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Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clash on social media

Headline from WHDH Boston, on the newest of 4 developments

NEW YORK (AP) — It was something most people have likely done at one time or another: complain to others about feeling judged or dismissed...

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  1. Kelly Clarkson says Brooklyn shop treated her like Pretty Woman character

    Headline from Independent Journal Review ·

  2. Kelly Clarkson's feud with Brooklyn store continues

    Headline from KTLA Los Angeles ·

  3. Kelly Clarkson's Feud With Brooklyn Store Raises a $15,000 Question

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  4. Newest

    Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clash on social media

    Headline from WHDH Boston ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

43 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    Kelly Clarkson blasts Brooklyn store for treating her like Julia Roberts in ‘Pretty Woman’: ‘You’re an idiot’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The "American Idol" winner said she was "looked at as if [she] couldn't afford" shopping at the establishment.

  2. Independent Journal Review

    Kelly Clarkson says Brooklyn shop treated her like Pretty Woman character (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson named Brooklyn's Art of Play on X after a clerk offered something comparable, writing she was treated like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.

  3. NBC New York

    Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn store snubbed her. The shop says the item she wanted wasn't for sale. (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson on “The Kelly Clarkson Show”.

  4. Fox News

    Kelly Clarkson slams Brooklyn store over ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson claims a Brooklyn store employee treated her like she couldn't afford the merchandise, comparing the experience to "Pretty Woman."

  5. New York Post

    Brooklyn store outed by Kelly Clarkson for alleged poor treatment responds, claims singer wanted item that wasn’t for sale (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    "It's been a surreal experience to be the focus of such widespread outrage after just one mention by a celebrity," the store wrote.

  6. Variety

    After Kelly Clarkson Slams Brooklyn Novelty Store, Shop Says the ‘One-of-a-Kind’ Singing Bird She Wanted Wasn’t Actually For Sale (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    After Kelly Clarkson took to X on Saturday to share her experience “being treated like Julia Roberts” in “Pretty Woman” during a visit to Art of Play, a novelty shop in Brooklyn, the local business is responding to her claims, saying it has received “widespread outrage” since and explaining that the…

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    Kelly Clarkson Responds After New York Store Denies She Got the ‘Pretty Woman’ Treatment: “You’re a Liar” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    "It’s not that hard to be kind," she wrote after Art of Play shot down her version of events. "I never blast people but you my friend were an exception. Your store is really cool. Unfortunately, you aren’t."

  8. Insider

    The small business drama involving Kelly Clarkson, a Brooklyn toy store, and an animatronic bird (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson said she was treated like Julia Roberts' character in the '90s rom-com "Pretty Woman" when she visited a Brooklyn toy shop.

  9. Rolling Stone

    Kelly Clarkson Responds to Brooklyn Store After They Refute Her Bad Shopping Experience (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    “So you’re not only rude, you’re also a liar," the singer wrote in response to Art of Play's claims

  10. Forbes

    Kelly Clarkson Took On A Brooklyn Store, Then The Row Went Viral (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Rightful complaint about poor customer service or a fame over-step? Kelly Clarkson's tweet about a Brooklyn store has raised questions about celebrity influence.

  11. Newsweek

    Kelly Clarkson ‘Pretty Woman’ Drama Explained As She Slams Store’s Response (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The singer accused a NYC store of treating her like Julia Roberts in 'Pretty Woman.' Now both sides are disputing what happened.

  12. New York Post

    Brooklyn store Art of Play defends viral ‘misunderstanding’ with Kelly Clarkson after being branded a ‘liar’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The "American Idol" alum took aim at the curiosity shop as "rude" and "condescending" in a scathing statement via X over the weekend.

  13. WSVN Miami

    Kelly Clarkson gets into war of words with Brooklyn store over an item she wanted to buy (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    NEW YORK, New York (WCBS) — A battle is brewing between music superstar Kelly Clarkson and a small business in Brooklyn, with their feud on...

  14. FOX 5 New York

    Kelly Clarkson clashes with Brooklyn boutique in viral ‘Pretty Woman’ feud (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    A weekend visit to a Brooklyn novelty shop has sparked a viral feud between pop star Kelly Clarkson and the store’s owners, with both sides sharing vastly different accounts of the interaction. The incident occurred on Saturday at Art of Play, a boutique located on Atlantic Avenue near Brooklyn Brid…

  15. Forbes

    NYC Store Explains Viral Dispute With Kelly Clarkson After She Called It A ‘Liar’ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Art of Play, a Brooklyn-based small business, said it reached out to Kelly Clarkson to “clear the air” after she made viral social media posts alleging she was treated poorly, sparking a public back-and-forth with the store.

  16. Pix11

    'It's not that hard to be kind': Kelly Clarkson calls out Brooklyn retail store (opens Pix11)

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    Pix11's feed description

    BROOKLYN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- A Brooklyn retail store is making headlines after a weekend visit from Kelly Clarkson took an unexpected turn. The singer took to social media after stopping by the Art of Play store on Saturday, criticizing the company and alleging that a condescending employee assumed she…

  17. Know Your Meme

    Kelly Clarkson Calls Out Store For 'Pretty Woman-ing' Her, Inspiring Widespread Discourse, Memes (opens Know Your Meme)

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    Know Your Meme's feed description

    The Kelly Clarkson Singing Bird Drama or Art of Play Drama refers to a feud between singer Kelly Clarkson and the Brooklyn, New York-based toy and curio shop Art of Play, after Clarkson accused them of refusing to sell her a one-of-a-kind singing bird automaton known as Molly, purportedly assuming t…

  18. ABC 7 New York

    Kelly Clarkson is feuding with a Brooklyn, New York store (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson is feuding with a magic and games store in Brooklyn, New York, according to social media posts shared over the weekend.

  19. BizPac Review

    Kelly Clarkson says Brooklyn magic shop treated her ‘like a prostitute’ — owner fires back with a different story (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    A magic shop is defending itself after singer Kelly Clarkson complained about its service in an angry social media post. It all started when Kelly took to […]

  20. KTLA Los Angeles

    Kelly Clarkson's feud with Brooklyn store continues (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    The saga continues between Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store that sells pricey knick-knacks. This all began when the "Since U Been Gone" singer called out the store for their bad customer service. "Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few…

  21. Fast Company

    Why is Kelly Clarkson beefing with a Brooklyn toy shop? (opens Fast Company)

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    Fast Company's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson just thrust a small Brooklyn boutique into the limelight, and not in a good way. Art of Play , a high-end novelty shop offering playing cards, puzzles , games, and “playful decor,” apparently caught the singer’s attention.

  22. Inc.

    Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Pretty Woman’ Complaint Put a Small Business on Blast. Then the Story Changed (opens Inc.)

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    Inc.'s feed description

    The singer’s negative experience at a small business went viral. Now, experts are criticizing how it all unfolded on social media.

  23. Insider

    A PR pro says Kelly Clarkson made one big mistake in her feud with a Brooklyn toy shop (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Kelly Clarkson started an online feud with a small business, Art of Play, after she felt mistreated by staff. A PR pro explains why it's a bad look.

  24. New York Post

    The truth behind ‘livid’ Kelly Clarkson’s public feud with Brooklyn store: ‘Not who she is’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The comments come after the “Since U Been Gone” singer slammed Brooklyn store Art of Play on Saturday, claiming an employee treated her as though she couldn’t afford an expensive item she wanted to purchase.

  25. New York Post

    Inside Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Pretty Woman’-style feud with small Brooklyn business (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The singer sparked a bitter public feud with a Brooklyn-based magic shop after accusing the store of treating her like Julia Roberts’ beloved character.

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