Inside Kelly Clarkson's multimillion dollar divorce settlement with Brandon Blackstock
Latest developments in the Kelly Clarkson-Brandon Blackstock divorce saga
Singer, songwriter, and TV personality Kelly Clarkson and her ex-husband and former talent manager, Brandon Blackstock, have reached a multimillion-dollar divorce settlement. Married in 2013, they have two children together. Clarkson filed for divorce from Blackstock in June 2020, citing irreconcilable differences, and it was finalized in March 2022. Let us take a look at the hefty settlement details. The latest development is that a California labor commissioner ordered Blackstock to repay over $2.6 million in commissions for past business deals he procured for Clarkson as her manager. Let us take a look at how the $2.6 M settlement is broken up along with the previous settlements.
$1.98 million for securing Clarkson's coaching role on NBC's reality singing competition 'The Voice'
Clarkson joined as a coach for the fourteenth season of NBC's singing reality series 'The Voice.' However, reports say Blackstock collected $1.98 million as her manager to secure the judge role. This is against California's Talent Agencies Act (TAA) rule that a manager can't obtain – or attempt to obtain – employment for artists without a talent agency license. The court has ordered the former husband to return this amount to the singer.
Brandon Blackstock busted for promotional deal with Norweigan Cruise Lines
Blackstock also overstepped his role as a manager when he secured $208,125 for a promotional deal with the global cruise company Norweigan Cruise Lines.
$450,000 for a collaboration with home decor brand Wayfair
The court also ordered the ex-husband/manager to return $450,000, which he collected as an illegal fee for Clarkson's collaboration deal with home décor brand Wayfair. Clarkson is Wayfair's brand ambassador and launched her furniture collection through the company.
$93.30 for a multiyear contract to host the Billboard Music Awards
The next instance of Blackstock misusing his managerial position was when he secured a $93.30 fee for Clarkson's multiyear contract with the Billboard Music Awards.
Home-ownership battle over Kelly Clarkson's Montana ranch
Clarkson is the sole owner of Vintage Valley Ranch in Montana, where Blackstock currently resides. A judge blocked her attempt to evict her former partner from the property. After months of legal battles, in January 2022, she agreed to give 5 percent of the property to Blackstock. According to to Daily Mail, the ranch is valued at $17,750,000
Custody battle over children
In November 2020, Clarkson got the primary custody of their two children, daughter River Rose, 9, and son Remington, 7. Later, it was ruled that the parents would share joint custody, but they would reside in Los Angeles with Clarkson and visit their father in Montana one weekend a month.
Kelly Clarkson to pay Brandon Blackstock one-off sum of $1.3M plus monthly payments of $115K for spousal support and $45K for the children
In March 2022, a three-time Grammy winner agreed to settle their divorce agreed to paying her former spouse $45,601 per month in child support. Based on reports by The Blast, Calrkson also agreed to a one-time payment of $1,326,161 and $115,000 per month in spousal support until January 31, 2024.
How much will Brandon Blackstock get?
Blackstock's reported net worth is $10 million. However, his net worth is expected to increase, considering the amounts he is set to receive for spousal support and childcare, after adjusting the amount he owes to his ex-wife. According to the Daily Mail, he will receive $6,612,145 in total for child support until the children turn 18, along with a one-time sum of $1,326,161. Additionally, he will receive $115,000 monthly in spousal support until January 31, 2024, totaling $3,971,161. After subtracting his loss of $2,641,374, his net worth will ultimately stand at $13,958,044 after the divorce settlement.
Kelly Clarkson's net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Clarkson has a $45 million net worth thanks to her successful music career. However, the divorce has significantly affected her finances. Apart from the $6,612,145, she has to pay for child support and $3,971,161, which includes the one-time settlement and the spousal support. Clarkson will also have to give a 5% share of the couple's Warren Peak Ranch property to Blackstock.
