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Brooklyn store outed by Kelly Clarkson for alleged poor treatment responds, claims singer wanted item that wasn’t for sale

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Gostin, N. (2026, October 11). Brooklyn store outed by Kelly Clarkson for alleged poor treatment responds, claims singer wanted item that wasn’t for sale. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/11/celebrity-news/brooklyn-store-outed-by-kelly-clarkson-for-alleged-poor-treatment-responds/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-11 · by Nicki Gostin

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A Brooklyn store responded to criticism from Kelly Clarkson on social media, where she accused the shop of poor customer service. The store claimed that Clarkson tried to buy an item not available for sale and noted they treat all visitors equally regardless of whether they make a purchase. They also expressed shock at being targeted by millions of people who had never visited their store, thanking supporters while quoting one of Clarkson’s hit songs to convey resilience in the face of controversy.
Written by AI on 2026-10-12, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Singer Kelly Clarkson accused Art of Play, a Brooklyn store known for its unique items like toys and puzzles, of treating her as though she couldn't afford what she wanted during a visit on October 10. She posted on X that she felt judged by the staff when asking about a mechanical bird named Molly priced at $15,000. Clarkson compared the experience to being told they could find something "comparable" for her due to the high price, leading her to say the store had lost a sale.

The store initially responded by stating that the item wasn't available because it was not for sale. However, after facing backlash online from supporters of Clarkson and others who claimed similar negative experiences at the store, Art of Play clarified they have reached out to Clarkson multiple times but haven't received a response. Despite the online criticism, the local community has supported the shop with increased visits and gifts. The mechanical bird Molly became an internet sensation due to this controversy. Local media and residents defend Art of Play, highlighting its longstanding reputation in Brooklyn.

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🔮 “Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally was looked at as if I couldn’t afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me,” she shared.
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Narrative

“Yesterday, Kelly Clarkson visited us in Brooklyn and inquired about buying ‘Molly,’ a one-of-a-kind singing and dancing bird automaton who plays an important role in the magic shows we host here,” the store wrote on X, on Sunday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-12
🔮 “Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally was looked at as if I couldn’t afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me,” she shared.
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Brooklyn store outed by Kelly Clarkson for alleged poor treatment responds, claims singer wanted item that wasn’t for sale · assertive framing

Claims (16 extracted, 2 hedged)

The Brooklyn, New York, store that received a scathing review from Kelly Clarkson for its allegedly poor treatment of her has posted a mea culpa of sorts. uncertain
that → receive → sorts
They also claimed the talk show host tried to buy an item that wasn’t for sale. asserted
that → claim → sale
Their latest message comes after the shop posted, then deleted, positive reviews about the staff’s “kindness.” asserted
shop → come → kindness
“Yesterday, Kelly Clarkson visited us in Brooklyn and inquired about buying ‘Molly,’ a one-of-a-kind singing and dancing bird automaton who plays an important role in the magic shows we host here,” the store wrote on X, on Sunday. asserted
store → visit → Sunday
“Molly is permanently attached to the wall and isn’t for sale.” asserted
Molly → attach → sale
“Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally was looked at as if I couldn’t afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me,” she shared. uncertain
she → drive → me
“Wow, dude,” the “American Idol” winner continued, seemingly calling out a specific associate she’d interacted with. asserted
she → continue → associate
“You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale.” asserted
You → ’re → sale
Clarkson concluded her post by telling her 8.8 million followers on the social media platform: “But y’all should go check out Art of Play in Brooklyn if you enjoy being treated like Julia Roberts character in Pretty Woman. asserted
you → conclude → Woman
“At Art of Play, whether someone comes in to make a purchase or simply look around for a while, they are equally welcome,” the store wrote, adding that many people “stay for hours enjoying our puzzles, games and toys.” asserted
people → come → puzzles
The store shared that they were shocked when they were “suddenly attacked by 8 million people who have never visited our store. asserted
who → share → store
The business went on to thank friends for their support amid the kerfuffle and ended the note quoting one of Clarkson’s biggest hits, the 2011 song, “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You).” asserted
What → go → You
“We’re going to keep our heads down and hopefully we can clear things up with Kelly someday,” they concluded. asserted
they → go → Kelly
“As a talented popular singer once said “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” asserted
you → say → you
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → ?
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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