Kelly Clarkson's Heartbreak: First Public Appearance After Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock’s Death
SCANDAL ROCKS HOLLYWOOD: Kelly Clarkson's Guilt Over Ex-Husband's Sudden Cancer Death
In a shocking turn of events, pop sensation Kelly Clarkson was spotted at LAX airport this Saturday, her first public appearance since the tragic cancer death of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. The 43-year-old singer looked somber in funereal black, guarding her eyes with sunglasses as she navigated through the crowded airport.
But what's behind Clarkson's gloomy expression? Insiders reveal that she can't shake off a sense of guilt over Blackstock's untimely passing. "Kelly is aware of talk that stress can impact the body and make someone more susceptible to cancer," an insider spills to The Scholarly Note. "Although the timing could be purely coincidental, she knows how much tension the divorce and lawsuits put on them."
The drama between Clarkson and Blackstock was all too real. Their seven-year marriage ended in a bitter battle over money, with Clarkson suing her ex for allegedly making unauthorized business deals on her behalf. The divorce dragged on for 1.5 years, with Clarkson eventually securing primary custody of their two children, River, 11, and Remington, 9.
The financial fight was nothing short of brutal. Blackstock was ordered to return $2.6 million after he reportedly overcharged Clarkson by millions when he represented her as a manager. In a jaw-dropping move, Clarkson even agreed to give a five percent share of her $17.7 million Montana ranch to Blackstock.
But the real kicker? Insiders claim that Clarkson's divorce stress may have contributed to Blackstock's health problems. "The stress that all this brought is not good for anyone's health," says an insider. "She doesn't want to harp on about what this might have done for Brandon's health, but it does cross her mind."
Clarkson's latest album, Chemistry, released in 2023, was a bitter break-up album that detailed the "good, the bad and the ugly" of her relationship with Blackstock. The singer admitted to Apple Music's Zane Lowe that she "cried so hard" she "couldn't even speak" during the years when she realized their marriage wasn't going to survive.
But what about Blackstock's love life after his divorce from Clarkson? A bombshell revelation has emerged: he was in a romantic relationship with Brittney Marie Jones, who just so happens to be Clarkson's former assistant. Yes, you read that right – Blackstock's new partner worked for the singer before becoming embroiled in her ex-husband's post-divorce life.
According to an obituary published by The Scholarly Note, Blackstock had been building a new life with Jones in Montana, where they were quietly establishing companies and working together. But what about Clarkson? Insiders claim that she was aware of Blackstock's relationship with Jones but never publicly acknowledged it.
Now, as Clarkson grapples with the aftermath of her ex-husband's passing, insiders reveal that she's focusing on their two children to cope with her emotions. "She separated her personal feelings about Brandon after the divorce, and she progressed from there," an insider says. "While it was frustrating to deal with him in divorce, once the cancer came into the situation, she felt bad, it took a toll on her because she had to think of her kids' feelings and to protect them."
The drama surrounding Blackstock's death has left fans reeling. Just hours after Clarkson announced that her ex-husband was ill, his family confirmed his passing in a statement: "It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away. Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family."
As the spotlight shines on Clarkson's personal life, one thing is clear – her relationship with Blackstock will forever be etched in the annals of Hollywood history as a cautionary tale of love, loss, and the devastating consequences of divorce.
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