Kelly Clarkson to bring her ‘chemistry’ to Las Vegas this summer

“chemistry…an intimate night with Kelly Clarkson” poster

It’s time to put your dancing shoes on and start belting, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!” because Kelly Clarkson is taking her show from the small screen to the Las Vegas stage.

On Monday (March 27), the Texas-born singer announced plans to make the Bakkt Theater stage (formerly the Zappos Theater) at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino her home for a few weeks this summer.

Dubbed “chemistry…an intimate night with Kelly Clarkson,” the multi-talented artist follows in the footsteps of many performers such as Britney Spears, Silk Sonic, Adele, and Celine Dion by taking some time to do a Las Vegas residency.

“I am so excited for these shows and couldn’t think of a better place to get back on stage than Las Vegas! The crowds in Vegas are such an amazing collection of people that simply want to have a great time, and that’s what we’re going to do!” Clarkson reveals in a statement.

“So many of my musical idols have had, and still have, incredible residencies on The Strip, and I’m so excited to create my own!”

According to a press release, the show was exclusively created for the Bakkt Theater. Clarkson and her longtime band will immerse fans in “an intimate music experience that spans her two-decade-long catalog of award-winning hits.”

Clarkson’s performance dates (so far) are: July 28, July 29, Aug. 2, Aug. 4, Aug. 5, Aug. 9, Aug. 11, Aug. 12, Aug. 18, and Aug. 19.

Fan pre-sales begin this Tuesday, March 28, at noon PST.

Citi card members can access pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, March 28, from 10 a.m. PST until Thursday, March 30, at 10 p.m. PST through the Citi Entertainment program.

Caesars Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, and Live Nation/Ticketmaster customers can access pre-sale tickets from Wednesday, March 29, at 10 a.m. PST until Thursday, March 30, at 10 p.m. PST.

General tickets go on sale beginning this Friday, March 31, at 10 a.m. PST.

Kelly Clarkson gets a little help from her friends on the multilingual version of her new song ‘I Dare You’

Being isolated for an extended period of time has helped some musicians get their creative juices flowing, and Kelly Clarkson is definitely one of them.

On Thursday (April 16), the songstress unleashed a brand new track titled “I Dare You.” The three-and-a-half-minute track was penned by Natalie Hemby (The Highwomen, Kacey Musgraves), Laura Veltz (Dan + Shay, Maren Morris), and Ben West (P!nk, Lady Antebellum). The new tune was produced by Clarkson’s longtime collaborator Jesse Shatkin (Sia, Jennifer Lopez).

In a press statement, Clarkson reveals that the song is “a sensational anthem of resilience by way of love and positivity.”

Because Clarkson likes to go beyond what is expected, she also revealed that she joined forces with singers from around the world to create multilingual duet versions of the track.

You see. We weren’t kidding when we said she goes up and beyond.

The five-track collection finds Clarkson collaborating with Zaz (“Appelle Ton Amour” – French Version), Faouzia (“كنتحداك” – Arabic Version), Blas Cantó (“Te Reto A Amar” – Spanish Version), Glasperlenspiel (“Trau Dich” – German Version), and Maya Buskila (“בוא נראה” – Hebrew Version).

“This is my favorite/hardest project that I’ve ever worked on,” Clarkson explains.

“It has always been a dream of mine, as I grew up singing in different languages, to find that perfect song, with the perfect message, to connect us all globally and then record that song with several other artists around the world in their native languages.

We have put a lot of work into this as a team and decided to continue with our release date of this project because we feel like we all couldn’t be more connected right now across the world, and maybe this message will bring a little hope in this sometimes dark, and isolating time. Thank you so much to all the artists that worked on this with me. We hope everyone out there connects with this message and chooses love instead of fear. I dare you.”

Check out Clarkson’s mega-mix of “I Dare You,” featuring all her collaborators above.

While we’re not sure what the state of music is going to be in a few weeks, let alone a few months, it looks like Clarkson is still set to host the Billboard Music Awards for the third consecutive year.

If that’s not enough, Clarkson announced last year that she will be joining the long list of musicians who have taken the Las Vegas residency route. Clarkson’s show, Kelly Clarkson: Invincible, will begin on July 29 at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Kelly Clarkson to take over Las Vegas with a 2020 residency

Singer.

Talk show host.

“The Voice” judge.

Actress.

Las Vegas performer?

What can’t Kelly Clarkson do?!

On Friday (Nov. 1), the multi-talented performer revealed plans to join a slew of fellow musicians who currently have Las Vegas residency gigs on their resumes.

