Lizzo Makes Bold Statement With Weight Loss and Glamorous Red Carpet Appearance Lizzo made a striking entrance at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, showcasing her significant weight loss and new, slender frame in a sheer brown dress. The singer, 37, stepped out hours after Hollywood’s most anticipated night of the year, radiating confidence as she paraded her transformed physique. Her appearance marked a major shift from her previous public image, with fans and critics alike taking notice of her dramatic change. Lizzo, who has long been an advocate for body positivity, revealed she has lost approximately 60 pounds and 16% of her body fat over the past two years. Despite her weight loss, she emphasized her commitment to self-acceptance, stating she remains “a proud big girl.” At the afterparty, she opted for a short blonde wig and a sheer lace gown with a plunging neckline, drawing admiration from attendees and social media users. The singer’s transformation sparked a wave of reactions online, with many praising her confidence and style. Comments flooded platforms like X, with fans expressing excitement over her appearance. Some highlighted her bold fashion choices, while others questioned the neckline of her dress. Despite the mixed feedback, Lizzo’s presence at the event underscored her continued influence in both music and pop culture. In a November essay shared on Substack, Lizzo addressed the broader conversation around body image and societal expectations. She criticized the erasure of plus-size representation in the fashion industry and the judgment faced by women who choose to lose weight. “We’re in an era where the bigger girls are getting smaller because they’re tired of being judged,” she wrote. “Now those bigger girls are being judged for getting smaller by the very community they used to empower.#lizzo #vanity_fair #oscar_afterparty #substack #body_positivity
Lizzo, Labrinth, Ricky Martin and Hugh Jackman to make their Ravinia debuts in packed summer lineup The Ravinia Festival has unveiled its 2026 summer lineup, featuring a star-studded roster of performers including pop sensation Lizzo, British singer Labrinth, Latin pop icon Ricky Martin, and actor-singer Hugh Jackman. The season will also mark the debut of the newly renovated Hunter Pavilion, part of a $75 million multi-year renovation of the 36-acre music park in Highland Park. Lizzo will make her Ravinia debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on July 11, performing the flute alongside the ensemble. The concert will also feature 21-year-old South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim in Maurice Ravel’s “Piano Concerto in G major.” Labrinth, known for his work on the score of HBO’s “Euphoria,” will debut with the Chicago Philharmonic on September 2, while St. Vincent will collaborate with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Jules Buckley on July 25, showcasing deep cuts from her catalog. The festival’s lineup includes a mix of classical and contemporary acts, with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra celebrating its 90th anniversary of residency. The season will feature rare appearances by future music director Klaus Mäkelä, who will conduct the orchestra at the Hunter Pavilion on August 6 and 8. Mäkelä will perform Sibelius’s “Violin Concerto” with Swedish violinist Daniel Lozakovich and later lead a Parisian-inspired interpretation of Stravinsky’s “The Firebird.” Other highlights include the return of legendary artists such as Paul Simon, Gladys Knight, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, and Jacob Collier. The season opens on June 3 with Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane delivering a jazz-focused night at the Martin Theater.#ravinia_festival #ricky_martin #lizzo #labrinth #hugh_jackman
