Janelle Monáe’s Michael Jackson Tribute at 2025 Grammys Sparks Criticism

*Janelle Monáe is no stranger to delivering memorable performances, but her tribute to Michael Jackson at the 2025 Grammys has sparked backlash. Fans were quick to voice their disappointment on social media, calling her impersonation of the King of Pop “cringy.” The 10-time Grammy-nominated artist took on Jackson’s iconic track “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get […]
Janelle Monáe, Tipsy and Unfiltered (Along with Anderson .Paak) Rip Nelly A New One at Post-Grammys Bash | WATCH

*Good Lord, did she go in or what? Janelle Monáe set the stage ablaze at a Grammy after-party in Los Angeles on February 2, 2025, with a fiery freestyle aimed directly at rapper Nelly. The moment unfolded at Andy’s in West Hollywood, where Monáe was performing alongside Anderson .Paak when Nelly’s 2002 hit “Hot in […]
Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo and Brad Paisley on Board for Grammys’ Quincy Jones Tribute

*Legendary music maker Quincy Jones will be celebrated for his life and legacy at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. A star-studded roster will be on hand for the tribute, which was announced on Jan. 29, Among those honoring Jones will be Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle […]
LOOK At Janelle Monáe Out Here Thrist-trappin’ to Celebrate Turning 39! | PicsVideo

*Janelle Monáe rang in her 39th birthday in style, embracing the sun and sea on December 1. The multi-talented artist and actress celebrated her special day with a picturesque beach getaway, cocktail in hand, showcasing exactly how she views life—vibrant and unapologetically bold. In a joyful Instagram post, Monáe shared snippets from her beach celebration, […]
Janelle Monáe to Host AMC Networks’ ‘FearFest’ | Video

*Award-winning artist and horror enthusiast Janelle Monáe, also known as the “HalloQueen,” will host AMC Networks “FearFest,” the long-running horror celebration on AMC and AMC+. Monáe’s curated list of favorite horror films will be available for streaming on AMC+ throughout Octibe. The event will feature 700 hours of iconic films, new series, and specials, including […]
Watch Janelle Monáe’s Hilarious Parody of Michael Jackson’s Iconic Balcony Moment

*Janelle Monae is in Europe for the Music of the Spheres World Tour. While in Berlin, she recreated Michael Jackson’s infamous balcony moment in the country in 2002. At the time, the King of Pop made headlines when he dangled his nine-month-old son, Blanket, over a hotel balcony. In a clip uploaded by X user […]
Janelle Monáe Flashes Her ‘Areola’ During Final Tour Stop | Watch

*Janelle Monáe flashed her areola to the crowd during the final show of her The Age Of Pleasure Tour on Wednesday, October 18, in Inglewood, California. As Uproxx reports, the moment came as Monáe sang her song “Yoga,” which includes the lyrics: “Even when I’m sleeping, I got one eye open / You cannot police […]
Lupita Nyong’o Splits w/Boyfriend Selema Masekela – Seen With-Soon-to-Be Divorced Joshua Jackson + Shaq Clowns Stevie Wonder & More| PicsVIDEOs

*Lupita Nyong’o announced on her IG that she split from her boyfriend, Selema Masekela citing she lost trust in him and scrubbing his pics from her IG grid. She posted a lengthy explanation yesterday and it reads, “There are much more important things going on in the world right now, and my thoughts are […]
YouTuber Rages Against Essence Fest Twerk Celebrations: ‘You’ve Been Brainwashed’ (Video)

*A YouTube stands wholeheartedly with India.Arie’s recent comments questioning the abundance of twerking going on at the recent Essence Festival by performers Megan Thee Stallion and Janelle Monáe. OkayPlayer reported that Megan invited 20 attendees to join her onstage for a twerk session (see video above), while Monáe flashed her nipple covered breast to the […]
Essence Fest 2023 Passed the Vibe Check – Lakeith Stanfield Spotlights Black Fatherly Love for Film ‘Haunted Mansion’ & More | Videos

*Social Heat is a baddie today with some baddie stories. Essence Fest 2023 kicked off June 29 and ends today, July 3, 2023. Throughout its run, the event brought out some big-time showstoppers like Missy Elliot, as well as Tobe Nwigwe, Ari Lennox, Juvenile, Jagged Edge, Janelle Monáe, and Ms. Lauryn Hill. Essence Fest also […]
Janelle Monae on Advice from Prince About Music and Life

*Janelle Monae famously worked with Prince on her 2013 album, “The Electric Lady.” In a new interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, the multi-hyphenate artist revealed what the late icon taught them about powering through nerves, in music and life. “Cut it down in half. That’s what Prince would say to his band,” said Monáe, […]
Janelle Monáe Announces ‘The Age of Pleasure’ North American Tour Dates

*Janelle Monáe is hitting the road to support her new album, “The Age of Pleasure,” and she’s kicking off the 26-city North American event in August. According to a news release, the tour begins August 30 at WAMU Theater in Seattle, WA, making stops in Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, Kansas City, New York City, Brooklyn, and […]
Lupita Nyong’o Reacts to Janelle Monáe Dating Rumors

*Lupita Nyong’o is speaking out about rumors that she and Janelle Monáe once dated. While Nyong’o did not confirm if the speculation was true, the dating rumors didn’t come as a surprise, she told Rolling Stone. “She has magnetism that they were obviously picking up on,” Nyong’o said during a recent profile for RS, Hot […]
Janelle Monáe: ‘I’m Much Happier When My Ti**ies Are Out’ | PicsVideo – LOOK!

*Janelle Monáe says she’s much happier when her “titties are out.” “I’m much happier when my titties are out and I can run around free,” Monáe said in a new interview with Rolling Stone. Monáe, 37, is set to release her fourth album “The Age of Pleasure,” and most recently released an NSFW music video […]
Janelle Monáe Stuns at Met Gala in Black Sequin Bikini | Video

*Janelle Monáe stunned at the star-studded Met Gala where she donned a see-through Thom Browne dress before stripping down into a black sequin bikini. Ahead of her appearance Monday night, the singer and actress spoke with PEOPLE about her ensemble. “It’s such a surprise. I have an experience that I’ve put together,” Monáe said. “You […]