Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband ordered to pay seven-figure sum to continue battle with pop star over commissions

The company has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Clarkson responded by filing a petition with the California Labor Commission. She claimed that Blackstock was never licensed to serve as a talent agent and should NOT have been allowed to book her gigs. Moreover, she accused him of overcharging her in commissions.

After the singer filed her petition, Starstruck’s lawsuit was put on hold until the labor board ruled.

In November 2023, the labor committee sided with Clarkson, after hearing from both sides. It ruled that Blackstock should not have booked gigs because he did not have a license.

He was ordered to repay Clarkson $2.6 million that she paid him in commissions. The breakdown included $1.9 million from operations The voice$450,000 for a deal with Wayfair and $208,000 for work with Norwegian Cruise Line.

As we first reported, Starstruck and Blackstock filed an appeal weeks later. They demanded that the Los Angeles Superior Court judge grant them a ‘Trial de Novo’.

A “Trial de Novo” would allow them to let the judge in LA review the facts and make their own decision on the case. Starstuck and Blackstock argued that they were barred from introducing certain evidence and witnesses in the labor board proceeding.

In response, Clarkson demanded that Blackstock and Starstruck be ordered to post a $5.2 million bond to continue their appeal. She said the labor commissioner ruled that her ex-husband had to post a bond of twice the amount of the judgment in order to appeal.