Not Idols Yet, Just Practicing
The competition is over and the merchandising has begun for American Idol, which was a much better name for a television series than The Worlds Longest Audition. Kelly Clarkson, who won the recording contract, and the Fox network shows other nine finalists are now touring. The package came to Nassau Coliseum here tonight for an audience packed with squealing young girls. Only the judges were missing. The ex-contestants, none older than 23, shared big song-and-dance productions and each took a solo turn, with extra numbers for Ms. Clarkson and her runner-up, Justin Guarini; there were countless wardrobe changes. The judges and the television audience, which voted contestants off American Idol, chose well. Ms. Clarkson had the warmest, roundest voice among the women, and Mr. Guarini was most comfortable onstage, though he overplayed what was supposed to be boyish charm.. Jon Pareles reviews American Idol touring show featuring winner Kelly Clarkson and runner-up Justin Guarini at Nassau Coliseum (M)
Kelly Clarkson Responds To Weight Criticism With This AH.
Kelly Clarkson stomps on those weight criticisms with this AH-Mazing message!
Kelly Clarkson Mocked About Weight by Fox News Chris Wallace and Radio.
Can we stop with the body shaming of Kelly Clarkson? Fox News anchor Chris Wallace and radio host Mike Gallagher recently mocked the 32-year-old pop star over her weight, in comments made on the latters syndicated show. Clarkson, who gave birth to .
Anonymous Donation May Help Keep Austens Ring in Britain
. A ring once owned by Jane Austen and bought last year by the singer Kelly Clarkson might stay in Britain after all.
At Jones Beach, Kelly Clarkson Demonstrates the Upside of Guilelessness
Along with her hits, Ms. Clarkson performed a risky, but mainly successful, run of acoustic songs on Thursday.
Offstage with the newest star in the firmament.
KELLY CLARKSON, the former comedy-club waitress who triumphed on American Idol last Wednesday night in front of 23 million viewers, was already a weary foot soldier of fame at 10 a.m. on Friday. Ive got to get used to these overnight flights, she said, examining her unpolished fingers and toes in the makeup room of a New York television studio. I need a pedicure and a manicure, and I have no time!. Profile of Kelly Clarkson, former comedy-club waitress who comments on whirl of publicity surrounding her recent victory on TV program American Idol; photo (M)
Kelly Clarkson sings pregnancy announcement
���Todays a really special day and I asked Kelly if she could do the announcement,��� Bermudez said. ���OK, youre gonna make me cry again!��� Clarkson replied before breaking into a special version of ���Heartbeat Song��� with lyrics that revealed the news. ���I.
KELLY CLARKSON Claims Her Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart
Kelly Clarkson earns her third No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart, as her new Piece By Piece debuts atop the tally. The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week based on multi-metric consumption, which includes traditional.
Kelly Clarkson, a Pop Star Proud in Her Own Skin
The singer’s power-pop hits and dismissal of criticism about her weight have fostered a distinct relationship with fans: less that of adulation than of identification and admiration.. Singer Kelly Clarkson, whose latest album Stronger features power-pop hits that dismiss public criticism about her weight, has fostered a distinct relationship with her fans that is less adulation than identification and admiration.
Do KELLY CLARKSON and Carrie Underwood Owe Sony Millions!?! Unfortunately This.
[ Related: Kelly Clarkson Lets You Listen To Her Heartbeat SongAt The 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards! Watch HERE! ] Now, Sony has fired back with new court documents, claiming that THEY are the ones who are owed a paycheck ��� $2 million to be exact!
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Kelly Clarkson Opens Up About Weight Criticism on Ellen.
Kelly Clarkson Opens Up About Weight Criticism on Ellen ��� Watch Now! Kelly Clarkson rocks a lacy dress while making an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which airs on Friday (April 3)! The 32-year-old singer��.
