Kelly Clarkson's Art of Play dispute over a mechanical bird goes viral

Security footage and social media posts detail a viral dispute between singer Kelly Clarkson and the Brooklyn shop Art of Play over a mechanical bird named Molly. It outlines what the store says happened during her visit, how Clarkson described the interaction online, and how the shop owner has responded. It also covers the reported price change and the public reaction around the store.

■ Store interaction and product details
- Security footage reportedly shows Clarkson browsing and speaking with an employee at Art of Play.
- The store says she was there about five minutes and that the mechanical bird Molly was attached to the wall.
- It also says a nearly identical automaton and another singing bird were available.

■ Online posts, price, and response
- Clarkson posted that she tried to buy Molly and described feeling treated as if she could not afford it.
- She later shared a photo of what she says is a $15,000 price tag; the owner confirms the price is now $15 million.
- Owner Adam Rubin, also author of Dragons Love Tacos, says the shop received threats and that staff treated Clarkson like a normal customer; NBC reached out to Clarkson for comment.
- People have visited the store to support the owner or see the mechanical bird.

Viewers interested in celebrity news, social media controversies, retail customer service, or the specific store and mechanical bird will find a factual summary of the reported events and responses. It does not include a comment from Clarkson or a detailed product review, so it is best for understanding the dispute rather than resolving it.