Brooklyn novelty shop reeling from 'surreal' row with Kelly Clarkson over mechanical bird - BBC

A Brooklyn novelty shop is experiencing a public dispute with Kelly Clarkson after the singer compared her experience at the store to a scene from 'Pretty Woman.' The shop owner expressed surprise at the singer's negative characterization of the interaction.
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This highlights the power of celebrity influence on small businesses and the potential for social media-driven public relations conflicts.
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