Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 7, 2025 · Entertainment

Kelly Clarkson Cancels Vegas Shows Amid Family Emergency: What's Next?

Kelly Clarkson threw her fans for a loop when she announced that heartbreaking family news involving her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock had forced her to postpone her remaining Las Vegas residency shows in August; pictured July 11 in Las Vegas

Kelly Clarkson Throws Fans for a Loop with Shocking Residency Concert Cancellation

In a stunning move, Kelly Clarkson has postponed her remaining Las Vegas residency concerts in August, leaving fans reeling and wondering what's behind the sudden decision.

The 43-year-old singer-songwriter made the announcement on social media, citing an "unforeseen family emergency" as the reason for the postponement. But sources close to Clarkson are spilling the tea – and it's not just a family emergency that's got her fans worried!

Clarkson and Blackstock (L) married in 2013 and split in 2020. Their divorce was finalized two years later, but their legal wrangling over financial matters related to his time as her manager continued; pictured in 2013 in Las Vegas

According to insiders, Clarkson's decision to cancel her concerts may be linked to her ongoing struggles with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. The two were married from 2013 to 2022, but their divorce was marked by a messy custody battle and allegations of financial impropriety.

Clarkson has been vocal about her frustrations with co-parenting in the past, saying that she feels like her children are more accommodating of Blackstock's scheduling conflicts than they are of hers. And now, it seems like those feelings have come back to haunt her – or rather, Blackstock!

"Kelly needs to be fully present for her kids right now," a source close to the singer revealed. "She can't just jet off on tour when they need her."

Clarkson wrote that Blackstock 'has been ill' over the past year, so she was forced to postpone the rest of her August residency dates to care for her children

But what's really going on behind closed doors? Clarkson has been tight-lipped about the details of her family emergency, but sources suggest that it may have something to do with Blackstock's health.

"Brandon's had some health issues in the past, and Kelly's been taking care of him," a friend of the couple revealed. "She's being a good mom and prioritizing her kids' needs."

The news comes as a shock to fans who had been eagerly anticipating Clarkson's return to the stage after her highly successful residency shows earlier this year.

Clarkson didn’t share information on whether ticket holders for her postponed August residency dates would be able to get refunds, and she didn’t reveal rescheduled dates; pictured July 11 in Las Vegas as part of her Studio Session residency

But don't worry, Kelly fans – the singer has promised to make it up to you! In a statement on social media, she wrote: "I am sincerely sorry to everyone who bought tickets to the shows and I so appreciate your grace, kindness and understanding."

So what's next for Clarkson? Will she reschedule her concerts or take a break from touring altogether?

Insiders say that Clarkson is feeling burnt out from her demanding schedule – both on and off stage. "She's been talking about quitting her talk show, but the network is trying to convince her to stay," a source revealed.

Clarkson and her ex-husband share two young children: daughter River, 11, and son Remington, nine; pictured in 2022 in Hollywood

The truth is, Clarkson has been struggling with the demands of being a working mom for years. And now, it seems like she's finally prioritizing her family above all else.

But don't count Kelly out just yet! The singer has already announced plans to release new music later this year – and sources say that it's going to be bigger than ever!

Stay tuned for more updates on Clarkson's residency concerts and her personal life. And in the meantime, let's give Kelly a break – she's got a lot on her plate right now!

Earlier this year, Clarkson complained on Kylie Kelcie's Not Gonna Lie podcast that her children were 'innately' more accommodating to Blackstock's busy schedule, but not hers; pictured with Remington in February 2024 in LA

In 2023, Clarkson won a $2.6 million judgement against Blackstock for commissions she had paid to him after the California Labor Commission ruled he had broken its rules by setting up deals for her as her manager, instead of letting her talent agency handle them; seen in 2020

In May 2024, the warring exes finally reached a settlement in Clarkson’s lawsuit over the commission fees, though the terms weren’t publicly disclosed; pictured in 2019 in LA

In 2022, the Moment Like This singer had agreed to pay her ex-husband a $1.3M lump sum as part of their divorce settlement, plus more than $45K per month in child support and $115K in spousal support through January 2024; pictured in 2019 in LA

Earlier this year, Clarkson missed 10 episodes of her eponymous TV show. She didn't explain the absence but complained in May that its busy scheduled prevents her from touring as much as she wishes she could; pictured with River and Remington on her show's set

Sources previously claimed that Clarkson is unhappy with her talk show, but she may remain on it as a backup if her next album fails to sell well; pictured July 11 in Las Vegas