Titled “Kelly Clarkson: Invincible,” the show is set to open on Wednesday, April 1, at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Exclusive pre-sale ticket access begins on Monday, Nov. 4, at 10 a.m. PST and concludes on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 10 p.m. PST. General ticket sales start on Friday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. PST.

A slew of bundles will be available for the upcoming shows, including a VIP Experience bundle and a limited number of meet and greets.

Ticket prices begin at $59 plus applicable tax and fees. The passes will be available online and at Planet Hollywood’s box office (for those of you who want to do this the old-school way).

According to a press statement, the show will “immerse fans in a one-of-a-kind up-close music experience that rocks through her nearly two-decade-long catalog of award-winning smash hits.”

“I’ve always loved performing in Las Vegas and the high energy of the crowds there,” Clarkson reveals.

“So many of my musical idols have had, and still have, incredible residencies on The Strip, and I’m so excited to create my own!”

To announce the Las Vegas residency, Clarkson took to the stage on her talk show to perform a medley of her songs during her now-famous Kellyoke. After her own assortment, which she admits makes her feel like a tool, she dropped the bomb surrounded by showgirls.

Because the massive news wasn’t enough, Clarkson also gifted the studio audience with two vouchers apiece for the forthcoming event.

Not a bad deal.

The events for the “Kelly Clarkson: Invincible” can be found below.

KELLY CLARKSON: INVINCIBLE SCHEDULE

April 2020: 1, 3, 4, 10, 11
July 2020: 29, 31
August 2020: 1, 5, 7, 8
September 2020: 18, 19, 23, 25, 26

Watch Kelly Clarkson and her daughter dance around in her music video for ‘Broken & Beautiful’

Kelly Clarkson is here to remind you that you can be broken and beautiful in her new song. On Thursday (April 26), the songstress released the music video for her new song “Broken & Beautiful.” The track is featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming animated film “UglyDolls” while the music video finds one of the dolls from the movie trying to break into Clarkson’s show.

The almost-four-minute clip begins with the Moxy (the pink UglyDoll voiced by Clarkson) trying to get into the backstage area of the concert venue, but is blocked by a burly, security guard. She finally figures out a way to get in without getting caught, but things don’t work out in her favor. Most of the video finds Moxy trying to make her Clarkson as the security guard is hot on her tail.

All the while, Clarkson is in her dressing room getting ready for her show with some assistance from her daughter, River Rose. In between the footage of Moxy’s journey to the stage and Clarkson’s pre-show rituals are shots taken directly from the upcoming animated film.

In the end, Moxy ends up on stage with Clarkson performing the song. A sweet ending for the doll who spent most of the music video running away from a security guard.

Watch the music video for “Broken & Beautiful” above.

“Broken & Beautiful” was co-written by P!NK, Johnny McDaid, Steve Mac, and Marshmello.

“Broken & Beautiful” joins “Girl in the Mirror” by Bebe Rexha, “Ugly” by Brazilian pop star Anitta, and “Don’t Change” by Why Don’t We on the UglyDolls Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. The album is now available on all digital streaming platforms.

The soundtrack features songs by many of the film’s cast including Nick Jonas, Janelle Monáe, Charli XCX, and more. “UglyDolls” is due out May 3.

Listen: Kelly Clarkson channels heartbreak in ‘Never Enough’ cover

With a week left until The Greatest Showman – Reimagined covers album is set to be released to the general public, the folks behind the forthcoming record have debuted another new song. On Friday (Nov. 9), Kelly Clarkson dropped her version of Jenny Lind’s tear-jerking track, “Never Enough.” Instead of going over-the-top, Clarkson keeps it simple by letting her iconic pipes shine through alongside a piano.

“I am so honored to be a part of The Greatest Showman – Reimagined,” said Clarkson via a press release for the newly released track. “‘Never Enough’ is a beautiful song and I hope y’all dig my version.”

Listen to Clarkson’s take on “Never Enough” above.

Clarkson’s “Never Enough” cover will join Panic! at the Disco’s “The Greatest Show,” P!nk’s chart-topping version of “A Million Dreams” and the “A Million Dreams (Reprise)” performed by her daughter Willow Sage Hart on the forthcoming compilation.

In addition to P!nk, Panic! at the Disco, and Clarkson, The Greatest Showman – Reimagined album will also include a special version of the album’s breakout single, “This is Me.” The redone track will include Kesha and Missy Elliot as well as the film’s breakout star, Keala Settle.

