Kelly Clarkson, while we weren’t in the room for the conversations you had with Clive Davis that the music legend has written about in his new memoir, The Soundtrack Of My Life, we’re certainly glad that you have taken the opportunity to write your version of the truth on your WhoSay page, as you did on Feb. 19. It’s important that all sides are heard in this story, not just one.

Kelly, we respect Clive. He’s a musical genius who discovered some incredible talent, fostering the careers of such artists, including yourself. But we equally respect you. The HollywoodLife audience loves your music and your message of strength for women. You really understand how women feel in both good and bad relationships, Kelly, and our audience relates to that — they’re happy that you’re able to provide a voice for them.

Millions of people will read Clive’s memoir, The Soundtrack Of My Life, and since you have different memories about the passages in question, what you did is important.

Kelly Clarkson’s Side Of The Story

In your post, you write, “So I just heard Clive Davis is releasing a memoir and spreading false information about me and my music. I refuse to be bullied and I just have to clear up his memory lapses and misinformation for myself and for my fans. It feels like a violation. Growing up is awesome because you learn you don’t have to cower to anyone – even Clive Davis.

Kelly Defends ‘Because Of You’

First, he says I burst into ‘hysterical sobbing’ in his office when he demanded ‘Since You Been Gone’ be on my album. Not true at all. His stories and songs are mixed up. I did want more guitars added to the original demo and Clive did not. Max, Luke and I still fought for the bigger sound and we prevailed and I couldn’t be more proud of the life of that song. I resent him dampening that song in any way.But, yes, I did cry in his office once. I cried after I played him a song I had written about my life called ‘Because Of You.’ I cried because he hated it and told me verbatim that I was a ‘sh*tty writer who should be grateful for the gifts that he bestows upon me.’ He continued on about how the song didn’t rhyme and how I should just shut up and sing. This was devastating coming from a man who I, as a young girl, considered a musical hero and was so honored to work with. But I continued to fight for the song and the label relented. And it became a worldwide hit. He didn’t include that in the book.

Kelly Blasts Clive Davis For His Lack Of Support

He also goes on to say My December wasn’t successful because I co-penned the album and it didn’t have ‘pop hits.’ Well, first let me say, I’ve co-penned many of my ‘pop hits.’ Secondly, My December went platinum (It sold 20,000 less than All I Ever Wanted which followed My December.) Hardly a huge failure. ‘Never Again’, the ONLY single they released in the US from that record was a Top 10 hit. I am very proud of that and I have my fans to thank. But, again, what’s most interesting about his story is what he leaves out: He doesn’t mention how he stood up in front of his company at a convention and belittled me and my music and completely sabotaged the entire project. It never had a chance to reach it’s full potential. My December was an album I needed to make for myself for many reasons and the fact that I was so completely disregarded and disrespected was so disheartening, there really aren’t words to explain….

Anyway, I love my job. I love my music. I love my fans. I love my label and all of my professional relationships…now. And I am grateful for Clive for teaching me to know the difference.”

Good For You, Kelly!

Kelly, we remember these hits that you and Clive had tension over, and we’re glad you recorded them. We respect you for standing up for yourself. It’s always important for young women to speak up when they feel their side of the truth isn’t being heard.

Kelly V Clive: Who’s Telling The Truth?

In this war of words, we wonder: whose side of the story do you believe? What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Will you be reading Clive’s new book any time soon? Do you respect Kelly for speaking up and defending herself?

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–Billy Nilles

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Clive Davis has been revered as a music industry legend as a, five-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, but rarely has the music industry executive opened up about his personal life — until he released his memoir, The Soundtrack of My Life, out in stores Feb. 19.

In the book, Clive — who has been married and divorced twice — opens up about his personal life, but saves the revelation about his personal life toward the end of the book. He writes about a sexual experience with a man during “the era of Studio 54,” according to Rolling Stone. 

“On this night, after imbibing enough alcohol, I was open to responding to his sexual overtures,” Davis says. He reveals he had only been with women before, and being with a man was “welcome relief.”

He separated from his second wife in 1985, and had two more relationships with women, and one with a man. He was in a long-term “monogamous” relationship with a male doctor, who is namelsss in the book,  and after breaking p in 2004, has been in a relationship with another man since.

Clive Davis’ Memoir Reveals His Relationships Music’s Elite

Over his more than five-decade career, Clive scribes anecdotes with various music industry big wigs, including devoting an entire chapter to working with the late Whitney Houston – including attempting multiple interventions.

He also reveals his work with music’s biggest stars throughout his career, including Bob Dylan, Brice Springsteen and Kelly Clarkson. Clive’s new memoir, The Soundtrack of my Life, hits bookshelves on Feb. 19.

What do YOU think of Clive Davis being bisexual HollywoodLifers? Are you shocked?

– Christina Stiehl

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Whitney Houston‘s mentor Clive Davis has personally asked the late singer’s godmother Aretha Franklin to sing at her funeral, according to Entertainment Tonight.

A source from Whitney’s camp told ET that when the 69-year-old singer was asked to sing she said, “How could I say no?”

The invitation-only funeral will be held this Saturday at noon and although her ex-husband Bobby Brown was rumored to be banned, he is expected to attend.

— Chloe Melas

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Do you think Ke$ha and her gang of girls can improve upon Cyndi Lauper’s classic 80’s hit?

Tik Tok…we’re just counting down the minutes waiting to see what potty-mouthed pop star Ke$ha will do next. Well, wait no more, the Tik Tok singer has an idea for a fab new project in the pipeline.

