Kelly Clarkson responded on social media this week after a Brooklyn store disputed her account of an attempted purchase involving a $15,000 singing bird sculpture. Clarkson said an employee first told her the piece was available, then allegedly changed the story and offered to locate a similar item. The singer accused the Art of Play owner of being rude and dishonest after the store said the automaton, known as Molly, is mounted to the wall and used during magic shows. According to the shop, Molly was never merchandise, despite the price tag and conversation Clarkson described. Why Is Kelly Clarkson Calling Them Out? Clarkson also rejected any suggestion that she was dismissive of small businesses. Clarkson said she entered the Brooklyn shop intending to buy several items and argued that supporting independent retailers does not excuse treating customers poorly. The dispute follows Clarkson's earlier comparison of the shopping experience to Julia Roberts' character in Pretty Woman , after she felt staff pushed her toward a less expensive alternative instead of taking her plans seriously. Clarkson ended her latest post with a pointed review of the store itself, calling the shop interesting while saying the owner was not.