MediaTalk; Tour of Idol Finalists Forgoes an Idol Hit
Kelly Clarkson, anointed an American Idol by viewers of the Fox show in September, now has her first hit single with A Moment Like This. Yet she is not crooning the song as the headliner on the nationwide concert tour of the 10 finalists from American Idol. Its weird, said John Ivey, the program director at KIIS-FM in Los Angeles. Its a big song. You would think that is why people are going to see her.. Kelly Clarkson, annointed American Idol by television shows viewers, has her first hit single with A Moment Like This, but she is not singing it as she headlines nationwide concert tour of programs 10 finalists (S)
Pops Strong Singles Sales
Hip-hop may have dominated album sales this year, but it shared the limelight with pop artists on the singles sales charts, according to data from Nielsen SoundScan, which monitors music sales. Kelly Clarkson won top billing on the singles chart for her double-sided single, Before Your Love and A Moment Like This. Ms. Clarkson released the songs last summer after she won first place on American Idol, the successful Fox Network television series. Her popularity has helped sales of the American Idol Greatest Moments album, which includes songs from other artists on the series.. Hip-hop may have dominated album sales this year, but it shares limelight with pop artists on singles sales charts; Kelly Clarkson wins top billing on singles chart; photo; table shows top singles in 2002; chart; graph (S)
Kelly Clarkson Gives Her Fans a Surprise Performance, Jokes That She Wasnt.
Kelly Clarkson gave her fans a hump day they wont soon forget! The songstress surprised a lucky group of people at The Grove Wednesday morning with an impromptu mini concert. The new mama looked fabulous as she took to the stage in a green skirt, .
Success of American Idol To Spawn Many Copycats
American Idol concluded this week with record ratings for the Fox network, but its influence as a cultural and marketing phenomenon is only beginning. The show, a cross between Star Search and Survivor, will soon produce a raft of ancillary products, including a CD by the winning contestant, Kelly Clarkson, and a DVD of the entire three-month run. A new edition of American Idol will arrive in January, with much enthusiasm from advertisers.. TV program American Idol concluded week with record rating of nearly 23 million viewers for Fox network, but its influence as cultural and marketing phenomenon is only beginning; show will soon produce raft of ancillary products, including CD by winning contestant Kelly Clarkson and DVD of entire three-month run; new edition of American Idol will arrive in January, with much enthusiasm from advertisers; Fox hopes to beat wave of expected copycat shows, including country-music version from USA Networks and revival of Star Search on CBS; success of American Idol was partly fueled by relentless promotion by Fox, but it also received huge attention from competing media outlets; photos (M)
Act Two: An American Idol Tops the CD Charts
Call her Kelly Ka-ching Clarkson. Ms. Clarkson, the 20-year-old Texas waitress turned singer, captured Americas fancy on American Idol, the summers hottest television series, with her Mariah Carey-like vocals.. Kelly Clarkson, who captured Americas fancy on television show American Idol, wins radio listeners and huge record sales with her new CD that includes song written for TV series; photo (M)
Kelly Clarkson Weight ��� Fat Shamed By Fox News Chris.
Kelly Clarkson is being fat shamed yet again by the media. This time, Fox News Chris Wallace took a jab at the American Idol winner.
Former ‘American Idol’ Now the Voice of Vengeance
New albums this week include “Stronger,” by Kelly Clarkson, and “Divine Providence,” by Deer Tick.. Jon Caramanica reviews new album by singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson; Nate Chinen reviews latest recording by indie-rock band Deer Tick.
Kelly Clarkson Reveals Why Fat-Shaming Hurts Her So Much
Kelly Clarkson has been getting a ton of mean energy thrown in her direction lately. However, the superstar recently dropped by Ellen, and had a couple of words to share with her haters.
Kelly Clarkson Performs Heartbeat Song at 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Kelly Clarkson took the stage at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards Sunday night (March 29) to perform ���Heartbeat,��� the lead single from her new album, Piece by Piece. Clarkson looked and sounded great, presenting the song with her usual vocal power .
Kelly Clarkson Returns To American Idol Stage With Epic Performance
Who wouldnt love Kelly Clarkson night? Not only did all the contestants of season 14 perform songs by Kelly, but the 32-year-old new mom took the stage on American Idol to sing her heart out herself! Were you obsessed with her performance?
American Idol: How to Shape a Star
Certainly someone at 19 Entertainment - the parent company of American Idol and the record label and manager to which winners are bound - has been tasked with solving the problem of Lauren Alaina.. Certainly someone at 19 Entertainment - the parent company of American Idol and the record label and management company to which winners are bound - has been tasked with solving the problem of Lauren Alaina.
Do Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood Owe Sony Millions.
[ Related: Kelly Clarkson Lets You Listen To Her Heartbeat SongAt The 2015 iHeartRadio Music Awards! Watch HERE! ] Now, Sony has fired back with new court documents, claiming that THEY are the ones who are owed a��.
