Kelly Clarkson has returned to the top of the U.S. pop charts a week after she was dethroned by Katy Perry. Perry became only the 20th act to debut at number one when her Part of Me crashed in at the top, but now she swaps places with Clarkson and falls to four as the American Idol star reclaims the peak position on the Billboard Hot 100 with Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You). Adele's Set Fire to the Rain holds at two on the new countdown, while British boyband The Wanted rocket into the top three at three with Glad You Came.

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 10:20a.m. Kelly Clarkson decided to "cheat" by using a lyric prompter at the Super Bowl - because she didn't want to risk singing the wrong words in front of 111 million viewers. Clarkson was terrified of flubbing the lyrics to the US National Anthem - as Christina Aguilera did in 2011 - so she begged her manager to find an autocue to feed her the lines at the sporting extravaganza earlier this month. She tells US radio programme The Bert Show , "I tried to cheat. I told my manager, 'People are killing her (Aguilera)! Just have them up somewhere on video, we'll make it look like it's for the crowd!' I felt so sorry for her - they killed her. Honestly, we're human and how often do you sing that song? Never!" But the singer admits her plan nearly backfired when the teleprompter malfunctioned. She recalls, "They didn't do it right... I'd sing the line and it would come up with a delay. I was like, 'Now it's ...

Kelly Clarkson decided to "cheat" by using a lyric prompter at the Super Bowl - because she didn't want to risk singing the wrong words in front of 111 million viewers. Clarkson was terrified of flubbing the lyrics to the U.S. National Anthem - as Christina Aguilera did in 2011 - so she begged her manager to find an autocue to feed her the lines at the sporting extravaganza earlier this month (Feb12). She tells U.S. radio programme The Bert Show, "I tried to cheat. I told my manager, 'People are killing her (Aguilera)! Just have them up somewhere on video, we'll make it look like it's for the crowd!' I felt so sorry for her - they killed her. Honestly, we're human and how often do you sing that song? Never!" But the singer admits her plan nearly backfired when the teleprompter malfunctioned. She recalls, "They didn't do it right... I'd sing the line and it would come up with a delay. I was like, 'Now it's messing me up!...

Kelly Clarkson is near the top of two format charts this week, as Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) is at No. 2 on USA TODAY's Hot AC chart and at No. 3 at Top 40. Along with the single's No. 17 placement on the AC chart (where Mr. Know It All still sits at No. 6), that gives Kelly's latest single more than 19,000 spins. Even with a shortened release week, Carrie Underwood's Good Girl , which she debuted Thursday, enters USA TODAY's Country chart at No. 37. It's the fourth Idol song on this week's Country chart, where Scotty McCreery's The Trouble With Girls is at No. 16, Casey James' Let's Don't Call It a Night is at No. 23 and Lauren Alaina's Georgia Peaches is at No. 31. Adam Lambert's Better Than I Know Myself moves into the top 30 on the Hot AC chart, while Jennifer Hudson's Think Like a Man (feat. Ne-Yo) moves up to No. 30 on the Urban chart and enters the Urban AC chart at No. 34. Jennifer's I Got This is at...

Kelly Clarkson says she now always stands up for herself ever since she suffered a near breakdown caused by overworking. Kelly Clarkson is ''bossy as hell'' ever since she suffered a near breakdown. The 'Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)' singer was miserable in 2007 because she was being worked too hard and after finally standing up for herself, she is enjoying being more authoritative. She told Now magazine:'' We did nine tours, I had no life. I was working every day. There was so much pressure and everyone just kept pushing. I didn't realise I was the boss or that I had the power to say no. In the end, I just told everyone; 'I have no desire to be the biggest star in the world. I'd rather have a life and be semi-famous'. I'm bossy as hell now, I love working but it isn't my whole life.'' Kelly also revealed she regrets using Auto-Tune on one of her biggest hits 'Since U Been Gone' because it makes all singers...

