What happened? The Atlantic’s Spencer Kornhaber attempts to sort that out with a postmortem headlined, “How Lizzo Became One of Pop Culture\u2019s Great Flops” (gift link<\/a>). Readers immediately learn about the fandom-created concept of Khia Asylum, an imaginary jail for divas who can’t replicate their past hits. <\/p>\n “Today\u2019s struggling stars and their fans seem perplexed by what\u2019s going on,” Kornhaber writes. “They blame larger systems; they sometimes resort to conspiracy thinking; they seem, well, trapped in an asylum. A new nightmare of downward mobility is in the air: fear of betrayal by the attention economy.”<\/p>\n Lizzo landed there, Kornhaber reasons, in part because the 2010s-era algorithms that fueled her rise have been rejiggered by Big Tech and woke sensibilities aren’t as marketable during Trump 2.0. But the waning 38-year-old star also flopped because of the lawsuit from those dancers, which included allegations of weight-shaming, torpedoing her “uplifting, inclusive” brand. (Portions of the suit are proceeding while others have been dismissed; Lizzo has been steadfast in her denial.)<\/p>\n For better or worse, Lizzo can’t stop posting about her bombing album cycle. \u201cIt\u2019s actually driving me crazy,” she told followers. “I actually don\u2019t know how much more of this I can take.\u201d Just don’t accuse her of being trapped in the Khia Asylum.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Quiz Time! Find Your Preferred Henn Co. Prosecutor.<\/p>\n Anders Folk, Cedrick Frazier, Diane Krenz, Hao Nguyen, and Matt Pelikan are all vying to replace embattled Hennepin County Attorney\/previous RacketCast guest<\/a> Mary Moriarty, who last August announced she wouldn’t be seeking reelection. <\/p>\n If you’re anything like the median Hennepin County voter, what you know about this crowded field of Moriarty replacements amounts to a hill of beans, but fear not, Sahan Journal is here with a neato quiz<\/a> to match you with your dream candidate. Beyond the BuzzFeed-indebted thrill of clicking through quizzes, you’ll get interviews with the candidates. (Bonus fun: If you hover above their illustrated heads<\/a>, they freaking bobble!)<\/p>\n Minnesota\u2019s primary election goes down August 11, one day after this reporter’s birthday. Voters will choose which contenders they’d like to see on the ballot in high-profile races for governor, Hennepin County Attorney, two U.S. congressional seats, and lots of boring down-ballot stuff. <\/p>\n RecommendedSee Ya, Souhan<\/p>\n Love ’em or hate ’em, Jim Souhan-produced sports takes have appeared in the Star Tribune for the past 36 years. (This reporter will soon turn 39\u2014a lifetime of Souhan hot takes.) Sunday’s column was his last for the Strib. <\/p>\n In his long and sweet farewell dispatch (gift link<\/a>), Souhan explains that his departure is mostly motivated by a desire to spend more time with family. He goes out of his way to praise the hard-news reporters at the Strib, including investigative legends Paul McEnroe and Chris Ison, as well as many of his sportswriter buddies over the years. Souhan saves his highest praise for two particular Minnesota athletes.<\/p>\n I got to know thousands of athletes over the years, and I\u2019ll always appreciate the many Twins employees, from Tom Kelly to Rocco Baldelli, who made my time at the ballpark educational and rewarding.<\/p>\n Two athletes stand above all others in my experience.\u00a0Lindsay Whalen<\/a>\u00a0is the greatest winner in Minnesota history, and she generously allowed me the time and access to write intelligently about her. Former Twins pitcher and current\u00a0Twins bullpen coach LaTroy Hawkins<\/a>\u00a0is a walking lesson in perseverance and decency.<\/p>\n I\u2019m highlighting Whalen and Hawkins because they also use their positions to help those in need and champion social justice. They are true champions.<\/p>\n Enjoy retirement, Jim. You’ve earned it. <\/p>\n Record-Setting MN Nutcracker Impresses World<\/p>\n
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