Lizzo Faces Another Lawsuit Accusing Her of Bullying and Discrimination
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Lizzo Faces Another Lawsuit Accusing Her of Bullying and Discrimination
Lizzo Faces Another , Lawsuit Accusing Her of , Bullying and Discrimination.
NBC reports that another former employee is suing
Lizzo, claiming that the star allows bullying,
harassment and racial discrimination behind the scenes.
News of the lawsuit came on the same day that Lizzo
was set to receive an award recognizing her
efforts to promote social justice and inclusivity.
.
Fashion designer Asha Daniels said that
she found the actions of Lizzo and other
members of the entertainer's team "totally shocking.".
I was listening to this Black woman
on this huge stage have this message
of self-love and caring for others
and being empathetic and being
strong and standing up for others.
, Asha Daniels, fashion designer, via NBC.
I was listening to this Black woman
on this huge stage have this message
of self-love and caring for others
and being empathetic and being
strong and standing up for others.
, Asha Daniels, fashion designer, via NBC.
And I was witnessing myself,
the dancers and the background
vocalists and my local team in every
city be harassed and bullied regularly, Asha Daniels, fashion designer, via NBC.
Daniels' suit was filed
on September 21 in
Los Angeles County Superior Court.
The lawsuit accuses wardrobe manager Amanda Nomura
of using stereotypical impressions of Black women
and calling performers “fat,” “useless” and “dumb.”.
The lawsuit also claims that Nomura
forced performers to change in front
of mostly male stage crew members.
According to the suit,
Daniels was fired after she
complained about Nomura.
Last month, a similar suit was filed,
accusing Lizzo of sexual harassment and
fostering a hostile work environment
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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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Massive Recall Follows , Discovery of Rat Parts, in Japanese Sliced Bread.
NBC reports that a brand of sliced bread in
Japan has been recalled after rat parts were
discovered in the popular product. .
NBC reports that a brand of sliced bread in
Japan has been recalled after rat parts were
discovered in the popular product. .
According to Pasco Shikishima Corp., 104,000 packs of
its super-fermented “chojuku” bread, produced at a
factory west of Tokyo, have been impacted by the recall. .
According to Pasco Shikishima Corp., 104,000 packs of
its super-fermented “chojuku” bread, produced at a
factory west of Tokyo, have been impacted by the recall. .
The company said that the line , “will be suspended for the time being to investigate
the cause and to strengthen countermeasures.”.
The company said that the line , “will be suspended for the time being to investigate
the cause and to strengthen countermeasures.”.
We deeply apologize for the serious inconvenience and trouble this has caused to our customers, suppliers, and other concerned parties, Pasco Shikishima Corp., via NBC.
The company added that there have been no
reports of customers falling ill as a result
of eating contaminated products.
NBC reports that the news comes amid
a string of food safety scares in Japan. .
In March, Kobayashi Pharmaceutical ordered
a recall of three dietary supplements containing
red yeast rice that had been linked to over
100 hospitalizations and five deaths. .
In 2023, police made multiple arrests linked
to a wave of pranks dubbed "sushi terrorism.".
The so-called acts of "sushi terrorism" involved diners at conveyor
belt restaurants engaging in unhygienic behavior like licking cups
before returning them or contaminating food with hand sanitizer. .
The so-called acts of "sushi terrorism" involved diners at conveyor
belt restaurants engaging in unhygienic behavior like licking cups
before returning them or contaminating food with hand sanitizer.
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A show set in the same universe as 'The Office' has received a series order from Peacock. The project is co-created by 'The Office's' Greg Daniels and 'Nathan For You' co-creator Michael Koman. Like NBC's former Emmy-winning comedy starring Steve Carell, the series will also be a mockumentary. It features Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore leading the ensemble cast. Production will begin in July.
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NBC has handed out a series order to the multicamera comedy 'Happy's Place,' starring Reba McEntire. 'Happy's Place' sees McEntire play Bobbie, a woman who inherits her father's restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had. The series reunites McEntire with the team behind her 2001 sitcom, 'Reba,' including showrunner Kevin Abbott, and co-star Melissa Peterman.
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Walmart Reverses Course, , Closes Down Its , Walmart Health Division.
NBC reports that Walmart has announced
it will close all 52 of the doctor-staffed
health clinics the company operates.
The announcement comes as
part of the company's decision to
shut down its Walmart Health Initiative.
Clinics that will close down are located in
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Texas. .
On April 30, the company also said it would
begin winding down its virtual care service.
The decision to end the Walmart Health Initiative
will not reportedly impact Walmart
pharmacies and vision centers.
Walmart said that it will work to direct current patients
to other providers covered by their insurance
networks to ensure they continue to receive care.
NBC reports that the news comes as a swift
reversal of Walmart's plan to expand its number
of doctor-staffed clinics to 70 by the end of 2024.
Through our experience managing
Walmart Health centers and
Walmart Health Virtual Care,
we determined there is
not a sustainable business
model for us to continue, Walmart statement, via NBC.
Other nontraditional health care
providers have also been forced to
reconsider their plans in recent years. .
Last month, Walgreens announced that it would
close 140 of the company's primary care clinics,
along with plans to shut down 20 more.
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Law Enforcement Hiring , Increased in 2023 , Following Years of Decline.
NBC reports that police departments in the United States
have seen their first increase in ranks, changing course
on a historic exodus of officers in recent years.
According to a recent survey,
2023 saw more officers sworn in
than any of the previous four years. .
At the same time, the survey by the Police Executive
Research Forum (PERF) also found that fewer law
enforcement officers resigned or retired in 2023. .
Law enforcement numbers had been declining following
the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests against
police brutality following the death of George Floyd. .
Law enforcement numbers had been declining following
the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests against
police brutality following the death of George Floyd. .
I just think that the past four
years have been particularly
challenging for American policing.
And our survey shows we’re
finally starting to turn a corner, Chuck Wexler, Executive director of PERF, via NBC.
NBC reports that declining numbers left
many police departments with a shortage of
officers, which resulted in slower response times.
Chuck Wexler, executive director of PERF, warns that many police departments are still struggling to recruit and retain officers.
According to Wexler, law enforcement , "isn't out of the woods yet.".
At least a dozen smaller police departments in
the nation have been forced to disband, leaving those
municipalities reliant upon state or county police forces.
NBC reports that in addition to increased pay and
benefits, many police departments have chosen to
change application requirements to increase hiring
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