Kelly Clarkson sang Don't You Wanna Stay with country singer Jason Aldean Thursday night in Nashville, in the same venue where the two singers debuted the song in November 2010. The moment came during Aldean's concert at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena. Usually, Lauren Alaina, who opens the shows on Aldean's tour, returns to the stage to perform the song with him. But Clarkson, a Nashville resident, let Aldean know a few days before that she'd be in town and would join him. Usually, Lauren enters on an elevator at the back of the stage, but Kelly didn't do that because she was wearing heels and couldn't walk on the grates in the stage floor. "I didn't get the memo," Aldean said afterwards. So he was caught looking for Kelly at the rear of the stage as she entered from the side. "I heard everybody start screaming, but I didn't know where she was." The two singers performed the song live for the first time during the 2010 Country Mu...

Kelly Clarkson isnt just an American Idol , shes also Demi Lovatos idol. The 29-year-old Stronger singer, who is currently on tour, performed Demis hit from Unbroken , Skyscraper. Singer Kelly Clarkson performs the U.S. National Anthem prior to the start of Super Bowl XLVI between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium for NFL in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 5, 2012. UPI/Pat Benic Clarkson has allowed fans to pick a song for her to cover while shes on her Stronger Tour . According to PopCrush she sang Cee Lo, Coldplay and Etta James so far on her tour, and when she hit the stage in Universal Studios Orlando, she belted out Demis beautiful tune. Kelly said that fans on every stop of her tour have been requesting that she cover Skyscraper. I think this song has been requested every show, she said. Anybody like Demi Lovato? Shes a Texas girl. We sang together. Shes a sweetheart. Anyway, she sang my song before, so I thought it would be cool to sing on...

Kelly Clarkson, Nietzschean superhero. The hottest songwriter in America at the moment isnt Lady Gaga, or Dr. Luke, or Bruce Springsteen. Its German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Im joking, a little. But Nietzsche, who died more than a century ago, has supplied the world with a catchphrase that contemporary recording artists cant get enough of. In "Twilight of the Idols," his 1888 condemnation of conventional morality, Nietzsche suggested that which does not kill us makes us stronger. Nietzsche may have been referring to the 18th-century German novelist Goethe, who once wrote something very similar. Nietzsche and Goethe might have been surprised to learn that in our own century, popular recording artists would spin gold from the maxim. Kanye West built the chorus of "Stronger" around the philosophers words. And now Kelly Clarkson an Idol nowhere near her twilight has brought a little Nietzsche to the top of the Billboard charts. Clarksons "Stronger (What ...

Its been nearly 10 years since Kelly Clarkson first stepped in front of a microphone on American Idol. Back then, she blew away the competition with her powerful voice and went on to become the winner of the first season. Over the past decade, Clarkson has demonstrated staying power and a knack for remaining true to herself. Clarkson released her debut album, Thankful, in 2003, less than a year after her American Idol triumph, and the album soon went double platinum. Since then, her star has continued to rise. In 2005, Clarkson won two Grammy Awards, both for performances from her second album, Breakaway, a disc that sold 5 million copies. The singer, who will turn 30 in April, has recorded a string of songs that showcase her take-no-guff attitude from the men in her life, songs such as Miss Independent and Since U Been Gone. Clarksons latest release, Stronger, continues that trend. Clarkson has said she was inspired by such artists as Tina Turner and Sheryl Crow when she was making th...

AP file photo Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson will be in Weantchee on April 13. WENATCHEE Kelly Clarkson, a Grammy Award-winning pop idol with more right-now star power than any act to yet hit Town Toyota Center, will perform here April 13. The Fort Worth Texan just displaced British uber star Adele for the number one spot on Billboard Magazines top 100. The song, an uplifting anthem called Stronger, is Clarksons third number-one U.S. single. It has been covered by the cast of the TV show Glee. Clarkson also currently holds the number 49 spot, with her song, Mr. Know it All." Clarkson surged to fame in 2002 by winning the inaugural season of American Idol. Her debut album, Thankful, was a commercial success. Over the past decade, shes followed it with four more albums for total worldwide sales of 24 million albums and 39 million singles. Her powerful, country-esque vocals set to pop rock have earned her many awards, including Grammys, MTV Video Music awards, Billboard Music Aw...

