{
  "id": 13888261,
  "title": "The small business drama involving Kelly Clarkson, a Brooklyn toy store, and an animatronic bird",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/the-small-business-drama-involving-kelly-clarkson-a-brooklyn-toy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:50:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/kelly-clarkson-nyc-shop-internet-drama-reviews-pretty-woman-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Brooklyn toy store, Art of Play, became the subject of a celebrity internet controversy after Kelly Clarkson alleged she received the \"Pretty Woman\" treatment when she visited the shop. Clarkson stated that she was treated as if she couldn't afford a $15,000 item at the store, which she described as a negative experience. The store responded on Instagram, clarifying that the item she inquired about was an animatronic bird permanently attached to the wall, which was not for sale. Despite the store's claim of welcoming all customers, Clarkson countered Art of Play's version by sharing a photo of the bird's price tag and details of her interaction with a staff member, who reportedly spoke in a condescending tone. The dispute garnered significant attention, with Clarkson's post amassing over 39.4 million views and 261,000 likes.",
  "summary": "Kelly Clarkson said she was treated like Julia Roberts' character in the '90s rom-com \"Pretty Woman\" when she visited a Brooklyn toy shop.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "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."
}