Clarkson performed " Since U Been Gone " at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards and at the 2006 BRIT Awards . It has been included on the set-list of Clarkson 's many tours . The song 's accompanying music video was directed by Alex De Rakoff , which shows Clarkson ruining her ex-boyfriend 's apartment . The music video was nominated for three awards in the 2005 MTV Music Awards , winning two out of the three awards namely Best Female Video and Best Pop Video . At the 48th Grammy Awards , the song won the award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance . " Since U Been Gone " was covered by many artists , notably the American rock band A Day to Remember , indie rocker Ted Leo as well as the Canadian indie rock band , Tokyo Police Club , and used in Brazilian soap opera '' Malhação ''
2005 MTV Video Music Awards
2005 MTV Video Music Awards
Since U Been Gone