Kelly Clarkson officially finalizes legal name change and will be known as Kelly Brianne

Kelly Clarkson is ready to cut loose.

Vanessa Hudgens almost auditioned for American Idol before landing a role in musical movie High School Musical.The 33-year-old actress achieved massive success and fame thanks to her role as Gabriella Montez in the Disney film franchise which kicked off in 2006.But before got her big break she considered trying her luck on the singing show after being inspired by Kelly Clarkson winning the very first season back in 2002. Looking back:Vanessa Hudgens almost auditioned for American Idol before landing a role in musical movie High School Musical.Speaking to Kelly, 39, on her talk show, Vanessa revealed: 'I grew up doing theatre, and this has always been a passion of mine, and you were on American Idol, and you won, and I was like, "That's it, I'm going on American Idol."'I was like, "I'm doing it" and you were the catalyst,' she added.

Kelly Clarkson is no stranger to wowing fans with her incredible fashion on her hit talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show.MORE: Kelly Clarkson turns heads in metallic mini dress on American Song ContestShe routinely dazzles in chic and well styled outfits, typically favoring maxi dresses with plunging necklines and big, flattering belts.However, while the singer definitely knows how to best accentuate her looks, and fans are always complimenting her outfit choices as well as looking to recreate them, Kelly's latest post to Instagram seemed to have followers far too distracted and focused on something that wasn't her fashion.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson collapses on stage after being upstaged by Anne HathawayMORE: Kelly Clarkson looks spectacular in bold leather little black dressNothing elicits quite a response as some iconic 2000s nostalgia, and a recent photo from the star's latest guests on her show seriously proved it.The Since You've Been Gone singer shared a photo with her guests looking stunning as ever as she wore a tiered, full length dress with flowy sleeves and a leopard print, perfectly styled with a wide, corset-like belt with a horsebit clasp.While some fans took to the comments to gush over her style, writing: "I love Kelly's dress!" as well as: "Beautiful, love you style!" fans couldn't help but freak out over something else: who was posing alongside her.A post shared by The Kelly Clarkson Show (@kellyclarksonshow)The epic pictureIt was none other than the iconic Backstreet Boys, whose visit to the popular daytime show had fans reminiscing over the epic dances they recreated and songs they belted out during the boyband's prime.MORE: Kelly Clarkson sets record straight amid claims she plans to change her

For her latest “Kellyoke” cover to open her daytime talk show, Kelly Clarkson dusted off an old classic that’s older than she is: “Vincent Starry, Starry Night)”, from Don McLean’s American Pie album.

Erika Jayne and Kelly Clarkson both had all eyes on them on Monday when they arrived at week three of American Song Contest in brilliant colorful ensembles.Also joining the 50-year-old Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star and the 39-year-old pop star at Universal City near Holllywood was Kelly's cohost Snoop Dogg, 50.The series, which is modeled after Eurovision, features contestants from all 50 US states, along with five territories and the District of Columbia, as they compete to find the best American original song. Vibrant: Erika Jayne, 50, and Kelly Clarkson, 39, both rocked colorful ensembles as they hit the red carpet for American Song Contest week three at Universal City near Hollywood on MondayErika looked vibrant and playful as she rocked a lovely pink button-up denim jacket with long baggy sleeves.She left it partially unbuttoned to reveal a black top underneath, and she perfectly matched the jacket with a short pink skirt highlighting her legs.

She’s taking it “Piece by Piece”! Kelly Clarkson is giving her talk show a makeover.

Kelly Clarkson no more! ET can confirm that the Grammy winner has legally changed her name to Kelly Brianne. According to docs obtained by ET, the request was granted on Monday, March 28, through the Superior Court of California in Los Angeles. “The Decree is signed and filed. The Petitioner's name is changed from KELLY BRIANNE CLARKSON to KELLY BRIANNE," a minute order reads. In Feb, Clarkson, 39, filed the required court documents to request a legal name change, according to multiple reports.

It's official! Kelly Clarkson is no longer Kelly Clarkson. The "Voice" coach and talk show host was granted a legal name change in Los Angeles Superior Court this week. Documents obtained by Fox News Digital confirm Kelly has dropped Clarkson as her last name.

Kelly Clarkson officially has a new name!

Kelly Clarkson has stated that she's 'not concerned' about turning 40.The Texas native who shot to fame two decades ago as the winner of the first season of 'American Idol' said she's not worried about her upcoming milestone this April because each passing year has been 'exponentially better' for her so far.She said: 'I'm not concerned about [turning 40.] My life gets exponentially better each year. Which is what should happen, you should get wiser!' Not worried:Kelly Clarkson, shown on Monday in Los Angeles, has stated that she's 'not concerned' about turning 40The 'Stronger' hitmaker - whose divorce from Brandon Blackstock was finalized at the start of 2021 - went on to reveal she wants to do a 'whole thing' in honor of her big birthday and plans to mark the big birthday with a series of celebrations over the summer.She told People (The TV Show!): 'I'm waiting till the summer — I'm actually doing [a] 'celebrate my 40 years summer,' whole thing.

