Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Art Of Play’ Bird Controversy, Explained
Singer Kelly Clarkson publicly criticized a Brooklyn store, 'Art of Play,' on social media after feeling she was treated poorly during a shopping visit. The store owner responded by clarifying that the item she inquired about was a unique, non-for-sale animatronic bird.
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This incident illustrates the power of celebrity social media influence and the subsequent public relations challenges for small businesses.
“Catch Me Up” is a TODAY series where our experts and journalists bring readers up to speed on the day’s biggest headlines. Did Kelly Clarkson have a “Pretty Woman” moment while shopping? Or was she insisting on buying an item that wasn’t for sale? The Grammy-winning singer ignited a back-and-forth on social media with the owner of a curiosity store in Brooklyn, New York, with a post on X about what she says was her negative treatment during a visit. All of it revolves around a $15,000 mechanical bird puppet that mounts on the wall. Yes, you read that correctly. Here’s what to know about the drama. Kelly Clarkson Posts That She Was Treated Like Julia Roberts in “Pretty Woman” The singer posted on X on Oct.
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