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Brooklyn store Art of Play defends viral ‘misunderstanding’ with Kelly Clarkson after being branded a ‘liar’

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Cardoza, R. (2026, October 12). Brooklyn store Art of Play defends viral ‘misunderstanding’ with Kelly Clarkson after being branded a ‘liar’. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/12/celebrity-news/brooklyn-store-art-of-play-defends-viral-misunderstanding-with-kelly-clarkson/

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Art of Play, a Brooklyn store known for its unique merchandise, issued another statement addressing a viral controversy with singer Kelly Clarkson. The company defended itself against Clarkson’s accusation that they were dishonest about the price and availability of a mechanical bird puppet named Molly, which she was interested in purchasing during her visit to the shop. Art of Play claimed they informed Clarkson that while Molly herself is not for sale at $15,000 due to being a permanent fixture, an identical automaton could be purchased for $2,000. The store stated they reached out to Clarkson directly to resolve the misunderstanding but did not receive immediate feedback from her representatives.

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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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The Brooklyn store Art of Play released another statement on their viral “misunderstanding” with Kelly Clarkson after being branded a “liar.” asserted

store → release → Clarkson

The company wrote via Instagram early Monday morning that they wanted to “clarify one additional detail” about the singer’s “five-minute” visit to the curiosity shop inquiring about Molly, a mechanical bird puppet. asserted

they → write → Molly

“We explained that while Molly is permanently attached to the wall and serves as a de facto mascot for our shop, a nearly identical automaton is owned by the creator of the machines, a brilliant artist named Bliss Kolb who lives in Seattle,” the statement read. asserted

statement → explain → Seattle

“He told us he would be willing to part with Molly’s twin for $15,000. asserted

he → tell → 15,000

We explained all of this to Kelly Clarkson,” they continued, claiming they “offered to show her a different singing bird automaton, made by a traditional clockmaking shop in Germany, that she could have taken home with her that day” for $2,000. uncertain

she → explain → 2,000

The singer, per the statement, “did not stick around long enough to see” the item. asserted

singer → stick → item

“We’ve reached out to Kelly directly to try and clear the air,” the social media upload concluded. asserted

upload → reach → air

“We really do wish her the best and hope that someday we can all laugh about this misunderstanding.” asserted

we → wish → misunderstanding

Clarkson’s rep did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment. asserted

rep → respond → comment

The Grammy winner, 44, initially called out the Brooklyn Heights store via X on Saturday, comparing her experience to Julia Roberts’ character Vivian Ward in “Pretty Woman.” asserted

winner → call → Woman

The songwriter wrote, “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.” uncertain

he → write → me

Dubbing an employee an “idiot,” she wrote, “Wow, dude. asserted

she → dub → employee

You … just lost a huge sale.” asserted

You → lose → sale

“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,” Sunday’s statement read. asserted

statement → visit → shows

“Molly is permanently attached to the wall.” asserted

Molly → attach → wall

Mentioning the “widespread outrage” they’d experienced online as Clarkson’s fans “suddenly attacked” them, they wrote, “We’re going to keep our heads down and hopefully we can clear things up with Kelly someday. asserted

we → mention → Kelly

As a talented popular singer once said, ‘what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.'” asserted

you → say → you

The “Voice” coach subsequently blasted the establishment’s “narrative.” asserted

coach → blast → narrative

She tweeted, “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. asserted

it → tweet → title

Clarkson alleged an associate “elevator-eyed” her and said “in a condescending tone” that the item cost $15,000. asserted

item → allege → 15,000

“That all never happened and now it’s not for sale,” she concluded. asserted

she → happen → sale

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

you → ’re → ?

Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → matter → ?

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

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