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'The Breakfast Club' Recap: Stephen A Smith's Controversial Tweet, Lizzo's Lawsuit, and AI Woes in WandaVision

If you missed any of this week's drama on 'The Breakfast Club,' we've got you covered!

Throughout the week, Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy, the dynamic duo of "The Breakfast Club," served a sizzling platter of news, drama, and pop culture. Willie D and the We Talk Back podcast hosts were their special guests, adding even more hilarity to the week. 

We saw the crew jumpstart the first week in August with a notable mea culpa. Stephen A. Smith publicly apologized for a tweet implying that Kim Kardashian is a prostitute and her mother, Kris Jenner, a pimp. He initially tweeted in response to Ray J's allegation that Kris had screened three of his intimate tapes with Kim before choosing one for public release. Smith later expressed regret over his harsh words.

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Tuesday's hilarious 'Donkey of the Day' was  Linda Johnson, a former Wendy's employee who conjured a phantom coworker to defraud the fast-food giant. Upon investigation, while most employees failed to recognize the fake colleague, one claimed familiarity. Charlemagne astutely noted the human tendency to comply for the sake of it, raising questions about the mysterious confirmation. Regardless of the confusion, one fact was clear: Linda no longer flips burgers at Wendy's.

Wednesday brought a less humorous, more sobering story. Lizzo faced allegations of fostering a toxic work environment from her former dancers, leading to a lawsuit being filed. This shocking revelation gave rise to the classic outcry of disbelief, "Say it ain't so!"

The week concluded with startling revelations from the background actors of Disney's hit show, "Wandavision." They alleged unauthorized body scanning while on set, stoking fears about potential misuse in the burgeoning AI era. Unless checked, this technology could spell trouble for entertainment industry professionals and society at large.


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