Lizzo

Lizzo had the whole crowd feeling ready for love at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards! The singer added another amazing performance to her list of wins during ...

Before her performance, [Lizzo walked the red carpet](https://www.etonline.com/lizzo-is-looking-and-feeling-good-as-hell-on-vmas-red-carpet-189732) in a voluminous dark-blue gown. The new video has Lizzo [running away from her wedding to herself](https://www.etonline.com/lizzo-is-a-runaway-bride-in-2-b-loved-am-i-ready-music-video-with-surprise-tyson-beckford-cameo) and taking a solo drive in the desert. [chart-topping hit, “About Damn Time.”](https://www.etonline.com/harry-styles-sent-lizzo-flowers-after-about-damn-time-surpassed-his-reigning-no-1-hit-188090) The video serves as a spiritual follow-up to Lizzo’s visual for “ [Truth Hurts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00HMxdsVZI),” which ends with Lizzo and her double joining in holy matrimony and celebrating with a joyous party. Both “2 B Loved (Am I Ready)” and “About Damn Time” are singles from the singer’s critically acclaimed new album, Special. Launching into her new single “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready),” Lizzo had the crowd singing, and bopping their heads along to the catchy as she danced in a bubblegum pink ensemble against a backdrop of dozens of miniature Lizzos. The singer added another amazing performance to her list of wins during Sunday night’s awards show, delivering a stellar live rendition of her recently released hit, “2 B Loved (Am I Ready).”

Lizzo's fans think she used the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards stage to respond to Aries Spears, after the comedian fat-shamed her during an interview.

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The singer took the stage at the ceremony after comedian Aries Spears made degrading comments about her appearance.

It means everything to make a change in this country. “I want to say thank you so much for supporting me and loving me. Why don’t you clap back?’. “They be like, ‘Lizzo, why don’t you clap back? “Your vote means everything to me. [Lizzo](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/../../../../news/lizzo/) had absolutely no time for a comedian who body-shamed her days before an appearance at the [2022 MTV Video Music Awards](https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/../../../../news/vmas/).

Lizzo wore a voluminous Jean-Paul Gaultier Gown at the 2022 VMAs, and joked about how much fabric was on it.

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Musician Lizzo stepped out at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards in a stunning dress with a *huge* skirt.

Across two posts (with over 800,000 likes combined) Lizzo showed off the fresh-from-the-runway look and her fans could not get enough. Yesterday (28 August) she debuted a look to remember at the [MTV Video Music Awards](https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/fashion/celebrity/g41013788/vmas-2022-best-dressed-celebrities/) that we just could not stop looking at! And as it turns out, her fans could also not get enough.

Lizzo, Dove Cameron and Nicki Minaj shared inspiring messages at the MTV VMAs discussing voter rights, LGBTQ artists and mental health.

I wish people took mental health seriously, even for those who seem to have perfect lives." [Unleashing in a fatphobic rant](https://twitter.com/ArtOfDialogue_/status/1563351264527716353), Spears said of Lizzo, "She's got a very pretty face, but she keeps showing her body off. "I wish that Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson were here," Minaj said. [Your vote means everything to me](https://mobile.twitter.com/lizzo/status/1564091275606900737)," she said. "Thank you for getting an overtly queer song onto mainstream radio," she continued. "Because (expletive) I'm winning!

Comedian Aries Spears recently sat down for an interview with “Art of Dialogue” and when asked about Lizzo's music, he instead chose to focus on her weight. “I ...

'MetaMoney'](https://www.revolt.tv/video/2022-07-22/181917/is-there-only-one-metaverse-metamoney-video/) 'MetaMoney'](https://www.revolt.tv/video/2022-07-15/180728/research-is-key-in-the-metaverse-metamoney-video/) [](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-07-15/180470/lizzo-is-special-on-new-album/) He should be ashamed of himself.” All it took was Aries saying a few words before he started gasping for air and sweating. Fans on social media were proud of the “Cuz I Love You” singer for standing up for herself. [2022 MTV VMAs](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-08-29/188748/nicki-minaj-performs-2022-mtv-video-music-awards/) last night (Aug. BIG B**CHES WINNING,” she wrote. Big b**ch is winning, h*e! [About Damn Time](https://www.revolt.tv/article/2022-04-18/163379/lizzo-about-damn-time-video/),” Lizzo thought it was the perfect time to address the haters. She continued, “And now, to the bitches that got something to say about me in the press. “I can’t get past the fact that she looks like the s**t emoji,” he said.

Lizzo accepts the Video For Good award for 'About Damn Time' onstage at the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey.

