Kelly Clarkson is not letting this one go. The singer and TV host went off on Art of Play, a Brooklyn specialty store, after she says she was treated poorly while inquiring about a bird automaton named Molly. The store claimed Molly was permanently attached to the wall and not for sale, but Clarkson shared an Instagram Story showing the bird with a $15,000 price tag. She didn’t hold back, calling the store rude and dishonest and comparing the whole vibe to Pretty Woman.
The store fired back, saying it was“suddenly attacked by 8 million people”after her post. Clarkson’s response? You don’t get a free pass to treat people less than just because you’re a small business. That line alone has the internet split down the middle, with some backing her and others saying the store didn’t deserve the pile-on. It’s the classic celebrity versus small business debate, and everyone has an opinion.
Meanwhile, Clarkson’s career is in a whole new chapter. She walked away from The Kelly Clarkson Show in August and is back on The Voice for season 30 alongside Adam Levine, Queen Latifah, and Riley Green. So between the bird drama and the red chairs, she’s staying busy. Whose side are you on? Sound off in the comments.
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