Kelly Clarkson Says She's 'So Glad' to Be Single 4 Years After Divorce From Late Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock
Plus, Prince Harry sparks backlash while Katy Perry laughs off a wardrobe malfunction: OK!'S THE GROUP CHAT
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Kelly Loves the Single Life 4 Years After Divorce
Kelly Clarkson has officially RSVP’d “no thanks” to dating.
The pop superstar had fans cracking up during her Las Vegas residency as she revealed why she’s more than happy going home solo after her divorce from late ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
“People are like, ‘Oh, why are you single?’ And I’m like, ‘First of all, there are a lot of people out here making single look real good,’” Clarkson joked. She doubled down, admitting: “And if you didn’t really understand what I meant by that, it’s like you see relationships and you’re like, ‘I am so glad I’m going home alone.’”
“You know what’s not happening in my house?” she quipped. “That s---.”
Clarkson also admitted keeping romance exciting is easier said than done. After years of heartbreak, family changes and putting her kids first, the “Miss Independent” singer seems to have found her perfect match… peace and quiet.
Prince Harry's MasterChef Cameo Leaves Fans Rolling Their Eyes
Meghan Markle’s surprise TV moment got cooked by critics.
The Duchess of Sussex was in the middle of judging dishes on MasterChef Australia when Prince Harry suddenly FaceTimed her, prompting Meghan to gush, “Hi, my love!”
Harry joked, “G’day,” before asking, “What’s going on? Have I interrupted something important?” Meghan gave him a tour of the set, raving, “I wish you could try this... I think it might be too much for you. It’s spicy.”
But viewers weren’t buying the sweet exchange. Social media quickly exploded with fans calling the moment “absolute cringe,” “so fake” and “so staged.” One critic even mocked: “Oh SURE Harry just happened to call a random phone number to talk to the Douchess while he knows she’s filming.”
Turns out the hottest thing on MasterChef wasn’t the food… it was the backlash.
Katy Has a Close Call as Outfit Nearly Gives Up on Stage
Katy Perry’s outfit nearly stole the spotlight – but she wasn’t about to let a fashion fail stop the show.
The pop superstar hit pause during her Switzerland concert after part of her bright orange top came undone, leaving stagehands to stitch her back together in front of thousands of fans.
“My back is falling off... oh well,” Perry joked. “It just happens you know — in front of 35,000 people.” As her crew worked overtime, the singer cheered them on, telling one staffer, “You’re doing great,” before getting the crowd to applaud the impromptu repair team.
Once her top was secured, Perry grabbed her guitar and declared, “Thank you so much. The show will go on!”
Wardrobe malfunction? More like a quick costume intermission – and Katy Perry never missed a beat.
Trump Takes Aim at LeBron, Gets Dunked on by Critics
Donald Trump took another shot at LeBron James – and the internet immediately fired back.
While weighing in on the GOAT debate, the president backed his friend Michael Jordan before taking an unexpected swipe at the NBA superstar. “Michael Jordan is a guy that’s a friend of mine. Play golf with him. He’s a really good guy,” Trump said, adding, “I think LeBron is – maybe he’s a racist. Maybe he doesn’t like Trump, but I only like people that like me. So I would say Michael Jordan all the way.”
Social media wasted no time dunking on the remarks. “Not liking Trump makes him a racist??!?!” one person wrote, while another quipped: “At least he’s honest about who he likes, being those that kiss his a--.”
The biggest slam dunk? The internet’s response.
Halle Shows Off Her Backside in Skimpy Swimsuit
Halle Berry is proving age is just a number – and 60 can wait.
The Oscar winner turned up the heat by showing off her toned figure in a plunging black swimsuit while soaking up the sun on a tropical getaway, even giving fans a cheeky glimpse of her backside.
“Each trip rewrites me a little!” Berry captioned the vacation snaps.
The actress, who turns 60 on August 14, has made it clear she’s embracing aging on her own terms. “But I have adamantly decided I am not going to allow myself to be erased,” she previously said. “That’s why I’m on my menopause mission. I’m going to be louder than I have ever been.”
If this is what almost 60 looks like, Hollywood might need to rewrite its rulebook.
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