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Yes – again. For a third time, former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to criminal charges. Lizzo responded to a lawsuit accusing her of body shaming and assault. And how to watch Lollapalooza in Chicago from the comfort of your own home.

👋 Hello Thursday! Laura Davis here with all the news you need to know. 

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Trump arraigned, pleads not guilty

A grim-faced Donald Trump was placed under arrest and pleaded not guilty in Washington Thursday on federal charges that he tried to steal the 2020 election. If you're keeping score, this is his third arrest and arraignment this year. The former president warmed up for his court appearance by calling for the trial to be moved from heavily Democratic Washington, D.C., to a more Republican-friendly place like West Virginia. "This Indictment is all about Election Interference!!!" Trump – the front-running Republican candidate for 2024 – said in a Truth Social post. Our live coverage from inside the courtroom.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on August 3, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia. Trump is scheduled to be arraigned on four felony counts in federal court today for his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on August 3, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia. Trump is scheduled to be arraigned on four felony counts in federal court today for his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

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Outside the courthouse: Among the crowd of police, media, supporters, protesters and advocates, tourists meandered by the courthouse one block from the National Mall. "It’s pretty weird, to be fair, because we’ve not had anything like this in England,” said Coleby Adkin, 18, a tourist from Nottingham, England, while watching a protestor wave a "Trump or Death" flag. "We’ve come on the best day to come to D.C." A look at the scene.

Protestors hold signs Thursday outside of the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse ahead of the arrival of former President Donald Trump to be arraigned on charges related to the 2020 election.
Protestors hold signs Thursday outside of the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse ahead of the arrival of former President Donald Trump to be arraigned on charges related to the 2020 election.

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Lizzo denies 'false' allegations leveled in lawsuit

Calling the accusations "sensationalized stories," singer Lizzo is denying allegations made in a lawsuit that says she allegedly pressured and body shamed her former dancers. In an Instagram post Thursday, Lizzo said the allegations are from former employees who "already publicly admitted that they were told their behavior on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional." In the suit, three former dancers claim they were victims of harassment, assault, false imprisonment and disability discrimination, in addition to other allegations. Lizzo said she is open with self-expression and her sexuality and said there isn't anything she takes more seriously than the respect women deserve. What's the lawsuit about? A look at the allegations.

Lizzo performs at the Glastonbury festival in England on June 24.
Lizzo performs at the Glastonbury festival in England on June 24.

🤘 Lollapalooza kicks off in Chicago

There's some rain in the forecast but no worries if you're watching from home! Lollapalooza officially kicked off Thursday in Chicago, and you don't have to get a ticket or stand in line to catch the music festival this year. With a Hulu subscription, you get two channels of live performance streams starting Thursday afternoon, with Billie Eilish as the opening-night headliner. The music keeps playing until Sunday night, with performances from top artists like Lainey Wilson, Kendrick Lamar, Yung Gravy, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lana Del Rey and many others. Here's all the info you need.

Carly Rae Jepsen performs at a Lollapalooza pre-party event in Chicago on Wednesday. The music festival runs through Sunday and will be streamed live on Hulu.
Carly Rae Jepsen performs at a Lollapalooza pre-party event in Chicago on Wednesday. The music festival runs through Sunday and will be streamed live on Hulu.

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