American singer-songwriter (born 1982)
Art of Play Co-Owner: ‘Kelly Clarkson Has Put Us in Danger’: The co-owner of Art of Play, a Brooklyn books-and-toys shop, spoke about the aftermath of a critical ...
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A Brooklyn shop owner says his employees fear for their safety after Kelly Clarkson called out his store on social media.
Art of Play co-owner Adam Rubin says ... Show more
Kelly Clarkson's online feud with a Brooklyn toy store: PR expert explains: Kelly Clarkson started an online feud with a small business, Art of Play ...
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New surveillance video is shedding light about the circumstances behind the viral feud between singer Kelly Clarkson and a novelty store in Brooklyn.
Art of Play: Clarkson's post 'like she threw a Molotov cocktail at us': "We had no idea what would happen to us," Art of Play's co-owner said of Kelly Clarkson ...
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people.com Oct 14
#KellyClarkson spoke out about her experience while shopping at Brooklyn’s Art of Play and said she felt judged by employees, in a post on X on Oct. 10 ... Show more
Adam Rubin, the shop owner who spoke out about threats to his store following Kelly Clarkson's viral post, is also the author of "Dragons Love Tacos ... Show more
Art of Play co-owner at center of Kelly Clarkson feud is a bestselling author
Art of Play co-owner at center of Kelly Clarkson feud is a bestselling author
Brooklyn store in Kelly Clarkson feud says Molly the mechanical bird is now on sale for $15 million
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‘She Was Petty’: The View Hosts Trash Kelly Clarkson’s Social Media Fury Over Brooklyn S ...
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Newly released security footage shows Kelly Clarkson’s encounter in a Brooklyn speciality store now at the center of a viral feud that one of the store’s ... Show more
Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn store snubbed her. The shop says the item she wanted wasn’t for sale.
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Brooklyn Store Says Kelly Clarkson Wanted To Buy Something That Wasn't For Sale: Kelly Clarkson blasted the retail shop on X, saying the employees looked at her ...
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OpinionKelly Clarkson’s bird feud and the problem with celebrity power: Kelly Clarkson’s fight with Brooklyn small business Art of Play reveals the dark side of ...
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Surveillance footage from Kelly Clarkson’s dispute at a toy store in Brooklyn has been released. The footage was exclusively obtained by podcast “Pablo Torre ... Show more
Pablo Torre Reveals Art of Play Security Camera Footage, and It Doesn’t Look Great for Kelly Clarkson
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Kelly Clarkson calls Brooklyn store a ‘liar’ for saying an item was not for sale: Kelly Clarkson has fired back at a New York store after it defended its staff’s ...
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Key FactsKelly Clarkson disputes Brooklyn store’s account
Oct 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cp24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cp24.com
- According to Clarkson, a staff member initially confirmed the US$15,000 sale and offered to find a comparable item.
- Art of Play said Molly was a one-of-a-kind mechanical bird permanently attached to the wall and unavailable for purchase.
- The shop reported backlash from eight million people who had never visited the store.
- Clarkson denied attacking the business, emphasized her support for small companies, and criticized how staff treated her.
So you’re not only rude, you’re also a liar.— Kelly Clarkson, in a post on X about Art of Play in Brooklyn, accusing the store of lying about a sale.
Kelly Clarkson is calling out a store in Brooklyn that she claims snubbed her: "Literally was looked at as if I couldn't afford" to shop there ... Show more
Kelly Clarkson slams New York store for alleged 'Pretty Woman' moment
Kelly Clarkson slams New York store for alleged 'Pretty Woman' moment
Brooklyn Store Co-Owner Shares Direct Message for Kelly Clarkson : Art of Play co-owner Adam Rubin is taken aback by the impact of Kelly Clarkson's critical post ...
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people.com Oct 12
Kelly Clarkson is firing back at a New York City shop owner who disputed her claims about being denied a sale for a $15,000 item ... Show more
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The Kelly Clarkson Twitter Beef FAQ: On Saturday, Clarkson tweeted about her experience at a Brooklyn curio shop, and the internet erupted ...
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people.com Oct 11
Kelly Clarkson is having a Pretty Woman moment — but not the best kind. Click the link in the first comment for the full story ... Show more
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people.com Oct 14
The #KellyClarkson and Brooklyn store saga continues.
