Reba McEntire Reportedly Offers Kelly Clarkson Support Amid Public Backlash

Reba McEntire is reportedly keeping close tabs on Kelly Clarkson as the singer faces a wave of criticism over a dispute with a Brooklyn magic shop. Sources cited by RadarOnline say McEntire, whom Clarkson has described as an important influence, is worried about how the episode and the reaction to it are affecting her longtime friend. The controversy began after Clarkson posted on X about an encounter at Art of Play. She said a salesperson had treated her as though she could not afford a $15,000 automaton bird. The post prompted a public exchange and continued debate online, with Clarkson standing by her account, according to the report. People close to the situation reportedly see the incident as part of a difficult stretch for Clarkson. She announced that she was ending her Emmy-winning talk show to focus more on her children, River and Remington, following the 2025 death of their father, Brandon Blackstock, her former husband. A source told RadarOnline that Clarkson is also grieving Blackstock’s death, despite the painful history of their divorce, and that the loss has been especially hard on the children. The outlet’s sources claim McEntire has been checking in with Clarkson frequently and is considering doing more than offering calls. One source said McEntire has discussed staying with her in New York for a time and is weighing whether to arrange an intervention. These plans have not been independently confirmed, and the report does not say that any intervention has taken place. Clarkson and McEntire have shared a close bond over the years. Clarkson was married to McEntire’s stepson, Blackstock, for nearly seven years before they separated in 2020. The account portrays McEntire as concerned and eager to help, but the claims about her private conversations and plans come from unnamed sources.