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Apr 2023
18m 30s

The Weaponisation Of Lizzo Has Begun

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When it was first announced, the new reality series F Boy Island made headlines thanks to its eyebrow-raising premise. This week Binge announced the show’s three leading ladies, and gave more information about what the show would really be about, so here’s what you need to know.

Plus, Jonathan Majors was set to be one of Hollywood’s biggest new names after starring in a string of critically acclaimed movies and TV shows. Then a series of alleged domestic assault allegations were made against him and his opportunities began to disappear. But as one of the biggest stars of the new Marvel Cinematic Universe, what happens next?

And photos of Lizzo have been trending across social media this week, but not for a very good reason. The conversation around what a body “should” look like has resulted in the weaponization of photos of stars like Kim Kardashian and Lizzo, with everyone picking a side. So now we need to unpack what’s really driving this conversation.

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