The covers album will also feature four bonus tracks: a capella group Pentatonix’s take on “The Greatest Show”; Craig David’s version of “Come Alive”; Kesha’s “This is Me”; and an acoustic version of “Rewrite the Stars” by the film’s star Zendaya.

The Greatest Showman – Reimagined will arrive on Nov. 16 through Atlantic Records.

Pre-orders for the upcoming album are currently available here.

The reimagined version of the album was produced by the soundtrack’s songwriters Grammy, Tony, and Academy Award-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

Panic! at the Disco, P!nk, Kelly Clarkson to lead ‘The Greatest Showman’ covers album

The soundtrack to The Greatest Showman is one of the bestselling albums of the last year, so what better way to celebrate its momentous success than to release an album full of covers all done by some of music’s biggest stars. On Tuesday (Oct. 9), Atlantic Records announced plans to release a “reimagined” version of the RIAA 2x platinum-certified soundtrack. Panic! at the Disco, P!nk, Kelly Clarkson, and Sara Bareilles are just some of the artists who have been tapped to cover the film’s songs.

Panic! at the Disco will give their own spin to the film’s opening track, “The Greatest Show,” while Kelly Clarkson will take on Jenny Lind’s tear-jerking track, “Never Enough.” P!nk will cover “A Million Dreams” while her daughter, Willow Sage Hart, will make her debut on “A Million Dream (Reprise).” The revamped soundtrack will also include a special version of the album’s breakout track, “This is Me,” performed by actress Keala Settle, Kesha, and Missy Elliott.

In addition to the ten tracks, the album will also feature four bonus songs. The bonus tracks will include acapella group Pentatonix’s take on “The Greatest Show,” Kesha’s “This is Me,” and an acoustic version of “Rewrite the Stars” by the film’s star Zendaya.

The Greatest Showman – Reimagined will arrive on Nov. 16 through Atlantic Records. The reimagined version of the album was produced by the soundtrack’s songwriters Grammy, Tony, and Academy Award-winning duo Benj Pasek & Justin Paul.

The Greatest Showman‘s soundtrack is the first album of 2018 to sell one million copies in the United States and the seventh in Billboard history to spend 31 non-consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200’s top ten. The record spent two weeks at number one, the most weeks at the top of the chart for a live-action theatrical film musical soundtrack since 2007’s Dreamgirls: Music from the Motion Picture.

The complete track listing for The Greatest Showman-Reimagined can be seen below.

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN – REIMAGINED TRACK LISTING:

01. “The Greatest Show” – Panic! at the Disco
02. “A Million Dreams” – P!nk
03. “A Million Dreams (Reprise)” – Willow Sage Hart
04. “Come Alive” – Years & Years and Jess Glynne
05. “The Other Side” – MAX and Ty Dolla $ign
06. “Never Enough” – Kelly Clarkson
07. “This is Me (The Reimagined Remix)” – Keala Settle, Kesha, and Missy Elliott
08. “Rewrite the Stars” – James Arthur and Anne-Marie
09. “Tightrope” – Sara Bareilles
10. “From Now On” – Zac Brown Band

Bonus tracks:

11. “The Greatest Show” – Pentatonix
12. “Come Alive” – Craig David
13. “This is Me” – Kesha
14. “Rewrite the Stars (Acoustic)” – Zendaya

Kelly Clarkson Slams Clive Davis

A few days ago, Clive Davis, the music mogul who discovered artists such as Barry Manilow, Bruce Springsteen and Alicia Keys came out as a bisexual man in his memoirs, The Soundtrack to My Life. In it, he goes on to talk about some of the artists that he was behind discovering and one of them is not taking what he said lying down.

Kelly Clarkson had accused Davis of distorting the history between them in his book. He describes Clarkson as a headstrong and outspoken diva who rarely took the advice that he handed out. Playing up the headstrong diva, she stood up to the record label owner speaking out on everything that he said against her starting with her supposedly sobbing when he told her to put “Since U Been Gone” on her album.

“First, he says I burst into ‘hysterical sobbing’ in his office when he demanded ‘Since You Been Gone’ be on my album. Not true at all. His stories and songs are mixed up. I did want more guitars added to the original demo and Clive did not. [Producers] Max [Martin], [Dr.] Luke and I still fought for the bigger sound and we prevailed and I couldn’t be more proud of the life of that song. I resent him dampening that song in any way.”

She continues her letter to her fans with saying that the only time that she sobbed over a song was when she showed Davis her song, “Because of You” and he went on to tell her that she was a “sh—y writer.”

To read the full letter that Clarkson wrote to her fans responded to the claims that Davis made, you can check it out on her Who Says page.