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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Marie Joy Toledo

Kelly Clarkson Postpones Sold-Out Vegas Shows as Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Falls Ill: 'I Need to Be There for My Kids'

Kelly Clarkson in 2018 (Credit: Marc Piscotty/Wikimedia.org)

On 6 August 2025, American singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson announced she is postponing the remaining August dates of her Las Vegas residency. The decision comes after her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, reportedly fell ill. Clarkson stated she wished to be fully present for their two children while their father deals with a health issue. The singer shared the news via her official Instagram account, where she thanked fans for their understanding and support.

The Studio Sessions residency, hosted at the Bakkt Theater inside Planet Hollywood, was scheduled to run throughout the month. However, all remaining shows have now been postponed, with rescheduled dates to be announced at a later time.

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