
Exclusive: Clarkson Tells Us Why She's Not 'an A--hole' Like Kanye

"I have friends who will tell me when I'm acting like an a--hole and I don't think he has anyone to tell him when he's acting like an a--hole," Clarkson bluntly told PopEater.
Kelly Clarkson Snapshots
Kelly Clarkson visits "Late Show With David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater on July 13, 2009 in New York City. Jonah Hill Visits "Late Show With David Letterman" - July 13, 2009 Ed Sullivan Theater New York, NY United States July 13, 2009 Photo by Soul Brother/FilmMagic.com To license this image (57898445), contact FilmMagic.com
Soul Brother/FilmMagic.com
Kelly Clarkson visits "Late Show With David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater on July 13, 2009 in New York City. Jonah Hill Visits "Late Show With David Letterman" - July 13, 2009 Ed Sullivan Theater New York, NY United States July 13, 2009 Photo by Soul Brother/FilmMagic.com To license this image (57898415), contact FilmMagic.com
Soul Brother/FilmMagic.com
Kelly Clarkson visits "Late Show With David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater on July 13, 2009 in New York City. Jonah Hill Visits "Late Show With David Letterman" - July 13, 2009 Ed Sullivan Theater New York, NY United States July 13, 2009 Photo by Soul Brother/FilmMagic.com To license this image (57898409), contact FilmMagic.com
Soul Brother/FilmMagic.com
NEW YORK - JULY 13: Singer Kelly Clarkson visits the "Late Show with David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater on July 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kelly Clarkson
Getty Images
NEW YORK - JULY 13: Singer Kelly Clarkson visits the "Late Show with David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater on July 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kelly Clarkson
Getty Images
NEW YORK - JULY 13: Singer Kelly Clarkson visits the "Late Show with David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater on July 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kelly Clarkson
Getty Images
Kelly Clarkson arrives on the red carpet of the 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards at the MuchMusic HQ on June 21, 2009 in Toronto, Canada. 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards - Red Carpet MuchMusic HQ Toronto, ON Canada June 21, 2009 Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage.com To license this image (57745140), contact WireImage.com
George Pimentel/WireImage.com
Kelly Clarkson arrives on the red carpet of the 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards at the MuchMusic HQ on June 21, 2009 in Toronto, Canada. 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards - Red Carpet MuchMusic HQ Toronto, ON Canada June 21, 2009 Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage.com To license this image (57745139), contact WireImage.com
George Pimentel/WireImage.com
Kelly Clarkson arrives on the red carpet of the 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards at the MuchMusic HQ on June 21, 2009 in Toronto, Canada. 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards - Red Carpet MuchMusic HQ Toronto, ON Canada June 21, 2009 Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage.com To license this image (57745138), contact WireImage.com
George Pimentel/WireImage.com
Kelly Clarkson arrives on the red carpet of the 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards at the MuchMusic HQ on June 21, 2009 in Toronto, Canada. 20th Annual MuchMusic Video Awards - Red Carpet MuchMusic HQ Toronto, ON Canada June 21, 2009 Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage.com To license this image (57745143), contact WireImage.com
George Pimentel/WireImage.com
The 'Idol' champ wrote a scathing open letter to Kanye in her blog this week saying, "I've seen you do some pretty shifty things but you just keep amazing me with your tactless a--hole ways. It's absolutely fascinating how much I don't like you."
Fellow diva Miley Cyrus was more diplomatic in her sweet-as-pie Southern way when posed with the Kanye question. "I don't know if people will forgive him. I really don't. It is a matter of respect," she told PopEater.
VH1 Divas' Snapshots
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: TV personality Whitney Port arrives at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Whitney Port
Getty Images
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Singer Melissa Etheridge arrives at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Melissa Etheridge
Getty Images
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: TV personality Whitney Port arrives at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Whitney Port
Getty Images
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Singer Liza Minnelli arrives at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Liza Minnelli
Getty Images
Recording artist Leona Lewis arrives at VH1 Divas concert on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
AP
Lauren Conrad, right, and Whitney Port arrive at the VH1 Divas concert on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
AP
Adele arrives at the VH1 Divas concert on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
AP
Leona Lewis arrives at the VH1 Divas concert on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
AP
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Miley Cyrus attends 2009 VH1 Divas at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Miley Cyrus
Getty Images
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Miley Cyrus attends 2009 VH1 Divas at Brooklyn Academy of Music on September 17, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Miley Cyrus
Getty Images
- Filed under:
- Celebrity Fights -
- Gut Reactions -
- American Idol -
- Music News -
- TV News -
- Celebrity Scandal -
- Interviews -
- Exclusives -
- Hottest Stories
MORE ABOUT Kelly Clarkson
Find the latest stories, biography, photos, videos, and more.
