@midnightpianist.us: Kelly Clarkson’s shopping trip has turned into a viral dispute, and neither the singer nor the Brooklyn store at the center of the controversy is backing down. The 44-year-old singer said she visited Art of Play in Brooklyn hoping to buy several items but felt as though an employee assumed she couldn't afford them. She compared the experience to Pretty Woman, the 1990 film in which Julia Roberts’ character is treated unfairly while shopping. The store offered a different explanation, saying Clarkson had asked to purchase Molly, a mechanical bird that sings and dances during its magic shows. According to the owners, Molly is permanently attached to the wall and isn't for sale. But Clarkson disputed that claim, sharing a photo she said showed a $15,000 price tag beside the bird. She accused the employee of speaking to her in a condescending tone and called the store’s explanation dishonest. Art of Play later said the artist who created Molly owned an almost identical bird available for $15,000. The store also claimed it offered Clarkson another singing bird for around $2,000, but she left before seeing it. The disagreement has divided social media users. Some customers have questioned the store’s explanation, while others believe Clarkson used her huge following unfairly against a small business. Neither side has backed down, and the exact details of their conversation remain disputed. Whose story do you believe: Kelly’s or the store’s? \#KellyClarkson #CelebrityNews #ViralNews #SmallBusiness #EntertainmentNews

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Monday 12 October 2026 23:38:00 GMT