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Kelly Clarkson Feud Over $15M Bird
Kelly Clarkson's Brooklyn store feud escalates as Molly's price jumps to $15 million.
In brief
Kelly Clarkson's Brooklyn store feud escalates as Molly's price jumps to $15 million. Kelly Clarkson's dispute with Brooklyn boutique Art Of Play over a $15 million animatronic bird has intensified, with the store facing harassment after she criticized their refusal to sell it. Originally reported by Stereogum.
Kelly Clarkson's Feud
Kelly Clarkson has been waging a PR war on Brooklyn boutique Art Of Play after they refused to sell her animatronic bird Molly.
“This is an insane misunderstanding”
Molly's Price Tag
Art Of Play raised Molly's price to $15 million due to popular demand after initially offering alternatives.
“It takes him years to make these machines. There are two in existence. This is one.”
Social Media Backlash
Clarkson's tweetstorm led to harassment of Art Of Play employees and anyone supporting the store.
“They’re calling. They’re emailing. They’re leaving reviews on every platform”
Store Owner's Statement
Adam Rubin, one of Art Of Play's co-owners, said Clarkson's actions created an asymmetrical social warfare situation.
“This is an insane misunderstanding”
Harassment Details
Art Of Play employees face doxxing, threats, and police involvement after Clarkson's social media campaign.
“They show up, they shout, you’re racially profiling kelly clarkson”
Consequence
Art Of Play warns customers they will never be able to contact the store due to harassment.
“If an actual customer tries to get in touch with us right now, they will never be able to”
The big picture
Kelly Clarkson's dispute with Brooklyn boutique Art Of Play over a $15 million animatronic bird has intensified, with the store facing harassment after she criticized their refusal to sell it.
