Regardless of whether she posted the following on her Web site because her new manager insisted or because she went to Wikipedia and looked Clive Davis up, Kelly Clarkson has reversed her previous Davis-is-old-and-doesn’t-know-crap position, claiming to have been misunderstood and misrepresented by the media.

Contrary to recent characterizations in the press, I’m well aware that Clive is one of the great record men of all time. He has been a key advisor and has been an important force in my success to date. He has also given me respect by releasing my new album when he was not obligated to do so. I really regret how this has turned out and I apologize to those whom I have done disservice. I would never intentionally hurt anyone. I love music, and I love the people I am blessed to work with.

Her previous comments left no room for misunderstanding, so we don’t know who she thinks she’s fooling,

Regardless, it was about time she acknowledged the situation considering the evidence piling up of how right musical genius Davis actually was this time.

No hit singles from My December and disappointing sales. A cancelled tour. Fired managers. A general impression that arrogant Kelly thinks she smarter than the experienced pros around her.

We’d bet that the even photoshopping and stretching of the photo above was at the behest of some established music guys.

All of it makes just heeding advice from the "old guy" seem like a good idea for next time, dontcha think?

Kelly Clarkson is finally opening up about her battles with her record label and the venerable Clive Davis. Apparently, she thinks that she knows more about music than the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Producer.

She probably intends to vindicate herself by sharing this story, but it only servers to cast her as arrogant and foolish. (No wonder she thinks she’d make a bad mother.)

According to the New York Post:

Clarkson insisted on recording her own songs on her third album, while Davis – mindful of needing hits – wanted her to sing tunes written by others. But in the August issue of Blender, Clarkson says she told Davis: "I don’t know you very well, and I am not a bull-[bleep]er. I get [that] you don’t like the album. You’re 80; you’re not supposed to like my album."

Kelly, your album is tanking and you had to cancel your tour because nobody was interested. Despite your belief in your own business smarts, you obviously need better handlers, or this wouldn’t have come out in your interview with Blender.

Embarrassing.

With rampant rumors that you’re fresh out of rehab, you have your whole life ahead of you.

First, Kudos on canceling the Vegas bash, you 12-step program rock star, you!

Our birthday wishes include hopes that you’ll remain on the straight and narrow and that you’re celebrating this milestone with friends who can support you in your sobriety.

One day at a time, so Linds, hon, try to stay away from the ‘rents until you’re truly, firmly in recovery.