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Dis Life: 'Singers using S word in their lyrics make disabled people feel invisible'

Anna Morell says Americans often use the slur without thinking about context, but in a country in which a quarter of all adults are disabled, that flippancy is a part of dismissing disabled people

Daily Mirror

Beyoncé, Under Fire for Using an 'Ableist Slur,' Chooses Self-Censorship

"Spazzing on that ass" does nothing whatsoever to harm people with cerebral palsy.

Reason

Loose Women star says she's 'heartbroken' over Beyoncé's 'deeply offensive' lyrics

TV presenter Sophie Morgan - who is disabled - has slammed Beyoncé for using a derogatory term in a song on her new Renaissance album - just weeks after Lizzo did the same

Daily Mirror

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It’s not just Beyoncé and Lizzo – culture is full of painful ableism that’s too often ignored

We need allies who care enough to shift their thinking, so the onus isn’t always on disabled people to point out problems, says the Observer New Review writer Kathryn Bromwich

The Guardian - UK

Beyoncé to Remove Offensive Word from New Song

Beyoncé is removing an offensive term for disabled people from a new song on her record “Renaissance,” just weeks after rapper Lizzo also changed lyrics to remove the same word. “The word, not used intentionally in a harmful way, will be replaced,” a spokeswoman for Beyoncé wrote in a statement…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.

WEKU

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

Did we learn nothing from Lizzo?

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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".

ABC News

Netflix’s upcoming film on Marilyn Monroe slated after release of trailer

Netflix's upcoming film about Marilyn Monroe, titled Blonde, has been criticised after its trailer - featuring Ana De Armas - was released

Daily Mirror

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 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.

Mic

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

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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 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 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

Daily Mirror

Gemma Collins says weight battle is 'everyday struggle' but she aims to 'inspire fans'

Gemma Collins has opened up about her 'constant battle' with PCOS as she admits controlling her weight can be an 'everyday struggle'. After being praised for her inspirational body confidence tips, the GC says she aims to 'keep it real' with her fanbase

The Independent UK

Harry Styles sends Lizzo flowers to celebrate her song being ranked number one on Billboard chart

Lizzo thanked her close friend for the flower bouquet on TikTok.

The Independent UK

Lizzo says she recorded 50 different versions of her hit single ‘About Damn Time’

‘I thought we’d never finish it,’ singer said

Tribune News Service

Lizzo’s song ‘About Damn Time’ is No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

Lizzo is No. 1 and it’s “About Damn Time.”

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