Yeah, will echo that it seems like an extraordinary failure in management to not notice problems after the Ellen fiasco. A “You had one job” situation.
Kelly Clarkson - Chemistry (Deluxe)
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Having worked in the business for over 15 years, I can say pretty confidently that the entertainment industry is generally toxic. In my experience, situations like those at Ellen and Kelly are more the rule than the exception and people on the inside are never surprised (or particularly fazed) to hear about them. Unfortunately, unless there is potential legal fallout related to these allegations, management and the network will probably be more concerned about the PR implications than addressing the underlying issues. Squeaky wheels are too easily replaced.
It's reassuring to hear that Kelly is beloved and not called out as a part of the problem (since at Ellen it seemed like a lot of it came directly from her) and I would echo @mattw67's description of the way that talent is generally shielded from this type of stuff. I'm sure Kelly had no clue and is devastated by it.
It's reassuring to hear that Kelly is beloved and not called out as a part of the problem (since at Ellen it seemed like a lot of it came directly from her) and I would echo @mattw67's description of the way that talent is generally shielded from this type of stuff. I'm sure Kelly had no clue and is devastated by it.
Thought I'd check how these two songs are doing
https://kworb.net/itunes/artist/kellyclarkson.html
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https://kworb.net/itunes/artist/kellyclarkson.html
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That's disappointing, but relieved that they made it a point to say it isn't her and she's been pretty shielded from it. Hopefully now she's aware and can do something about it.
Mvnl
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Not that I'm that great at reading people, but I'd have been very shocked and disappointed if she was part of it.
Now I'm just sad for how toxicity seems to follow her around and how this won't exactly improve her faith in people.
(and for all workers with bad experiences too obviously)
Now I'm just sad for how toxicity seems to follow her around and how this won't exactly improve her faith in people.
(and for all workers with bad experiences too obviously)
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She’s kill on Broadway though. Her voice is so versatile that the possibilities are endless.
I’m almost scared to bring up Josh Groban but her duet with him is spellbinding.
Cancel the show!!! Now’s our chance!!!
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I would love her to do Broadway, although I'm hard-pressed to think of what role I'd like to see her in... It's a shame Dolly was (very successfully) revived so recently, because I think she'd make such a meal of that role/score.
Josh Groban has no presence to speak of. Found him underwhelming in Great Comet and in Sweeney.
The obvious choice would be Waitress of course.
They could probably do an entire revival of Annie Get Your Gun around her.
They could probably do an entire revival of Annie Get Your Gun around her.
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I worked a bit on Waitress in the VERY early stages and as a result sort of block it out (see above re: toxic environments), but you're right she'd be great in that.
Annie sure worked for Reba. As iconic as that score is, I find it kinda... irritating? I'd like better for Kelly.
On a lighter note!
RainOnFire
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Regardless of the employees saying that she's not part of the problem or this kind of environment being the norm, it's still majorly disappointing. It feels bizarre too because we just dealt with this with Ellen, and it felt like this show (which, mind you, isn't even five years old yet) was being marketed as the opposite. It's still her face and her brand at the end of the day which is leaving me a bit unsettled.
I was just thinking about what this might mean for Favourite Kind of High's announcement but looks like Atlantic didn't get the memo. I hope NBC is able to rectify the situation because it's a shitty look for everyone involved.
I was just thinking about what this might mean for Favourite Kind of High's announcement but looks like Atlantic didn't get the memo. I hope NBC is able to rectify the situation because it's a shitty look for everyone involved.
Yeah, but I have been reading from other people who have worked on shows that it's extremely typical for the host to be pretty shielded from all of that stuff. Especially someone like Kelly who has a few different jobs and is constantly on the move to the next thing. With the amount of people that work on the show, I'm sure it's easy to trust that other people are keeping the environment healthy, but this situation just shows that you can't I guess.
Hopefully she takes care of things and makes the necessary changes.
This artwork... Kelly really needs a visual queen on her team.
The timing of all of this being around her album is horrendous, but yeah, I think the Rolling Stone piece makes a point to show that Kelly doesn't know about it. If anyone could do anything to change something since the show is NBC's new "money-maker", it's going to be her anyways. There's no reason to pin this on Kelly if the employees aren't, and she's just hopped into this industry a year or two ago.
They put out a statement
https://people.com/tv/kelly-clarkso...irms-commitment-to-safe-respectful-workplace/
"We are committed to a safe and respectful work environment and take workplace complaints very seriously and to insinuate otherwise is untrue," reads a statement to PEOPLE from a spokesperson for NBCUniversal.
The statement continues, "When issues are reported they are promptly reviewed, investigated and acted upon as appropriate. The Kelly Clarkson Show strives to build a safe, respectful and equitable workplace that nurtures a culture of inclusivity and creativity."
https://people.com/tv/kelly-clarkso...irms-commitment-to-safe-respectful-workplace/
"We are committed to a safe and respectful work environment and take workplace complaints very seriously and to insinuate otherwise is untrue," reads a statement to PEOPLE from a spokesperson for NBCUniversal.
The statement continues, "When issues are reported they are promptly reviewed, investigated and acted upon as appropriate. The Kelly Clarkson Show strives to build a safe, respectful and equitable workplace that nurtures a culture of inclusivity and creativity."