By ROB SHAW | The Tampa Tribune Published: February 22, 2012 Updated: February 22, 2012 - 9:47 AM CLEARWATER -- Forget about Taylor Hicks, Kris Allen and David Cook. Kelly Clarkson, the original American Idol from a decade ago, is going stronger than ever before. Earlier this month, she was hand-picked by the NFL to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl in Indianapolis. Less than two weeks ago, she took the stage at the Grammys to belt out her duet of "Don't You Wanna Stay" with country singer Jason Aldean. Heck, she's even going to be lending her talents to the "The Voice" on NBC next month. But for nearly 90 minutes in Clearwater on Tuesday night, she belonged to a sold-out crowd at Ruth Eckerd Hall. From the moment she took the stage, nearly everyone was standing the entire night. They sang, they bounced, they danced from high-heel-wearing middle schoolers to gray-haired grandparents. They didn't care if she was 29 and still single. It didn...

CLEARWATER It says a lot about Kelly Clarkson that the current controversy hanging over her head is all about, well, the blunt curtain of hair hanging over her forehead. Forget about domestic abuse or vocal-cord blowouts or sex, drugs and related rock detritus: The inaugural American Idol champ is so tabloid-free, so relatively reclusive in her private life, we get in a frenzy, a froth, a fervor about her bangs. As she proved to 2,180 hyped-up fans at a sold-out Ruth Eckerd Hall on Tuesday, the 29-year-old Texan is the rare pop star who succeeds almost completely on pure, soul-kissed talent. She's one of the best-selling artists of the 21st century because she can wail almighty, with only Christina Aguilera and Adele around to match her chops. Of course, there's a part of Clarkson that wants to be perceived as edgy, as her 90-minute set opened with screen projections flashing accusatory headlines: "FAT" "LOSING SPONSORS?" "ALBUM LEAKS AGAIN!" She ...

Kelly Clarkson and Demi Lovato - Getty Demi Lovato already had her dreams come true when she got to perform a holiday duet with her idol and Americas first American Idol Kelly Clarkson at the Z100 Jingle Ball last year, but this still has to be pretty epic for her. During a section in her current tour where she takes song requests from fans, Clarkson chose to sing a cover of Lovatos powerful ballad Skyscraper. And it doesnt really come as a surprise that Kellys version of the track, minus one lyrical slip up, which she played off so cutely, was fan-damn-tastic. We would totally love it if Demi and Kelly got into the studio and made Skyscraper an official duet. Watch Kelly covering Demi below: via MJs Big Blog

By Michelle Stark, Times Staff Writer Michelle Stark Tampa Bay Times In Print: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Kelly Clarkson: The first Idol has two Grammys and some huge hits under her belt. She'll perform with Matt Nathanson at 7:30 p.m. at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. $65.50$95. Poetry Art and Music: The studio turns its walls into an open canvas for visual artists and sets up an open mike for musicians and poets at 7:30 p.m. at Studio@620 in St. Petersburg. $5. National Geographic Live Frans Lanting: The wildlife photographer demonstrates the web of life, from microscopic worlds to nature's great creatures, at 7 p.m. at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. Tickets start at $19.50. Mardi Gras parties In Ybor: Bernini's and Green Iguana Ybor host a huge party that includes free Creole buffet, king cakes, music and a cash bar. Starts at 6:30 p.m. at Bernini Restaurant, 1702 E Seventh Ave., Tampa. Free. In Dunedin: This street party features a parade, ...

ORLANDO -- Singer Kelly Clarkson took some time to visit another attraction as she was in Orlando to perform at Universal Orlando Resorts annual Mardi Gras celebration Saturday. The former American Idol winner was at Walt Disney World Resorts Magic Kingdom the day after she performed for thousands. Clarkson posed with Princess Belle and Beast from Disneys Beauty and the Beast in the Rose Garden. More big-name stars are featured in the line-upas Universal's Mardi Grascelebration continues, click here for a full list.

Kelly Clarkson certainly got in the Disney spirit this weekend! The singer, who wowed the crowd at the Super Bowl earlier this month with her performance of the national anthem , enjoyed some time at Disney World while in Florida over the weekend. Clarkson even took time to pose with Princess Belle and Beast from "Beauty and the Beast." It looks like Clarkson is feeling a bit better than she was a few days ago, when she admitted to the crowd during her performance at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in South Florida that she was a bit under the weather. Check out a photo of Clarkson and other stars at theme parks below: USERS WHO VOTED ON THIS SLIDE Related on HuffPost: FOLLOW HUFFPOST ...

