Kelly Clarkson
Courtesy ImageKelly Clarkson took a left turn on Thursday's (Oct. 28) Kelly Clarkson Show, covering Radiohead's "Karma Police" for her Kellyoke segment.
In her rendition, Clarkson transforms the haunting and ambient OK Computer single into a captivating ballad, demonstrating her powerful belt and uncanny ability to personalize the alternative rock anthem. Clarkson gives the evocative line "I lost myself" newfound meaning, adding angst to Radiohead's cathartic pleas.
Dressed in a black leather dress with a decorative golden center, Clarkson ended the performance with her signature wailing high note.
American Idol was surely excellent practice for Clarkson, who is no stranger to an expertly delivered cover. Previous Kellyoke performances include songs from artists like Ike and Tina Turner, Depeche Mode, Coldplay and many new and explorative genre-benders for the "Since U Been Gone" singer.
Fans shared their reactions to the new cover on Twitter using the hashtag "Kellyoke," sharing major appreciation for the singer's range and talent.
You can watch Kelly Clarkson's cover of "Karma Police" by Radiohead and listen to the original 1997 track below.
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A$AP Rocky has revealed that it took years of persistence before Tim Burton agreed to create the cover artwork for his upcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb. The rapper reflected on how the unlikely collaboration finally came together during a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday.
Going into detail about the process, Rocky confessed that he “basically had to stalk and harass him for a few years” before things clicked. He explained, “I reached out and told him I would love to hang out, play him some vibes and just connect. I ended up going to Malibu while he was on a break, and he was feeling it. I played him an early version of the album and he really liked it. That’s when I asked, ‘Do you think you might want to do the illustration for this?’ He was open to it, but then suddenly he had Wednesday and Beetlejuice 2 going on. I realized this was going to take a lot longer than I thought.”
A$AP Rocky went on to describe a moment that really stuck with him during that visit. “While I was there, I noticed a sketch sitting on the table and asked if he drew it,” he said. “He told me that every morning he and his daughter work on drawings together. He starts one, then she comes in and finishes it or changes it. It’s something they practice daily. I saw it as their bond, and to me, that felt priceless.”
On Tuesday, A$AP Rocky also released a double music video for his tracks “WHISKEY” and “BLACK DEMARCO.” Tim Burton appears in the visual and contributed multiple illustrations that tie into the project.
Alongside the release of the “WHISKEY” and “BLACK DEMARCO” video, Rocky officially unveiled the Don’t Be Dumb World Tour. The run will include 42 dates across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom, with shows scheduled throughout 2026.
