In other news proving, once again, that They are not like Us, Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden, brother of Good Charlotte frontman, Joel Madden (and, so far as I can tell, no relation to John Madden), ragged on the lovable Kelly Clarkson for---and I quote---"dissing" Hilary Duff, who happens to be Joel Madden's girlfriend.
Apparently, the lovable Kelly Clarkson, no doubt alluding to those wacky celebrity boxing matches, made a joke about how she would love to get in the ring and battle fellow Texans Hilary Duff and Beyonce Knowles. (Which I think would be an improvement over battling Paula Jones and Tanya Harding. But I digress.)
Battle of the Bootylicious, anyone?
Anyway.
I'm just wondering: how is this---stating in a joking manner that one would like to "get in the ring" with this or that person---a diss?
Of course, I'm not advocating that Kelly Clarkson actually put on some gloves and start pulling sucker punches on either Ms. Duff or Ms. Knowles.
I mean, you never know: Hilary just might start doing that silent drill dance routine thingy from Cadet Kelly and that's enough to freak anybody into forfeiting the round.
(BTW, I can't mention Cadet Kelly without recalling for you Hilary's most famous line. She's shining Army boots and says to another cadet, "Excuse me, sir, may I borrow some spit? I promise I'll pay you back!")
However, if we're talking about singing here, let's just be clear: Kelly Clarkson has the pipes to blow both those other gals off the mat. No contest. Please. Clean up on aisle six.
That doesn't mean that the gazillion of Hilary and Beyonce fans are wrong. Of course not.
Hilary Duff and Beyonce Knowles are perfectly lovable singers themselves and perfectly suitable objects of fandom, if that's what floats your boat.
It just means that in a vocal chord to vocal chord competition, Ms. Clarkson would be hard to beat.
And she knows it.
Nevertheless---and although he is not the one dating Hilary Duff (or . . . issss heee?)---Benji Madden reportedly took great offense at Kelly's quip and, according to a copy of the Benji-gram reportedly saved by mtv.com, he blogged:
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— go to most recent comments1 - Monica
Let's not forget, that Kelly Clarkson won American Idol because her REAL competition (Tamyra) was voted off..leaving who...Justin Who?...I'll admit that she can sing, but she is not the best vocally...Beyonce not only can Sing, dance, and write her own songs.. she has been successfull at a early age...she's paid her dues...Kelly Clarkson has not....
Hillary Duff is cute, and talented.. but I can agree that she is vocally challenged compared to Kelly Clarkson...
Kelly Clarkson be carefull of what you wish for...Beyonce doesn't strike as a "Punk".. stop selling wolf tickets.. someone might just cash those in for you
2 - Average Joe
Monica, I believe you need to study up on Miss Clarkson. You gave me a good laugh. That's all I need to say.
Sticker, thanks for the level-headed analysis.
3 - Sticker
Thank you, Average Joe.
I can definitely see being a fan of Tamyra, but the fact remains that she has failed to find commercial success with her singing.
Ms. Clarkson's latest disc, Breakaway, is full of songs she penned. And they are good.
Average Joe, thanks for the level-headed response!
4 - Bob A. Booey
Good Charlotte is so stupid.
That is all.
5 - Sticker
Why, Bob A. Booey--thanks for your insight!
6 - Tan The Man
Hah...
7 - Bob A. Booey
I forget what the exact quote was, but Kelly Clarkson didn't even say anything negative about the Duffmeister, just something totally innocuous that got the Madden boys' panties in a bunch.
That is all.
8 - Sticker
I forget what the exact quote was, but Kelly Clarkson didn't even say anything negative about the Duffmeister, just something totally innocuous that got the Madden boys' panties in a bunch.
You are right, Bob A. Booey.
Plus Clarkson's comments were made during an interview for a feature called something like "Stupid Questions For [name a celebrity]."
It was obvious it was a joke.
It's obvious that the Madden boys actually believe that Hilary Duff is a true singing star.
9 - Anna
Good Charlotte rocks! Keep your negative comments to yourself.
10 - Chelsea Lou
I don't know what's sadder. The fact that Cadet Kelly was referenced, or the fact that I picked up on said reference.
Damn you, Disney Channel...
Alka Seltzior!
11 - jay
Kelly, Beyonce and Hilary should not be compared. They're not the same. They sing different genres of music. They all got into to biz differently. They all appeal to different fans. Their voices and vocal ranges aren't the same. So, why the comparison?
Each star was "pimped" at one point during their career, so saying that one is manufactured and the other isn't is ridiculous.
Obviously, Kelly got her start from a TV show. Although it was a live, singing contest each week (that neither Beyonce nor Hilary had to go through - can you imagine how difficult that would be?), Kelly was legally bound to help make an album that the record company wanted (Thankful). And I mean, come on, just look at the movie she was forced to be in.
Hilary was/is a product created by Disney. Lindsay Lohan followed Duff's shoes on this one. The whole, "she cute, a fairly good actress, and can kind of sing - let's see if she can sell an album. She certainly has. Although, thank God for the computer program AutoTone, or those not so high notes would never make it...
Beyonce can sing, and dance (although not both very well - as you can witness as she performs live at a concert or on countless TV appearance), and is incredibly beautiful. Of course, her parents were the ones behind her success - you know, "show parents."
Since when is a musical artist not valid unless they "prove themself"? What does that mean exactly? Where is the bar set? Should they have been "trying" to get into the biz for X number of years first? I've always laughed when this has been said regarding Kelly Clarkson.
