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‘The Voice’: Kelly Clarkson Compares 13-Year-Old to Whitney Houston • Nov. 3, 2026, 12:15 AM ET (Billboard)
Kelly Clarkson Wins One & Loses One at 2026 Daytime Emmys • Oct. 30, 2026, 11:09 PM ET (Billboard)
Bill Maher Responds to Trump’s 1,318-Word Social Rant: “He Went Off on Me Like Kelly Clarkson in a Toy Store” • Oct. 30, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)
With ‘Birdgate’ behind her, Kelly Clarkson makes big plans in Miami • Oct. 21, 2026, 12:40 PM ET (Miami Herald)

Facts

Also Known As Kelly Brianne Clarkson
Born April 24, 1982 (age 44) • Fort Worth • Texas
Awards And Honors Emmy Award (2021) • Emmy Award (2020) • Grammy Award (2005)
Notable Works “Breakaway” • “Meaning of Life” • “My December” • “Piece by Piece” • “Stronger”

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