Happy Birthday, , Lizzo!.
Melissa Viviane Jefferson
turns 36 years old today.
Here are five
fun facts about
the singer.
1. She started
playing the flute
in fifth grade.
2. Lizzo worked with
Prince for his album,
‘Plectrumelectrum.’.
3. Her stage name is inspired by
Jay-Z’s single, “Izzo.”.
4. The first song she would dance to at her wedding is Crime Mob’s “Knuck If You Buck.”.
5. Lizzo’s flute,
Sasha Flute, has its
own Instagram.
Happy Birthday, Lizzo!
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Lizzo Shocks Social Media After, Announcing She's Quitting Music.
On March 29, Lizzo announced that she
would quit the music business, saying she is , "tired of putting up with being dragged by
everyone in my life and on the internet.”.
All I want is to make music
and make people happy and
help the world be a little
better than how I found it, Lizzo, via Instagram.
All I want is to make music
and make people happy and
help the world be a little
better than how I found it, Lizzo, via Instagram.
NBC reports that Lizzo went
on to criticize "lies" circulating
about her on social media. .
But I’m starting to feel like
the world doesn’t want me
in it. I’m constantly up against
lies being told about me
for clout & views, Lizzo, via Instagram.
The singer went on to say she is also tired of , “being the butt of the joke every single time because
of how I look... my character being picked apart by
people who don’t know me and disrespecting my name.".
I didn’t sign up
for this s---.
I QUIT, Lizzo, via Instagram.
The announcement comes as Lizzo faces
two separate lawsuits accusing her and
her team of abuse and discrimination. .
According to one lawsuit, Lizzo created
a hostile work environment that included
sexually harassing her employees.
The singer also faces another lawsuit by a former
employee that accuses her and her team of
bullying, harassment and racial discrimination.
Lizzo has denied all of the allegations
against her in the lawsuits, calling
the claims "false" and "unbelievable.".
In February of 2024, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge denied Lizzo's request to have one of the lawsuits thrown out.
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Biden Campaign to Rake In $25 Million , at Star-Studded Fundraiser.
President Biden will host the
most lucrative political fundraiser in
American history on March 28, Politico reports. .
The event will feature former
Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
The event will feature former
Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton.
Mindy Kaling will emcee the event
from Radio City Music Hall.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
There will be musical performances by
Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, Lizzo.
Lea Michele and Ben Platt.
Lea Michele and Ben Platt.
Stephen Colbert will host an "armchair conversation" with Biden, Obama and Clinton.
Unlike our opponent, every dollar we’re raising
is going to reach the voters who will decide
this election — communicating the president’s
historic record, his vision for the future and
laying plain the stakes of this election, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement.
The numbers don’t lie: today’s event
is a massive show of force and a
true reflection of the momentum
to reelect the Biden-Harris ticket, Jeffrey Katzenberg, the Biden campaign co-chair, via statement.
$25 million is expected to be raised at the event. .
By comparison, Biden's campaign raised
$21 million during all of last month.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump
raised $20 million during the month of February.
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