Her first, "Thankful" album was more a creation by the record label. She didn't write most of the songs on there. Some people shrug their shoulders, some people gasp over that one. But the fact is THE GIRL CAN SING. She may not also be a dancer, an actress, a make-up spokesperson, or a clothes designer (the list could go on), but she knows how to sing. And regarding her album "Breakaway," she knows how to write her music, as well.
Perhaps she'll eventually "prove" herself when she sells her 10 millionth album, or she gets a grammy, or gets fake teeth, or a covergirl contract.
Who knows?
In my eyes, and many others (since she dominates radio and sells millions of albums on her own), she's already proven herself. Overall, she has the incredible voice to back her shit up. That's sadly becoming a more difficult thing for other artists out there to do today.
12 - Sticker
Who is still going to be a compelling and selling singer 10-20 years from now?
Kelly Clarkson.
13 - JEN
Since the rest of us aren't fucking Hilary Duff it is easy for us to see what is what in this mess. As far as that pseudo rock star goes, if he wasn't doing the punk mall rock thing he would clearly be picking up chicks at his local elementary school.
14 - Rene
You're right on the money Jay. I've often wondered why people think that Kelly isn't a valid artist because she started off on American Idol.
Talent is talent as you've indicated and people should give the truly talented a fair break. Instead, you have your Ashlee Simpsons out there who on the other hand, continue to sell millions of records even when you know they don't have any talent.
15 - Niya
okay..ppl...okay let's look at the facts.....
1)Beyonce,Kelly, and Hilary were all pimped out by the business at one point and time
Beyonce was the star of Destiny's Child where the other two were to make Daddy's little Gurl a.k.a Beyonce look good
Kelly was part of a hit t.v show that just so happened to help make you a pop star
Hilary was under the same circumstances expect her show was for a younger crowd
2)I doubt that Hilary would've been such a pop sensation if she didn't have that show but then again the same could be said of Kelly now couldn't it?
3)It really isn't fair to compare and contrast Beyonce and Kelly because because they do have different styles when it comes to music...
4)WHY?WHY?WHY?!?!? are ppl bashing Good Charlotte??!?!?Just because you don't agree with Benji's statments doesn't mean that you get to bash the music they make.....especially if the subject at hand has nothing to do with it
P.S If all three of the gurl's were singing the same song under the same circumstances i think that Kelly would blow the others out the water
P.P.S I love G.C they're my fave band..and while i don't agree w/ Benji's actions i think he's still hott
16 - Sticker
Well, if Benji is "hott," then by all means never question his judgement.
17 - DJRadiohead
Good Charlotte, Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce, The Duffs, and Tamyra all suck. Put them all in a ring and hope no one survives.
18 - mrs.joelmadden
benji's brother,joel, is sooo hott man
19 - Bob A. Booey
Yeah, but is he hotTTTTTtttttTTT?
And who are you married to again? John Madden? I get confused easily.
I've always found the pale goth mascara meets fake mall punk with spiky hair meets bad white trash tattoos meets fake ghetto rap party look irresistable myself in men.
THat is all.
20 - Abbs
I agree with ppl when they say not to compare kelly, beyonce, and hillary...but i hate Good Charlotte....I think their gross, ugly, have sucky songs....and i just think they suck...so they shouldn't even be talking...I know and everyone knows that kelly clarkson would have gotten a contract label even if she wasn't on american idol...I luv her music...and i think that if u were to compare kelly, hillary, and beyonce...kelly would blow all of them away with her vocals...and i dont hear beyonce and hillary on the radio....oh and i luv kellys new music video "because of you"
21 - sheila
i just think that hilary duff is a slut.she's just using joel to get back at aaron. she's needs to get over herself. aaron is doing better than she is and joel can do better as well
22 - sara
joel is gey i hate him he is a bicth but hilary rocks joel is shit and poo and he is very stupid
23 - Mike G.
Benji's comments really bothered me as a Kelly fan, since they were mean- spirited and targeted all of the things that Kelly probably is self- concious about.
Allof the posts about Hil only geting that recording contract because of Lizzie McGuire are 100% right. Most artists usually go through a peroid of doing embarresing jobs before getting a recording contract and Kelly just went through it on national television. Its not about how you get into the biz, its about what you can do once you're there. Kelly is an exception to AI because she's better than the three winners after her. She's proved herself with her album Breakaway and has gained support from many current artists so Benji Madden is in the minority.
In 30 years, I have no doubt that Kelly will still be popular. I don't know how many Disney songs Hilary can do and still get away with it.
Kelly could be up for several Grammys this year, while the best Hilary might do is a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award.
'Nough said!
24 - melissa
i dont get it. this is about kelly and benji, not beyonce or hilary. are u kidding, kelly clarkson says so herself how much she loves beyonce and thinks shes one of the most beautiful women in the world, and likes hilary duff aswell. so dont be taking what some people say about beyonce anD hilary from the above comments, and let them resemble what you think kellys thoughts are about them. kelly clarkson is the best singer i think and she is beautiful, but in no way did she ever say anything about hilary or beyonce in a mean way, i mean she didnt even comment on the fact, because she waz being the bigger person.
I LOVE KELLY CLARKSON SHE IS AMAZING!!! AND PLEEZ PEOPLE, STOP TAKING OFFENSE TO THIS STUPID SITUATION. benji is just one of those guys that if u look at him wrong, he will start trouble. whatever, its over...
KELLY CLARKSON ROX!!!
i love her!!
25 - Wammy
ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT BENJI IS A TOTAL FAG! KELLY CLARKSON DESERVES THE VERY BEST IN LIFE. SHE DOES NOT HAVE TIME FOR STUPID LITTLE SHIT THAT SOME FAG SAYS.