Kelly Clarkson sparks row over singing bird as Brooklyn store owner breaks silence: 'getting attacked'

Brooklyn specialty store Art of Play has faced a public dispute with singer Kelly Clarkson, leading to negative backlash for the business. Clarkson shared her frustrations on social media after visiting the store in Brooklyn and feeling as though she could not afford an item she wanted. Co-owner Adam Rubin responded to the criticism, stating that the situation was an "insane misunderstanding" and that Art of Play has faced threats and harassment since Clarkson's negative review.

He claimed that people expressing positive sentiments towards the store have been targeted by trolls and received abusive messages. Rubin also disclosed that the store has been inundated with negative reviews and calls, as well as personal information about neighbors who recorded the incident. The issue started when Clarkson visited the store on October 10, criticizing it for not allowing her to purchase an item she desired.

Art of Play clarified that the item in question was a mechanical singing bird called Molly, and the co-owner alleged that Clarkson left the store before they could offer her an alternative. Rubin explained that the price of Molly had been raised to $15,000 due to demand, and the store could only obtain another one by contacting the creator.