PopSugar — After Malia Obama returned from a glamorous trip to Spain with her mom, grandmother, and sister last week, the eldest of the Obama daughters celebrated her 18th birthday on July 4 in spectacular fashion. Following a few exciting performances by Kendr... more info

Rolling Stone — Malia Obama turned 18 on Monday, and her father didn't miss the opportunity to honor her with a star-studded public rendition of "Happy Birthday." "Because it's the job of a father to embarrass his daughters, I've got one last job," President Bara... more info

NME — President sings Happy Birthday to his daughter at his final Independence Day celebration more info

Mercury News, California — Janelle Monae says she's honored to be part of an upcoming film that tells the little-known story of three black women who were crucial part of NASA's history, including one who helped John Glenn become the first American to orbit earth. more info

411 Mania — Along with Janelle Monae... more info

People.com — Monae channeled her idol Prince for her BET Awards outfit more info

People.com — Monae opened up about getting back in touch with her acting roots. more info

Rolling Stone — Six months after Kendrick Lamar sat down with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office, the rapper will return to the White House for a Fourth of July concert at an event honoring military heroes. Janelle Monae will also perform on the White H... more info

Obscure Sound — “Backroad” is the fourth single off VOKES’ upcoming debut 6-track EP, Fractalism. The project is the “alt-soul brainchild of Mike Harris”, with this glitzy effort mixing entrancing female guest vocals with an effervescent collection of swel... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Tributes to Prince were a highlight of Sunday night’s BET Awards – with salutes by Maxwell, Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monáe and longtime collaborator Sheila E. among the most riveting moments of the show. But one scheduled performer w... more info