Lizzo Hit With Lawsuit, Jamie Foxx Accused of Anti-Semitism, Donald Trump

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Lizzo faces a lawsuit from three former dancers accusing her of creating a hostile work environment and forcing sexual situations.

The episode opens with a musical intro and host Hollywood greeting listeners. He introduces the show's format of discussing trending blog stories. The first segment addresses a viral video about dating etiquette, where a man expects his date to pay after inviting her out. Hollywood reads social media responses and gives his opinion that clarity upfront is key. The main segment covers four celebrity news stories. Lizzo's lawsuit involves three former dancers accusing her of creating a hostile work environment, forcing them into sexual situations at strip clubs, and body shaming. Hollywood reads Lizzo's response statement and discusses public reaction, including Lizzo losing over 150,000 followers. He expresses skepticism about the allegations but notes other former employees have come forward with similar claims. He mentions Beyoncé omitting Lizzo's name from her tour performance. Next, Donald Trump's indictment on four felony counts for attempting to overturn the 2020 election is discussed, with Hollywood criticizing that Trump can still run for president despite the charges. Cardi B's incident involves throwing a microphone at a fan who threw liquid at her during a Vegas show; the fan filed battery charges, but Cardi was cleared, and the microphone is being auctioned for six figures. Jamie Foxx's social media post saying 'they killed this dude named Jesus' leads to accusations of anti-Semitism, prompting an apology from Foxx and a response from Jennifer Aniston, who liked the post. Hollywood questions the sensitivity of cancel culture. The episode concludes with a segment 'What Blows Mine' where Hollywood criticizes internet over-sensitivity, like blogs blurring out fists in fight videos.

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A skeptical, unresolved pass through the Lizzo lawsuit and the doubts around it.

The episode turns on the lawsuit involving Lizzo, using it to examine claims about a naked performer, weight and body shaming, and former employees describing toxic situations. It works best when it refuses a clean verdict.

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You want a Lizzo lawsuit discussion that keeps one eyebrow raised and the receipts in view.

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