The 'Kelly Clarkson Show' host opens up about reclaiming her life, following her divorce from Brandon Blackstock.
Kelly Clarkson had a breakthrough following her divorce from Brandon Blackstock.
In a new interview with People, the Kelly Clarkson Show host says that she credits her music as a healthy outlet for her pain following her 2022 split.
Clarkson shares that she isn't one to hold grudges, so she made sure all of her emotions were laid out in her latest album, Chemistry.
"I cannot express how appreciative I feel for having that kind of healthy outlet. Because the level of depression and things that come with divorce or grieving is extraordinarily hard. You feel alone, and it’s just a blessing to be able to have that outlet for those emotions that are overwhelming," she tells the magazine.
The 41-year-old American Idol alum says that the music helped her reclaim her power.
"I [was] like, 'I’m taking my power back,'" she notes. "That sounds very therapy, but that’s because I love therapy, and I think it’s important to have those tools to navigate your life and relationships."
Clarkson filed for divorce from Blackstock -- who also acted as her manager for a time -- in 2020, after seven years of marriage. Following many legal and custodial setbacks, the pair's divorce was finalized in March 2022.
As part of the divorce agreement, Clarkson was ordered to pay Blackstock $1.3 million and contribute $45,000 per month in child support for their two children, River Rose, 9, and Remington, 7. Additionally, Blackstock was granted $115,000 per month in spousal support, set to conclude this month.
In November, the "Miss Independent" singer obtained another legal victory over Blackstock's alleged overcharging when he was her manager.
Legal documents obtained by ET reveal that Blackstock went beyond the bounds of his position by booking gigs and finalizing contracts for the star on platforms such as The Voice, Norwegian Cruise Line, Wayfair, and as the host of the Billboard Music Awards.
The commissioner's decision indicates that, with few exceptions, only agents are permitted to lawfully secure such roles for talent. As a result, Blackstock has been ordered to hand over commissions totaling over 2.6 million to Clarkson.
In November, the "You Don't Make Me Cry" singer spoke to ET about her and her kids' life since relocating from Los Angeles to New York City.
"We walk around in the park. Like, we have more of a life. This is what my goal was, for us to actually engage outside our house. And you have to in New York," she said.
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