Spears went on to denounce the entire body positive movement, saying women need to be “more real” with one another. He advised women to tell each other, "Sister, put the eclair down. She then thanked fans for voting for her and encouraged them to vote in political elections. So remember when you're voting for your favorite artists — vote to change some of these laws that are oppressing us," she said. Why don’t you clap back?’” Dressed in a cutaway black ensemble, Lizzo approached the microphone joyfully yelling, "B----!"

The 34-year-old musician accepted the award in the Video for Good category by calling out “the b—— that got something to say about me in the press.”

Spears went on to denounce the entire body positive movement, saying women need to be “more real” with one another. He advised women to tell each other, "Sister, put the eclair down. She then thanked fans for voting for her and encouraged them to vote in political elections. So remember when you're voting for your favorite artists — vote to change some of these laws that are oppressing us," she said. Why don’t you clap back?’” Dressed in a cutaway black ensemble, Lizzo approached the microphone joyfully yelling, "B----!"

Lil Nas X always make a splash at award shows, and the MTV VMAs were no different. The rapper turned up in this creation by Harris Reed that included, well, ...

The semi-sheer piece included a high neck, plenty of lace, sequins and a cutout down the bodice that served as the only element that showed skin on the covered-up confection. The only aspect of the outfit we didn't like? DJ Khaled dressed way down at the MTV VMAs, opting for this low-key gray pairing of a Prada shirt and trousers. Tayshia Adams arrived at the award show in style, adding some diamonds from jewelry designers Nicole Rose and Nickho Rey. A look at her jewels…. He sported the suit sans shirt and added black dress shoes to finish off his cheery pick. He added a little bit of shimmer with some layered diamond bracelets and stud earring to complete his wild look. Bebe Rexha joked about a potential wardrobe malfunction in her Vivienne Westwood dress ahead of the MTV VMAs, and there was definitely reason to worry! This busy Zuhair Murad piece was already stunning and intricate enough, so it didn't need a the barely-there sides to detract from its intricate detailing. which almost stole the show from her signature red lip. Though the confection included a thick halter-style detail, we loved the addition of just one delicate strap hanging off both shoulders. The floor-length selection covered in colorful flower designs included a halter-style detail and cutouts down the bodice.

Lizzo beat out Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5, Latto – P*ssy. Rina Sawayama – This Hell, and Stromae – Fils de joie.

I don't know what Music Video for Good means, but I do know what your vote means. Lizzo beat out Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5, Latto – P*ssy. Why don't you clap back?' Because b**** this is winning ho!'

Lizzo wants everyone to know that she's "winning." During her Video Music Awards acceptance speech Sunday after winning the "video for good" award for her ...

"I'm sorry, I ain't the most in-shape n------ in the world, but I still, you know, when you funny, and you got swagger and confidence and you decent looking -- I think I'm at least handsome -- you get p----," he said. "It's like it doesn't matter how much positive energy you put into the world, you're going to have people who have something mean to say about you," she said at the time. "She got a pretty face, but she keeps showing off her body," Spears said. to the b------ that got something to say about me in the press, you know, I ain't gonna say nothing. "It means everything to making a change in this country. "Your vote means everything to me," she said.

Lizzo won the Video For Good award at the VMAs and took the time to also address Aries Spears' fat shamming comments and the power in voting and changing ...

If the people that are angry, particularly women, really paid attention to the art of dialogue interview, one, I even called myself out for needing to lose weight,” the comedian expressed. 28), the artist used her acceptance speech moment to discuss the need for fans to use the same voting energy they used for her win to reverse America’s “ [oppressive laws](https://www.vibe.com/news/politics/barack-michelle-obama-supreme-court-roe-wade-decision-1234671117/).” But a woman that’s built like a plate of mashed potatoes, you’re in trouble.” 26), Spears discussed Lizzo’s body, comparing her to “the sh*t emoji.” I ain’t the most in shape ni**a in the world,” Spears said. The heady response arrives in the aftermath of Aries Spears’ comments during an interview with The Art of Dialogue.

Despite being a critically acclaimed, Grammy Award-winning, best-selling rapper, singer, and actor, Lizzo still somehow has to put up with fatphobic ...

[About Damn Time](https://uproxx.com/music/lizzo-about-damn-time-good-lead-single/),” Lizzo took the high road, clapping back at Spears without clapping back at all. “To the bitches that got something to say about me in the press… [fatphobic comments](https://uproxx.com/music/lizzo-criticism-fame-difficult/) from fellow entertainers with a fraction of the accolades.

Lizzo had the whole crowd feeling ready for love at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards! The singer added another amazing performance to her list of wins during ...

