[ad_1] Lizzo. Photo: Robert Okine/Getty Images Months before a new lawsuit over workplace misconduct threatened to endanger Lizzo’s positive brand, her team quietly settled a payment dispute with 14 dancers who said they appeared in the megastar’s HBO Max documentary without their consent, the Los Angeles Times reports. None of the dancers who settled their… Continue reading Lizzo Dancers Settled a Payment Dispute Before New Lawsuit
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Lizzo Dancers Recieved Settlement Over Love, Lizzo
[ad_1] Lizzo Dancers Recieved Settlement Over Love, Lizzo The dispute arose over a five-minute section in the documentary where a group of dancers rehearsed with Lizzo for the 2019 MTV VMAs. The emotional conversation with Lizzo centered on what it’s like to be plus-size Black dancer, with one performer saying, “You have to be three… Continue reading Lizzo Dancers Recieved Settlement Over Love, Lizzo
Lizzo dancers in HBO doc settled a dispute over payments
[ad_1] In a five-minute sequence in the documentary “Love Lizzo,” a group of dancers rehearsing with the star for her 2019 Video Music Awards performance talk candidly about what it means to be a female, plus-size Black dance artist. “You can’t let nobody see you sweat,” says one dancer emotionally, while others nod and wipe… Continue reading Lizzo dancers in HBO doc settled a dispute over payments
Lizzo’s Big Grrrl dancers support singer amid allegations
[ad_1] 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. “We had the time of our lives on The Special Tour. We have been so honored to share the stage with such amazing talent,” the dancers wrote Thursday on… Continue reading Lizzo’s Big Grrrl dancers support singer amid allegations
Hip-hop dancers at world championship talk breakdancing at Olympics
[ad_1] As hip-hop turns 50 on Friday, one of its pillars, breakdancing, was on display last weekend in Phoenix at the World Hip Hop Dance Championship. The event featured 3,000 dancers from at least 37 countries. In multiple ballrooms at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa, international dance stars taught classes and routines, dancers practiced… Continue reading Hip-hop dancers at world championship talk breakdancing at Olympics
Lizzo responds to claims in dancers’ lawsuit
[ad_1] Lizzo countered the “false allegations” and “sensationalized stories” levied against her this week in a lawsuit by former dancers with a lengthy statement defending her work ethic, standards and sexuality. “These last few days have been gut wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing,” the 35-year-old said Thursday in a statement posted on her official Instagram… Continue reading Lizzo responds to claims in dancers’ lawsuit
Lizzo Sued for Sexual Harassment by Former Dancers
[ad_1] Lizzo. Photo: Dave Simpson/WireImage Three of Lizzo’s former dancers have filed a lawsuit against her, her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. (BGBT), and dance captain Shirlene Quigley. The dancers, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, allege sexual, religious, and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault, and false imprisonment, according to a press release. Specifically, the… Continue reading Lizzo Sued for Sexual Harassment by Former Dancers