Kelly Clarkson rocks out in surprise LA performance for April Fools Day
Kelly Clarkson gave a surprise performance in Los Angeles on Wednesday to prove that not all April Fools surprises have to be bad. The 32-year-old singer took to the stage at The Grove mall, as part of Chevrolets #BestDayEver campaign, an attempt to .
Chris Wallace owes KELLY CLARKSON an apology | Gretawire
Below is excerpted from Mediaite.com: ���Have you seen Kelly Clarkson? You know the singer, Kelly Clarkson?��� Gallagher asked Wallace. ���Holy cow, did she blow.
Kelly Clarkson Responds to Body Shaming: Its More If Im Happy
Kelly Clarkson Responds to Body Shaming: Its More If Im Happy. More. The pop singer responded with class and ease when a TV personality took aim at her weight. 2:45 | 03/06/15. Share. Title. Description. Share From. Share With. Facebook. Tweet.
Kelly Clarkson responds to body-shaming hubbub: Are you serious?
When weight-obsessed British TV personality Katie Hopkins criticized Kelly Clarkson for not fitting into Hopkins own narrow standard of beauty, fans felt sorry for the pop sensation. But as the Heartbeat Song singer explained during a recent visit.
Clarkson Shines in OT to Lead Lakers Over Wolves, 101-99
Jordan Clarkson took a step back before helping the Los Angeles Lakers take one forward.
Inside KELLY CLARKSON and Husband Brandon Blackstocks Grown-up Date Night.
Though it was her birthday celebration, the mother-in-law to Kelly Clarkson (Blackstock is her stepson), gave an intimate performance for the guests, singing a couple of her songs including Im a Survivor and Going Out Like That. Clarkson, who was.
Greta Van Susteren: Chris Wallace Should Apologize to.
Fox News host Greta Van Susteren does not shy away from criticizing her colleagues, and on Friday she didnt hold back in expressing her disapproval over Chris Wallaces earlier comments about singer Kelly Clarkson,��.
KELLY CLARKSON at No. 1
Kelly Clarkson, below, is back on top. Her critically praised new album, “All I Ever Wanted” (RCA), opened at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart, with 255,000 sales, according to Nielsen SoundScan. “Love vs. Money” (Def Jam) by The-Dream, with guest appearances by Mariah Carey, Kanye West and Lil Jon, took second place with 151,000 sales in its first week at stores. U2’s new album, “No Line on the Horizon” (Interscope), fell to No. 3 in its second week out with 132,000 sales, a drop of 73 percent from its opening week. J. Holiday’s new “Round 2” (Capitol) sold 55,000 to reach No. 4, and Taylor Swift’s “Fearless” (Big Machine) was No. 5 with 52,000 sales in its 18th week out. Chris Cornell, the former lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave, opened at No. 10 with 26,000 sales of his third solo album, “Scream” (Interscope), produced by Timbaland.
Flashback: Martina McBride and Kelly Clarkson Soar on Does He Love You
Martina McBride does a pretty fantastic Reba McEntire impersonation, as seen on a 2006 episode of CMT Giants. The Kansas native teamed with fellow vocal powerhouse Kelly Clarkson to honor McEntire by swapping lines on one of the country icons most .
Clarkson Leads Lakers Rally for 100-97 Win Over Jazz
Jordan Clarkson scored a career-high 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers erased a double-digit deficit for a 100-97 comeback win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.
Idol Star Rethinks 9/11 Role
Pop queen for one day, and already Kelly Clarkson is facing controversy. Ms. Clarkson, 20, the former comedy-club waitress who triumphed on American Idol on Wednesday night, said in an interview that she was considering withdrawing from singing the national anthem at a Sept. 11 commemoration at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.. Kelly Clarkson, 20-year-old former comedy-club actress who triumphed on American Idol on Wednesday night, says she is considering withdrawing from singing national anthem at Sept 11 commemoration at Lincoln Memorial in Washington (S)
Happily Up to Her Ears in Angst
Kelly Clarkson unleashed her angst and paid tribute to Etta James on Saturday night at Radio City Music Hall.. Jon Caramanica reviews performance by pop singer Kelly Clarkson at Radio City Music Hall.
Foxs Chris Wallace: KELLY CLARKSON Could Stay Off the.