Kelly Clarkson expected 'America Idol' to be the ''biggest joke in the world'' but auditioned for the show because she had hit ''rock bottom''. Kelly Clarkson only entered 'American Idol' because she had hit "rock bottom". The 'Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)' hitmaker admitted she was at a low point after her house went up in flames and when she first auditioned for the first season of the show - which she went on to win in 2002 - she had no idea how successful it would be. She said:" Honestly, I thought the show would be the biggest joke in the world. But my home had just burnt down and I had to move. I needed money for electricity, it was rock bottom for me." Kelly has since gone on to become the most successful'Idol'contestantaround the world, with over 24 million albums and 37 million singles sold worldwide and although there were rumours of a clash with former judge Simon Cowell, she says he ...

Kelly Clarkson had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction in the opening moments of her energetic show on Saturday at Universals Mardi Gras, but not the Janet Jackson kind. The original American Idol was wearing a new pair of pants, accented by chains dangling around the ankles. Not a good idea, it turns out, fora singer whospends so much of her time on stage jumping around. I have, like, a thousand chains ripping my feet, Clarksonconfessed in her chipper, highly caffeinated wayto a crowd that packed the plaza in front of the stage. Theyre gonna need ice, Im just saying. With her glittery microphone and sparkling personality, Clarkson showed that, a decade after her Idol crown, shes still thegirl-next-door justonewith a string of pop hitsa mile long. She delivered plenty of them in a well-paced, stylishly designedand musically solid 80 minutes. In between the songs, she was aChatty Cathy about everything from her favorite singers (Demi Lovato is among them) to the members of her band,the sto...

Kelly Clarkson is seen getting tongue-tied and joking around for the camera in a new outtake video released by the Do Something campaign. Kelly, who triumphed in the first season of American Idol ten years ago, tries her hand at a hair-whipping head turn and struggles to get her lines out in the clip. DoSomething.org operates in the US alongside the VH1 Save the Music Foundation to encourage young people to advocate for music education through a Battle for the Bands campaign. In 2011, the program engaged over 20,000 teens in advocacy efforts. The organisation hopes that the 2012 program will build on that success and get even more students involved in a national video contest. Kelly is currently No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 for a second week with her new single 'What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)', which soared above the 1 million domestic sales barrier to keep hold of the crown. Watch Kelly's gag reel below: Kelly in straight-face mode: Michael Houston 'Devast...

Posted 4 hrs ago by Byron Flitsch in Celebrity , Music , Videos Back in 2004, Kelly Clarkson released the breakup anthem and insta-classic " Since U Been Gone ," a song that focused on embracing some much-deserved revenge on an ex. But because our friends over at VH1 know how much we loved watching the sweet-as-pie singer destroy her ex-boyfriend's amazing apartment (and that stellar record collection), they gave our favorite Kelly moment the " Pop Up Video " treatment. Hooray for breakup paybacks -- again. Watch Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone" Pop Up Video after the jump! Instead of just relishing in Kelly's H.A.M. revenge sesh, we get personal with our favorite "American Idol" alum. Very personal: We learn that she gave up deodorant for a while (don't worry, she's back on it now), and she doesn't wear underwear (!!!). We also find out that Kelly's favorite scent is vanilla, and she even has a slight fear of...

Posted 5 hrs ago by Nicole James in Celebrity , Photos Kelly Clarkson rocks out in Hollywood, Fla. I've never been to a Kelly Clarkson show (I KNOW!) but it's among my top three daydreams -- the other two include a date with Jake Gyllenhaal and brunch with Rihanna . So I can only imagine that a live K. Clark show would be as amazing as they always look in photos. Kel rocked the eff out at a Florida show recently, and she asked for a little assist from the audience. I WISH I WAS THERE TO ASSIST YOU, KEL. But let's talk about those bangs really quick. Like many girls, I've been through several of my own "I'm getting bangs!" phases throughout my life, but as soon as the stylist takes the first go at them, I immediately regret my decision for the following 14 months, the amount of time it takes them to grow out. But Kelly's like, the official Queen of the Bang. She's performing her butt off (probably sweating a lot, TBH), and not a hair is out of pl...

