Kelly Clarkson’s dispute with a Brooklyn store regarding a mechanical bird has taken a costly turn, with the shop now listing the bird, named “Molly,” for a staggering $15 million. The co-owner of Art of Play, Adam Rubin, decided to put Molly up for sale amidst the ongoing viral feud with the pop star. The listing now describes Molly as the world’s most famous singing bird automata, designed and created by Bliss Kolb, priced at $15,000,000.
Rubin has offered each shop employee $15,000 and a payment of $1 million to Kolb if someone purchases the bird. The remaining funds from the sale would be used to acquire other antique automata. CBC News attempted to contact Art of Play for confirmation but has not received a response.
The situation has garnered significant attention online, with a video capturing Clarkson’s visit to the store on October 13. The footage shows Clarkson browsing the store before engaging with a clerk and later leaving without making a purchase.
The dispute originated when Clarkson claimed she was treated poorly at the store, comparing her experience to a scene from the movie “Pretty Woman.” The store responded, stating that Molly was not for sale and clarified the events surrounding Clarkson’s visit. The back-and-forth escalated on social media, with users sharing their perspectives on the situation.
As the controversy continues to unfold, the internet community remains divided on the matter, with varying opinions on the interactions between Clarkson and the shop owners.