Kelly Clarkson Reveals The Reason For Her Weight Loss
Kelly Clarkson attends the 12th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall on February 09, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Kelly Clarkson revealed that a health diagnosis inspired her to lose weight. The 41-year-old singer and talk show host opened up about the wakeup call while speaking with actor Kevin James, who was a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show on Monday (January 29). As the audience greeted her guest, James told Clarkson that she was “looking great.” She told the King of Queens alum that the reason why she looks great is because she was told she was pre-diabetic. The mother of two said she “wasn’t shocked” by the diagnosis, noting, “I was a tiny bit overweight.” Sharing that her doctors informed her she was “on the borderline,” Clarkson retorted, “Well, I’m not there yet!” However, after two years of not making any changes, she got closer to being a full-on diabetic. She reluctantly decided to “do something about it,” she recalled.
This isn’t the first time the “Stronger” singer has opened up about her recent weight loss. Last month, she told People magazine about her diet and exercise routine. “I eat a healthy mix,” she told the publication. “I dropped weight because I’ve been listening to my doctor,” admitting she didn’t for “a couple of years.” Most of the time, Clarkson is able to stick to her protein diet because it is “good for me anyway.” Citing her Texas origins, Clarkson admitted that’s why she likes meat, adding an apology to the vegetarians in the world.
Additionally, Clarkson’s move to New York City for her talk show relocation has been an added workout for her. Some health care trends that Clarkson also takes part in include infrared saunas and cold plunges. As we previously reported, Mark Wahlberg and Hugh Jackman are among the growing number of celebrities partaking in the longevity trends.
Elsewhere in Kevin James’ talk show appearance, he reacted to the viral meme of him shrugging recently. The actor hilariously commented on the photo going viral, calling it “so stupid” as he shook his head. Despite the hilarious memes that sprouted from the image, James told Clarkson there is no reboot planned of King of Queens after the passing of Jerry Stiller in 2020.
These Songs Turn 20 in 2024
The early 2000s in pop was such a magical time for music. Artists that have become legends were just starting out. Disney were still bursting onto the music scene in 2004, with actors like Lindsay Lohan and Hilary Duff. Then, you had returning pop mainstays like Gwen Stefani, Destiny’s Child, Avril Lavigne, The Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, and Usher releasing music that year. Newcomers to the industry released tracks that may have been their one-hit-wonders or claim to fame in 2004, like JoJo with “Leave (Get Out)” and Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten.” Pop music that came out this time were either dance bangers or songs that would pull on your heartstrings.
Gotta Let It Burn
What a time to be alive: we relate to, and return to, the pop music that came out twenty years ago more than the music that came out in 2014. In 2004, Maroon 5, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Ciara were all enjoying massive hits. Usher was officially the biggest artist of 2004 when his Confessions album was named the best-selling album of the year, and his single “Yeah!” was named the most-played song of the year, according to MTV. According to Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems, Usher took the top spot with “Yeah!” featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris. Hoobastank’s “The Reason” came in second, with Maroon 5’s “This Love” in third. Usher’s other hit from his Confessions album took the number four spot with “Burn,” and in fifth was Nickelback’s “Someday.” We may never get music as diverse as these artists were in 2004. If we don’t, we’ll always come back to the music of this era to jam out on some throwback tunes.
Check out our list of seven songs we love from 2004 that turn 20 years old in 2024:
Laila Abuelhawa is the Top 40 and Hip-Hop pop culture writer for Beasley Media Group. Being with the company for over three years, Laila's fierce and fabulous red-carpet rankings have earned her a feature on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!' Her favorite stories are those surrounding the latest in celebrity fashion, television and film rankings, and how the world reacts to major celebrity news. With a background in journalism, Laila's stories ensure accuracy and offer background information on stars that you wouldn't have otherwise known. She prides herself in covering stories that inform the public about what is currently happening and what is to come in the ever-changing, ever-evolving media landscape.