Kelly. Clarkson , that is. We're not quite yet on a first-name basis a la Cher , Beyonc and, dare we say it, Whitney but Kelly Clarkson , who performs Saturday at Universal's Mardi Gras , is making that kind of connection with America's heart. It has been 10 years since Clarkson was swept into the spotlight as the first winner of "American Idol," one of the few TV shows that still approaches water-cooler conversation status in the age of 500 channels. As its first ambassador, Clarkson had the weight of the show's credibility on her shoulders. Win tickets to Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour by Cirque du Soleil! She carried the burden with ease, moving beyond her Idol anthem " A Moment Like This " to establish her own pop career on the momentum of a string of hits such as " Miss Independent ," " Because of You ," " I Do Not Hook Up " and " My Life Would Suck Without You ." The latter shot from No. 97...

Kelly Clarkson's "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart for a second week, Billboard.com reported Thursday. ADVERTISEMENT Coming in at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 is Adele's "Set Fire to the Rain," followed by fun.'s "We Are Young" featuring Janelle Monae at No. 3, LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It" at No. 4 and Flo Rida's "Good Feeling" at No. 5. Rounding out the top tier are Rihanna's "We Found Love" featuring Calvin Harris at No. 6, the late Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" at No. 7, David Guetta's "Turn Me On" featuring Nicki Minaj at No. 8, Tyga's "Rack City" at No. 9 and Madonna's "Give Me All Your Luvin'" featuring Nicki Minaj and M.I.A at No. 10. Copyright 2012 United Press International, Inc. (UPI). Any repr

Kelly Clarkson notches up a second week on top of the US Billboard Hot 100 this week, as her tune 'Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)' logs its millionth download. Her previous two chart-toppers, 'A Moment Like This' (2002) and 'My Life Would Suck Without You' (2009)also managed a fortnight at the summit. 'Stronger', produced by Lily Allen knob-twiddler Greg Kurstin , has now shifted 1.243 million downloads across the pond, according to USA Today . It's now a kitten's whisker behind its predecessor, 'Mr Know It All', which has sold 1.275 million. She may not have won a Grammy on Sunday, but the album of the same name has also enjoyed a healthy sales bump, rising 51% week-on-week to a new total of 568,000 so far. The star's duet with Jason Aldean, 'Don't You Wanna Stay', which was performed at the ceremony at the weekend, is now closing in on its 2 millionth sale, currently standing on 1.924 million. Fans Fear For Whitn...

Universal Orlando Resorts Mardi Gras celebration is Saturdays and select nights through April 14 featuring an elaborate Mardi Gras parade, dozens of colorful costumed performers, authentic New Orleans bands, delicious Cajun cuisine and live concerts. The musical lineup includes Kelly Clarkson Feb. 18, Boyz II Men Feb. 19, Diana Ross Feb. 25, TBD March, Big Time Rush March 10, J. Cole March 16, Jill Scott March 17, Hot Chelle Rae March 23, B.o.B. March 24, Plain White Ts March 30, Prince Royce March 31, Cyndi Lauper April 7 and KC & The Sunshine Band April 14. At the French Quarter Courtyard guests can dance to the sounds of authentic New Orleans bands nightly before the headliner concerts and experience all the fun and excitement of The Big Easy as Universal Studios Florida is transformed into a family friendly version of New Orleans famed Mardi Gras event and can dance along with street performers and collect beads by the handful as colorful floats wind down the street during the ...

True Hollywood Story 9 a.m., Wednesday KDOC: American Idol: Girls Rule : Kelly Clarkson; Fantasia Barrino; Carrie Underwood. American Idol 8 p.m., Wednesday Fox: Hollywood Round, Part 3 : Contestants vie for a spot in the next round. (N) Big Morning Buzz Live 10 a.m., Thursday VH1: Jason Mraz; Adam Lambert. (N) American Idol 8 p.m., Thursday Fox: Performance Challenge : The judges continue to narrow down the contestants. (N) The Mo'Nique Show 3 a.m., Thursday BET: Bow Wow; Craig Robinson; KeKe Wyatt with Ruben Studdard. Today 5 a.m., Friday NBC: Inside a mob museum; singer Scotty McCreery. (N) Dr. Steve 1 p.m., Sunday KTLA: Weight Loss : Boosting metabolism; Ruben Studdard performs; a new diet book. (N) NFL Super Bowl Gospel Celebration 2 p.m., Sunday Fox: The Super Bowl Gospel Choir performs. With special appearances by Jennifer Hudson, Aretha Franklin, Carrie Underwood, Stevie Wonder, Bono, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Lionel Richie, CeCe Winans and Kirk Franklin; hosts Nick C...

