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Toy bird at center of Kelly Clarkson store drama gets whopping new 8-figure price tag

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Adam Rubin, co-owner of a Brooklyn curiosity shop, raised the price of a singing bird automaton named Molly from $15,000 to $15 million following an interaction with singer Kelly Clarkson. Clarkson visited the store on Saturday and was told she could not purchase Molly because it belonged to its creator, Bliss Kolb. She left after being offered a similar bird for $2,000 or the original price of $15,000. Rubin accused Clarkson of misbehavior in response to negative social media attention and threats received by the shop since her tweets about the incident went viral.

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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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Amid the Brooklyn store’s viral drama with Kelly Clarkson over a singing bird, co-owner Adam Rubin has raised the product’s value from $15,000 to $15 million. asserted

Rubin → sing → million

Rubin pointed out to The Post on Tuesday, that the item’s price has gone up because “in the past 72 hours, Molly, a singing bird automaton, has become the most famous singing bird automaton in the world.” asserted

Molly → point → world

Clarkson, 44, inquired about buying Molly while visiting the curiosity shop on Saturday, as seen in security camera footage. asserted

Clarkson → inquire → footage

According to the store’s Instagram statement Monday, the singer was told the bird was “permanently attached to the wall” and “owned by the creator of the machines, a brilliant artist named Bliss Kolb who lives in Seattle.” uncertain

who → accord → Seattle

While the “American Idol” alum was given the opportunity to buy the bird for $15,000 or take a similar one “home that day” for $2,000 instead, she promptly exited. asserted

she → give → 2,000

Clarkson dubbed the interaction a “Pretty Woman” moment in a scathing tweet Saturday, referencing the 1990 Julia Roberts film in which her Vivian Ward character is snubbed at an expensive store. asserted

character → dub → store

Rubin accused the Grammy winner of “asymmetrical social warfare” in his conversation with Page Six on Tuesday. asserted

Rubin → accuse → Tuesday

“We have to reconsider the place we give celebrities in our society,” he raged. asserted

he → have → society

“This is not how you can behave as a citizen in the world, like, if you are this famous and powerful and you try to squash someone like a bug.” asserted

you → behave → bug

Rubin noted that the store has been “flooded with hateful phone calls and threats and text messages” since Clarkson’s tweets went viral. asserted

tweets → note → calls

He speculated the songwriter became “pissed” due to not receiving the “special treatment” she’s used to from employees. asserted

she → speculate → employees

“If you have the impression that she’s some down to earth, sweetheart, Midwestern gal, you’ve go got to ask yourself, how do you explain the action she took this weekend?” Rubin added. asserted

Rubin → have → action

Clarkson’s rep has yet to respond to Page Six’s request for comment. asserted

rep → have → comment

A source told Page Six on Monday that the “Because of You” hitmaker “must’ve been livid” because she is generally a “chill” person. asserted

she → tell → You

“She’s not someone who goes around making a big deal out of nothing,” the insider continued. asserted

insider → ’ → nothing

“She treats everyone with respect and doesn’t expect special treatment from anyone.” asserted

She → treat → anyone

Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → matter → ?

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

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