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?