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Lizzo Faces Continued Legal Drama as Former Backup Dancers Speak Out

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HOUSTON, Texas – Singer Lizzo finds herself embroiled in a legal battle with her former backup dancers as the drama continues to unfold. Last summer, Lizzo was sued by her dancers Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez for allegations of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment, and related behavior. In a recent announcement on Friday, Lizzo expressed her exhaustion from being constantly criticized and concluded her statement with a simple declaration: “I QUIT.” Ron Zambrano, the legal representative for the dancers, expressed his disbelief at Lizzo’s claims of being bullied by the internet. … Read more

Cassie and Lil Rod’s Lawyers Speak Out After Homeland Security Raids Diddy’s Homes

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Los Angeles, CA – Lawyers representing singer Cassie and producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones have issued statements following the recent news of Homeland Security raiding Diddy’s homes. In a statement, Cassie’s lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, expressed support for law enforcement’s efforts to hold Mr. Combs accountable for his alleged misconduct. Wigdor stated that they hope the raid marks the beginning of a process that results in justice being served. The lawyer’s comments were reported by Nancy Dillon of Rolling Stone. Cassie, who once dated Diddy, accused him of rape, sex trafficking, and physical abuse back in … Read more

Human Rights Advocates Speak Out Against Tragic Massacre of Migrants in Sonora, Mexico

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HERMOSILLO, Mexico – A New York-based lawyer group is strongly condemning the tragic killing of a group of migrants in the Mexican state of Sonora. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the safety and security of migrants traveling through Mexico. The group of migrants, mainly comprised of women and young children, was traveling in a caravan from Central America to seek asylum in the United States. They were reportedly ambushed by gunmen near the town of Bavispe, resulting in the deaths of at least nine people, including six … Read more

Bafta’s Jury System Under Scrutiny: Campaigners Speak Out on Nominations and Diversity in Awards

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LONDON – The 2022 Bafta Film Awards have once again sparked debate over the use of juries in key categories. This marks the fourth year that nominations have been influenced by the introduction of juries, as well as other reforms implemented by the UK’s film academy in response to the #BaftaSoWhite controversy in 2020. In an effort to gauge the response to this year’s nominations and the effectiveness of the jury system, Screen International spoke with UK-based awards campaigners who shared their thoughts on the matter. Contrary to what one might expect, many campaigners have … Read more