What's going on between Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store bird?
Singer Kelly Clarkson sparked a social media debate after claiming a Brooklyn boutique refused to sell her a mechanical bird. The store, Art of Play, clarified that the item is a permanent fixture and not for sale.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of celebrity culture, social media influence, and small business public relations.
What's going on between Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store bird? Close A boutique store called Art of Play in Brooklyn has found itself at the centre of a social media storm, after Grammy winner Kelly Clarkson complained that they would not let her buy a singing and dancing mechanical bird that was on the wall.
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