Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn store snubbed her. The shop says the item she wanted wasn’t for sale.

Singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson publicly criticized Art of Play, a Brooklyn curiosity shop, alleging that an employee treated her as though she could not afford the merchandise. The store responded by clarifying that the item Clarkson inquired about, a 'one-of-a-kind' automaton named Molly, is not for sale because it is a permanent fixture used in their magic shows. The incident sparked a social media debate regarding celebrity influence on small businesses and the nature of customer service interactions.

Singer and talk show host Kelly Clarkson publicly criticized Art of Play, a Brooklyn curiosity shop, alleging that an employee treated her as though she could not afford the merchandise. The store responded by clarifying that the item Clarkson inquired about, a 'one-of-a-kind' automaton named Molly, is not for sale because it is a permanent fixture used in their magic shows. The incident sparked a social media debate regarding celebrity influence on small businesses and the nature of customer service interactions.