Celebrity Feuds
Kelly Backtracks on Clive Comments

Kelly Clarkson, Clive DavisAs stars are now prone to do, Kelly Clarkson took to her website to clear up her recent feud with record exec Clive Davis.

"I want to set the record straight on this by saying that I want my band, my advisors [sic], those close to me and my record label to be one big, tightly knit family," Clarkson wrote. "Like any family we will disagree and argue sometimes but, in the end, it's respect and admiration that will keep us together."

In this case, it looks like mommy and daddy have been fighting a lot and the kids are now in therapy!

The former Idol went on to say, "Contrary to recent characterizations in the press, I'm well aware that Clive is one of the great record men of all time." And by "recent characterizations in the press" perhaps she means the time she told USA Weekend, "I'm going to be real honest with you: I am not a fan [of Davis] ... I do respect him, but I don't want to barbecue with him. We don't braid each other's hair. And, despite the rumors, he is nowhere near a father figure."

And the press misconstrued that -- how?



Reader Comments

(Page 4 of 4) Previous 15 Comments

46. I agree with the poster that stated that Kelly's not fat. I haven't listened to her CD yet and frankly speaking, I could care less. I don't know what transpired between her and Clive but if she decides to sing what she's comfortable with, she has the right to do that. It's easy for us to quickly judge these people when we don't really know what's going on behind closed doors. I'm not saying she's a saint because I believe most people in this business are ego-driven (except for a handful). If she messed up talking smack about Clive, she is wrong for doing that (maybe immaturity played a part there) but if she's apologizing afterwards, I think we (the darn MEDIA included) should all let the two of them sort it out like adults.

And to poster #34 that stated this: "If it wasn't for American Idol, this loser singer would be still in the scrubs. Miles Davis is an icon in the music industry." It's Clive Davis not Miles Davis. Miles Davis is a Jazz/R&B musician. And to EB, I strongly agree with you. It is very sad to know this and yes we are getting very lazy. On a personal note, Kelly's got some nice "bootay" and NO, she's not fat! I'm out!

Posted at 7:30PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by man0war777

47. not only can this girl sing ,she can write great songs
her song with reba is awesome,hope Clive Davis
knows talent when he sees it,even if they cant
see eye to eye.

Posted at 7:42PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Elizabeth

48. I cant stand her she sucks and she is ugly.I wont even watch Reba when she is singing with her.

Posted at 7:58PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Mike

49. I cant stand her she sucks and she is ugly.I wont even watch Reba when she is singing with her.

Posted at 7:57PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Mike

50. Aren't you the grown up one Mike! Idiot.

Posted at 8:04PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Cindy

51. I just want to set the record straight by saying that Clarkson is a no-talent fat slob. I should also mention that she's a hog and can't sing. Plus, there's that obesity problem of hers and her lack of vocalization skills.

Posted at 10:27PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Clive Davis

52. It's all about Melinda Doolitlle. Clive her her record out. She's the next great thing.

Posted at 10:52PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Martha

53. first off read the whole apology at her website before u make any comments about her 2nd clive has done as much wrng as kelly what he did to kelly at american idol finale was horrible even american idol apologized to kelly for that and if clive really fueded liek the tabloids said he wouldnt of released it if kelly said the things tabloids said he wouldnt of released it so people sometimes u cant belive the tabloids...kelly is appolgizing and i think that is big of her....if clive would have promoted the damm album her sales would have been up clive made a mistake also u cant always go after the artist sometime the leader makes mistakes just because hes big in the industry doesnt mean he cant make mistakes....

Posted at 11:40PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by chris

54. Stupid move to take on Clive Davis. I hope he doesn't mind singing at Mc'Donalds from now on.

Posted at 7:23AM on Jul 24th 2007 by P

55. I'm not going to lie to you either Kelly, I dont' like you either. You need to put some clothes on. If you think you know more than Mr Davis, go for it. Now why did you cancel your tour?

Posted at 9:37AM on Jul 24th 2007 by johnnie f. king

56. Shes standing her ground.. GOOD for her.. Reba and her husband will show her how to get what she wants. This girl has one of the greatest voices out there right now and she also has the abliliy to cross over to CW with a song or two. Leave her alone and let her show what she got. At least shes not out there Drinking doing drugs and acting like a whore. Clive is an arragant old man and she does not have to kiss his ass. He acted horribly towards her and she has every right to stand up to the ole man. Keep it up Kelly your true fans will stand by you. Get out of Hollyweird and base out of Texas where you should be.

Posted at 9:49AM on Jul 24th 2007 by GO BEVO

57. 1. I'd tap her. Big is beautiful! I'd tap Clive too.

Posted at 2:39PM on Jul 23rd 2007 by Johnny SoCal
==
OH YEAH.....

YOUR DEAD MOTHER STILL SUX CLIVE OFF IN THE SHOWER!

Posted at 8:46AM on Jul 25th 2007 by THE REAL JOHNNY SOCAL

58. All I can say is that I like Kelly. Kudos to her for standing up to the musical crypt keeper....lol.....

Posted at 5:45PM on Jul 26th 2007 by Martin

59. First of all... Kelly's album doesn't suck. Everyone is judging her album and songs on a mainstream bases. It wasnt meantto be mainstream and just because its not doesnt make it bad or stupid. The lyrics are some that a lot of people can relate to. Life isn't always happy. And although Clive is brilliant... he hated Behind These Hazel Eyes which kelly cowrote and look how well it did... so he does slip from time to time. Kelly is a sweet down to earth girl who doesnt end up in every tabloid... be thankful we have a sane star who doesnt forget where she came from. Kelly clarkson is one of the best singers of this generation. GO KELLY!!!

Posted at 3:01AM on Sep 15th 2007 by zerocool32456

Previous 15 Comments