Brandon Blackstock (Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband) has passed away

[Teletubby 149,501]

 

Edited August 7 by Teletubby

[Skyana Rava 1,507]

Really. don't like him, but Kelly is my idol after Gaga. I hope she and their kid find some peace

[Sarah H 3,671]

Very sad for anyone to die so young. I feel sorry for his children. 

[Jawline4dayz 336]

46 minutes ago, Skyana Rava said:

Really. don't like him, but Kelly is my idol after Gaga. I hope she and their kid find some peace

Can you fill me in on their fallout? I am curious.

[MACATL 1,531]

Perhaps this was the reason for her mysterious absences from her show?  Really sad for all involved.  

[CoolTrainerTerry 1,403]

"Fans" were being so gross yesterday when she announced that she had to cancel her shows in Vegas. 

[JSRD 209]

7 minutes ago, CoolTrainerTerry said:

"Fans" were being so gross yesterday when she announced that she had to cancel her shows in Vegas. 

Really?  That’s so sad.  I mean it’s one thing if it’s 45 mins before the show for some insane reason.  But this is a death in the family! 

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45 minutes ago, Jawline4dayz said:

Can you fill me in on their fallout? I am curious.

Kelly Clarkson’s fallout from her marriage to Brandon Blackstock has been deeply personal, emotionally complex, and publicly visible. Here’s a breakdown of what we know:

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💔 The Divorce and Emotional Fallout

• Filed for Divorce: Clarkson filed for divorce in June 2020 after nearly seven years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
• Emotional Strain: She later revealed feeling “very limited” and unhappy in the relationship. On the We Can Do Hard Things podcast, she said the marriage wasn’t a partnership where both were growing together, calling it “very limiting” A.
• Blurred Boundaries: Blackstock was not only her husband but also her manager, which complicated both personal and professional dynamics. This dual role contributed to tension and eventual legal disputes A.

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⚖️ Legal Battles and Financial Disputes

• Court Ruling: In December 2023, a court ordered Blackstock to pay Clarkson over $2.6 million for overstepping legal boundaries as her manager A.
• Custody Battle: Clarkson was granted primary custody of their two children, River Rose and Remington Alexander, with Blackstock receiving visitation rights A.
• Hurtful Comments: During court proceedings, Blackstock allegedly said Clarkson wasn’t “sexy” enough to be a coach on The Voice, a remark she said she’d never forget A.

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🎶 Artistic Reflection

• Album ‘Chemistry’ (2023): Clarkson channeled her heartbreak into her music, using her album to explore the emotional aftermath of the relationship B.

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🕊️ Brandon Blackstock’s Passing

• Illness and Death: In August 2025, Clarkson announced that Blackstock had been ill. The next day, it was confirmed he had died from cancer at age 48, after a three-year battle B C D.
• Clarkson’s Response: She postponed her Las Vegas residency to be fully present for their children, expressing gratitude for fans’ understanding during this difficult time C E.

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Dynamics

• Blended Family: Blackstock had two children from a previous marriage, and Clarkson embraced them as part of her family during their time together C.
• Co-Parenting Challenges: Clarkson has spoken candidly about the complexities of co-parenting, especially in the public eye 

[LibraLove 1,279]

Was this who Piece by Piece is about in addition to her father?

[Franch Toast 26,869]

In spite of what he allegedly put her through, this is still very sad, especially for their children and his children from his previous relationship, and even for Kelly herself. 

[doraemon 1,052]

7 hours ago, CoolTrainerTerry said:

"Fans" were being so gross yesterday when she announced that she had to cancel her shows in Vegas. 

those are not real fans tbh, more like a z-list content creators who bought tickets to see her show and put it on insta/tiktok

[Jill 30,225]

8 hours ago, JSRD said:

Kelly Clarkson’s fallout from her marriage to Brandon Blackstock has been deeply personal, emotionally complex, and publicly visible. Here’s a breakdown of what we know:

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💔 The Divorce and Emotional Fallout

• Filed for Divorce: Clarkson filed for divorce in June 2020 after nearly seven years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
• Emotional Strain: She later revealed feeling “very limited” and unhappy in the relationship. On the We Can Do Hard Things podcast, she said the marriage wasn’t a partnership where both were growing together, calling it “very limiting” A.
• Blurred Boundaries: Blackstock was not only her husband but also her manager, which complicated both personal and professional dynamics. This dual role contributed to tension and eventual legal disputes A.

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⚖️ Legal Battles and Financial Disputes

• Court Ruling: In December 2023, a court ordered Blackstock to pay Clarkson over $2.6 million for overstepping legal boundaries as her manager A.
• Custody Battle: Clarkson was granted primary custody of their two children, River Rose and Remington Alexander, with Blackstock receiving visitation rights A.
• Hurtful Comments: During court proceedings, Blackstock allegedly said Clarkson wasn’t “sexy” enough to be a coach on The Voice, a remark she said she’d never forget A.

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🎶 Artistic Reflection

• Album ‘Chemistry’ (2023): Clarkson channeled her heartbreak into her music, using her album to explore the emotional aftermath of the relationship B.

