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Janelle Monae

  1. album review
    Janelle Monáe Lets Go of Her (and Our) AnxietyOn her breezy new album, she abandons perfectionism.
  2. theories
    Whodunit, Based on the Only Photo We Have of Knives Out 2?There’s a killer among the killer cast of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
  3. trailer mix
    Red Table Talk Season Five Is Here to HealThe Facebook Watch series returns on April 20.
  4. superlatives
    The Best of R&B History, As Told By Its Architects Jimmy Jam and Terry LewisFrom Janet and Michael Jackson’s sibling rivalry, to Prince’s genius, to Bobby Brown rushing takes to head to the strip club, and so much more.
  5. castings
    Janelle Monáe Joins Knives Out 2 and We Don’t Even Care If She’s the MurdererAlongside Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, and Daniel Craig.
  6. endings
    Let’s Talk About the Antebellum TwistThis movie cares little for its characters, who are brutalized in the filmmakers’ pursuit of one thing: tricking the audience.
  7. gloria-core
    The Glorias Trailer: Julianne Moore Dons the Steinem GlassesAnd the belt, obviously.
  8. needle drops
    Michaela Coel Always Knew How She Wanted I May Destroy You to SoundA soundtrack so good, the series didn’t need a traditional score.
  9. homecoming
    Homecoming’s Showrunners on the Art of Building a Conspiracy ThrillerWithout the guidepost of their popular podcast, but with the addition of Janelle Monáe, Homecoming crafts a brand-new mystery.
  10. tv review
    Homecoming’s Second Chapter Trades Conspiracy for Psychological ThrillsIt’s not as provocative as season one, but the Janelle Monáe–led continuation of the Amazon thriller is a binge-worthy search for identity.
  11. trailer mix
    Homecoming Season 2 Trailer: Janelle Monáe Has Amnesia and More MysteriesSecrets and lies!
  12. trailer mix
    The Antebellum Trailer Stars Janelle Monáe Setting The South On FireFrom the producers of Us and Get Out.
  13. oscars 2020
    The Academy Awards of Self-FlagellationParasite’s Best Picture win wasn’t just a daring choice for the Academy. It was an acknowledgment that English-language cinema is no longer the bar.
  14. oscars 2020
    Janelle Monae’s Oscars Opening Number Goes Into Audience, Terrifies CelebritiesOnce dancing Jokers have been unleashed into the room, there’s no telling what can happen.
  15. movie review
    Harriet Can’t Conjure the Humanity of Its Iconic LeadKasi Lemmons’s film, starring Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman, brings up a lot of questions about the purpose of slavery epics.
  16. casting
    Janelle Monáe Replaces Julia Roberts in Amazon’s HomecomingShe joins known hottie Stephan James.
  17. trailer mix
    In the Harriet Trailer, Tubman ‘Will Be Free or Die’Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, and Leslie Odom Jr. star.
  18. rock hall 2019
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2019 Rock Hall Induction CeremonyEverything you need to know, from the snubs to the speeches.
  19. coachella 2019
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of Coachella 2019Weekend one belonged to the one, the only, Lizzo.
  20. rock hall 2019
    Janelle Monáe: Janet Jackson Is ‘Queen of Black Girl Magic’“History is not complete without you, Janet.”
  21. best of 2018
    The 10 Best Music Videos of 2018Featuring Childish Gambino, the Carters, Janelle Monáe, 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar, and more.
  22. best of 2018
    The Best Songs of 2018 (So Far)Including Cardi B, the Weeknd, Kacey Musgraves, Beach House, Janelle Monáe, Kendrick Lamar, and more.
  23. best of 2018
    The Best Albums of 2018 (So Far)Including Janelle Monáe, Cardi B, Kali Uchis, Sleep, Kacey Musgraves, and more.
  24. casting
    Janelle Monáe Cast Alongside Tessa Thompson in Lady and the TrampShe’ll be a sassy pound pup.
  25. casting
    Janelle Monáe Joins Cynthia Erivo in Harriet Tubman BiopicOscars all around.