Kelly Clarkson gave an amazing duet performance with country star Jason Aldean at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards last night, but fans of the "American Idol" winner were more interested in the large diamond ring on the singer's finger. Clarkson sported a beautiful diamond on her ring finger during her performance of "Don't You Wanna Stay" with Aldean, the first time fans have ever seen her wearing it. Within minutes of the duet, Twitter was flooded with speculation about whether the singer, who recently wowed viewers with her rendition of the National Anthem at Super Bowl 2012, was engaged to be married. That curiosity has not abated on Monday. "Since when is Kelly Clarkson engaged /married?!," one user tweeted. "That's DEFINITELY an engagement ring on her finger..." Like us on Facebook "Did I miss something?" another posted. "Is Kelly Clarkson engaged ? I saw a big rock on the ring finger. # lostintheclouds" "...

She said: "I'm not gay. If I was, I'd say: 'I love women!' That's why it drives me nuts. But I feel like even if I did say it, people would be like, 'you're just trying to do that to win the gay audience'." Kelly, 29, admits she is confused by the public's obsession with her love life, but says she enjoys being a single lady. She told Now Magazine: "People are really concerned about my relationship status. "When I tell people I'm happy being single, they don't believe me. They say: 'You have to be miserable being alone'." The former 'American Idol' winner previously admitted she has never been in love, but believes all that will change when she meets the right man. She told USA Today: "I've never been in love. I've never experienced certain things, and I think that's because I have this side of me that is shut off. Because I haven't found anybody yet to open to that I feel like, ...

Kelly Clarkson has been talking about life before fame. The singer got her big break on the first season of American Idol way back in 2002 but in a new interview with Now she admits she had low expectations of the show at her first audition: "Honestly, I thought the show would be the biggest joke in the world" But Kelly decided the pursue the opportunity, admitting she had to do something as her life was spiralling out of control: "My home had just burnt down and I had to move. I needed money for electricity. It was rock bottom for me." Kelly went on to win the show and carve out a hugely successful career. Despite her success she admits that fame nearly drove her to a breakdonw five years after Idol. At the height of her stardom she did nine tours and "was working every day.There was so much pressure and everyone just kept pushing. I didn't realise I was the boss or that I had the power to say no." The Stonger singer eventually decided to shift her...

I dont claim to be a know-it-all, but I do know that when Kelly Clarkson slam dunks a guy, its gonna be a hit. I know it, you know it and, of course, Mr. Know It All had to see it coming, too. Clarkson is back, and this time shes even Stronger than before. After several delays and push-backs, Clarksons latest CD, Stronger, is available. And I couldnt be happier. After all, she is my favorite Idol. Stronger marks Clarksons fifth studio album release in her nine-year career. But it may also be the one that proves her most important, too. Its available in a 13-song set or as a deluxe version with 17 tracks, and it includes her No. 1 country smash Dont You Wanna Stay with Jason Aldean. Ive been a fan from the get-go, so Ive seen the healthy progression her music has made since her A Moment Like This debut single. She knows the secret to making perfect pop music better than most of her contemporaries. Very few artists have enjoyed the kinds of success she has over the last decade. With hits...

Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson Fresh off her outstanding performance of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl , Kelly Clarkson is on to yet another big performance. This time at the 54th annual Grammy awards. The pop singer appeared on stage in a stunning long black gown to perform her Grammy-nominated country/pop song, Dont You Wanna Stay, with Jason Aldean . The two gave asimplistic performance andsounded great together. Kelly Clarksons Stronger Hits No. 1 On Billboard Hot 100 Dont You Wanna Stay appears on Kelly Clarksons brand new album, Stronger. The song is originally pulled from Jason Aldeans set, My Kinda Party. Watch the performance below:

