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Lizzo Responds To Sexual Harassment & Weight Shaming Allegations

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Lizzo is currently under fire after three of her former dancers sued her for a whole host of reasons. Overall, the allegations made against the artist are quite shocking. The dancers claim that Lizzo had pressured them to commit sexual acts while on tour. In particular, they were asked to take part in some sort of banana sex show in Amsterdam. Additionally, some of the women were told that they were gaining weight and that if it continued, they would be kicked off the tour. Needless to say, fans are devastated by these allegations as they go against what the artist stood for.

Since the allegations surfaced a couple of days ago, fans have been waiting for her to respond. However, she has largely remained quiet on social media, until now. On Thursday morning, Lizzo took to Twitter with her side of the story. As you can imagine, she is completely denying the allegations. Moreover, she says that she is heartbroken that people she gave an opportunity to would say these things. In fact, she claims that these dancers had behaved poorly on tour and had been warned that they could be fired.

Read More: Dancers Who Sued Lizzo Speak On The Today Show

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“I’m devastated after hearing these fabricated claims made against me. These are sensationalized stories from people I gave opportunities to. The allegations are as unbelievable as they sound,” Lizzo said. “These former employees have already publicly admitted that they were told that their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional. Usually, I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are too outrageous not to be addressed. I’m hurt but I will not let the good work I’ve done in the world be overshadowed by this. I want to thank everyone who has reached out in support to lift me up during this difficult time.”

The story certainly will not end here. The lawsuit continues, and we’re sure the dancers will be responding to this statement, soon. Let us know what you think of Lizzo’s response, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world.

Read More: Lizzo Praised Amsterdam’s Banana Sex Show In Resurfaced Interview

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Tiger Woods Hit With Sexual Harassment Allegation: Details

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Tiger Woods is currently facing a pretty significant lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend Erica Herman. As we previously reported, this lawsuit is worth $30 million. Overall, it all stems from an ugly breakup in which Woods allegedly kicked Herman out of his home. Moreover, he reportedly told her he had planned a vacation for her. However, once she was driven to the airport, Woods’ people allegedly told her to not come back to the house. Additionally, there have been some pretty significant implied accusations.

For instance, before filing the lawsuit, Herman was looking to have her NDA nullified. This was being done under the Speak Out Act which makes all NDAs unenforceable in instances of abuse or sexual harassment. With the Speak Out Act being mentioned, there were all kinds of rumors floating around. Now, according to TMZ, Herman is very clearly accusing Woods of sexual harassment.

Tiger Woods Currently At The Center Of A Lawsuit

Tiger Woods of the United States looks on from the 18th green during the continuation of the weather delayed second round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

As she explained in new court documents, Tiger Woods gave her a job in 2014. Subsequently, they got into a relationship, and in 2017, he made her sign the NDA. Herman alleges that her job was threatened which constitutes as sexual harassment. Moreover, she is applying that same logic to the fact that she was kicked out of Woods’ home after breaking up. “The landlord made the availability of her housing conditional on her having sexual relationship with a co-tenant,” Herman’s attorneys explained. “That conduct amounts to sexual harassment under federal and Florida fair housing laws.”

Previously, Tiger Woods denied any wrongdoing in this case. He and his lawyers have also characterized Herman as an angry ex who just wants to get back at him. However, Herman has stood her ground and maintains that Woods has treated her poorly. This is a developing story, so stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates.

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Bella Thorne Recalls A Director Accusing Her Of Flirting When She Was 10 Years Old

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Bella Thorne says that a director once accused her of flirting with him when she was just 10 years old. Throne recalled the incident during a discussion with Emily Ratajkowski on her High Low podcast.

“’What the fuck are you talking about man?’” she remembered thinking at the time. “I don’t give a fuck what the fuck I said. I don’t care if I said ‘eat my pussy right now.’ She is 10 years old! Why ever would you think that? Why?”

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 14: Actress Bella Thorne attends the premiere of MTV And Dimension TV’s “Scream” at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on June 14, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Thorne continued: “You’re in a director session—you can’t really say or do much. You do the scene, you say hello, you walk out. There’s no time to like ‘let me go sit on your lap’ or like make you feel uncomfortable. What the fuck are you talking about?”

“Just putting that on a 10-year-old child and making it like they made an adult man uncomfortable is insane… and then that was relayed to a casting director who was happy to relay that to your mom,” Ratajkowski said. “If you need a more fucked up story about Hollywood and, like, pedophilia and the sexualization of children, I don’t know if there is one.”

Ratajkowski has been open about her own struggles with sexual harassment in the industry. In 2021, she published a collection of essays titled My Body, in which she examined the commodification of the female body. In the book, she accuses Robin Thicke of groping her on the set for his “Blurred Lines” music video. The track was released in 2013.

Check out Bella Thorne’s appearance on High Low below.

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Ashanti Reflects On Sexual Harassment In The Music Industry

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Ashanti recently opened up on the sexual harassment she’s dealt with in the music industry over the years. Speaking with People, she reflected on the highs and lows of being a female artist.

“Honestly, I’m not sure if another artist would be able to deal with what I’ve dealt with,” Ashanti remarked to the outlet.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – JULY 08: Ashanti performs onstage during the 2018 Essence Festival – Day 3 at Louisiana Superdome on July 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Paras Griffin/WireImage)

Ashanti explained that she’s always felt more like a “tomboy” and thus frequently found herself in rooms alone with men.

“I was always a tomboy, so I felt right at home with a bunch of big brothers,” she added. “If there was a beat I wanted, and another rapper on the label wanted, we would have to battle it out, and whoever wrote the best record got the beat. So, it made me stronger.”

The iconic singer also discussed a time when a male producer offered to help her with two songs for free. Afterward, he went back on his proposal and demanded she either shower with him or pay $40,000 for each track.

“I really, genuinely thought he was joking. You can feel like someone’s cool, and in the back of their mind, they have an ulterior motive,” she said. “Things like that can happen to Ashanti, so it can happen to anyone — and I’ve heard worse stories.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Ashanti discussed marriage and wanting to start a family. She says she has to “make sure it’s with the right person.”

Looking forward, Ashanti says she’s got an album in the works as well as a documentary about her life. Additionally, she’s working on a re-recorded version of her debut album.

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Manager of R. Kelly Pleads Guilty To Stalking, Threatening Singer’s Sexual Abuse Victims

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A manager and adviser to R&B singer and convicted sex trafficker R. Kelly is pleading guilty to stalking.  Federal prosecutors in New York City say Donnell Russell used threats, harassment, and intimidation to keep one of the singer’s sexual abuse victims quiet.  

“Through the use of intimidation tactics, Russell repeatedly and purposefully worked to silence ‘Jane Doe’ from revealing the emotional and physical trauma inflicted on her by R. Kelly and his associates. Despite multiple threats, Russell ultimately failed in his efforts and will now face the consequences of his despicable behavior,” said HSI Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Patel. “HSI will continue to work together with our partners to support and empower survivors of abuse and exploitation to come forward and speak out against their abusers.”

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READ MORE: R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Sex Crimes

Between November 2018 and February 2020, the 47-year-old defendant is also accused of sending threatening messages to the woman and publishing explicit photos of the victim on the internet.

R. Kelly is also facing trial in Chicago federal court for child pornography and obstruction charges in August. Russell is scheduled to be sentenced on November 17.

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