  26. well hello! let’s celebrate this
    Tessa Thompson Says She’s ‘Attracted to Men and Also to Women’“Janelle and I love each other deeply.”
  27. trailer mix
    Watch a Doll Version of Steve Carell Fight Nazis in Welcome to Marwen TrailerThis looks so heartwarming.
  28. 9 Best New Songs of the Week: Janelle Monáe, the Internet, Oneohtrix Point NeverJanelle Monáe wants to “screw” the world back together.
  29. Dirty Computer Is an Introduction to the Real Janelle MonáeIt’s as much a celebration of love as a threat to powerful merchants of hate.
  30. chat room
    Janelle Monáe on Dirty Computer and the Music Industry’s Time’s Up Reckoning“My purpose as an artist is to figure out how I can celebrate those who are marginalized, and who are oppressed.”
  31. Janelle Monáe’s New Album Just Dropped So Everything Might Actually Be OkayThings got dicey this week but it’s all better now.
  32. dirty computer
    Janelle Monáe and Lupita Nyong’o Danced to ‘Make Me Feel’ Without You Last NightPlease enjoy 26 seconds of uninterrupted bliss.
  33. right-click
    Oh Yeah, You’ll Probably Like That New Janelle Monáe ‘I Like That’ Music VideoAnd if you don’t, well, that’s really more of a “you” problem.
  34. dirty computer
    Tessa Thompson Is Janelle Monáe’s Love Interest in Dirty Computer Visual Album“I’m a girl’s girl, meaning I support women no matter what they choose to do.”
  35. singles
    Janelle Monáe Sings About Contradictions in New Single ‘I Like That’Dirty Computer will be released April 27.
  36. songs of the week
    7 Best New Songs of the Week: Drake, Cardi B, Janelle Monáe, A$AP RockyDrake’s “Nice for What” is finally his first genuine song for the ladies.
  37. videology
    Janelle Monáe and Tessa Thompson Harness All Their Pussy Power in New VideoIt’ll make you blush in just the right pink hue.
  38. gif guide
    The 8 Most Important GIFs From Janelle Monáe’s ‘Pynk’ VideoGet your vagina pants on, ladies!
  39. tv
    Hidden Figures Is Coming to TelevisionHow many John Glenns can we send into space? Let’s find out.
  40. twitter campaigns
    Your Faves Want in on Janelle Monáe’s Hypothetical Missy Elliott CollaborationHighly melanated, arch-android orchestrated.
  41. spring preview
    Spring Music Preview: Cardi B, Jack White, and More Albums We Can’t Wait to HearThe soundtrack for the warmer months is already stacked.
  42. songs of the week
    11 Best New Songs of the Week: Janelle Monáe, Kacey Musgraves, 5SOS, Lorde, SZAJanelle Monáe just made the best rap song of 2018, so far.
  43. Janelle Monáe Steps Into Her Bisexual LightingThe queerness of “Make Me Feel” is explicit, ecstatic, and self-directed.
  44. videology
    Janelle Monáe and Tessa Thompson Made You a Bisexual Anthem and Whole Mood BoardTwo videos for the price of one!
  45. trailer mix
    Janelle Monáe and Tessa Thompson Have Girl Time in Dirty Computer’s TrailerWhat’s happening? Who cares!
  46. The 10 Best Music Videos of 2017Dee Lockett picks the best music videos of the year.
  47. moonlight
    What’s Next for Everyone In Moonlight’s CastMahershala Ali is doing a movie with Tom Hardy, and Trevante Rhodes might be in the new Malick movie.
  48. music videos
    See Grimes and Janelle Monáe Battle With Flaming Swords in ‘Venus Fly’ VideoThere’s a mushroom cloud, a Beauty and the Beast–style rose in a jar, and electro-pop beats.
  49. screen actors guild awards
    Taraji P. Henson’s SAG Speech for Hidden Figures“The shoulders of the women that we stand on are three American heroes.”
  50. awards
    Oscar Voters Shouldn’t Overlook Janelle MonáeThe musician gives star turns in both Hidden Figures and Moonlight.
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