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Beyoncé will change a lyric in her latest album after accusations of ableism

Beyoncé's publicist confirmed that the artist will replace an offensive lyric from a song in her latest album, Renaissance.

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

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Beyonce to remove ableist slur from track on new album Renaissance

Beyonce will remove an ableist slur from a song on her new album 'Renaissance' after an outrcry from advocates for the disabled community.

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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".

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Morning mail: interest rate rise looms, space debris hits farm, Beyoncé cuts offensive lyric

Tuesday: Economists are predicting the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates from 1.35% to 1.85%. Plus: Beyoncé called out over ableist term

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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 wears Brisbane designer's bodysuit in Renaissance album art

Brisbane designer Bethany Cordwell says she was contacted by the pop star's team earlier this year. When she saw Beyoncé wearing her design on her album art, she couldn't believe it.

ABC News

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

Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ is a landmark expression of Black joy (and you can dance to it)

LOS ANGELES — Consider the wiggle released.

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Manchester Evening News

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

Daily Mirror

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

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The Independent UK

Beyoncé to remove ableist slur from Renaissance track after criticism

Singer’s representative said term was ‘not used intentionally in a harmful way’

The Guardian - UK

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

Yes we can! Music, comedy and books to inspire confidence

From Megan Thee Stallion’s brag-rap to Rose Matafeo’s breakup standup, our critics round up the best art devoted to empowerment

The Independent 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

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

The Independent UK

She’s That Girl: How Beyoncé harnesses surprise and reinvention to stay at the top

The release of Beyoncé’s euphoric seventh album, ‘Renaissance’, is yet another reminder of the star’s undeniable power, writes Nicole Vassell

Axios

Apple and Spotify roll out red carpet for Beyoncé's new album

It's been six years since her last solo album, which made her the highest-paid musician in the world that year.

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