Days after Clarkson claimed she got the Pretty Woman treatment at a Brooklyn store, Adam Rubin ... Show more
Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn toy store gave her the "Pretty Woman" treatment, and her response has racked up more than 43 million views ... Show more
Brooklyn store faces backlash after Kelly Clarkson dispute: Kelly Clarkson's recent dispute with a Brooklyn store highlights the power dynamics between ...
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people.com Oct 14
Amid Kelly Clarkson Feud, Brooklyn Shop Owner Says Dancing Bird ‘Now Costs $15 Million’ Due to Popular Demand - Click the link in the first comment for the ... Show more
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people.com Oct 12
The New York City store Kelly Clarkson called out for giving her the 'Pretty Woman' treatment is clapping back. Art of Play responded after the ... Show more
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people.com Oct 14
Kelly Clarkson’s viral experience shopping in a Brooklyn store can now be seen in footage obtained by independent journalist Pablo Torre on Tuesday, Oct. 13 ... Show more
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Amid an ongoing feud with Kelly Clarkson, Brooklyn store Art of Play has raised the price of the animatronic bird that caught the singer’s eye to $15 million ... Show more
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What If New York Just Loves a Fancy, Complicated Bird?: Don’t let Kelly Clarkson distract you from the real story. The real story is about New York crowning its ...
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Raven-Symoné got personal defending Kelly Clarkson on "The View" amid the singer's feud with Brooklyn store Art of Play over a mechanical bird ... Show more
Raven-Symoné gets personal defending Kelly Clarkson in Brooklyn store feud
Raven-Symoné gets personal defending Kelly Clarkson in Brooklyn store feud
people.com Oct 16
We’re unpacking #KellyClarkson and the curious case of the $15,000 (or $15,000,000?!) automaton bird. #PopTake #PeopleApp
people.com Oct 12
Kelly Clarkson slammed New York City store Art of Play after she said she was “looked at as if I couldn’t afford it” on Oct. 10. One day later ... Show more
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Kelly Clarkson’s Brooklyn Shopping Controversy Gets a Twist That’s Either Really Petty or Just Coincidental — Either Way It’s Hilarious
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The Kelly Clarkson bird saga continues. Molly is worth $15 million: Kelly Clarkson accused Art of Play of disrespecting her and denying her the sale of a ...
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DiscussingFilm Oct 16
New ‘ANGRY BIRDS 3’ poster referencing the Kelly Clarkson/mechanical-bird drama.
Why Is Kelly Clarkson Beefing With a Brooklyn Game Store?: Kelly Clarkson is in the middle of social media beef over a bird. A bird automata named Molly that she ...
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Kelly Clarkson’s visit to Brooklyn store at center of viral bird controversy captured on leaked security footage
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Key FactsSecurity Footage of Kelly Clarkson’s Art of Play Visit Released
Oct 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nydailynews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nydailynews.com
- Pablo Torre aired the security footage on his podcast Tuesday; it records a four-minute, 50-second visit.
- The silent footage shows Clarkson examining a kaleidoscope and briefly speaking with a co-owner and an employee.
- Fifteen minutes later, Clarkson wrote that staff treated her as unable to afford the purchase; Art of Play offered a different account the next day.
- The store initially said Molly was not for sale; a similar automaton cost $15,000, while Molly’s listed price later reached $15 million.
Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale.— Kelly Clarkson, in a social media post describing her experience at Art of Play in Brooklyn.
people.com Oct 12
#KellyClarkson is responding to a New York City shop owner who disputed her claims about being told she couldn’t buy a $15,000 item.
On Sunday, Oct. 11 ... Show more
The Kelly Clarkson Tapes, Revealed: What really happened in that Brooklyn store?
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WATCH: Pablo Torre Gets a Hold of Kelly Clarkson Video at Brooklyn Toy Shop, Breaks Down Entire Interaction
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The Brooklyn Toy Store at the Center of the Kelly Clarkson Online Frenzy: Art of Play, a novelty store in Brooklyn Heights, has found itself at the center of a ...
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Journalist Pablo Torre obtained security footage that appears to show Kelly Clarkson inside Brooklyn store Art of Play. Here's what happened ... Show more
New footage shows Kelly Clarkson inside Brooklyn store Art of Play
New footage shows Kelly Clarkson inside Brooklyn store Art of Play
Kelly Clarkson, Brooklyn store clash over $15,000 mechanical bird price tag: Kelly Clarkson is engaged in a public dispute with a Brooklyn business over an ...
