Idolator — Our favorite mechanical animal Janelle Monae hit up the Late Show With David Letterman last night to promote her new album The ArchAndroid. Monae, who’s about to hit the road with Erykah Badu and N.E.R.D., gave a rousing performance of “Tightrope... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 05-21 Cleveland, OH - Quicken Loans Arena ^05-22 Detroit, MI - Palace of Auburn Hills ^05-24 Indianapolis, IN - Conseco Fieldhouse ^05-25 Chicago, IL - United Center ^05-27 Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center ^05-29 St. Louis, MO - Scottrade Center ^0... more info

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MTV.com News — Uplifting ballad 'Love Is Your Color' is first single from the May 25 soundtrack.By Jocelyn Vena Jennifer Hudson Photo: Jeffrey Mayer/ WireImage Jennifer Hudson and Leona Lewis offer some hope to the lovesick Carrie Bradshaws of the world ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Concert season sizzles with U2, Lady Gaga, Erykah Badu, 50 Cent. more info

411 Mania — Erykah talks about her family, life, new album and myths of love... more info

MTV.com News — 'It's particularly rewarding to just go out and express this stuff live,' Pharrell says of trek for Nothing. By Steven Roberts N.E.R.D.'s Pharrell Williams and Shay Haley Photo: MTV News N.E.R.D. have been touring relentlessly in the two ye... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — He is a superstar in the Los Angeles electronic music scene. With an album that has Erykah Badu and Thom Yorke's singing, his appeal could spread beyond that stage. ... more info

Rollo & Grady — Amoeba Music – Hollywood 1. Ozomatli – Fire Away 2. MGMT – Congratulations 3. Erykah Badu – New Amerykah Part II 4. Jonsi – Go 5. Little Brother – Leftback 6. Cypress Hill – Rise Up 7. Broken Bells – S/T 8. Gorillaz – Plastic Beach ... more info

Starpulse — Erykah Badu has pleaded not guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct after a female bystander made an official complaint about the singer's public nudity during a controversial video shoot. The R... more info