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Kelly Clarkson kicked off The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday (May 15) by performing “Still Bad” with help from Lizzo herself.
The R&B star opened the number with Clarkson ably handling harmony duty on the first verse before the pair launched into the track’s celebratory chorus in unison, singing, “I don’t need him, I need a drink/ Let’s turn this pain into some champagne, baby/ Like cheers, bi—, it’s been a day/ Might take that last flight out to Vegas, what y’all think?”
For the second verse of the breakup anthem, Lizzo cedes the floor to the talk show host with a tossed-off “Tell ’em, Kelly!” At which point America’s original idol swaggers, “Plot twist: I’m doing great/ I make that been-through sh– look sexy anyway/ I don’t need him, I need to throw ass, been a minute/ Break fast with my bi—es/ Real love, real life, damn, I’ve been missing.”
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“Still Bad” serves as the latest single from Lizzo’s upcoming fifth studio album, Love in Real Life, which is set to drop sometime later this year. The project was also preceded by the title track as its swinging, rock-infused lead single. Meanwhile, Clarkson just unveiled her new single “Where Have You Been.”
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This week’s batch of episodes on The Kelly Clarkson Show have been filled with special musical numbers beyond the host’s usual daily Kellyoke picks, including in-studio performances by Ledisi, Sierra Hull and Operation Mincemeat star Jak Malone, as well as appearances by Bernadette Peters, Darren Criss, Blake Shelton, Anna Kendrick and more.
Watch Lizzo and Kelly duet on “Still Bad” below.
Kelly Clarkson has a gift for taking any song—no matter the genre—and making it feel fresh, but her latest Kellyoke cover might be one of her most unexpected yet.
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On today’s episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, she took on Harvey Danger’s alt-rock anthem “Flagpole Sitta,” a track packed with anxious, anti-establishment energy that became a defining song of the late ’90s.
As always, Clarkson and her backing band, My Band Y’all, delivered a full-throttle performance, leaning into the song’s frenetic energy and wry, self-aware lyrics.
Released as the debut single from Harvey Danger’s 1997 album Where Have All the Merrymakers Gone?, “Flagpole Sitta” became an unexpected hit. The song shot to No. 3 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart, peaked at No. 38 on the Hot 100 chart, and made appearances across multiple other Billboard charts.
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Its snarky, disaffected lyrics perfectly captured late-’90s youth culture, making it a staple on alternative radio stations and securing its place in pop culture history.
The track became even more iconic when it was featured in the 1999 teen comedy American Pie, blasting over one of the film’s chaotic party scenes. It also found a second life in the 2000s, being rediscovered through TV shows like Peep Show.
Meanwhile, Kelly Clarkson’s Kellyoke segment has turned into one of the most beloved parts of The Kelly Clarkson Show, with the singer tackling everything from pop divas to classic rock anthems. But “Flagpole Sitta” might be one of her most delightfully unhinged choices yet.
Clarkson didn’t just cover the song—she completely embodied it, channeling its nervous energy with her powerhouse vocals while keeping the raw, slightly manic edge that made the original so memorable.
The instrumentation stayed true to the alt-rock sound, with distorted guitars and driving drums keeping up the pace. Even Clarkson’s delivery had an extra bite, proving she can just as easily tap into her rock side as she can belt out a soaring ballad.
For longtime fans of Kellyoke, this isn’t the first time Clarkson has dipped into the alternative rock world. She’s previously covered songs from The Killers, Smashing Pumpkins, Kings of Leon, and Foo Fighters.
Watch Clarkson’s rendition of Harvey Danger’s “Flagpole Sitta” below.
Kelly Clarkson and Billie Eilish are musical “Birds of a Feather.” On her latest Kellyoke installment, Clarkson performed Eilish’s standout Hit Me Hard and Soft track, “Birds of a Feather.” Dressed in a berry-toned jumpsuit, the American Idol winner started off slow in the verses before she effortlessly belted the chorus. “Birds of a feather, […]
Kelly Clarkson has proven once again that she can sing any song in any genre, taking on Depeche Mode’s “Just Can’t Get Enough” for the Tuesday (Jan. 21) installment of her talk show’s Kellyoke segment. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Dressed in a brown leather maxi […]
On a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly Clarkson‘s star power exploded as she covered Chappell Roan‘s “Red Wine Supernova.” In lieu of a miniskirt and go-go boots, the vocalist looked chic in a black blazer while standing on stage with her band Thursday (Jan. 16), immediately bringing energy to the Rise and […]
Kelly Clarkson is back with another Kellyoke cover, and it’s a sweet one. Taking the Kelly Clarkson Show stage on Tuesday (Jan. 7), the vocalist performed Hozier‘s smash “Too Sweet” for her live audience in New York City. Surrounded by members of her in-house band and dressed in all-black, Clarkson’s famous powerhouse vocals gave the […]
Kelly Clarkson has always been a Swiftie, and she paid tribute to Taylor Swift on her daytime talk show Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 26) by performing a cover of “Lavender Haze” during her popular Kellyoke segment. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Dressed in a yellow top and patterned […]
Kelly Clarkson is going to keep dancing at the “Pink Pony Club,” taking on the Chappell Roan hit for her latest Kellyoke cover during her daytime talk show on Monday afternoon (Nov. 25). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Dressed in a pink sweater dress, Clarkson belted […]
Only Kelly Clarkson could do a Celine Dion song justice, showing off her unmatched vocal ability for Kellyoke on her daytime talk show on Wednesday (Nov. 20) by taking on the her fellow superstar’s “All By Myself.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Accompanied by a piano and […]
Kelly Clarkson is throwing it back to the 1980s with her latest Kellyoke cover, taking the stage during her daytime talk show to perform The Bangles’ “Walk Like an Egyptian.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Dressed in a patterned blue and red mini-dress, Clarkson effortlessly belted […]