Kelly Clarkson and her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock have wrapped up their legal tussle over hefty commissions, bringing an end to the courtroom drama. The duo avoided a looming trial by mutually agreeing to settle their pending cases, as per court documents surfacing earlier this week.
"Everything's all sorted out now," spilled a source to PEOPLE, keeping the juicy details under wraps. The once-scheduled bench trial slated for Aug. 27 has now been scrapped.
In a twist of legal maneuvers, Clarkson pulled the trigger first, filing for dismissal on Tuesday, May 21. Not to be outdone, Blackstock's management firm, Starstruck Entertainment, followed suit a day later, filing their own request for dismissal of all claims brought against him by the pop sensation.
Last month, Blackstock hit back at Clarkson's lawsuit filed in March, contesting her demand for more than the $2.6 million that a California labor commissioner had ruled in her favor. He didn't waste time, filing for dismissal on April 15, asserting his stance.
According to court documents, Blackstock and his management firm weren't shy about denying every single one of Clarkson's accusations. They argued that the whole shebang was outside the proper jurisdiction, citing Clarkson's failure to file an appeal within the stipulated timeframe.
But the real kicker? The labor commissioner had already ruled against Blackstock and Starstruck Management for breaching California's Talent Agencies Act. This meant they were caught red-handed, trying to secure gigs for Clarkson without the proper licenses.
Meanwhile, Clarkson wasn't holding back either. In her March lawsuit, she came out swinging, alleging that Blackstock pocketed fees left, right, and center from various gigs she scored, including big-ticket deals like The Kelly Clarkson Show and The Voice.
In a bid to set the record straight, Clarkson demanded a thorough financial audit from Starstruck, leaving no stone unturned in her quest for transparency.
The legal saga between Clarkson and Blackstock had been playing out since their divorce filing in June 2020. Despite the legal wrangling, they remain tied through their two adorable kiddos, daughter River and son Remy.
In the end, it's a wrap on the legal showdown, with both parties agreeing to put the past behind them and move forward. And with the courtroom drama settling down, fans are left wondering what's next for the Grammy-winning sensation and her former manager turned ex-husband.
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