Kelly Clarkson's ex Brandon Blackstock ordered to pay her $2.6 million for ‘unlawful’ business deals
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"Since You've Been Gone" singer Kelly Clarkson is involved in a legal battle with her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, who now owes her more than $2.6 million.
During the time Blackstock was her manager, he made deals that should’ve been handled by her agent instead. The former "American Idol" winner’s ex was ordered to pay Clarkson more than $2.6 million for the fees he collected from contracted deals with "The Voice," Billboard Music Awards, "The Kelly Clarkson Show," Norwegian Cruise Line and more. Stephanie Giang-Paunon is an Entertainment Writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to stephanie.giang@fox.com and on Twitter: @SGiangPaunon.
"Under the Talent Agencies Act (TAA), a manager, like any person without a talent agency license, cannot procure or attempt to procure employment for artists," the court documents stated.
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