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Kelly Clarkson has been given the honor of singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl, traditionally one of the biggest TV events around the globe and considered a huge honor for any performer to be asked. Previous singers of the anthem have included Dianna Ross, Mariah Carey and Harry Connick Jr; however for just as many glittering performances there’ve been, the event has often wound up the subject of controversy.

Last year’s performer Christina Aguilera sang the lyrics incorrectly whilst singing her rendition, using the words “What so proudly we watched at the twilight’s last gleaming” instead of “O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming.” There were also reports of lip syncing by Whitney Houston when she performed in 1991, with Jennifer Hudson facing similar accusations in 2005. Garth Brooks almost didn’t appear for the 1993 event after network bosses initially refused to show a clip of his forthcoming video at the time ‘We Shall Be Free’ owing to what they perceived to be disturbing imagery – they changed their mind at the last minute.

Clarkson’s people haven’t confirmed the news but it has been reported by Rolling Stone magazine. She’ll be joining an all-star cast as Madonna performs during the half time show with M.I.A and Nicki Minaj also expected to feature.

TMI, Kelly! And … ill!

When Kelly Clarkson says she’ll “talk about anything” she’s not kidding.

The first “American Idol” dished a bit too much recently about her health and personal hygiene — including her tendency to use her shower to go tinkle.
“Anyone who says they don’t is lying,” she tells Blender magazine.

As if that wasn’t more than you want to know, the pop starlet also reveals she inspects the tissue after she’s blown her nose to see what color comes out.
“If you have a cold you have to check, to see how sick you are!” Clarkson explained.

“I’ll talk about anything!” she says, adding, “I do not lie. Ever. I will tell my girlfriend if she looks fat in her jeans.”

The songstress, however, did draw the line at the magazine’s questions about some bodily functions, including a query about the last time she had sex.
“I’m not telling you that. But mama didn’t raise no ho,” the Texas-born crooner said.

What happened to the open book policy, Kelly?

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During a Mediabistro panel dinner the other night focusing on the difference between men’s and women’s magazines, Elle’s Alexandra Postman took a swipe at the “American Idol” star. Postman talked about choosing celebrities who create style and trends for Elle’s covers. She then added, “We also have run Kelly Clarkson, but only because she sells copies.”

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