Kelly Clarkson Spokesperson Dismisses ‘Idol’ Flap

After ‘American Idol’ judge Simon Cowell slammed Kelly Clarkson for refusing to let the TV talent contest that launched her career use her hits, a spokesperson for the show’s first winner denies there was ever a dispute over song rights. “Kelly Clarkson was happy to hear her song, ‘Since U Been Gone,’ on ‘American Idol’ … and as far as she’s concerned there is no conflict between her and the TV show,” her publicist said, according to Billboard.com. “She intended all along to license additional material to the show and will do so when asked and within reason.” Read more.