup album for the ages” while Billboard states, “she’s in her strongest form yet on fifth album Stronger.” The New York Times claims, “Ms. Clarkson is turning into the Mary J. Blige of pop,” while USA Today says “vocally, Clarkson has never sounded better.” Rolling Stone states Kelly has, “one of music’s most remarkable voices.”

Check out the CD on Amazon by clicking here.

Kelly Clarkson's new track "Mr. Know It All" hits internet

Kelly Clarkson dropped her new single, "Mr. Know It All," on her website this week. It's the first track off her 'Stronger' album, due in October.

The song is an obvious Clarkson song: straightforward, with a strong melody and a sing-along chorus. The midtempo breakup tune is about a girl letting her guy know that despite thinking he's got it all figured out, he doesn't.

The track was written by Brett James (who has a country pedigree, having written for Carrie Underwood), Ester Dean (Beyoncé, Usher) and Dante Jones. Brian Kennedy (Chris Brown, Rihanna, Backstreet Boys) also co-wrote and produced the track.

'Stronger' is Clarkson's fifth album release. It's the follow-up to 2009's All I Ever Wanted. You can pre-order the CD on amazon.com.