While accepting the Video for Good award for her No. 1 hit "About Damn Time," Lizzo indirectly responded to body-shaming comments made by the comedian Aries ...

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Lizzo, whose 'About Damn Time' video won in the “Video for Good” category at the MTV Video Music Awards 2022, had something to say during her speech.

(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for MTV/Paramount Global) Her work has appeared in publications such as Time, The Hollywood Reporter, InStyle, and Elle. No matter what dissenters have to say, Lizzo keeps on winning and there is no stopping her. “That’s what I call her,” Hilton said, according to Other nominees included Latto’s “Pussy” and Kendrick Lamar’s “The Heart Part 5,” as previously reported by “I don’t know what ‘video for good’ means, but I know what your vote means …

During her acceptance speech, Lizzo delivered a message that many interpreted as a direct response to comedian Aries Spears, who recently body-shamed the singer ...

They be like, ‘Lizzo, why don’t you clap back, why don’t you clap back?’ Because, bitches, I’m winning!” “You know, I ain’t gonna say nothing. [recording artist and fashion trailblazer](https://www.glamour.com/about/lizzo) won the video for good award for her single “About Damn Time.” During her acceptance [speech](https://www.glamour.com/story/vmas-20220-lizzo-whats-good), Lizzo delivered a message that many interpreted as a direct response to comedian Aries Spears, who recently body-shamed the singer during an interview.

"I'm not going to say nothing," Lizzo said on Sunday, noting that the "best revenge" was her success.

[a body icon](https://people.com/style/lizzo-opens-up-about-body-image-dove-self-esteem-project/), and I'm embracing that more and more every day," she said at the time. "It may not be one person's ideal body type just like, say, [Kim Kardashian](https://people.com/tag/kim-kardashian/) might not be someone's ideal, but she's a body icon and has created a modern-day beauty standard. You know what I mean?" "Y'all will jump on me for making jokes but y'all won't f---ing be real and go, 'Sister, put the éclair down. I'm not going to say nothing." "You know what?

These gorgeous stars are breaking down barriers in Hollywood and beyond.

But there are lots of ladies who are saying to hell with Hollywood’s short-sighted definition of beauty and carving out their own lane. These are some of our favorite body positive celebrities who have no time for body shaming while they continue to slay. Lizzo has more than proven that she’s a force to be reckoned with.

The 2022 Video Music Awards were chock-full of memorable moments courtesy of music's biggest stars, including Nicki Minaj, Bad Bunny, Lizzo and Taylor Swift ...

In addition to co-hosting the ceremony, Minaj was the 2022 recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. In true rock ’n’ roll fashion, De Angelis continued playing through the wardrobe malfunction. “I wish that people understood ... (The singer was referencing Minaj’s infamous 2015 VMAs speech, in which Minaj called out Miley Cyrus for comments Cyrus made in an interview with the New York Times.) “I wish that Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson were here,” she said. “They be like, ‘Lizzo, why don’t you clap back?

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.

The former Mad TV actor continued, “She got a very pretty face, but she keeps showing her body off n***a, like c’mon, yo. Her speech came just days after comedian Aries Spears faced backlash for comments he made about Lizzo that have been widely criticized as being fatphobic. "Your vote means everything to me, it means everything to making a change in this country.

A former publicist for the comedian said on Twitter on Sunday that he called her "Rick Ross" and "ugly."

Might wanna turn down the volume on the shiny suites & jewelry & step ya funny up!" Epps wrote: "He is a straight up b**** and needs his ass whooped look at his skin. Reposting The Shade Room's post, Spears wrote, "Yeah but people don't walk out on my shows!! But a woman that's built like a plate of mashed potatoes is in trouble." he wrote in the caption. Come on, yo."

The “About Damn Time” artist seemingly responded to the incident during her 2022 VMA acceptance speech.

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Lizzo didn't hold back as she responded to Aries Spears's cruel comments about her while accepting the trophy for Video For Good for her hit track About ...

The first read,' I KNEW IT WAS COMING!!! 'Meanwhile, there's a plus-size Black girl at the Grammys. [ Zane Lowe Show](https://music.apple.com/us/station/lizzo/ra.1579978334https:/music.apple.com/us/curator/the-zane-lowe-show/990050553?at=11lDJ&ct=1525071Xa099fe8f1bead2304ca424040adde7a8), the multitalented artist revealed, 'I feel like [being] fat is the worst thing people can say about me at this point. This is the biggest insecurity. 'You know what, I'm not gonna say nothing' (pictured last night) 'You know what, I'm not gonna say nothing.'