Kelly Clarkson Bird Dispute Put Art of Play ‘In Danger,’ Owner Says

Art of Play co-owner Adam Rubin is speaking out about the backlash the Brooklyn specialty shop has received following its public dispute with Kelly Clarkson, alleging that the business and people associated with it have faced harassment and threats since the singer criticized her shopping experience online.

In an interview with Curbed published on Tuesday (Oct. 13), Rubin described the situation as an “insane misunderstanding” and said the attention surrounding the incident has put the store and its employees in a difficult position.

“Kelly Clarkson has put us in danger,” Rubin said, claiming that…