L.A. Times - Entertainment — In an industry rife with rules and expectations, Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu purposefully stand out. Self-described as "wonder twins," the two artists make socially conscious and sonically unique music across genres. more info

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Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis As mentioned, Duran Duran will be playing Nile Rodgers' FOLD Festival on August 5 in Riverhead, NY (Long Island). Right before that they'll play another NYC-area date at Port Chester's Capitol Theatre on August 1. Tickets for... more info

Stereogum — A few days ago, legendary ’80s band Duran Duran announced Paper Gods, their fourteenth studio album and their first in five years. They’ve assembled an impressive team of heavy hitters to appear on the LP, and now we’re hearing the first of tho... more info

Nialler9 — Odd Future affiliated group The Internet, Syd Bennett, Mat Martians and band are back with a new album called Ego Death on June 30th and it sounds like the start of something clean, focused and real from them. Ego Death will feature guests like Janel... more info

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L.A. Times - Entertainment — The writing was on the wall -- scrawled, repeatedly, in black ink and projected onto the sides of the tent: “I will not make any more boring art.” more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Rihanna, Sarah Jessica Parker, Janelle Monae and Jennifer Lopez were among the celebrities who looked as if they'd done some homework before Monday's 2015 Met Gala celebrating the Costume Institute's "China: Through the Looking Glass" theme. more info

Perez Hilton — Are you ready to get bendy? Well, you better be because Janelle Monáe released the new video for her song Yoga and it's hotter than a bikram class! [ Video: Janelle Monae's Song On Sesame Street Is So Catchy! ] It's a part of her Wondaland Presents:... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Namaste, Earthlings: A new Janelle Monáe jam has descended from the heavens, and it's here to spice up your Bikram sessions. more info