July 20, 2023, published at 5:00 a.m. ET
After her ugly divorce, Kelly Clarkson poured her heart and soul into a new album, Chemistryand that’s why she’s devastated that it sold a whopping 53,657 copies, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
“Having Kelly’s album tanking about her divorce is almost as crushing as her marriage falling apart,” a source writes.
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“Kelly is appalled by the pathetic numbers, especially after she’s done a ton of press to promote it,” the insider explained. “Having a hit talk show is great, but Kelly thinks of herself as a singer first and foremost. If she had to choose between a TV career and singing, singing would win every time.”
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Which is especially annoying for the 41-year-old American Idol vet Chemistry is Clarkson’s most personal record to date, inspired by her ugly 2021 divorce Brandon Blackstock46, the father of her two children.
“Kelly put it all in a raw and honest way,” a friend told the National Enquirer. “This is the most revealing album she’s ever made and it’s heartbreaking to find out that no one cares.”
What’s even worse is that fans begged her to release a cover album. Kelly attracted attention by covering songs by other artists on her talk show.
“Everyone was urging her to put out an album of cover songs she’s performed on her TV show, but she refused. She should have listened to it!”
RadarOnline.com has contacted Clarkson’s representative for comment.
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Clarkson revealed that she let her ex know about the album and the two had “a bit of a text exchange about it”. She also warned him that it wasn’t just about their brutal divorce.
“I don’t even remember why or how it happened, but I was like ‘Hey, I didn’t narrow us down to one (thing)’. You know what I mean? It’s all in it, the ride. The beauty is in it too. Now there’s a lot of pain, but that’s what happens, for all of us.”
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Clarkson’s record-breaking bombing run isn’t the only thing she might have to brace herself for.
As RadarOnline.com exclusively reported, the By you the singer’s move to New York City could spark a costly new custody war with Blackstock.
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Clarkson settled their messy divorce last year and was awarded primary custody of their nine-year-old daughter, River Roseand seven year old son, Remy. Her ex was rewarded $150ka month in partner alimony and $45,601 in child support – plus he gets the kids one weekend a month.
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A source added that Blackstock – still has it pending lawsuits with Kelly about assignments from his time as the since you’ve been gone the singer’s manager – could make it even harder and more expensive for her.
“Brandon can require Kelly to pay for his flights to New York to see River Rose and Remy, and he can also foot the bill for a fancy hotel stay,” the pal added last month.
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“It’s the kind of case that has been successfully advocated for divorced parents,” they added. “Kelly doesn’t want to spend another dime on Brandon, but maybe she should to avoid another nasty lawsuit.”