Lizzo announced her "quit" after facing "lies" about her appearance and character, expressing exhaustion at the ridicule in an Instagram post.
A lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's social media company, X, against a group alleging increased hate speech on the platform under Musk's leadership, has been dismissed by a US judge.
Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, expressed reservations on Monday about the proposed ban of the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok in the United States. He suggested that such a ban would only strengthen Meta.
Elon Musk is funding actress Gina Carano's lawsuit against Disney after she was fired in 2021 for a controversial social media post. The post involved comparing being a Republican to being a Jew during the Holocaust.
On Tuesday, Alina Habba, attorney for former President Donald Trump, retracted a conflict of interest accusation against the judge overseeing the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial. This decision came after Carroll's lawyer warned of potential sanctions.
Bollywood screenwriters are challenging 'unfair' contracts, seeking improved working conditions within one of the world's major film industries.
The Las Vegas Raiders established a franchise record for points scored by defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 63-21. Rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell had an impressive performance, completing 20 of 34 passes for 248 yards and four touchdowns. The Raiders dominated with a halftime lead of 42-0, falling just nine points short of the NFL's all-time regular-season record for points in a single game, set by Washington in 1966. The victory keeps the Raiders' slim AFC wildcard hopes alive as they move to a 6-8 record for the season.
Protests have erupted across New Zealand as thousands rally against the new government's intention to overturn policies that enhanced Indigenous rights. Prime Minister Chris Luxon's right-wing administration aims to reinterpret the nation's Indigenous treaty and diminish the use of the Māori language. Māori leaders criticize the three-party coalition as "anti-Māori," while the government asserts a commitment to improvements for both Māori and non-Māori.
Sir James Dyson's libel claim against the Daily Mirror's publisher, Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN), has been dismissed by Mr. Justice Jay. The legal action stemmed from an article published in January 2022, which Dyson deemed a personal attack on his lifetime achievements. In the two-day trial, Justin Rushbrooke KC, representing Sir James, argued that the article constituted an unjustified slur on his reputation, both personally and professionally. The piece, written by Brian Reade, referred to Dyson as the "vacuum-cleaner tycoon" who championed Vote Leave and later relocated his global head office to Singapore. The court, however, sided with MGN, asserting that Sir James failed to demonstrate financial loss or harm to his philanthropic work.
"Tina Knowles, the mother of global icon Beyoncé, has fiercely defended her daughter against critics who insinuated that the singer had lightened her skin for the premiere of her film 'Renaissance.' The controversy ignited as Beyoncé showcased a stunning platinum blonde hair look and donned a silver dress at the red carpet event.