. On Thursday Kelly Clarkson Tops The Chart With Stronger was a top story. Here is the recap: (popmusiclife) "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)," the title track of Kelly Clarkson's new album, lands at no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Billboard reports the song is Clarkson's third #1, following "A Moment Like This" (two weeks on top in 2002) and "My Life Would Suck Without You" (#1 for two weeks in 2009). "Stronger" soars to the Hot 100's top spot with top Airplay Gainer honors, charging 33-15 on the Radio Songs chart (58 million audience impressions, up 49%, according to Nielsen BDS). - more on this story popmusiclife is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com.Copyright popmusiclife - Excerpted here with permission. Kelly Clarkson Tour Dates/Tickets Kelly Clarkson CDs, DVDs and MP3s Kelly Clarkson T-shirts and Posters Kelly Clarkson CDs, vinyl and rarities antiMUSIC News featured on RockNews.info and Yahoo ...

. On Monday Kelly Clarkson Overcomes Glitch To Perform at Super Bowl was a top story. Here is the recap: (popmusiclife) Kelly Clarkson kicked off the Super Bowl on Sunday with a solid rendition of the National Anthem despite a preshow glitch that could have spoiled it. Backed by a children's choir, Clarkson was center stage in Indianapolis for the most watched TV event of the year, and in a pressure situation to nail her performance. Sunday morning, Clarkson revealed a pre-show glitch that she and her team had to overcome. "Literally left my wardrobe at the hotel in Louisiana and my tour manager had to run back and get it," she posted. "Now we're on the plane headed for the Super Bowl but that was a close one! I'm not sure if I could have pulled off spanx and heels while singing the anthem." Read her comments about the performance and watch it - here. popmusiclife is an official news provider for the antiMusic.com.Copyright popmusiclife - Excerpted her...

From Madonna hitting the Super Bowl halftime show to Lana Del Rey debuting at number two on the Billboard charts, its been a great week in music. We also witnessed the impressive season two debut of NBCs "The Voice," "American Idol " kicking it up a notch, and the new singingdrama "Smash" making a splash. This weeks celebrity cover songs cover a wide range of TV highlights and concert covers to re-inventive concoctions. Check out our faves and let us know which one you love the most. Lana Del Rey is everywhere these days, but that doesnt make this incredibly clever cover of Video Games any less unique. With the highly anticipated "Hunger Games" on the horizon, we couldnt help but include Holly Laurent's cool cover: Once again, Kelly Clarkson delivers a stellar cover on her current Stronger tour. As part of her set, she gives fans the opportunity of voting on a cover for her to perform. This week, the big song is Madonna s Crazy For You. N...

Kelly Clarkson Singer fancies Superman star. The 29-year-old singer revealed the 'Superman Man of Steel' actor has caught her eye although she is happy being single for now. She said: "The new Superman Henry Cavill is frickin' hot. God did good on that one. "People are really concerned about my relationship status. When I tell people I'm happy being single, they don't believe me. They say: 'You have to be miserable being alone'." Kelly has endured rumours about her sexuality since winning 'American Idol' in 2002 but says she would have no problem admitting if she was gay. She told Now magazine: "I'm not gay. If I was I'd say 'I love women!' That's why it drives me nuts. But I feel like even if I did say it, people would be like: 'You're just trying to do that to win the gay audience'." She may not be dating anyone at the moment but Katy revealed a love of sexy underwear saying "I don't...

What a difference a day makes. Kelly Clarkson goes from singing the Star-Spangled Banner at the Super Bowl pregame Sunday to bringing her Stronger tour to the historic Majestic Theatre on Monday. It's just another day in the life of the award-winning original American Idol winner. Her down-home appeal (the rare charm of a genuine smile) is the secret ingredient, according to Jed Gottlieb of the Boston Herald . Kelly Clarkson's stage set is skimpy by Katy Perry standards. The original American Idol's' J.C. Penney style is painfully un-hip compared with Lady Gaga's grandeur. Her booty, well, let's just say Beyonc would dress that thing up, wrote Gottlieb in a recent review. But what other stars consider faults are Clarkson's assets ... You can't fake what Clarkson has: honest, earnest, down-home appeal. The Times Union , too, found her genuine and unscripted in her between-tune patter, amiably chatting with fans in the front rows at a recent concert. It...

