Kelly to Clive: Shove It!

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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76. how could anyone hate kelly. In the sea of hollywood fake broads and stupid bitches, kelly seems to be the only one REAL. Also, this girl seems to impress a lot of legends in the music industry. Steven Tyler (aerosmith ) attended her concerts, David Grohl of the Foo Fighters love her, Alice Cooper loves her, Aretha Franklin loves her, as well as Reba Mcentire. How many of the mainstream music artists of today are loved by legends such as those? Hmmm not much.

Not to mention this girl can SANG..just listen to her sing jazz in tony bennet's birthday

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UDVaQkcHuH4

Posted at 11:15PM on May 13th 2007 by chris

77. I applaud Kelly Clarkson for standing up to Clive Davis. This is the music SHE wants to make! She doesn't want a flood of 15 producers and 31 songwriters crowding up her album! And I love her new song Never Again--very aggressive and angry in the approach. I think she's trying to dismantle the Idol game plan of debut albums from Idol winners being slammed by critics. I'll take the songs that Kelly wrote instead of a bunch of total strangers writing from her. If Clive and the suits of the record label didn't like the album, so what! Artists have to change and grow artistically and they're not letting Kelly strive for it.

Posted at 11:21AM on May 10th 2007 by PN

78. i love kelly but, she should have listened to mr. davis..........but she will learn a lot when this album is not as successful as the previous

Posted at 8:41AM on May 11th 2007 by Deramus

79. I have such a low opinion of Kelly Clarkson and Chris Dogherty(sp?). It makes me sick that they were from nothing, and would never be anywhere if it were not for American Idol. It shows a lack of class, when they to SINCERELY acknowledege the gratitude that they SHOULD feel. I haves started a boycott, and I can not stand that A.I. continues to play Chris, after how he dissed the show.

In closing, I saw Kelly on an ABC morning show, and she looked like some washed up rockstar with no place to go. It was painful. Karma is a bitch!!

Posted at 12:38AM on May 12th 2007 by Tricia

80. Tricia...you're right...karma is a bitch. And...for that nasty comment of yours...karma will get you. Kelly has been extremely successful due to karma. Kelly admittedly has made plenty of money...she wants to make her music...and sales are not a huge issue to her as they are to the suits. Some artists are just that...artists. She will NEVER have to flip burgers...she's already set for life. Kelly is not washed up...looks fantastic...does not look like a waif...and is not flashing her crotch for the world to see. What kind of role models do you want out there for young women in our society...drunks and drug addicts...or strong young women who stand up for what they believe no matter what the outcome?! Karma IS 360...so watch your back...it's gonna bite you hard!!!

Posted at 1:19PM on May 13th 2007 by KK

81. I applaud Kelly Clarkson for standing her ground! Clive Davis's judgement as of late has been off. Have you guys seen the songs he pics out for the final 3 every year? Total crap!
She is a very talented and beautiful girl, and Never Again is an amazing song. I can't wait to hear more from the album. And for those of you out there who say she is fat, just shut it. It is people like you who make people like me self-conscious and like I shouldn't go out in public if I'm not a size 2. Yeah, Kelly Clarkson is SOOOO fat, and Rosie O'Donnell is quiet and shy about sharing her opinions with the world.

Posted at 1:22AM on May 13th 2007 by Amethyst

82. AT BEST BARRISTER LEVIN THE BOSS AT TMZ IS A
"LEGAL GRIFTER."

Posted at 1:13AM on May 13th 2007 by Duke

83. AT BEST BARRISTER LEVIN THE BOSS AT TMZ IS A
"LEGAL GRIFTER."

Posted at 1:12AM on May 13th 2007 by Duke

84. Kelly's doing just fine. While Clive's reputation is well known, I would hate to be the artist who never has at least at little bit to say about what he sings. On an album with (say) 12 songs, there are always two are three that become the favorites. Otherwise, lots of people are hitting the "repeat" button. I don't care if she writes or doesn't write. If she couldn't sing, I wouldn't buy the album. Kelly can sing, so I would say it should be a collaborative effort, with some give and take on both sides. That said, Clive Davis should not be underestimated, so I wouldn't write him off just yet! Maybe he needs to chill just a bit, though. Noone knows better than the singer what his voice is capable of.

Posted at 4:52PM on May 19th 2007 by Allie

85. i love u song kelly rocks never again is the best songs and all of the them are great

Posted at 4:20AM on May 20th 2007 by bruce

86. Huge Mistake, Huge. You don't go against a giant who can make or break you...huge mistake...she is looking dowdy...success has gone to her head and I don't even like her. she can't even hold a candle next to Carrie Underwood who continues to break all records. Kelly you will rue the day you did this. Shame on you to turn your back on the Idol staff who made you...no records for me from now on

Posted at 9:56AM on May 20th 2007 by betty

87. KELLY IS THE BEST FEMALE SINGER OF ALL TIME! SRY BOUT IT! HER MUSIC IS AMAZING...AND EVERYONE DOES HAVE THEIR OWN OPINION...BUT COME ON SHE HAS WON GRAMMIES....BEEN #1 ON SEVERAL MUSIC SHOWS....GOSH...I CANT BELIEVE IT. I CANT WAIT FOR "MY DECEMBER"!! ITS PROBABLY GONNA BE THE BEST SELLING ALBUM EVER...TRUE STORY YA'LL! I LOVE YOU KELLY AND YOU SHOULDNT HAVE TO TAKE ANY CRAP...ESPECIALLY FOR ALL THE WORK YOU'VE DONE! love ya chic....can't wait to meet ya in August!

Posted at 11:47PM on May 20th 2007 by Valarie

88. Well, if you were Kelly Clarkson and Clive Davis asked you to sing a recycled song already done by Lindsay Lohan, wouldn't you be pissed?

For Clive Davis to ask a two-time grammy winner and one who has sold over 15 million copues worldwide, you would think that she deserves more respect than that.

Telling Kelly Clarkson to sing a song that was done by Lindsay Lohan, you can't get any lower than that!

I'm happy that she stood up to Clive. As a fan, I will support her more.

Posted at 11:40PM on May 21st 2007 by Marbs

89. I think Kelly is a wonderful singer.
She is one of the very best around today.
My advise to her would have been listen to what Mr. Davis had to say.
He is a great songman and the best record company president there has ever been.
He has helped many an artist achieve stardom and stay on top.
Kelly is young and needs the guidence of someone like him and would do well to pay attention to what he has to say.
I wish Kelly the best and hope she does not regret her decision.

Posted at 4:32PM on May 21st 2007 by Ron D.

90. Clive Davis has a history of bad judgements, 30 years ago he asked if Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman knew anything about Rock n Roll and passed on bat out of Hell, which went on to be one of the greatest selling records of all times. I rest my case

Posted at 1:06AM on May 25th 2007 by Ollie

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