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Kelly Clarkson Sparks Online Debate After Brooklyn Store Clash
- •Kelly Clarkson faced criticism after claiming staff at Art of Play in Brooklyn judged her ability to afford an expensive item.
- •The store denied her claims, stating the item was not for sale and she was treated fairly, later releasing security footage of her visit.
- •The security footage did not capture the conversation, leaving online viewers divided over the incident.
- •The dispute also revived public attention surrounding past 2023 allegations of a toxic work environment at The Kelly Clarkson Show.
- •Clarkson and NBCUniversal previously addressed the 2023 workplace claims, emphasizing their commitment to a respectful environment.
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Kelly Clarkson criticized the Brooklyn store Art of Play on X, claiming staff judged her ability to afford an expensive animatronic bird priced at $15,000 and treated her poorly. The store denied her claims, stating the item was not for sale and that she was treated like any other customer.
The store pushed back against the singer's account by stating that the item she wanted to see was not available for purchase and that employees treated her fairly. They later released security camera footage showing her inside the shop looking at items and interacting with staff.
The incident brought renewed attention to a 2023 Rolling Stone report alleging a difficult workplace culture behind The Kelly Clarkson Show, including claims of bullying, intimidation, and inappropriate behavior by senior staff. Clarkson and NBCUniversal previously addressed those allegations in 2023, emphasizing their commitment to a safe and respectful work environment.
