Brief
Surveillance video shows Kelly Clarkson’s visit to Brooklyn’s Art of Play store
A grainy store camera captured the singer testing a kaleidoscope, questioning a staff member about a mascot bird and later posting on X about the encounter.
By Felo News Desk · Published
New surveillance footage obtained by the "Pablo Torre Finds Out" podcast shows singer Kelly Clarkson inside the Art of Play magic‑and‑games store in Brooklyn on Oct. 10, 2026. The four‑minute, audio‑less video shows Clarkson in a yellow shirt and baseball cap browsing items, testing a kaleidoscope, and examining a wooden automaton bird called "Molly." She is seen speaking with an employee about the bird, pointing at it, and later returning to the cash register before exiting.
After leaving the store, Clarkson posted on X, comparing the treatment she received to a scene from the 1990 film "Pretty Woman" and claiming staff suggested the bird could be bought for $15,000. Art of Play responded that "Molly" is a permanent fixture and not for sale, and co‑owner Adam Rubin said the incident has led to harassment of staff.
Key facts
- The video captures Clarkson inside Art of Play for about four minutes on Oct. 10, 2026. (news.yahoo.com)
- Clarkson examined a wooden automaton bird named "Molly" and asked staff about it. (news.yahoo.com)
- Clarkson posted on X claiming staff offered the bird for $15,000. (news.yahoo.com)
- Art of Play said the bird is a permanent fixture and not for sale. (news.yahoo.com)
- Co‑owner Adam Rubin said the dispute has resulted in harassment toward store employees. (news.yahoo.com)
Sources
- [1] news.yahoo.com — originally reported as “Newly released surveillance video shows Kelly Clarkson in Brooklyn store”
