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Kelly Clarkson claps back at Brooklyn store’s apology: ‘You’re not only rude, you’re also a liar’

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Geller, W. (2026, October 12). Kelly Clarkson claps back at Brooklyn store’s apology: ‘You’re not only rude, you’re also a liar’. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/11/celebrity-news/kelly-clarkson-claps-back-at-brooklyn-stores-apology/

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Kelly Clarkson responded on X to an apology from the Brooklyn store Art of Play after she claimed they were rude and dishonest when trying to purchase a rare singing bird automaton. The store initially stated that the item was not for sale, contradicting Kelly’s account where she said she saw a price tag and discussed pricing with staff who suggested something else due to its high cost. Clarkson criticized the store's behavior while still acknowledging her support for small businesses in general but emphasized that mistreating customers is unacceptable regardless of business size.

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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Art of Play Brooklyn Molly Page Six Daily

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Clarkson PERSON · 4× Art of Play ORG · 3× Brooklyn GPE · 3× Julia Roberts PERSON · 1× Kelly Clarkson PERSON · 1× Page Six Daily ORG · 1×

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In addition to their explanation regarding the singing bird, Art of Play noted on their social media in response: “At Art of Play, whether someone comes in to make a purchase or simply look around for a while, they are equally welcome,” adding thanks to their supporters and a note that many people “stay for hours enjoying our puzzles, games and toys.”

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2026-10-12 · New York Post

Kelly Clarkson claps back at Brooklyn store’s apology: ‘You’re not only rude, you’re also a liar’ · assertive framing

Claims (19 extracted, 1 hedged)

“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. asserted

store → visit → shows

“Molly is permanently attached to the wall and isn’t for sale.” asserted

Molly → attach → sale

Clarkson snapped back on X within hours: “Cool, cool. asserted

Clarkson → snap → hours

That’s the narrative Art of Play is gonna go with.” asserted

Art → ’ → Play

“So the whole conversation we had when I asked you if it was for sale whilst pointing to the price tag hanging on the wall with the title Singing Bird didn’t happen as you elevator eyed me saying in a condescending tone “yes, it’s for sale but it costs 15,000 dollars so if you’d like me to find something comparable for you I can,'” Clarkson added. asserted

Clarkson → have → you

“That all never happened and now it’s not for sale. asserted

it → happen → sale

So you’re not only rude, you’re also a liar. asserted

you → ’re → ?

Clarkson also addressed that the store owners — by their own admission in their post — were “suddenly attacked by 8 million people” and having a “surreal experience” to the reaction from her fans. asserted

owners → address → fans

“By the way, I obviously support small businesses because I was literally at a small business trying to purchase things. asserted

I → support → things

I love small businesses and know they are important and I always support them, but you don’t get a free pass to treat people less than in your store just because you are a small business. asserted

you → love → store

It’s not that hard to be kind. asserted

It → ’ → ?

I never blast people but you my friend were an exception.” asserted

you → blast → people

“Your store is really cool,” she concluded. asserted

she → conclude → ?

“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 on X. “Wow, dude,” the “American Idol” winner continued, seemingly calling out a specific associate she’d interacted with. uncertain

she → drive → 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

people → regard → puzzles

Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → matter → ?

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility