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The 40 best songs of 2022 so far

Inflation. Drought. Long COVID. Six months in, 2022 appears eager to match the chaos of the last few years of the decade. Yet as always great songs have helped get us through — some old (Kate Bush’s resurrected “Running Up That Hill”), some brand-new (Beyoncé's “Break My Soul,” which dropped…

Los Angeles Times

No justifications, excuses or box-ticking: the art of a successful celebrity apology

Less than a week ago, American singer and rapper Lizzo set a new bar for celebrity apologies. Lizzo re-released her latest single GRRRLS after receiving criticism online, due to the first verse in the song containing an ableist slur.

The Conversation

Chris Evans and Lizzo’s flirtationship: A complete timeline from drunk DMs to fake pregnancy announcements

First comes a drunk DM, then comes a fictional baby

The Independent UK

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Lizzo changes 'ableist' Grrrls lyric after Australian fan calls her out on social media

The American pop star takes action to remove an offensive word in her latest track, Grrrls, after being contacted by fans, including Australian Hannah Diviney.

ABC News

Lizzo listened and changed ableist lyric

This shows how prevalent slurs are against disabled people – and how easy it is to make things right

Salon

Lizzo released a new and improved version of ‘GRRRLS’

The singer's swift re-release after backlash from disability advocates was a masterclass in owning up to a mistake.

Mic

Disability advocates were offended by lyrics in Lizzo’s new song ‘Grrrls.’ So she changed it

Trailblazing musician Lizzo is 100% listening and says she’s dedicated to being part of the change she’s been waiting to see.

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Lizzo changes new song Grrrls to remove 'derogatory' term after criticism

The American singing and rap superstar took action following the backlash

Manchester Evening News

Lizzo rerecords 'Grrrls' following criticism over ableist lyric

Lizzo rerecorded a lyric in her new song "Grrrls" after disabled fans called out her use of a word that's considered an ableist slur.

WEKU

Lizzo reworks song to strip out an ableist lyric

Pop star Lizzo has rerecorded a song, stripping out an offending lyric that she learned was ableist.

Tribune News Service

English weather and Instagram: What BBC Scotland reported instead of indyref news

“WHAT is the point of BBC Scotland?”

The National (Scotland)

Lizzo changes 'offensive' lyric in new song Grrrls after backlash from fans

About Damn Time singer Lizzo has been forced to change the lyrics in her latest track Grrrls after fans pointed out they contained an 'offensive and derogatory' word

Daily Mirror

Lizzo Has Broken Her Silence On All The Fan Backlash After She Used An Ableist Slur In ‘GRRRLS’

“Let me make one thing clear: I never want to promote derogatory language."

Pedestrian.tv

Lizzo removes ‘harmful’ ableist slur from new song Grrrls after criticism

Pop star says she ‘never want[ed] to promote derogatory language’ and re-releases song, removing offensive term for spastic diplegia

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Manchester Evening News

Lizzo slammed for using the 'ableist' slur 's***' in her new song

The American singer and rapper has been told to 'do better' as she was criticised for using the word in Grrrls

Evening Standard

Lizzo called out for offensive lyric in new single ‘Grrrls’

The Grammy award-winning artist has been criticised for using an offensive term for cerebral palsy, also known as spastic diplegia

The Independent UK

Lizzo: New track ‘Grrrls’ criticised for ‘ableist slur’ in lyrics

Some have called for the song to be taken down and re-uploaded with censored lyrics

The Independent UK

Lizzo and her boyfriend Myke Wright make red carpet debut

The pop star also sparked engagement rumours with photograph of a diamond ring on her finger

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Pedestrian.tv

Fatphobic Fucks Are Turning Lizzo’s Name Into A Slur Can We Leave Her Alone For Five Minutes?

It's about damn time.

The Independent UK

Lizzo applauded for calling out Liam Payne over One Direction comments

‘Lizzo calling out Liam is exactly what I needed this morning’

Salon

Will this pasta be summer’s potluck hit?

Let's face it: Pickle juice makes everything better

Tribune News Service

Heidi Stevens: Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue critics don't care about public health. If they did, they'd read the room.

I see we’re still doing that thing where we look at someone in a swimsuit and pretend we’ve accessed their full medical history and most recent blood panel.

Tribune News Service

Lizzo gets her own documentary at HBO Max

Lizzo is bringing the party to HBO Max.

The Independent UK

‘Fat b**** lust’: Lizzo shares Rosie O’Donnell’s lyric mistake in ‘About Damn Time’

‘Lizzo change the lyrics now,’ urged one fan

The Independent UK

SNL: Who is hosting tonight and what time is Saturday Night Live on?

Sketch show is returning this weekend with a first-time host

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