Cowgirls do cry. Reba McEntire became emotional while remembering her late stepson, Brandon Blackstock, in the latest episode of “The Voice.” The talent manager died at age 48 in August after a battle with melanoma. McEntire, 70, was married to Brandon’s dad, Narvel Blackstock, from 1989 to 2015. Reba McEntire on “The Voice.” Trae Patton/NBC On Monday’s … Read more
Who knew Lionel Richie moonlights as an exorcist? The “All Night Long” singer stopped by Kelly Clarkson’s talk show this week to discuss living with grief, nearly two months after the host’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, passed away from melanoma at the age of 48. Lionel Richie and Kelly Clarkson during “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on … Read more
Kelly Clarkson is back on air following the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. The “Stronger” singer, 43, kicked off Season 7 of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Monday, less than two months after Blackstock passed away from melanoma on Aug. 7. Clarkson, however, didn’t mention her ex’s death during the talk show’s “emotional” season … Read more
Reba McEntire spoke about her late former stepson, Brandon Blackstock, one month after his death. “We miss him. We miss him every minute,” the country singer, 70, told Entertainment Tonight during the 2025 Emmy Awards red carpet on Sunday. Reba McEntire and Brandon Blackstock. Instagram/@reba Reba McEntire with her fiancé, Rex Linn, at the 2025 … Read more
Brandon Blackstock’s eldest daughter, Savannah Blackstock Lee, has broken her silence following her father’s death. The talent manager, who was Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, died on Aug. 7 following a yearslong private battle with melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. He was 48. On Tuesday, Savannah — who is currently expecting her second child — mourned the … Read more
Brandon Blackstock’s loved ones had an emotional gathering after his tragic death. Blackstock’s friends and family recently honored the late talent manager at his Montana home following his passing from melanoma at age 48, a source told Us Weekly on Tuesday. “Brandon’s closest friends and family gathered over the weekend for a few days to … Read more
Brandon Blackstock suffered from seizures as he bravely battled cancer. Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband passed away last week at age 48 after a private three-year fight with melanoma, a serious skin cancer, but his death certificate reveals even more about his health issues. The former talent manager died on August 7 at 11:13 a.m. while at … Read more
Kelly Clarkson has pulled out of an upcoming concert appearance at an event slated to take place this weekend following the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. The singer’s ex, to whom she was married from 2013 to 2020, died on Aug. 3 following a yearslong private battle with melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. … Read more
Dolly Parton gives the best advice. The country singer, 79, drew on her experience losing her husband, Carl Dean, earlier this year as she offered heartfelt words to Kelly Clarkson following Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s death. “I think you just have to be grateful for the years that you’ve had with someone and you just … Read more
Reba McEntire has broken her silence. The country music legend paid tribute to her late former stepson, Brandon Blackstock, on Monday, Aug. 11, for the first time following his shocking death last week at 48. “Very well said Shelby,” McEntire, 70, wrote in the comments of an Instagram carousel shared by her son and Brandon’s … Read more
Surprising new details are coming to light following the death of Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, last week at 48. An obituary for the late talent manager revealed that Blackstock was “building a life” with Clarkson’s former assistant, Brittney Marie Jones, as he lost his battle with cancer. “Brandon, along with his beautiful and loving … Read more
Brandon Blackstock’s ex-wife, Melissa Ashworth, has paid tribute to her late husband following his death at age 48. The talent manager, who was married to Ashworth from 2001 to 2012, died on Aug. 7 following a yearslong private battle with melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. “On May 29, 1999 I married the man who would … Read more
Brandon Blackstock’s son is remembering his father after the talent manager’s shocking death last week at 48. Seth Blackstock, who Blackstock shared with his first wife, Melissa Ashworth, took to Instagram this weekend to remember his late dad as his “best friend” and “hero.” “I lost my hero yesterday,” Seth, 18, began on Saturday, Aug. … Read more
Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s cause of death has been revealed. Blackstock died at age 48 on Aug. 7 of melanoma, a form of skin cancer, Silver Bow County Coroner Dan Hollis told PEOPLE on Monday. The manner of death was natural causes, Hollis confirmed. Brandon Blackstock and Kelly Clarkson. Kevin Mazur “Brandon Blackstock passed … Read more
Kelly Clarkson was struggling to get through her residency show in the days leading up to her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s shocking death. The singer, 43, broke down crying during her July 26 Las Vegas Studio Session residency concert while introducing fans to an updated version of her song “Piece by Piece.” “Compartmentalization!” Clarkson said out … Read more
“Workhorse” Kelly Clarkson kept going during her ex Brandon Blackstock’s private three-year cancer battle because she had no other choice. The Grammy winner, 43, not only had a syndicated daily talk show to deliver, but she was also gearing up to launch her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace in July, just weeks before his … Read more
The family of Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, is beginning to speak out after his tragic death at age 48. Brandon died on Thursday, August 7, after a private, yearslong battle with cancer. His brother, race car driver Shelby Blackstock, 35, was one of the first in the family to publicly address his passing. Taking … Read more
Brandon Blackstock stayed largely out of the spotlight in recent years. The talent manager, who died at age 48 on August 7 after a private battle with melanoma, made his final public appearance at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Blackstock stepped out five years ago in January 2020 for the ceremony. He walked the red carpet … Read more
Brandon Blackstock’s daughter, Savannah Blackstock Lee, announced she’s expecting her second child just one month before her father died. The talent manager, who was Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, died Thursday following a years-long private battle with melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. He was 48. His eldest daughter, 23, revealed the news about her impending arrival … Read more
Kelly Clarkson’s top priority is her kids after her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s death. The “Since U Been Gone” singer, 43, has “been devastated” for her daughter, River, 11, and son Remington, 9, whom she shared with Blackstock, ever since their father was diagnosed with cancer over three years ago. The talent manager died on Thursday, … Read more