[ad_1] As Lizzo gears up to fight a hostile-workplace lawsuit filed by three former dancers who say they were subjected to sexual harassment and discrimination, she’s hired notorious Hollywood attorney Martin D. Singer, a.k.a. Marty Singer. His work with his A-list client roster earned him Entertainment Lawyer of the Year from the Beverly Hills Bar… Continue reading Lizzo hired Marty Singer — here’s a closer look at his résumé
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Lizzo Dancers Settled a Payment Dispute Before New Lawsuit
[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
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
If Lizzo lawsuit is true, being boss is not among her talents
[ad_1] Hey, managers, here’s a basic HR tip: Don’t take your employees to a live nude performance in Amsterdam. Or any other city, for that matter. Because if certain allegations in the lawsuit she faces are true, someone should definitely have told Lizzo. In early August, three of Lizzo’s former dancers filed a suit against… Continue reading If Lizzo lawsuit is true, being boss is not among her talents
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
Beyoncé shows love to Lizzo during Atlanta performance
[ad_1] Beyoncé has shared a message for Lizzo as the “Juice” singer faces several allegations from her former dancers. At the “Cuff It” artist’s Atlanta show on Monday, social media video captured her giving a shout-out to Lizzo during a performance of “Break My Soul (The Queens Remix).” During one verse of the recorded version… Continue reading Beyoncé shows love to Lizzo during Atlanta performance
Made in America festival, featuring Lizzo and SZA, canceled
[ad_1] Philadelphia’s annual Made in America music festival has been canceled a month ahead of its previously scheduled start. In a Tuesday statement, the festival’s organizers cited “severe circumstances outside of production control,” as the reason for nixing the event. The festival planned on featuring Lizzo and SZA as headliners, along with supporting sets from… Continue reading Made in America festival, featuring Lizzo and SZA, canceled
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
What Did Lizzo Do? How to Talk About Her New Lawsuit
[ad_1] Photo: Steve Jennings/WireImage Okay, so a fresh lawsuit came down the pipeline yesterday aimed at the pop star Lizzo, her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc., and dance director (SK?) Shirlene Quigley, and yeah, it’s a doozy. Real quick: Three former dancers, Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis, and Noelle Rodriguez, are filing a total… Continue reading What Did Lizzo Do? How to Talk About Her New Lawsuit
Former Lizzo workers react to lawsuit allegations
[ad_1] Other former members of Lizzo’s touring team are reacting to news of allegations levied against the “Juice” artist by sharing personal accounts of working with the singer. On Tuesday, news broke that three of Lizzo’s former dancers filed a lawsuit against the body-positive singer alleging sexual harassment and hostile working conditions, among other accusations.… Continue reading Former Lizzo workers react to lawsuit allegations