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Kelly Clarkson's feud with Brooklyn toy store Art of Play

The New York Times says a famous singer and a Brooklyn purveyor of esoteric toys are in a public spat; both sides have fans.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe're breaking in with a developing story.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe New York Times reports that Kelly Clarkson is feuding with a Brooklyn toy store called Art of Play, and everyone has an opinion.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTeam coverage begins now, Hank. The Times says people disagree on who made the big mistake. Big. Huge!

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA toy store, Chip.

  5. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAn esoteric toy store, according to the Times, and I need to know if anybody gave it proper notice.

  6. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorChip, I'm sending you a notice that this block is over.

  7. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt's late Friday, Hank, so I'm not reading it until Monday. We will update you if it becomes slightly more important.

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The story so far

  1. Kelly Clarkson Blasts New York Store Over 'Pretty Woman Moment' · Yahoo
  2. Fox News now says store in Brooklyn, not Manhattan, in Clarkson… · E! News
  3. Kelly Clarkson Responds After NY Store Denies 'Pretty Woman' Treatment · The Hollywood Reporter
  4. Clarkson's Brooklyn shop snub: store says item wasn't for sale · NBC News
  5. NYC Store Art of Play Responds to Kelly Clarkson's Claim · E! News
  6. Prepper in bunker says toy store feud proves collapse is near · FOX 5 New York
  7. Kelly Clarkson's feud with Brooklyn toy store Art of Play (this story)

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