Kelly Clarkson is now facing a $15 million price tag on a mechanical bird from a Brooklyn store amid their ongoing dispute. The co-owner of Art of Play, Adam Rubin, has listed the automated bird named “Molly” for sale at a staggering $15 million. Rubin mentioned that if someone purchases the bird, he plans to reward each shop employee with $15,000 and pay the creator, Bliss Kolb, $1 million. The remaining funds will be used to acquire other antique automata.
The shop has not responded to CBC News for confirmation. This development marks a significant escalation from the $15,000 price tag Clarkson claims to have seen during her visit on October 10.
The store owner expressed concerns about the safety of the shop due to the influx of foot traffic and backlash from Kelly Clarkson’s fans. Clarkson’s shopping incident was captured on video, showing her browsing the store before engaging with a clerk and eventually leaving.
The dispute began when Clarkson alleged being mistreated at the store, referencing a scene from the movie “Pretty Woman.” The store responded, clarifying that the bird Clarkson inquired about was not for sale. The situation escalated on social media, with Clarkson accusing the store of dishonesty.
In response, the store explained that the $15,000 price tag was for a similar bird that could be produced for sale, not for the display model. They offered Clarkson an alternative automaton priced at $2,000, which she did not stay to see.
Rubin mentioned that no one recognized Clarkson during her brief visit, and he denied the allegations of mistreatment, stating that the situation escalated when Clarkson used her platform to criticize them.
Online observers have been actively discussing the incident, with varying opinions on the matter, highlighting the importance of fair treatment and empathy towards customers regardless of their status or appearance.