LOS ANGELES — Three dancers who filed a lawsuit against Lizzo committed to additional tour dates after the alleged harassment occurred, according to documents obtained by NBC News on Tuesday. Arianna Davis, Noelle Rodriguez and Crystal Williams each re-signed for a third leg of Lizzo’s tour in early April, according to a signed agreement and an… Continue reading Dancers suing Lizzo committed to additional tour dates even after alleged harassment, documents say
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Lizzo’s current dancers praise singer as she faces lawsuit
Lizzo’s current backup dancers have expressed support for the singer, thanking her for “shattering limitations and kicking in the door way” for them as the artist faces a lawsuit from former dancers accusing her of sexual harassment and fat-shaming. In an Instagram post, Lizzo’s dance troupe, known as the “Big Grrrls,” said they have “had… Continue reading Lizzo’s current dancers praise singer as she faces lawsuit
Lawyers for ex-Lizzo dancers say they are reviewing more complaints in wake of lawsuit
LOS ANGELES — Lawyers representing three of Lizzo’s former dancers said they’ve been reviewing new complaints since she was accused of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment and weight-shaming in a lawsuit filed last week. Ron Zambrano said his firm, which focuses on employment law, is vetting new allegations from at least six people who… Continue reading Lawyers for ex-Lizzo dancers say they are reviewing more complaints in wake of lawsuit
Former Lizzo dancers who filed lawsuit hope speaking out is starting a ‘movement’
Lizzo’s former dancers who filed a lawsuit against her alleging a hostile work environment and sexual harassment say abuse against background dancers is an industry-wide issue and they hope they’re starting a movement to change it. Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez, two of the three former dancers who filed the suit, explained why they decided… Continue reading Former Lizzo dancers who filed lawsuit hope speaking out is starting a ‘movement’
Aztec dancers accuse U.S. agency of confiscating their traditional feathers
A group of Indigenous Aztec dancers has filed a claim against a U.S. federal agency for confiscating hundreds of traditional Indigenous feathers as the group was crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized more than 1,500 feathers typically worn during performances and for cultural and religious practices in March at the… Continue reading Aztec dancers accuse U.S. agency of confiscating their traditional feathers
Former Lizzo dancers were weight-shamed and pressured while at strip club, lawsuit says
LOS ANGELES — Three of Lizzo’s former dancers have accused the singer of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. They also allege that she pressured one of them to touch a nude performer at an Amsterdam club and subjected the group to an “excruciating” audition after leveling false… Continue reading Former Lizzo dancers were weight-shamed and pressured while at strip club, lawsuit says