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Dancers suing Lizzo accuse star of 'gaslighting' over denial of harassment allegations

Sky News Monday, 7 August 2023
Two of the dancers suing Lizzo over claims of weight-shaming and sexual and racial harassment have told Sky News they feel the US singer is "gaslighting" and "victim blaming" them by denying their allegations.
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In one of the most bizarre and disturbing celebrity stories in recent memory, singer/rapper Lizzo is being sued by a group of former dancers for sexual harassment and, of all things, “fat-shaming." Jason shares his thoughts on the matter and what happens when “mad women” abuse their...

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