Kelly Clarkson, 39, is one of the biggest household names but that hasn’t stopped her from going through with legally changing her name. The American Idol star has dropped her last name, as confirmed in docs obtained by Page Six. “There being no objections, the petition for change of name is granted,” the docs read. “The Decree is signed and filed. The Petitioner’s name is changed from KELLY BRIANNE CLARKSON to KELLY BRIANNE.”

New name, new outlook on life. Kelly Clarkson has legally changed her name to Kelly Brianne, Us Weekly confirms.

Anne Hathaway could moonlight as a karaoke lounge singer if the acting thing fizzles out. The "WeCrashed" star, 39, proved her pipes when she made an appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" Tuesday and beat the "American Idol" winner at her own game of "Sing That Name That Tune" by performing part of one of Clarkson’s big hits. It all started when Hathaway jumped out to a 3-0 lead on Clarkson and the talk show host hilariously tried to get Matt Iseman and her band to "play a fricking song I'll know." On came Clarkson’s 2004 smash "Since U Been Gone." Within seconds, Hathaway stepped up to the center podium and let her voice rip, singing the song’s chorus to the live studio audience.

Kelly Clarkson sparked a huge reaction from her fans after she collapsed during her daytime talk show on Tuesday.MORE: Kelly Clarkson sets record straight amid claims she plans to change her nameThe Kelly Clarkson Show host was left faceplanting the floor after being upstaged by Anne Hathaway during a rendition of Sing That Name That Tune, which sees Kelly and her celebrity guests go head-to-head to identify and then perform songs after hearing only a few chords.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson collapses after Anne Hathaway upstages herAlready losing the first few rounds to the WeCrashed star, Kelly was told by comedian and game host Matt Iseman to "start stepping up your game,” after which she begged him to "play a freaking song I'll know".Despite her request being granted and the band launching into her 2004 hit Since U Been Gone, Anne was just too quick for Kelly and was the first to figure out the track and belt out the song's anthemic chorus.MORE: Anne Hathaway's Californian home is totally unexpected - see insideMORE: Anne Hathaway wows in stunning dress with very revealing detailFalling to the floor in utter disbelief, a stunned Kelly said: "How did you know it from just that?" to which Anne responded: "Kelly Clarkson if you do not understand how much we all love that song. Everybody here knew it on the first one.

Kelly Clarkson failed to recognize one of her most popular songs during a game of Sing That Name That Tune on Tuesday's episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show.While facing off against Anne Hathaway during the segment, in which she competes with guests to be the first toidentify a song and sing it, the 39-year-old talk singer collapsed to the floor after the actress started belting out her 2004 hit single Since U Been Gone.After glaring atThe Devil Wears Prada star,39, from the ground, she picked herself upand threw her arms up in frustration. ' Embarassing: Kelly Clarkson failed to recognize one of her most popular songs during a game of Sing That Name That Tune on Tuesday's episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show'How did you know it from just that?'Clarkson asked Hathaway, who put a name to the track after just just the opening notes.

Kelly Clarkson has set the record straight on the news that she planned to change her name. The singer had reportedly filed documents in February to legally change her name, 20 years after she first found fame on American Idol. PHOTOS: Inside Kelly Clarkson's jaw-dropping $5.4m LA mega-mansion She has been requesting to be known legally as Kelly Brianne, her first and middle names.

Anne Hathaway might know Kelly Clarkson's songs better than the songstress herself. Hathaway appeared on  Tuesday, where the pair played a heated game of «Sing That Name That Tune.»A frustrated Clarkson begged the band to play a song she knows, but when they started playing her hit, «Since U Been Gone,» it was Hathaway who stepped up to the mic first. The epic moment sent Clarkson to the floor as Hathaway continued to belt out the early aughts tune.The  actress rubbed the win in the talk show host's face, walking over to a flabbergasted Clarkson to literally drop her mic.«How did you know it from just that?!» an astonished Clarkson asked.«Kelly Clarkson, if you do not understand how much we all love that song.

Change of plans: Kelly Clarkson, 39, won’t be changing her name now that she’s divorced from Brandon Blackstock, 45. The “Stronger” hitmaker petitioned in February court documents to change her name to Kelly Brianne (Brianne’s her middle name). But on March 21, Kelly revealed to PEOPLE (the TV Show!) that she’s still going by “Kelly Clarkson” — at least in her professional life.

Kelly Clarkson is setting the record straight on those reports that she wants to legally change her name to Kelly Brianne.

Kelly Clarkson never saw this one coming.

Kelly Clarkson and Anne Hathaway faced off in a singing competition, and the outcome was very unexpected. On the March 22 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the two stars played a game of “Sing That Name That Tune” hosted by Matt Iseman. Kelly, 39, and Anne, 39, stood on opposing platforms as the beginning tune of a song would play, and once they recognized the song, they would step out on the platform and sing the lyrics. Well, after Anne beat Kelly in the first three rounds, the American Idol champion was frustrated things weren’t going her way.