By Heather Svokos hsvokos@star-telegram.com Dear Kelly, I'm hesitant to ask this, because I know you're ...A) super-duper busy with your Stronger world tour (can't wait for Friday's show at Verizon Theatre! Squeal!)B) insanely popularC) a Ron Paul supporterD) not into chicksBut, I wanted to know if you would ... um ... ugh, this is so embarrassing. Would you be my valentine?OK, well, let me clarify: My crush on you is strictly platonic. (I'm taken, and very much in love.)Also -- and I realize this puts an awful lot of pressure on you -- I'm not asking if you'll be just my valentine. I'm asking for my co-workers, who all seem to have a thing for you (even the jaded music critic who prefers the indie rock of men with beards). North Texans have it bad for you, being the homegirl and all. But, come on, we all know your allure has spread beyond the Metroplex.Let's face it, Kells. You're America's rock 'n' roll sweetheart.I can't pict...

Rex Features / PictureGroup LLC Kelly Clarkson has revealed that she is "happy" being single. The 'Mr. Know It All' singer explained that several people have shared their concerns over her love life and her lack of serious relationships in recent years. "People are really concerned about my relationship status," she told Now . 'When I tell people I'm happy being single, they don't believe me. They say, 'You have to be miserable being alone'." Clarkson also reiterated her previous statements that she is not a lesbian, saying: "I'm not gay. If I was, I'd say, 'I love women!' "That's why it drives me nuts. But I feel like even if I did say it, people would be like, 'You're just trying to do that to win the gay audience'." The singer has previously dismissed claims that she was secretly a lesbian in 2009 and 2010, when she explained that people in her hometown think she is gay because she...

Ken McKay/TalkbackThames/Rex Features Kelly Clarkson has topped the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)'. The singer sold 237,000 downloads last week to pick up her third US number one single, ousting Adele 's 'Set Fire to the Rain', which falls to two. Clarkson, who sang the national anthem at last week's Super Bowl, previously topped the charts in 2002 with her debut single 'A Moment Like This' and again in 2009 with 'My Life Would Suck Without You'. Meanwhile, Flo Rida 's 'Good Feeling' advances from four to three, Jessie J 's 'Domino' lifts from eight to three, and Tyga 's 'Rack City' jumps 10 to seven. Further down the chart, Madonna marks her 56th appearance on the chart with 'Give Me All Your Luvin'', which debuts at 13, Glee's rendition of Michael Jackson 's 'Smooth Criminal' lands at 26, and The Wanted's 'Glad You Came' vaults 40 to 30...

Kelly Clarkson s Stronger tops the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Kelly Clarkson s Stronger (What Doesnt Kill You) rises one rung and captures the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart this week, marking the third time that Clarkson has topped the Hot 100 . Clarkson knocked Adele s Set Fire to the Rain out of the top spot. The track, which spent two weeks at No. 1, falls to No. 2. Flo Rida s Good Feeling rose from No. 4 to No. 3. Rihanna s We Found Love (featuring Calvin Harris ) fell one spot from No. 3 to No. 4. Rounding out the top five is David Guetta s Turn Me On (featuring Nicki Minaj ), which holds the No. 5 spot. Jessie J s Domino rose from No. 8 to No. 6. Tyga s Rack City climbed from No. 10 to No. 7. Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa s Young, Wild & Free (featuring Bruno Mars )jumped from No. 12 to No. 8. LMFAO s Sexy and I know It fell from No. 7 to No. 9, and Bruno Mars It Will Rain dropped from No. 6 to No. 10.

Image Credit: Evan Agostini/AP Following a well-received national anthem at the most-watched Super Bowl in television history, Kelly Clarksons career is Stronger than ever. The title track of her latest album climbed atop Billboard s Hot 100 today, forcing Adeles Set Fire to the Rain into second place, and became the original American Idols third number one single. (She formerly reached the Hot 100 summit in 2002 with A Moment Like This and in 2009 with My Life Would Suck Without You.) Kellys not the first diva to get a big Super Bowl boost. When Cher sang the national anthem in 1999, Believe hopped from No. 13 to No. 4 and then hit No. 1 a few weeks later. When Whitney Houston honored the U.S. in 1992, her single All the Man that I Need moved from No. 8 to No. 1 in three short weeks. It took Kelly only three days. Kicking off the biggest event in the sports zeitgeist certainly has its advantages. But there was more at play here than just a great rendition of the anthem. For sta...