{
  "id": 13865855,
  "title": "Kelly Clarkson and Brooklyn store clash over $15,000 singing bird: 'Not only rude, you're also a liar'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/kelly-clarkson-and-brooklyn-store-clash-over-15-000-singing-bird-not",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T03:47:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kelly-clarkson-and-brooklyn-store-clash-over-15000-singing-bird-not-only-rude-youre-also-a-liar-1.500706969"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent dispute, celebrity Kelly Clarkson and Brooklyn-based store Art of Play found themselves at odds over a $15,000 singing bird named Molly. Clarkson, 44, took to Instagram Stories on October 11 to challenge the shop's claims that the automaton was never for sale. The store had previously stated that Molly was permanently attached to the wall, making it unavailable for purchase. Clarkson, however, claims she pointed to a price tag on the wall labeled \"Singing Bird\" and asked if the item was available. According to her account, an employee confirmed its availability and price, then offered to find her a comparable item. The disagreement began when Clarkson posted about her Brooklyn shopping experience, noting that she was treated as if she couldn't afford the items she had in mind. Art of Play responded on Instagram, explaining that Molly is a unique piece used in their magic shows and that they were dismayed by the widespread anger directed at them due to a single celebrity post. Clarkson dismissed the notion that she was targeting a small business, emphasizing her appreciation for small businesses but criticizing poor customer treatment. She affirmed that Molly was indeed for sale, despite Art of Play's claims.",
  "summary": "The latest celebrity retail dispute centers on Molly, a singing, dancing mechanical bird mounted on the wall of a Brooklyn shop. The store says she was never for sale, and Kelly Clarkson has her doubts. The singer, 44, took to Instagram Stories on Sunday, Ocober 11, to dispute Art of Play’s account of her recent visit. The shop had said the automaton Clarkson asked about is “permanently attached…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kelly Clarkson disputes Brooklyn store Art of Play over $15,000 singing bird Molly.",
    "Clarkson claims she pointed to a price tag on the wall, stating the item was available.",
    "Art of Play denies Molly was ever for sale, calling Clarkson's claims rude and misleading."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The public dispute between the singer and the boutique highlights how celebrity social media influence can instantly transform a private customer service disagreement into a reputational crisis for small businesses.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}