New York Store Art of Play Says Kelly Clarkson Spent 5 Minutes Inside - The Hollywood Reporter

The Brooklyn store Art of Play has responded to Kelly Clarkson's claims that she received poor service. The store clarified that the interaction was brief and involved a misunderstanding regarding the availability of specific mechanical bird puppets.
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This story illustrates how celebrity social media influence can impact small businesses and the public perception of customer service interactions.
The New York store that Kelly Clarkson accused of giving her the Pretty Woman treatment has responded again to her claims.
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