Somehow, during a radio interview with conservative host Mike Gallagher on Friday, the Fox News Sunday host got pulled into a discussion about former American Idol star Kelly Clarksons weight. The two men were��.
American Idol recap: Top 8 are revealed | EW.com
And so, the entire evening has been dubbed Kelly Clarkson night. Kelly Clarkson performances, Kelly Clarkson advice, Kelly Clarkson song catalog. Sounds good to me. A 20-year-old Kelly appears on our screen, in pigtails,��.
What Kelly Clarkson song will Jax perform Wednesday?
For the first time, Kelly Clarkson, the original American Idol, will be a mentor on the show that launched her career. Contestants, including East Brunswicks Jax, will be performing songs from the Grammy winners catalog this week. Jax and the rest.
Sundance Film Festival: Last Dance at Sundance
Josh Groban, Felicity Huffman (Photo: George Frey/EPA). Josh Groban, Felicity Huffman (Photo: George Frey/EPA) Sadly, our time at Sundance has come to an end. We must fly back to our humdrum lives in NYC lives, where there is little hope of walking past 30 swag-addled celebrities in 30 minutes. We enjoyed an enchanting last night, however, at the screening of Phoebe In [.]
Fox News Turd Makes Kelly Clarkson Fat Joke; Kelly Does.
Kelly Clarksons weight continues to be an unnecessary topic of debate for people who have no business commenting on it.
Arts, Briefly
Clarkson Cancels Tour Kelly Clarkson, the 2002 American Idol winner, has canceled her summer tour because of disappointing ticket sales, The Associated Press reported yesterday. The cancellation comes as Ms. Clarkson, right, is preparing to release her third album, My December, due out on June 26. She had been expected to kick off the tour with her performance at the Live Earth concert July 7 in East Rutherford, N.J., and conclude it in Phoenix. Her part in the international Live Earth event is now expected to be her only summer performance. Rollins Returns The veteran tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, below, announced yesterday that he would perform at Carnegie Hall on Sept. 18, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of his first performance there, when he shared the bill with Billie Holiday, Ray Charles and the Thelonious Monk Quartet featuring John Coltrane. Mr. Rollins, 76, will play the three songs he played half a century ago -- Moritat, Sonnymoon for Two and Some Enchanted Evening -- when his sidemen were the bassist Wendell Marshall and the drummer Kenny Dennis. This time, he will play the songs with Roy Haynes on drums and Christian McBride on bass. Spice Girls Redux? Mel C, the singer known as Sporty Spice who had long opposed a reunion of the Spice Girls, has changed her mind, The Associated Press reported, giving hope to those who want to see the girl group, which broke up in 2001, onstage once more. For the first time ever, there is some truth in the rumors, Mel C, 33, whose real name is Melanie Chisholm and who now bills herself as Melanie C, told BBC Radio. Weve been discussing it and it could possibly happen. She added that if the Spice Girls reunite, it would be for only a brief time, as a final goodbye and a thank-you to all the fans all over the world. More Troubles for Lohan Lindsay Lohan, who recently checked herself into a substance abuse rehabilitation facility, is being sued by a Los Angeles man who alleges that the actress crashed her car into his van almost two years ago while she was under the influence of alcohol. The lawsuit by Raymundo Ortega also names the Ivy, a fashionable Los Angeles restaurant, as a defendant, saying the establishment served Ms. Lohan alcohol even though she was under age. The authorities have said that Ms. Lohan did not appear to be responsible for the crash, in Beverly Hills in October 2005. The Show Rolls On The producers of Xanadu, the Douglas Carter Beane musical based on the campy 1980 film, have announced a replacement for James Carpinello, who was forced to step aside after suffering a foot injury. Cheyenne Jackson will don the roller skates of Sonny, the leading male role, starting Friday. Mr. Jackson, who wore a pair of blue suede boots as the Elvis-like character in the musical All Shook Up, had played Sonny in earlier versions of the show. Now in previews at the Helen Hayes Theater, Xanadu was originally scheduled to open on June 26; a new opening date will be announced early next week. Sony Says Sorry The Sony Corporation apologized yesterday to the Church of England for a computer game that features a bloody shootout inside an Anglican cathedral, The Associated Press reported. The church had demanded withdrawal of Resistance: Fall of Man, which includes a gun battle between a soldier