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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Nadia Khomami Arts and culture correspondent

Lizzo: singer who shot to fame calling out bullies accused of being one

Lizzo performs in Madrid, Spain, in July
Lizzo has denied allegations by three of her former dancers, calling them ‘as unbelievable as they sound’. Photograph: Valeria Magri/SOPA Images/Shutterstock

She is a feminist icon and champion of body positivity, with lyrics that encourage self-love and empowerment. Own your curves; dump that man; cash those checks – so go the commandments at the esteemed church of Lizzo, where millions of acolytes worship and find acceptance.

So when news broke this week that the singer and her production company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, were being sued by three former dancers, her fans were left stunned.

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