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Back Up Dancers

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entertainment1 year ago

"Judge Denies Lizzo's Motion to Dismiss Sexual Harassment Lawsuit, Case Moves Forward"

A judge denied Lizzo's motion to dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by three former backup dancers, allowing the case to move forward. The lawsuit accuses Lizzo and her company of creating a hostile work environment through sexual, religious, and racial discrimination, as well as sexual harassment. While some claims were dismissed, including a fat-shaming allegation, others, such as the demeaning visits to adult entertainment venues and assault, remain. Lizzo's team plans to appeal the judge's decision, while the dancers' lawyer sees the ruling as a victory and looks forward to preparing the case for trial.

entertainment2 years ago

Madonna's Strict Late Policy: $100 Per Minute for Dancers

Former back-up dancer Carrie Ann Inaba revealed that Madonna fined her dancers $100 for every minute they were late during her 1993 tour, The Girlie Show. Inaba praised Madonna for teaching her punctuality and called the tour her "best job ever." She also shared that Madonna demanded all eight dancers shave their heads to test their dedication. Despite the challenging working conditions, Inaba expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn from Madonna and tour with her.