Sorry Beyonce, make way for a new queen - It’s Lizzo time

She spent a year living in a car while trying to break into the music industry and is now the hottest ticket in showbusiness. Where did this creative powerhouse, who doesn’t conform to celebrity norms, come from, asks Suzanne Harrington.

Motivational speaker, self-esteem advocate, classically trained flautist, rapper, belter of anthems, twerker, queen of sass and icon of body positivity – meet the force of nature that is Lizzo.