Lizzo is being sued by three of her former dancers over claims including sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. The lawsuit includes accusations of sexual, religious and racial harassment, discrimination, assault and false imprisonment. The singer is also accused of fat-shaming and pressuring a dancer to touch a performer’s breasts.
The complaint, which was filed Tuesday, Aug. 1 in Los Angeles , alleges that the harassment from Lizzo was “so severe or pervasive” that it made the employment conditions for Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez “intolerable.” Lizzo denies all allegations.
Folks are coming out the woodwork to add their negative experiences with Lizzo to existing allegations that the Grammy winner, at the very least, is not a nice person. Another dancer, Noelle Rodriguez, has come forward and appeared on GMA to speak about her time with the Grammy winner. Lizzo issued a statement on her IG page, “These last few days have been gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing. My work ethic, morals, and respectfulness have been questioned,” she said in her statement. “My character has been criticized. 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 continues, “I am not here to be looked at as a victim, but I also know that I am not the villain that people and the media have portrayed me to be these last few days. I am very open with my sexuality and expressing myself, but I cannot accept or allow people to use that openness to make me out to be something I am not,” Lizzo stated. There is nothing I take more seriously than the respect we deserve as women in the world. I know what it feels like to be body shamed on a daily basis and would absolutely never criticize or terminate an employee because of their weight.”
2.Montgomery Riverfront Park Brawl Leads to Multiple Arrests
According to reports, the all-out brawl in Montgomery’s Riverfront Park led to multiple arrests. Reports say Montgomery Police Department officers responded to a disturbance at the park (around 7pm local time) where they saw and interceded in a large group of people in a fistfight on the dock on the Alabama River.
According to witnesses, the brawl started when a pontoon boat stopped at the riverfront, preventing a riverboat from docking there.
In footage shared to social media, several White people who were on board the pontoon boat are seen attacking a single Black man, who was allegedly a dock worker.
Additional footage shows multiple Black men and women coming to the worker’s defense. Montgomery police said they arrested several of those involved, charges are currently pending.
In one of the videos, police can be seen handcuffing participants on both sides of the conflict.
3.Joseline Hernandez Booked on Two New Felony Charges
Joseline Hernandez has been booked on two new felony charges over her brawl with Big Lex. On Thursday, she appeared in court where she stood before a judge who explained why she needed to be taken into custody again and booked on the new felony charges of battery… In a video obtained by @tmz_tv, Hernandez seemed less than thrilled to receive the news as no one wants to hear they’re going back to jail. However, based on what the judge is saying in the video, it sounds like she won’t be spending much time in the slammer.
4.Tory Lanez sentencing delayed again as attorneys file motion for new trial in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
Rapper Tory Lanez appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday after his attorneys filed a motion for a new trial in the shooting of fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion.
Lanez, who was convicted on Dec. 23, 2022, for shooting and injuring the hip-hop star, whose legal name is Megan Pete, was initially set to be sentenced in January but the sentencing has been delayed several times after he obtained new attorneys.
Lanez's current attorneys, Jose Baez and Matthew Barhoma, filed a motion for a new trial last month, The motion, which was obtained by ABC News, also takes issue with the forensic testing and claims that Lanez's right to counsel of his choice was violated. The rapper's defense team said in court on Monday it plans to file on May 1 a supplemental response to the motion, which has further delayed the rapper's sentencing.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, which is prosecuting this case, filed a motion on April 6 asking the judge to deny the defense's request for a new trial.In the motion, which was obtained by ABC News, prosecutors argued the defense's argument for a new trial "lacks substance."
The judge on Monday set a hearing for May 8, with the expectation that the sentencing will happen within 30 days of that hearing if the motion for a new trial is denied.
5.Kim Kardashian Post Twitter Update About C-Murder
Kim Kardashian is using her platform to advocate for the release of rapper C-Murder (government name Corey Miller). The reality star and budding attorney posted on her Twitter page yesterday about Corey’s case, who is serving a life sentence for the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Steve Thomas in 2002, according to SandraRose. Kim wrote, “Corey Miller deserves a day in court to test the veracity of the recanted statements and to prove that he did not shoot Steve Thomas. If you agree that Corey Miller deserves his day in court please repost this. While I strongly believe in Corey’s innocence, my heart goes out to the victims- and I pray for their healing and the closure that they deserve.” Kim also explained Louisiana’s new legal code Section 926.2 which permits individuals to submit evidence to prove their innocence that Corey has not been able to utilize considering a few witnesses have renounced their testimonies, according to TMZ.
