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Kelly Clarkson disputes Brooklyn store’s account of shopping encounter
Kelly Clarkson says she had a bad shopping experience at Art of Play, a store in Brooklyn, New York.
She says she asked about buying a singing bird called Molly and an employee told her it cost $15,000, then offered to find something comparable.
The store says Molly is a one-of-a-kind bird automaton used in its magic shows, attached to a wall and not for sale.
Clarkson disputes that account and says the bird had a price tag beside it.
The disagreement began after Clarkson posted that she felt judged and treated as if she could not afford to shop there.
Art of Play said Clarkson’s description would resonate with anyone who has felt judged in a shop, but also said its small business had faced a wave of online backlash.
Clarkson says she supports small businesses but believes they should still treat customers kindly.
The store said it hopes to clear things up with her someday.
Kelly Clarkson disputed Art of Play’s account of a shopping encounter at the Brooklyn store.
The store said the singing bird she asked about was a wall fixture used in its magic shows and was not for sale.
Clarkson said an employee told her the bird cost $15,000 and offered to find her something comparable.
She accused the store of changing its account and said she supports small businesses but expects customers to be treated kindly.
Art of Play said it was surprised by online backlash from Clarkson’s followers and said it hoped to clear things up with her.
- Who
- Kelly Clarkson and the owners of Art of Play.
- What
- Clarkson disputed the store’s claim that a singing bird she asked about was not for sale. The store said the bird was permanently attached to a wall and used in its magic shows.
- When
- The encounter took place on Saturday, October 10, 2026; the store responded on Sunday, and Clarkson replied afterward.
- Where
- Art of Play, a store in Brooklyn, New York.
- Why
- Clarkson said an employee treated her as if she could not afford an item and offered a cheaper alternative. The store said the bird was not for sale.
Kelly Clarkson
Art of Play
What the employee said
Kelly Clarkson
Clarkson said the employee told her the bird was for sale for $15,000 and offered to find something comparable.
Art of Play
The store said the bird was permanently attached to the wall and was not for sale.
How the encounter felt
Kelly Clarkson
Clarkson said she felt judged and treated rudely.
Art of Play
The store said it welcomes visitors whether they buy something or simply look around, and acknowledged that the negative experience she described would resonate with people who have felt judged in a shop.
You’re not only rude, you’re also a liar.
Molly is permanently attached to the wall and isn’t for sale.
Imagine our surprise when our small local business was suddenly attacked by 8 million people who have never visited our store.
It’s not that hard to be kind.
Clarkson posted that she felt judged during a shopping visit to Art of Play in Brooklyn.
Art of Play said the singing bird Molly was permanently attached to a wall and not for sale.
Clarkson disputed the store’s account and said an employee had told her the bird cost $15,000.
- Store
- Art of Play
- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Item
- Molly, a singing and dancing bird automaton
- Price Clarkson said she was quoted
- $15,000
- Store’s account of the item
- Permanently attached to a wall and not for sale
- Store’s reported follower backlash
- 8 million people
Sources
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