Kelly Clarkson's store callout shows the 'power' of celebrity statements: expert

Singer Kelly Clarkson and the Brooklyn toy store Art of Play are involved in a public dispute following Clarkson's claim that she was treated dismissively by staff. Clarkson alleged that an employee implied she could not afford a $15,000 mechanical bird, comparing the experience to the movie 'Pretty Woman.' The store countered that the item was a store mascot not for sale, though a duplicate could be ordered from the artist, and they offered a cheaper alternative. The exchange has sparked a viral debate about the power of celebrity influence and the impact of social media callouts on small businesses.

Singer Kelly Clarkson and the Brooklyn toy store Art of Play are involved in a public dispute following Clarkson's claim that she was treated dismissively by staff. Clarkson alleged that an employee implied she could not afford a $15,000 mechanical bird, comparing the experience to the movie 'Pretty Woman.' The store countered that the item was a store mascot not for sale, though a duplicate could be ordered from the artist, and they offered a cheaper alternative. The exchange has sparked a viral debate about the power of celebrity influence and the impact of social media callouts on small businesses.