6.Ne Ne Leaks Talking Big-Talk On Carlos Kings Podcast
Tamar Braxton came to the defense of Nene Leakes when she spoke with reality executive producer Carlos King about how she was severely underpaid and not granted the same opportunities as her white counterparts like Kim Kardashian even though they were doing the same work. One person observed, “Valid points but let’s be clear Kris Jenner has connections in business that NeNe or Tamar don’t have that’s a huge factor… These ladies grew up with the how’s how of movers & shakers in the entertainment business, law community & business community… That’s a huge factor….🎯🎯🎯.” Ladies, start networking, build that foundation, and think ownership!
Kandi Burruss remains unbothered by Nene Leakes‘ diss that she is overrated and overpaid. Kandi shared an IG story with a voice-over, paraphrasing, “It’s okay if you are the villain in someone else story because you are a clown in mine.” Kandi highlighted her name on her dressing room door with a peach beside it, indicating she is a cast member of “RHOA.” The saga continues.
7.Looks Like Cardi B Is Out Of Trouble
Las Vegas PD has decided to drop charges against Cardi B over the mic-throwing incident at her concert. According to authorities, the “case has been closed” for “insufficient evidence.” Cardi B must have that pull.
8.Jonathan Major's Trial Date Is Set
Jonathan Majors‘ caught a case for a moment of acting. His trial date is set for September 6th to face accusations of domestic violence for “pulling his girlfriend’s finger, twisting her arm, and striking and cutting her ear back in March.” The attorney representing Majors says he’s the real victim because his “life, reputation, and career have been torn apart.” SMH.
9.CHRISEAN ROCK CLAIMS 'EVIL' BLUEFACE THREATENED TO KILL HER & THEIR UNBORN CHILD
Chrisean Rock has claimed that her “evil” soon-to-be-baby-father Blueface once threatened to kill her and their unborn baby by kicking her in the stomach.
Rock took to Instagram Live on Sunday (August 6) and recalled the traumatic event, which she said happened a few months ago while the former couple were in Las Vegas.
“When I was five months pregnant, He get in my face (for real and this is the evilest shit I’ve ever seen him do, and nobody deserves that shit,”) she remembered. “He’s like, ‘Shoolyard Crip bitch, look a killer in his eyes. You don’t think I’ll kill you? And kick you in the stomach and you be bleeding for months?’
“Then he took my phone to make sure I wasn’t recording, none of that.
Chrisean Rock has claimed that her “evil” soon-to-be-baby-father Blueface once threatened to kill her and their unborn baby by kicking her in the stomach.
Rock took to Instagram Live on Sunday (August 6) and recalled the traumatic event, which she said happened a few months ago while the former couple were in Las Vegas.
“When I was five months pregnant, He get in my face (for real and this is the evilest shit I’ve ever seen him do, and nobody deserves that shit,”) she remembered. “He’s like, ‘Shoolyard Crip bitch, look a killer in his eyes. You don’t think I’ll kill you? And kick you in the stomach and you be bleeding for months?’
“Then he took my phone to make sure I wasn’t recording, none of that.
10.BEYONCE FORKS OUT $100K TO HELP STORM-RIDDEN FANS ATTEND D.C. SHOW
Beyoncé fans endured a massive storm this weekend to see her perform, and Queen Bey returned the favor by making sure her hive got home safely after the show.
The R&B star was in Maryland on Sunday (August 6) as part of her Renaissance Tour, and was set to perform at FedEx Field right before a storm unleashed its fury on the state. Videos showed lightning storms and pummeling rain soaking concertgoers, who got a shelter-in-place order while waiting to enter the stadium.
The Beyoncé fans were crammed inside the stadium entrance for two hours before being allowed to enter, and luckily the weather subsided enough for the show to start.
However, due to the show running late, the Metro train’s service hours needed to be extended in order for fans to get home, and that meant someone needed to pay the bill to make that happen. Bey’s ‘Renaissance’ tour company footed the bill, coming out to $100,000, according to TMZ.
This allowed the trains at the surrounding 98 stations to run for an extra 60 minutes, and it sounds like that might’ve bled into the early morning hours of Monday (August 7).
