Kelly to Clive: Shove It!

Posted May 8th 2007 5:15PM by TMZ Staff

Kelly Clarkson vs. Clive Davis"Idol" champ Kelly Clarkson has used her music muscle against her record label head, Clive Davis -- and won!

Well-connected record company sources tell TMZ that Clive likes to exercise "creative control" over artist recordings and wasn't happy at all with Kelly's latest album, "My December." There are unconfirmed reports Clive wanted to shelve the entire album. TMZ has confirmed that the 75-year-old music mogul asked for "significant" changes and wanted to put the brakes on the CD. But Clarkson wasn't having any of it -- especially since she wrote/co-wrote all the tracks on the record.

Sources tell us that Clarkson stood up to him and flat out refused to give in, and in the end she got her way.

One source told TMZ there is "deep tension" between Clarkson and Davis, adding, "She's definitely upset, but she's not a stupid girl."
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"My December" drops July 24. Kelly performed one of the album's tracks on "Today" this morning.



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Ummmm. Obviously YOU care, otherwise you wouldn't have taken the time to post a comment.

I LOVE Kelly Clarkson. As an artist she should be allowed a certain amount of creative freedom. If her album doesn't achieve the success of her previous 2, then she can learn and grow from the experience.

I'm not going to pass judgment until I hear the entire CD.

Posted at 5:23PM on May 8th 2007 by jenni

2. I care; I love her music and I Can't wait to get her new CD.

Posted at 5:29PM on May 8th 2007 by Traci

3. I heard clips of the songs on one of those weekend radio shows, and I think she should have listened to Clive. I like Kelly, but those songs are weak.

Posted at 5:30PM on May 8th 2007 by Serena

4. Why did Kelly get so heavy. She was in such good shape and now she looks like she let herself go. Sad....

Posted at 5:31PM on May 8th 2007 by KT

5. Hey Fools

You're suppose to watch the TODAY show clip and then answer the poll. You peeps need to get a clue!

Posted at 5:34PM on May 8th 2007 by Beth

6. I like Kelly, and I really want to like this album; but, I do not care for "Never Again". The first single from an album is usually the best song because they want to hook you so that you'll go buy the album. If "Never Again" is the best, then she should've listened to Clive Davis.

Posted at 5:35PM on May 8th 2007 by Serena

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Kelly has admitted she struggles with her weight. I don't care what weight she is. If she's a little plump or skinny -- I think she's HOT HOT HOT. And talented.

Posted at 5:35PM on May 8th 2007 by jenni

8. I saw her on the "Today" show this morning. The song she sang was good. I liked it.

The name of her album is "Never Again".

I also thought she looked just fine.

Posted at 5:44PM on May 8th 2007 by CindiCat

9. Clive has been in the buisness for how long? Im pretty sure he knows what he's talking about. If that album flops Kelly better prepare to start flippin burgers. Never bite the hand that feeds you!!

Posted at 5:45PM on May 8th 2007 by blair

10. Like her not, any time execs get involved in the creative processes of the artists, being music or movies, they are usually wrong. Actually a lot of these execs are barely one full step up from monkeys intellect! So, good for her. Hopefully it doesn't backfire and her album is a success.

Posted at 5:46PM on May 8th 2007 by Dane Cook Sucks

11. I agree with Jenni. Yeah, she's hot! And very talented. I love Kelly - she's my favorite American Idol gal and I enjoy her music very much. Can't wait to hear the whole album.

Posted at 5:47PM on May 8th 2007 by gogetemtiger

12. p.s. the song is garbage

Posted at 5:48PM on May 8th 2007 by blair

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Yeah, I don't think if her album doesn't sell well she'll be forced to start flipping burgers. There's not even any logic to that remark. If this album doesn't sell well she'll try harder with the next one.

Posted at 5:48PM on May 8th 2007 by stanz

14. Kelly won her Grammy's with music overseen by the label. So, "blame the suits" BS is just that. Clive isn't the demi-God that alot of people give him credit for - but he's not an idiot either. Want to see and artist fail - give one that has no real musical talent but singing the reigns and watch how far they fall. Either way, I wish both sides the best. Singers are not necessarily the best at putting together an album that "fans" and an audience would want to buy.

Posted at 5:49PM on May 8th 2007 by Bobakanush

15. Just another example of the suits wanting to control artists.
She's won a bunch of grammies hasn't she?
She should be alowed artistic license to do whatever she wants.
As if that dude knows about what is good or not. What a loser!
He wanted to shelve her whole album?

Posted at 5:49PM on May 8th 2007 by jiggy gato

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