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Brooklyn shop owner reports death threats from Kelly Clarkson fans
Adam Rubin says the shop received hostile messages and threats after Clarkson’s post drew millions of views online.
- On Saturday, Kelly Clarkson posted on X about rude service at Art of Play in Brooklyn, triggering a public dispute with co-owner Adam Rubin, who claims the resulting backlash has exposed his staff to threats and doxxing.
- At the heart of the dispute is 'Molly,' a one-of-a-kind mechanical singing bird Clarkson attempted to buy; the store maintains the mascot is not for sale despite Clarkson's allegation that staff condescendingly cited a $15,000 price.
- Art of Play stated they offered a different mechanical bird automaton from a German clockmaking shop for approximately $2,000, but Clarkson publicly disputed this, calling the shopkeepers liars and insisting she was treated as if she could not afford items.
- The business reported that staff and neighbors have faced threats, harassment, and doxxing from Clarkson's followers, forcing the store to switch off its telephone due to overwhelming hostile messages.
- Criticizing the singer's use of her platform, Rubin described the situation as 'asymmetrical social warfare' and accused Clarkson of an 'abuse of power,' noting that viral attention remains a significant concern despite some in-person support.
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Kelly Clarkson feud with store highlights celebrity power on social media
It was something most people have likely done at one time or another: complain to others about feeling judged or dismissed during an interaction, maybe even take to social media to post about it.
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