Lizzo faces claims of weight-shaming, sexual harassment.

Trump's indictment. Plus, a kid uses a bride's dress as a napkin. August 2, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY August 2, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY Trump is indicted for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, the third time the former president has had charges brought against him this year. The singer Lizzo is sued by three of her former backup dancers, and a woman in her 20s shares how she became BFFs with a man in his 80s. Plus, our TODAY.com astrologer examines your August horoscopes. The Latest   [The special counsel charged Trump with conspiracy to defraud the US, saying he used ‘destabilizing lies’ to subvert the 2020 election.]( Former President Trump was indicted yesterday [on charges he conspired to defraud the country]( and attempted to prevent the peaceful transfer of power to Joe Biden amid a failed bid to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The historic indictment — the first time in the nation's history a former president has faced criminal charges for trying to subvert an election — accuses Trump of taking part in three conspiracies and alleges he had [six co-conspirators](. The charges have maximum sentences ranging from five to 20 years in prison. Trump called the indictment "fake" in a post on his social media website. [Visit this story for everything you need to know](. [Three of Lizzo's former dancers accused the singer of weight-shaming, sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.]( Three former dancers for the singer Lizzo [have alleged in a lawsuit]( filed in Los Angeles that she pressured one of them to touch a nude performer at an Amsterdam club, called attention to one dancer's weight, and subjected them to an "excruciating" audition after accusing them of drinking on the job. The suit also claims Lizzo's dance team captain shared lewd sexual fantasies, simulated oral sex and publicly discussed the virginity of one of the plaintiffs. Other claims in the suit include racial and religious harassment and false imprisonment. Representatives for Lizzo did not immediately respond to requests for comment. [Read more here](. [✍🏼 I’m 28. He’s 85. Our time together has taught me a valuable lesson about friendship.]( When Olivia Savoie was hired by the family of an 85-year-old retired contractor to write about his life, she never thought it would lead to [a lasting friendship](. In a touching essay for TODAY.com, Olivia writes about the meaningful relationship she forged with her subject, Mr. Fred, despite the 50+ years that stood between them. The two connected almost instantly, sharing long talks, daily lunch breaks and leaning on each other in times of celebration and loss, including the birth of her daughter and the sudden death of his son. "Mr. Fred has been a true gift to me," she writes. [Read the full essay here](. [☀️ Beat summer boredom with these Target activities for the whole family — starting at $5](. We're in the dog days of summer, and it's likely your schedule of camps, play dates and pool days is running on fumes as school approaches. If that's the case, our Shop TODAY team has a great list of ways to [beat late-summer boredom](, including art kits and DIY-style projects from Target that start at just $5. Launch a pop-up lemonade stand, create homemade soft serve ice cream, or start a family tie-dye project. [See all the crafts and activities here](. Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Curious what the stars have in store for you this month? TODAY.com astrologer Lisa Stardust breaks [down our August horoscopes]( and sees a pattern of opportunities to expand our minds and build loving relationships — with a few messy or confusing moments in between. Two signs have birthdays this month, Leos and Virgos. For Leos, Lisa suggests to start budgeting and stop overspending. And for Virgos, now may be the time to pick up a new hobby and cultivate your creativity. [See your August horoscope here](. What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you. James Beard winner and "Top Chef" star [Kwame Onwuachi]( visited the TODAY kitchen to share two of his favorite recipes from his celebrated NYC restaurant Tatiana: [pepper steak and spicy fried okra]( (above). The Dominican-inspired dish left the TODAY hosts speechless during Tuesday's demo. "I'm trying to pace myself, but I can't because it's SO good," Dylan said between bites. Okra is in season right now, so look for it at your farmer's market. The pepper steak recipe also goes great with chicken or salmon. [Get the recipes](. Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. California mom Kristen Fox is vowing to never take her kids to another wedding after her toddler used the bride's dress as a napkin. [In a viral TikTok video]( captured at a rehearsal dinner, Fox's 2-year-old daughter Jayna darts up to bride Karsen Eckweiler — and then wipes her dirty face on Eckweiler's gown. Viewers can hear the sound of nervous laughter as someone quickly yanks Jayna away. But the bride told us she wasn't upset about the little one's party foul. "She's my niece — I could never be mad at her," Eckweiler said. [Watch the funny video here](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you again tomorrow morning. Edited by Philip Caulfield Want to refer a friend?[Subscribe here]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](