On October 11, 2026, Kelly Clarkson posted that The Art of Play in Brooklyn treated her rudely while she asked about a mechanical bird, and accused staff of giving her the Pretty Woman treatment after they offered a cheaper alternative. The store says the bird, Molly, is mounted and not for sale, and that a nearly identical automaton named Dolly was available for $15,000. A commenter says he saw a price tag on Molly in August, and a reporter says the owner was asked three times whether the bird had a price, never answered, then kicked him out. Co-owner Adam Rubin declined to comment to one show but later said he is open to a magic show to settle the…