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After a very public clash over the summer, Kelly Clarkson and Clive Davis appear to be back on good terms – at least if the photo at the bottom of this page is any evidence.

The BMG (Bertelsmann Music Group) chairman visited the American Idol champ and Grammy winner backstage at the sold-out opening night of her tour at New York’s Beacon Theater Sunday – according to People Magazine. The road trip marked Clarkson’s return to the stage after a bumpy summer that included the cancellation of her first tour, and her war of words with Davis. She later extended an olive branch to the music mogul in July, saying, “I’m well aware that Clive is one of the great record men of all time.”

It is starting to look like Clarkson has squandered a once in a life time opportunity to make it in the music business. She certainly has name recognition in the industry but she may turn out to be a flash in the pan if she doesn’t start taking the advice of seasoned veterans like Clive Davis.

The picture of Kelly Clarkson, first American Idol winner and Clive Davis posing for photographers has been relegated to the bottom of this page because it is extremely unflattering. Kelly has a lot to learn about image and star presence. Hopefully Clive can get Clarkson’s attention this time around and mold her into the star that he first envisioned she could become. She owes him that much.

Clarkson’s tour, meanwhile, will continue through 25 cities, including Los Angeles, Dallas, Boston and Nashville.