“Let’s all do a song, that’d be great! You know what, let’s redo ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun‘!” Ke$ha, 22, told Hollywoodlife.com exclusively at the Clive Davis pre-Grammy gala on Jan. 30 of a collaboration with Grammy winner Lady Gaga, heirhead Paris Hilton and newly engaged pop princess Katy Perry.

Ke$ha certainly wouldn’t have to spend the bulk of the party time trying to get to know every one, either. She’s and Katy, 25, are old pals after Ke$ha appeared in her first music video, I Kissed A Girl and is a former schoolmate of Paris, 28. And although she hasn’t hung out with Gaga, the two garner enough comparisons to be new BFF’s. “I’ve never met her, but I respect her,” Ke$ha tells us.

We dig it! Four party power girls singing their hearts out about having fun? Can we sign up?

Who would’ve thought John Mayer the Player would steal country cutie Taylor’s heart?

Andrea Swift, you really need to be on red alert right now. Why? Your daughter, Taylor Swift, is dating notorious ladies man John Mayer!

“Taylor and John are absolutely more than ‘just friends’”, a source close to the 20-year-old Grammy winner tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively of her relationship with the 32-year-old crooner. “They aren’t ‘boyfriend and girlfriend’ or anything as provincial as that, but they have taken their friendship to the next level.”

Which would explain why we’ve been seeing these two together so much lately. After dining together in Nashville on Jan. 24, Taylor was caught sneaking into John’s Crossroads performance with Keith Urban on Jan. 26 in Franklin, Tenn.

But hasn’t Taylor been getting cozy with Glee star Cory Monteith lately? She was spotted having dinner with the 27-year-old in LA Jan. 29 and hung out with him at Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party on Jan. 30. Says a second source, “Cory is just a decoy. She isn’t really dating him. They’re friends.” A rep for the country singer had no comment about HollywoodLife.com’s report.

Although Taylor IS dating John, it’s going to be difficult for the two to actually get it together! Taylor is currently on tour in Australia (she left right after the Grammy Awards on Jan. 31) where she’ll be until Feb. 12 – even missing the LA premiere of her ensemble romantic comedy Valetine’s Day on Feb. 8 – before heading back to the States for a gig in Tampa, Fla. on March 4. John is on tour for the next three months as well, which will probably be problematic for their fledgling relationship. And although John is playing in Toronto, Canada on Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day – Taylor has off! If the two don’t get it together then, they ARE both playing in Texas around the same time; he’s in Dallas on March 9 and she’s in Austin March 19. Hmmmmm…..

But back to Mama Swift. We’ll let you in on a little secret: if you hear your daughter humming Your Body is A Wonderland around the house any time soon, you – and she – are in some serious kind of trouble.

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An eyewitness tells us Brad & Angelina were “very focused on one another.” So good to hear!

Brad Pitt, 46, and Angelina Jolie, 34, clearly wanted to squash those nasty break up rumors. Though sources originally said she was not expected to show up at the Dec. 30 Director’s Guild Awards, she and Brad arrived together and barely left each other’s side all evening — as E! Online’s exclusive video proves! “Brad and Angelina were having a great time,” an eyewitness tells HollywoodLife.com. “They were very focused on one another, pretty much only talking to one another.”  And while there have been no photos  of the pair  together , now a new video has surfaced of the lovely dovey duo looking happy at the event.  Take a look and judge for yourself.  Plus, Angelina’s dad, Jon Voight, confirmed exclusively to us that the couple is rock solid.

“They’re doing great, just fine,” Jon told us exclusively at Clive Davis‘ pre-Grammy party in Hollywood. And while he may not have another lady in his life right now, Jon knows exactly who he’ll be thinking about this Valentine’s Day! “[Brad and Angelina], my son James and my grandkids, those are my valentines,” he told us. Aww!

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So has RiRi lost her mind? How else to explain her highfalutin’ shock frocks?

From her Sir Francis Drake white ruffle-neck to her cotton candy one-shoulder swirl— the songstress, Rihanna, was the queen of the double take over Grammy weekend.

And yes, the 5’8″ songbird has pulled off other fashion insanity – from killer spiked shoulders and shoes, to down-to-there and up-to-there minis.

But, what about her Grammy night feathered Elie Saab Couture creation or the swirly, twirly Victor & Rolf number she selected for Clive Davis‘ annual pre-Grammy party, the night before ,on Jan. 30?

She won a Grammy for “Run This Town,” her duet with Jay-Z and Kanye West — but, did she win on the just-as-competitive fashion front?

I think not. Agree or disagree?

–Bonnie Fuller

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He’s one of the few rappers she hasn’t worked with… yet!

Though Ashanti, 29, claimed she had no Grammy predictions when we caught up with her at OK! magazine’s 3rd Annual Midnight Grammy Brunch on Jan. 30, she did mention one artist she loves: actor-turned-rapper Drake! “I think Drake has been doing an amazing job,” she told HollywoodLife.com exclusively. “I’m a big fan.” She even said it would be “kind of cool” to collaborate with the former Degrassi: The Next Generation star. We smell a hit!

Ashanti (pictured above with Natalie Cole) also dished to us about her career plans for 2010. Not only is her new album coming out this year, which includes a song with Dr. Dre, but she also signed a production deal with Revelry Productions to executive produce her own TV show! “That’s all I can say for now,” she told us, “but I’m really excited.”