Nialler9 — Not long ago when Prince was still of this earth, Janelle Monae performed att an awards show in front of the Purple one and won his attention for her outstanding performance. Prince would go onto to feature on a track from Monae’s 2013 Electr... more info

Guardian Music — The cyborg-fixated singer is back with her first album for five years. Outspoken as ever, she explains why she’ll always speak up for black women – and how much she misses her mentor, PrinceDays before she delivers her unequivocal Time�... more info

Chorus.fm — Janelle Monae will release her new album and film combination, Dirty Computer, later this year. Today she’s unveiled a trailer for the project. more info

The Daily Mail — The 34-year-old stunner donned a deep plum-colored, custom-made Versace gown, as co-stars Angela Bassett, 59, and Janelle Monae 32, sported vibrant ensembles for the star-studded event. more info

CNN Showbiz — Before introducing Kesha's knockout performance at the Grammys, Janelle Monae delivered an empowering message of her own about the #MeToo movement and Time's Up campaign. more info

Stereogum — Our first exposure to St. Beauty was as part of "Hell You Talmbout," the massive Wondaland Records posse cut headlined by label head Janelle Monae. Since then the Atlanta duo of Alex Belle and Isis Valentino has been honing their blend of synth-pop, ... more info

Obscure Sound — Love of My Life by Valipala NYC-based act Valipala provide a look at their forthcoming EP, Mango City (out 10/20), with the excellent track “Love of My Life”. Immediately gripping, with entrancing vocals reminiscent of Janelle Monae, the track pu... more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Recording artist and singer Janelle Monae was in town Saturday as the headliner for the Museum of Contemporary Art's 50th anniversary gala. more info

AllHipHop — JANELLE MONAE LANDS TV ROLE! more info

Stereogum — Leslie Mann and Janelle Monae will join Steve Carell in an upcoming drama from director Robert Zemeckis. … more info