Read more about Kelly Clarkson Li-
Jennifer Aniston
Is it Brad(ley) and Jen take 2? Jen was spotted out on the town with dreamboat ...
-
Paris Hilton
After Fairly Legal actress, Sarah Shahi, laid into Paris via Twitter for almost...
-
Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton is officially a princess. She walked the aisle in an Alexander...
-
Denise Richards
According to Denise, she's not sure that her estranged ex is completely sober....
Popeater Hot Topics
- Phillip Phillips crowned 'American Idol's' new champion
- Phillip Phillips is the new 'American Idol'
- Howard Stern makes 7-year-old boy cry on 'America's Got Talent': Who's the meanest reality TV judge?
- Bethenny Frankel Recalls Days As Personal Assistant On 'Kimmel'
- 'SVU' Meets 'The Godfather' In The Shocking Season Finale
- 'The Hangover 3' Location Revealed
- That ?Revenge' finale: My. Dear. God. Is [SPOILER] really a goner?
- ?American Idol': Did the right one win? ? POLL
- ?Modern Family' season finale: A new addition
POPEATER HERE, THERE & EVERYWHERE
Sites We Love

- 'American Idol': Jessica Sanchez is 'relieved' it's all over (and happy for Phillip Phillips)
- Chaka Khan would step in for Jennifer Lopez as 'American Idol' judge
- Steven Tyler says both Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez will be successful after 'American Idol'
- More From Zap2It

- Bethenny Frankel Recalls Days As Personal Assistant On 'Kimmel'
- 'SVU' Meets 'The Godfather' In The Shocking Season Finale
- More Stories
Lingerie Worker Claims She Was Fired For Being 'Too Hot'
Billboard Music Awards Red Carpet 2012 (PHOTOS)
What Happened When Alex Kenjeev Paid His Student Loan in Cash
'Undercover Boss': 5 Most Gripping Moments From Season 3
Why Facebook's Falling Share Price Really Doesn't Matter
Peter Jones Dead: Crowded House Drummer Dies of Brain Cancer at 45
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan: A Romantic Facebook Timeline
Facebook's IPO Debacle, Day 3: Un-Friended and Dis-Liked on Wall Street
Vet Saves His Own Cat's Life After Car Accident
Jennifer Lopez, Casper Smart TV Show: J.Lo to Star in Reality Series With Boyfriend (REPORT)




Add a comment
Kanye is an A-hole. He made comments out of line about President Bush and he has had lots of other times that he has said or done things that were out of line. Who really cares what he thinks or does? He recent time on Jay Leno was a farce. He tried to appear contrite, but recovered quickly to perform. What a phoney. Right on to Kelly Clarkson and to Miley for saying what they did. Let's just all pretend he doesn't exist. that is the best way to get back at him for his boorish behavior.
Reply
This man has been given an oppertunity to have money fame and fortune. Witch that alone should be enough to act mature but he took the microphone from a little girl , if he would of taken that from another man it would of been different to promote somebody that has nothing to do with him my question is did ja zeeeeeeee or beyonsa have anything to do with it.
Reply
I was waiting to see if anyone would comment on the reality here...Sure Kayne was out of line, but more importantly Taylor Swift has mediocre talent at BEST! And that is being lenient. "teardrops on my guitar"-so stupid. All her songs sound the same, and are soooo boring. Thought she was country? At least then I would have to switch to a country station to hear her whining. Now she is mainstream? Her voice is like a childs. So sick of hearing her lame songs on the radio. How in the hell did she and Jonas brothers get so much air time anyway?? Meanwhile, Beyonce is an awesome artist who gets bumped for Taylor-too-boring? The VMA's have gone the way of the grammies and lost sight of highlighting true talent over hype and letting the teens run everything.
Reply
Kelly is right; however, it is obvious that Kanye does not have true friends.
Reply
kanye is a no talent, no class, racist punk*ss. if taylor was black he would have never done that. he makes me sick to think people like him as a human being by the way he has acted in the past. even his apology was all about him. get a clue kanye. 20 years from now no one will even remember who you are except for you being an idiot that night. good job! way to make your mom proud!
Reply
It's only normal that a ignorant negro would ......act like an ignorant negro
Reply
I think Kelly is still hot. Far as Kanye West goes hes nothing more than a racist punk.
Reply
in regards to patrick swayze's passing i would like to say my heart goes out to his wife and family for their will to stay strong for him and help him keep focused on whats important today and his will to live. i had a brother that passed from lung cancer so i know what their going through, i am a huge fan of mr. swayze's and forever will be. i am a song writer and plan on writing a song in rememeberance of him and i hope mrs. swayze likes it. thank you for this moment to express this.
