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The Latest Breaking News from Lizzo

Beyoncé Is Removing The Ableist Slur From Renaissance Why TF Was It There In The First Place?

Did we learn nothing from Lizzo?

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Beyoncé to change lyric containing 'ableist slur' in new song on Renaissance album after backlash

A representative for the Grammy-winning singer says she will change a lyric after facing backlash from disability advocates calling her choice of words an "ableist slur".

ABC News

Netflix’s upcoming film on Marilyn Monroe slated after release of trailer

Netflix's upcoming film about Marilyn Monroe, titled Blonde, has been criticised after its trailer - featuring Ana De Armas - was released

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Beyoncé vows to change ‘Renaissance’ lyric amid backlash from disability community

Beyoncé has vowed to alter the lyrics to one of her new songs after receiving criticism from the disability community.

Los Angeles Times

Beyoncé to remove offensive word from new song on 'Renaissance' album after backlash

“The word, not used intentionally in a harmful way, will be replaced,” a spokeswoman for Beyoncé wrote in a statement.

Chicago Sun-Times

Beyoncé to remove offensive word from new song

Beyoncé is the second artist to remove an offensive term for disabled people from a new song after complaints

The Independent UK

Beyoncé will be making a slight tweak to 'RENAISSANCE' after backlash

An ableist slur called out online prompted a quick reaction from Queen Bey.

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Beyonce to remove 'deeply offensive' lyric from song on new album after backlash

The song features on the star's highly-anticipated seventh studio album Renaissance

Manchester Evening News

Beyonce to remove ‘ableist slur’ in new song after receiving backlash from fans

Beyoncé has confirmed that she will remove the ableist term pointed out by fans in a new song from her album Renaissance

Evening Standard

Beyoncé to change Renaissance lyric containing ableist slur

A spokesperson for the musician confirmed that she will remove the offensive term for disabled people from her new song, Heated

The Guardian - UK

Beyoncé slammed by disability charity over lyric used in new album

It comes just weeks after Lizzo used the same word - and received backlash - for her song Grrrls

Manchester Evening News

Beyonce to re-record song after being slammed for 'deeply offensive' lyrics

Singing superstar Beyoncé responded after coming under growing pressure to re-record track Heated on her new album Rennaissance having been criticised for using an ableist slur

Daily Mirror

First Thing: alarm at nominations for election deniers

Kari Lake and Mark Finchem are in running for crucial state roles. Plus, tributes paid to Nichelle Nichols

The Guardian - UK

Beyoncé faces backlash over ableist slur in lyrics to new Renaissance track ‘Heated’

Lyric has been described as a ‘slap in the face’ to the disabled community

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The Guardian - AU

When Beyoncé dropped the same ableist slur as Lizzo on her new album, my heart sank

Just weeks after Lizzo responded to my viral tweet by changing her lyrics, Queen Bey has made the same mistake on Renaissance

Daily Mirror

Gemma Collins says weight battle is 'everyday struggle' but she aims to 'inspire fans'

Gemma Collins has opened up about her 'constant battle' with PCOS as she admits controlling her weight can be an 'everyday struggle'. After being praised for her inspirational body confidence tips, the GC says she aims to 'keep it real' with her fanbase

The Independent UK

Harry Styles sends Lizzo flowers to celebrate her song being ranked number one on Billboard chart

Lizzo thanked her close friend for the flower bouquet on TikTok.

The Independent UK

Lizzo says she recorded 50 different versions of her hit single ‘About Damn Time’

‘I thought we’d never finish it,’ singer said

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Lizzo’s song ‘About Damn Time’ is No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

Lizzo is No. 1 and it’s “About Damn Time.”

The Guardian - UK

Lizzo: Special review – next-level irresistible disco-pop

Her astonishing vocals and relatable lyrics remain a joy as the force-of-nature singer-songwriter picks up where Cuz I Love You left off

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis has an ‘adorable’ dance battle with 10-year-old daughter Mabel in rare video

Actor is seen dancing to Lizzo’s hit song

Daily Mirror

Teenager goes viral after trying on old XXL wardrobe following 10 stone weight loss

Maeve Everett, 19, has gone viral on TikTok for trying on her old XXL wardrobe after her weight loss - saying she was motivated to lose the weight after being warned she wouldn't be able to carry children safely

Daily Mirror

Lizzo spent years feeling 'ashamed' and 'undesirable' due to lack of body inclusivity

Grrrls singer Lizzo has opened up about her past insecurities about her appearance and said she doesn't want to be 'the token big girl' for the fashion industry

The Independent UK

Lizzo doesn’t want to be the ‘token big girl’ in fashion

The singer says ‘chic and glamorous clothing’ is for everybody

Los Angeles Times

The super-charismatic Lizzo doesn’t really need hits, but on ‘Special,’ she has them anyway

Lizzo’s pop stardom has relied only partially on pop hits.

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