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Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Grammy-winning singer Kelly Clarkson sparked controversy after claiming a Brooklyn toy store refused to sell her a $15,000 singing mechanical bird, implying she was being judged for her ability to pay.
- Art of Play, the store involved, clarified the bird named Molly is permanently attached to the wall and not for sale, offering Clarkson a similar bird priced at $15,000 and another option for $2,000 instead.
- The store has faced significant backlash and harassment following Clarkson's social media posts, with the owner stating the incident endangered staff and led to threats.
- Surveillance footage released shows Clarkson browsing and discussing the bird with staff, but the argument's details remain unclear; some customers and passersby were unaware of the controversy.
- Both parties have stood by their accounts, with Clarkson defending her criticism and the store seeking to move past the viral dispute amid ongoing media attention.