Reply
celebrities think the things they have to say are more important than other non-celebs. at least this time KC was dealing with what celebs should deal with, each other and their industry. KW gets drunk, comes onstage, completely disrespects the honoree, then apologizes sort of on the phone to her and sort of other places. doesn't seem to balance the scale to me. if i did something very offensive to someone in front of them, i'd at least have the balls to face her when i apologized. and it wasn't even an apology, just sorry you got hurt when i crapped all over your moment. i won't be rereading this so don't bother SCREAMING at me.
Reply
Weight has nothing to do with it. I don't think Kelly has much talent, but Kayne is just some idiot who happened to be promoted by his gangsta buds and that's how the moron even got to where he is. He has always been classless,even when he is sober. He should not be on any music awards ever again-he won't ever win and so why should we have to put up with his tantrums. And so Kelly isn't a size zero. She has curves and that's fine. Plus size is consider a 12 now, and that's just normal.
Reply
I know of a tennis pro that would be perfect for him. They both act like animals - no self-control! Now that relationship would take the attention off Jon & Kate!
Reply
Kelly, Kelly, Kelly--tch, tch, tch,,,, skating on thin ice? Are your people OK with your statements...While I agree unreservedly , you have a career to consider. I love you for your frankness and the common touch, we all know him for what he is, in your words an A ____, in President Obama's a Jerk-yep Kanye really earned this and he did it all on his own. You might have chosen to say this was not him at his best-if there is a best. Making enemies, even ifwe consider the reasons valid and have the support of many-class my dear is what I sense you have-but have chosen to ignore instead for playing to the lower denominator..Boycott Kanye W -aka Arse H_l_!He needs to get sober >>>>>>>
Reply
as far as the kanye west story i personally feel that the man he says he is dont know how to act civil and mature in the public eye where people look up to him for his accomplishments. i feel that for what he pulled on stage being drunk and acting a fool was very disrespectful to taylor swift and he should get whats coming to him.
Reply
yeah and kelly clarkson doesn't have anyone telling her when to put down the hotdogs burgers fries and cakes.. shut up....kanye is a baby and always be a baby but is WAY more talented than her.
Reply
someone like tim mcgraw should kick kanyes a and he can do it
Reply
i think you all are wrong. taylor accepted his apology and let it go. too bad kelly cant. and too bad you people cant! why is she puttin her two cents in it? as for kanye not having talent, i dont like him, i never did, but he works with many artists, from madonna to celine. maybe thats why he has such a big ego, but to call him talentless is stupid. he plays multiple instruments. you are entitled to your opinion, but speak facts. and for the person that called blacks animals, you are the type that uses any excuse to spew your racist rhetoric. i dont like kanye, but no need to make racial comments.
Reply
Kelly Clarkson has always been a fave of mine and her standing up and using her celebrity to point out the ignorance and lack of respect Kanye West displayed makes me like her even more. She has class. West, on the other hand, is as she says "an a-hole" :)
Reply
I do agree that what Mr. West did was wrong and i was very upset with what he did. But he apologized multiple times, the girl he offended forgave him and it's not like he raped her. People are such hypocrites when they do something wrong they want everyone to forgive them but when someone else does something they want to hang them. He who is without sin cast the first stone. I forgive Mr. West because he apologized and he was sincere. I understand he was drinking his girlfriend sucks (because she didn't stop him, any normal girl would have stopped him) everytthing was most likely moving so fast and he lost his grip. It's ok. an Joe Jackson needs to STFU!
Reply
Go Kelly!!
Reply
First off, Kanye was DEAD WRONG and everyone knows it, including him.
He did apologize.....a lot and she accepted the apology. Once she did that, this issue it's kind of over. Now Kelly has a lot of fans and Kanye has a lot of fans. Both sets of die hard fans will buy their CDs, go to their shows, etc. etc. It is most likely a Clarkson fan was never a Kanye fan and vice-versa, so neither of these very rich people will be affected by this issue. We all know there will not be a duet album between these guys so why all of the fuss?
But Kelly is right about one thing. Kanye does not have anyone to tell him if he's acting a fool. His grandma is dead (I think), his Mom was basically murdered like MJ by a doctor and with a botched medical procedure, and his latest "love interest" is a bi-sexual former stripper. He already has bad karma. The man was on the red carpet with his own private Hennessey stash half empty. This is an obvious cry for help. This man needs someone to get him into therapy. I’m not saying this to hurt him; I’m saying this so someone can help him. We as a society need to start getting away from ripping people to shreds until they die and all of their talent is taken away from us. And before you say it, even if you don’t think he is talented, there are millions of people who do, so you should not disrespect your fellow people by degrading their choice of music. We are still in America where we still have the freedom to love our own choice of music.
Reply