Kelly Clarkson Helps New York Manager Marry at Las Vegas Concert After Her Own Controversial Divorce
Some people wait their whole lives for a moment like this.
Kelly Clarkson superfans Brian Artzt and Marcello Cialini tied the knot Sunday night at the pop star’s show in Las Vegas.
Clarkson — who finalized her contentious divorce from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock in May 2022 — proved she still believes in marriage by helping facilitate the nuptials on stage during “An Intimate Night with Kelly Clarkson.”
In a clip circulating onlineThe Grammy winner can be seen handing over her microphone to the officiant who married the couple.
“Brian, do you take Marcello to be your lawful husband forever until death do you part?” he asks as Clarkson stands off to the side, wearing a black ensemble and a high ponytail.
“Yes,” replies without hesitation Artzt, who appears casually dressed in a gray T-shirt.
The celebrant then asks Marcello, “Do you take Brian as your lawful husband until death do you part for the rest of your life?” ”, prompting Cialini, who was also wearing a casual t-shirt, to respond: “Yes, I do.” .”
The celebrant concludes by saying: “Through the power of the Kelly Clarkson show in Las Vegas, in the New Year 2024, I pronounce you both husband and wife. »
The audience, including Clarkson, then erupted in celebratory cheers and applause for the couple.
Artzt and Cialini have a history of sharing milestones with the “Moment Like This” singer, 41.
The a*sistant director and his lover, who said they met because of their mutual love for Clarksongot engaged during one of her concerts in 2019.
“Thank you for making our engagement a night we will never forget,” Artzt subtitled a clip of the proposal on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“I planned months to try to make this happen and thanks to the pure love and energy of the arena, I was able to propose to @MarcelloCialini with you there. Celebrate our wedding @kelly_clarkson @KellyClarksonTV »
Then he shared on June 28, 2023that he and Cialini were able to speak to Clarkson during a meeting between Barnes and Noble and asked her if she would “participate” in their wedding.
“@kellyclarkson Please be with us as we get married… Chemistry Residency 8/4 and 8/5 ❤️,” Artzt added at the time.
Now that their wish has finally come true, the New York-based director gushed on social media about the non-traditional ceremony.
“We’ve been together for a while and knew that if we could get engaged with @kellyclarkson by our side, we wouldn’t give up on our ultimate wedding with Kelly by our side. @MarcelloCialini,” Artzt written the Tuesday.
The newlyweds received many uplifting messages online, including one from the school district where the principal works.
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The New York Public Schools X Account issued a statement On Tuesday, it read: “Congratulations to the a*sistant principal at Bronx Health Sciences High School ( @bronx_health ) for getting married – with help from @kellyclarkson – over winter break!
Although Clarkson’s marriage officially ended nearly two years ago, she was still dealing with outstanding financial matters regarding Blackstock, 47, as recently as last November.
The music director, who previously worked as her manager, was ordered that month to return the $2.6 million he had overcharged her.
The exes, who married in 2013, share two children: River Rose, 9, and Remington “Remy” Alexander, 7.