Entertainment · October 14, 2026
Security Footage Reveals Kelly Clarkson’s Visit to Art of Play Store
Security footage from the Brooklyn toy store Art of Play has been released via the 'Pablo Torre Finds Out' podcast, documenting Kelly Clarkson's visit on October 10. The footage shows Clarkson entering the store in casual attire and inquiring about a mechanical bird puppet named 'Molly.' While Clarkson publicly alleged she was treated with condescension and told to find something 'comparable' because of her appearance—likening the experience to a scene from 'Pretty Woman'—store owners maintain it was an 'insane misunderstanding.' The footage captures a brief, four-minute visit including a conversation lasting less than a minute and a final interaction with a staff member before Clarkson's abrupt exit.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Kelly Clarkson visited the Art of Play store in Brooklyn on October 10.
- The visit lasted approximately four minutes.
- Clarkson was wearing a yellow T-shirt, baseball cap, and a backpack.
- The dispute centered around a mechanical bird puppet named 'Molly'.
- Security footage of the visit was obtained and released by journalist Pablo Torre.
- Clarkson posted her grievances on X (formerly Twitter), comparing the store to a scene in 'Pretty Woman'.
Reported by only some outlets
- Art of Play co-owner Adam Rubin claimed the price of the bird was raised to $15 million due to the 'popular demand' caused by the feud.
- Footage shows Clarkson gesturing and appearing to address a second staff member before exiting.
- The store reposted positive customer reviews on social media following Clarkson's criticism.
Confirmed
- Security footage shows Kelly Clarkson in Art of Play for roughly 4 minutes on October 10.
- Clarkson compared the experience to the film 'Pretty Woman' on social media.
- Pablo Torre obtained and published the footage on his podcast.
Reported
Rumor
- The shopkeeper used a condescending tone and mentioned the $15,000 price tag to imply she couldn't afford it. (Kelly Clarkson)
- The interaction was 'undramatic' and Clarkson simply didn't like being treated like a normal person. (Adam Rubin (Store Co-owner))
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