and aliens inside a building that resembles Manchester Cathedral in northwest England. It was not our intention to cause offense by using a representation of Manchester Cathedral, said the letter to the Very Rev. Rogers Govender, dean of the cathedral. If we have done so, we sincerely apologize. A Sony spokesman said the letter included the offer of a meeting with church officials, which Dean Govender said the cathedral would accept. But he underlined the churchs opposition to the gun violence seen in this portrayal of the cathedral. The church was particularly concerned because Manchester has a history of gang-related gun violence. In its letter, Sony said it did not accept any connection between the game and social issues in contemporary Manchester. Footnotes The national tour of the musical Spring Awakening, which won eight Tony Awards this year including best musical, will begin at the Curran Theater in San Francisco in the fall of 2008, Playbill reported Thursday. The production will be directed by Carole Shorenstein Hays. John Lithgow, below, will make his Royal Shakespeare Company debut in Twelfth Night in September, the BBC reported yesterday. Mr. Lithgow will play the part of Malvolio in the production, to be staged at the Courtyard Theater in Stratford-on-Avon. The Israeli historian Saul Friedlander will receive the top prize of the annual Frankfurt Book Fair for his narratives documenting the Holocaust, the German Book Trade association said on Thursday. Mr. Friedlander, 74, a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles, is to be given the $33,000 peace prize during the annual book fair, Europes largest, in October. Among his best-known works are the two-volume collection Nazi Germany and the Jews. Previous winners of the award include the Turkish author and Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk and the former Czech president Vaclav Havel.. Arts, Briefly column; 2002 American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson cancels summer tour because of disappointing ticket sales; photo (S)
KELLY CLARKSON Snuggles With Her Family Before iHeartRadio Music Awards
Kelly Clarkson had a pretty big weekend planned, so she knew shed better get some rest before Sundays iHeartRadio Music Awards. The 32-year-old singer was booked to perform her ���Heartbeat Song��� at the show, so naturally, she needed a .
Kelly Clarkson Goes on Double Date With Mother-in-Law.
Kelly Clarkson and husband Brandon Blackstock enjoyed a night out at Celebrity Fight Night, joined by her mother-in-law Reba McEntire; see the pics.
Foxs Greta Van Susteren: Chris Wallace Owes Kelly.
Fox News host Greta Van Susteren called on colleague Chris Wallace to apologize for his obnoxious remark that singer Kelly Clarkson could stay off the deep dish pizza. During the April 3 edition of The Mike Gallagher��.
Ryan Seacrest - KELLY CLARKSON Addresses Weight Bullies.
Kelly Clarkson was publicly shamed in March by British personality Katie Hopkins, who tweeted harsh comments about the singers weight on Twitter. Shortly after, the American Idol champion spoke to Heat magazine about��.
Amateur Hour: Chris Wallace and Mike Gallaghers Fat.
���Have you seen Kelly Clarkson? You know, the singer Kelly Clarkson?��� Gallagher, who is old enough to be her father, asked his guest, Chris Wallace in the middle of a discussion around fat shaming in general. ���Holy cow, did��.
Celebrities responses to body-shaming: See what Kelly Clarkson and others said
British TV personality Katie Hopkins criticized Clarksons weight last month in a pair of nasty tweets, but the singer told Ellen DeGeneres she doesnt let the negativity get her down. People are like, Im so sorry that lady in London was so mean to.
Kelly Clarkson Sings at the Inauguration
At President Obama’s inauguration, the former “American Idol” winner Kelly Clarkson performed.
Conservative News Hosts Bring Up KELLY CLARKSONs Weight.
Jezebel, noting a previous joke aimed at Clarkson by British journalist Katie Hopkins in February, summed up the chatter between Gallagher and Wallace thusly: Kelly Clarksons weight continues to be an unnecessary topic��.
KELLY CLARKSON: Familien-Ausflug zum American Idol-Set
Kelly Clarkson (32) ist mittlerweile l��ngst ein internationaler Star, doch auch die Mutter der kleinen River Rose Blackstock hat mal klein angefangen. 2002 nahm die Breakaway-S��ngerin n��mlich an der Castingshow American Idol teil, die sie dann .
Whats It Like Having Reba McEntire as Your Mother-in-Law?
Kelly Clarkson may have the coolest mother-in-law in the world. During a recent interview with Andy Cohen on Bravos Watch What Happens Live, Clarkson dished on life as the daughter-in-law to country musics queen, Reba��.