'Sensationalized Stories': Lizzo Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations
1 year, 5 months ago

'Sensationalized Stories': Lizzo Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations

The Quint  

She added, "My work ethic, morals and respectfulness have been questioned. She emphasized on the importance of hard work, "As an artist I have always been very passionate about what I do. With passion comes hard work and high standards. Sometimes I have to make hard decisions but it's never my intention to make anyone feel uncomfortable or like they aren't valued as an important part of the team.” Lizzo has been accused of sexual harassment and weight-shaming in a lawsuit filed by three of her former backup dancers. Further allegations levelled against her and her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc, stated that she created a hostile work environment through sexual, racial, and religious harassment.

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Lizzo denies sexual harassment allegations from ex-dancers: ‘I did nothing wrong’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Lizzo denies sexual harassment allegations from ex-dancers: ‘I did nothing wrong’

LA Times  

Lizzo said she was “completely surprised” after three former touring dancers filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against her last year. “I was literally living the dream,” Lizzo said Thursday on the “Baby, This is Keke Palmer” podcast — her first interview since the lawsuit news broke. “People now will just believe anything bad about you.” The dancers’ attorney Ron Zambrano …

Lizzo asks Los Angeles court to dismiss designer’s ‘salacious’ harassment lawsuit
1 year ago

Lizzo asks Los Angeles court to dismiss designer’s ‘salacious’ harassment lawsuit

LA Times  

Lizzo claimed in her motion to dismiss the lawsuit that designer Asha Daniels “failed to perform the work she was assigned.” Lizzo, facing multiple harassment allegations from former employees, has made moves to put one lawsuit to rest. The “Truth Hurts” singer requested that Los Angeles court officials dismiss a September harassment and discrimination lawsuit filed by New York designer …

Lizzo's Big Grrrls Share Support For Singer Amid Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
1 year, 4 months ago

Lizzo's Big Grrrls Share Support For Singer Amid Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Big Grrrls, Lizzo’s dance crew, thanked the pop star “for shattering limitations” on her Special Tour after former dancers alleged in a lawsuit that Lizzo threatened and harassed them. The current crew, in an Instagram post on Thursday, reflected on touring with Lizzo and said they were “honored to share the stage with such amazing talent.” …

‘Thank you for shattering limitations’: Lizzo's current dancers praise her after sexual harassment lawsuit
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Thank you for shattering limitations’: Lizzo's current dancers praise her after sexual harassment lawsuit

Hindustan Times  

Lizzo’s current dancers have appreciated the singer after she was hit with a sexual harassment lawsuit by her former dancers.“We have had the time of our lives on The Special Tour,” read a statement posted to Instagram from Lizzo’s dance group, the Big Grrrls and Big Boiiis. 2023 “THANK YOU to Lizzo for shattering limitations and kicking in the door …

Lizzo’s Big Grrrl and Big Boiii dancers stand by the singer amid misconduct allegations
1 year, 4 months ago

Lizzo’s Big Grrrl and Big Boiii dancers stand by the singer amid misconduct allegations

LA Times  

Lizzo’s tour dancers have come to her defense amid workplace misconduct allegations that have been made against the singer. Lizzo’s tour dancers, known as the Big Grrrl and Big Boiii Dancers, have come out to support the “Truth Hurts” singer amid workplace misconduct allegations. “The commitment to character and culture taking precedence over every movement and moment has been one …

Lizzo reality show: Dancer suing singer suggested she felt pressured to pose nude in Watch Out for the Big Grrrls series
1 year, 5 months ago

Lizzo reality show: Dancer suing singer suggested she felt pressured to pose nude in Watch Out for the Big Grrrls series

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Davis is one of three plaintiffs, alongside fellow contestant Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez, who …

Lizzo says she’s ‘not the villain’ after her former dancers claim sex harassment
1 year, 5 months ago

Lizzo says she’s ‘not the villain’ after her former dancers claim sex harassment

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Lizzo said Thursday that she’s “not the villain” that three of her former backup dancers falsely accuse her of being in a sexual harassment lawsuit. “Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.” She said the “sensationalized stories” were coming from …

"I am not the villain": Lizzo responds to sexual harassment lawsuit, calls dancers’ claims "false"
1 year, 5 months ago

"I am not the villain": Lizzo responds to sexual harassment lawsuit, calls dancers’ claims "false"

Salon  

Lizzo responded Thursday after three of her former backup dancers filed a lawsuit, alleging sexual harassment and accusing the four-time Grammy winner of creating a hostile work environment. In a statement posted across social media, Lizzo said she's "hurt" and called the "false allegations" both "unbelievable" and "outrageous." The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court …

That Lizzo lawsuit reminds us that even our progressive faves can be a disappointing letdown too
1 year, 5 months ago

That Lizzo lawsuit reminds us that even our progressive faves can be a disappointing letdown too

Salon  

Lizzo is the self-described queen of body positivity and inclusion. Her Amazon reality dance competition television show "Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls" won an Emmy for showcasing the nuanced journey of fat Black female dancers and their extreme dedication to dance, self-love and ultimately success. The detailed lawsuit, obtained by NBC News Tuesday, claims Lizzo sexually harassed and …

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