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people.com Oct 13
A moment like this is rare for Kelly Clarkson. A source tells PEOPLE the usually private singer felt compelled to respond after claiming an employee treated ... Show more
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Kelly Clarkson ‘Pretty Woman’ Drama Explained As She Slams Store’s Response: The singer accused a Brooklyn store of treating her like Julia Roberts in 'Pretty ...
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CORRECTION: Kelly Clarkson is feuding with a shop in Brooklyn, New York, claiming she was treated rudely after inquiring about a product ... Show more
people.com Oct 14
What to Know About Kelly Clarkson’s Feud with the Brooklyn Store Where She Claims She Got the Pretty Woman Treatment
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Kelly Clarkson Fires Back At Brooklyn Store: Drama Explained: “Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a ...
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Vinay Menon: Kelly Clarkson ruffles feathers with an online feud over a $15,000 mechanical bird
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Kelly Clarkson Selling Bird-Themed Decor Online on Heels of Brooklyn Shop Controversy
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NBC News' Chloe Melas reports from Art of Play in Brooklyn, where Kelly Clarkson says she had an unpleasant experience involving a mechanical bird named ... Show more
people.com Oct 15
The Brooklyn curiosity shop currently embroiled in a he-said, she-said with Kelly Clarkson maintains that their door is always open for the star.
Adam Rubin ... Show more
Art of Play lists bird at center of Kelly Clarkson feud for $15M | Exclusive: Amid an ongoing feud with Kelly Clarkson, the specialty store Art of Play listed ...
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Kelly Clarkson's Feud With Brooklyn Store Raises a $15,000 Question: Reputation expert Eric Schiffer said the singer is "raging a reckless war" on Art of Play ...
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people.com Oct 12
The New York City store that Kelly Clarkson accused of giving her the 'Pretty Woman' treatment is speaking out once again after the singer branded ... Show more
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An American idol thinks she’s Pretty Woman. Then throws a wally over a $22k mechanical bird
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people.com Oct 15
Kelly Clarkson spoke out about her experience while shopping at Brooklyn’s Art of Play and said she felt judged by employees, in a post on X on Oct. 10 ... Show more
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‘AS IF I COULDN’T AFFORD IT’: Video leaks of Clarkson’s store fight: Followers of the major world news event of the week – singer Kelly Clarkson’s unsuccessful ...
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Toy bird at center of Kelly Clarkson store drama gets whopping new 8-figure price tag
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As the showdown between #KellyClarkson and the Brooklyn toy store continues, the costly contraption at the center of the scandal would like to get something off its ... Show more
NYC Store at Center of Kelly Clarkson Controversy Seemingly Responds : The Brooklyn shop at the center of controversy over how its staff allegedly mistreated ...
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Kelly Clarkson, Molly the Bird Halloween Costume: Shop Online: Amazon has dozens of ways to recreate Kelly Clarkson's viral saga with Molly the Bird online ...
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Kelly Clarkson claps back at Brooklyn store's apology: 'You're not only rude, you're also a liar'
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tvinsider.com Oct 15
Raven-Symoné Returns to 'The View' & Issues Vehement Defense of Kelly Clarkson: After video of the singer's musical bird installation controversy came out ...
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The only winner in the Kelly Clarkson bird drama and ‘Girls’ reboot is Brooklyn: Envied by some, hated by many: the borough gets the starring role in the dramas ...
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Kelly Clarkson returns to stage as drama with Brooklyn store over toy bird rages on
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Kelly Clarkson Fires Back After NYC Store Defends Staff Amid Singer's Claims : Kelly Clarkson is refusing to "Breakaway" from her dispute with a Brooklyn store ...
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Kelly Clarkson isn’t holding back in her feud with the Brooklyn curio Art of Play, calling the novelty retailer ‘rude’ and ‘a liar’ for their response to her ... Show more
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Kelly Clarkson claimed a sales associate looked at her ‘as if I couldn’t afford’ anything in the store, making her feel like Julia Roberts in ‘Pretty Woman ... Show more
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New York shop says Kelly Clarkson tried to buy item not for sale, defends itself after ‘8 million’ attacks
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Kelly Clarkson has been feuding on social media with an upscale Brooklyn toy store, Art of Play, after she says they treated her like she couldn’t afford a $15 ... Show more
Kelly Clarkson Fires Back After NYC Store Defends Staff Amid Singer's Claims: Kelly Clarkson is refusing to "Breakaway" from her dispute with a ...
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Why Is Kelly Clarkson Beefing With a Brooklyn Game Store?: Kelly Clarkson is in the middle of social media beef over a bird. A bird automata named Molly that she ...
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