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GLP-1 ‘Pawzempic’ Weight-Loss Drugs for Dogs and Cats May Be Coming Next
Biotech startups are racing to bring Ozempic-style weight-loss drugs to cats and dogs, promising slimmer pets — and raising questions about safety and cost for owners.
Cardi B Asked About Weight, If Accuser in Assault Lawsuit Is 'Bigger' Than Rapper: 'I Mean, Look'
Former security guard Emani Ellis claims the rapper physically and verbally assaulted her at a Beverly Hills medical clinic in 2018.
Lizzo Shuts Down Fatphobic ‘Bullying,’ Says It’s ‘Socially Acceptable’: ‘Just Shut the F*ck Up’
The artist thinks that fatphobia is a "socially acceptable" means of bullying.

Lizzo’s Trainer Shaun T Defends Her Against Ozempic Rumors, Says She Is ‘Very Fit’
The celebrity trainer insisted Lizzo's recent weight loss came from the hard work of an "insanity" program and not the popular drug.

Azealia Banks Calls Jelly Roll ‘Fat Ass’ After He Beats Out Charli xcx’s ‘Brat’
Banks commented on Jelly Roll after his new album 'Beautifully Broken' opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, beating Charli XCX's 'Brat' remix album.

Lizzo Says Daily Body Shaming Is ‘Really Starting to Make Me Hate the World’
The Grammy-winner is tired of explaining "this is what my body looks like even when I'm eating super clean and working out."

Lizzo Criticizes 'Complicit Silence' Over Transphobia and Other Forms of Bigotry
The Grammy-winner expressed her frustration in a series of tweets on Wednesday, writing, "Transphobia is lookin real rooted in racism right about now."

Lizzo Offers Clarification After Calling Out 'B*tches That Got Something to Say About Me' in VMAs Speech
Lizzo picked up the award for Video for Good at the 2022 VMAs last night, and she’s now clarified comments she made during her acceptance speech.

Rebel Wilson Reflects on Her Team Thinking Weight Loss Would Jeopardize Career as the ‘Funny Fat Girl’
Rebel Wilson says her team questioned her "year of health"—which was a major success—because "I was earning millions of dollars being the funny fat girl."

Cardi B Slams Haters After Lizzo Brought to Tears Over Online Negativity (UPDATE)
Cardi B took to social media to support Lizzo after the singer and rapper vented on Instagram Live about negative comments she had been receiving lately.

Gabourey Sidibe Fires Back at Twista Over Fatphobic Meme
It should be noted this hypothetical meme has no chance of becoming a reality as the Oscar nominee got engaged to her boyfriend Brandon Frankel last month.

Jillian Michaels Faces Backlash Over Lizzo Body Comments (UPDATE)
Michaels is facing backlash after she suggested that the media shouldn't "celebrate" Lizzo's body.

People on Twitter Deplore TLC Series ‘Hot & Heavy’ Focused on ‘Mixed-Weight’ Couples
TLC is coming out with a new reality series called Hot & Heavy, and Twitter users are incensed.

People Are Debating Lizzo's Lakers Game Outfit and Antics
Some social media users have viewed these jokes as fatphobic.