Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Ordered to Repay $2.6 Million

Dec 01 2023 Image credit: Getty images

Kelly Clarkson's ex, Brandon Blackstock, ordered to pay $2,641,374 for alleged illegal business deals.

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California labor commissioner rules commissions for Clarkson's contracts violated state law.

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Golden State law prohibits managers from acting as agents, requiring commissions to be repaid.

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The Talent Agencies Act (TAA) bars managers from procuring employment for artists.

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Brandon Blackstock not found to overstep in managing Kelly Clarkson Show contract.

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Amounts owed: $1,983,155.70 for The Voice, $208,125 for NCL, $450,000 for Wayfair, and $93.30 for Billboard Music Awards hosting.

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Kelly Clarkson's representative has not commented on the ruling. TMZ reports Blackstock plans to appeal the decision.

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