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🕊️ Brandon Blackstock’s Passing

• Illness and Death: In August 2025, Clarkson announced that Blackstock had been ill. The next day, it was confirmed he had died from cancer at age 48, after a three-year battle B C D.
• Clarkson’s Response: She postponed her Las Vegas residency to be fully present for their children, expressing gratitude for fans’ understanding during this difficult time C E.

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Dynamics

• Blended Family: Blackstock had two children from a previous marriage, and Clarkson embraced them as part of her family during their time together C.
• Co-Parenting Challenges: Clarkson has spoken candidly about the complexities of co-parenting, especially in the public eye 

@JSRD's turbulent journey through AI adoption and answering people only through AI has been equal parts chaotic, experimental, and publicly regrettable. Here’s a breakdown of what we know:

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💔 Early Enthusiasm and Harsh Reality

First Contact: In March 2023, JSRD began using AI daily, initially convinced it would “revolutionize” every part of life.

Unrealistic Expectations: Expected ChatGPT to write a flawless novel, generate passive income, and offer dating advice — all in one prompt.

Prompt Overload: Developed a habit of writing 600-word prompts for a 3-word answer, leading to consistent confusion on both sides.

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⚖️ Technical and Ethical Missteps

Blind Trust in Outputs: Repeatedly shared AI “facts” in group chats without checking them, including one that claimed “Alaska is a small island nation.”

Privacy Oversights: Uploaded tax documents “just to see if AI could make them funnier,” creating an audit risk still pending.

Overcomplication: Tried to automate coffee making with AI scheduling… forgot to plug in the coffee machine.

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🎶 Artistic Reflection

Creative Experiments: Produced an AI-generated song about “JSRD’s grindset” — accidentally plagiarized two Taylor Swift verses and a Wikipedia article on breadmaking.

Image Generation Fiasco: Spent $48 on AI-generated profile pics; all came out with extra fingers and a haunting stare.

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🕊️ The Blender Incident

Ill-Advised Integration: In July 2024, attempted to connect a smart blender to an AI home assistant for “voice-activated smoothies.”

Immediate Consequences: The blender activated at 3 a.m., destroying half a kitchen counter and three mugs.

JSRD’s Response: Called it “a learning experience” and blamed “algorithmic misalignment.”

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Impact on Social Life

Friend Fatigue: Close friends report JSRD now starts every anecdote with “So I asked my AI…”

Dating Struggles: Once tried to let ChatGPT run an entire first-date conversation via an earpiece — date ended after 12 minutes.

Edited August 8 by Jill

[nATAH 49,337]

20 hours ago, JSRD said:

Kelly Clarkson’s fallout from her marriage to Brandon Blackstock has been deeply personal, emotionally complex, and publicly visible. Here’s a breakdown of what we know:

---

💔 The Divorce and Emotional Fallout

• Filed for Divorce: Clarkson filed for divorce in June 2020 after nearly seven years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
• Emotional Strain: She later revealed feeling “very limited” and unhappy in the relationship. On the We Can Do Hard Things podcast, she said the marriage wasn’t a partnership where both were growing together, calling it “very limiting” A.
• Blurred Boundaries: Blackstock was not only her husband but also her manager, which complicated both personal and professional dynamics. This dual role contributed to tension and eventual legal disputes A.

---

⚖️ Legal Battles and Financial Disputes

• Court Ruling: In December 2023, a court ordered Blackstock to pay Clarkson over $2.6 million for overstepping legal boundaries as her manager A.
• Custody Battle: Clarkson was granted primary custody of their two children, River Rose and Remington Alexander, with Blackstock receiving visitation rights A.
• Hurtful Comments: During court proceedings, Blackstock allegedly said Clarkson wasn’t “sexy” enough to be a coach on The Voice, a remark she said she’d never forget A.

---

🎶 Artistic Reflection

• Album ‘Chemistry’ (2023): Clarkson channeled her heartbreak into her music, using her album to explore the emotional aftermath of the relationship B.

---

🕊️ Brandon Blackstock’s Passing

• Illness and Death: In August 2025, Clarkson announced that Blackstock had been ill. The next day, it was confirmed he had died from cancer at age 48, after a three-year battle B C D.
• Clarkson’s Response: She postponed her Las Vegas residency to be fully present for their children, expressing gratitude for fans’ understanding during this difficult time C E.

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Dynamics

• Blended Family: Blackstock had two children from a previous marriage, and Clarkson embraced them as part of her family during their time together C.
• Co-Parenting Challenges: Clarkson has spoken candidly about the complexities of co-parenting, especially in the public eye 

did you deadass use chatgpt for this?

[JSRD 209]

On 8/8/2025 at 12:26 PM, nATAH said:

did you deadass use chatgpt for this?

Copilot 😳

[phantasmas 10,568]

did yall read his obituary tho? 

no mention of Kelly but there is mention of Kelly's former assistant:

"Brandon, along with his beautiful and loving partner in life and business, Brittney Marie Jones, started building a life, building companies, and working tirelessly to create Headwaters Livestock Auction and what will live on as his legacy, The Valley View Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana."

 messy even in death