Kelly Clarkson is retaining it lowkey in Los Angeles carrying a big hat and shades for her first outing for the reason that passing of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock.

The singer was noticed donning an all-black outfit whereas arriving at LAX airport along with her children, River, 11, and Remington, 9, in addition to her sister, Alyssa. The “American Idol” alum maintained a somber expression as she tried to corral her group and their belongings earlier than heading into the airport.

That is the primary time Kelly has been noticed since information of Brandon’s passing broke earlier in August. As we reported on the time, BB was battling melanoma — a critical type of pores and skin most cancers — for a number of years earlier than succumbing to his sickness.

Kelly alluded to Brandon’s well being struggles earlier than his dying, having postponed her newest Las Vegas residency so as to be there for River and Remington. On the time, KC stated her children’ father had “been unwell,” however didn’t increase upon his prognosis.

She had additionally been notably absent from her hit daytime present, “The Kelly Clarkson Present,” plenty of occasions the previous couple of months … with sources later confirming to TMZ that these had been additionally tied to Brandon’s most cancers battle.

Kelly and Brandon first met again in 2006 throughout a rehearsal for the Academy of Nation Music Awards … although they did not begin relationship till early 2012, once they reconnected at Tremendous Bowl XLVI.

The pair had been married by 2013 … however finally known as it quits in 2020, when Kelly filed for divorce. The 2 finalized their break up in March 2022.