Janelle Monáe News

Bustle Digital Group, the premier digital destination for millennial women, announces the launch of their inaugural Rule Breakers event taking place in New York City on September 22 at Lefrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park.

Global Citizen announces The 2018 Global Citizen Festival at New York City's Central Park on Saturday, Sept. 29. Headlining the festival is The Weeknd, Janet Jackson, Shawn Mendes, Cardi B, and Janelle Monáe, with John Legend performing a special guest set.

Mumford & Sons, Childish Gambino and Arctic Monkeys will headline this year's historic 20th Anniversary Voodoo Music + Arts Experience, bringing fans the ultimate Halloween Weekend October 26-28. ODESZA, Martin Garrix, A Perfect Circle, Modest Mouse, Marilyn Manson, The Revivalists, 21 Savage, Janelle Monáe, Third Eye Blind, Lettuce, Elle King, Lizzo and more will join the monumental lineup of over 65 bands on 4 stages from New Orleans' City Park.

GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and activist Janelle Monáe has announced her return to touring with her upcoming Dirty Computer Tour.

With a new album out, Janelle Monáe, a self-confessed 'nonconformist,' says this is her time, in an interview with Tony Dokoupil for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcastSunday, April 29 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, actress and activist Janelle Monae is bringing her upcoming North American Dirty Computer Tour to the intimate Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort on Tuesday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m., alongside special guest St. Beauty. Tickets start at $39.95 plus applicable fees and go on sale Friday, May 4 at 10 a.m.

The 17th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival will deliver one of the most exceptional lineups of this year's festival season with headliners Paul McCartney, Metallica, Childish Gambino, Arctic Monkeys, TRAVIS SCOTT and ODESZA. The history-making bill includes first time ACL Fest performances and only North American festival appearances by both Paul McCartney and Metallica, a triumphant return by GRAMMY, Golden Globe and Emmy-Award winning Childish Gambino, a highly anticipated performance from Arctic Monkeys, and debut sets from Texas native TRAVIS SCOTT and electronic superstars ODESZA. The National, Khalid, Hozier, David Byrne, CHVRCHES, Deftones, Justice, ST. VINCENT, Sylvan Esso, FATHER JOHN MISTY, Brandi Carlile, ILLENIUM, Janelle Monáe and many more will take the stage throughout ACL Fest's colossal two consecutive weekends. ACL Fest 2018 will deliver more than 125 bands across eight stages at Zilker Park, October 5-7 and October 12-14. Tickets are available now at www.aclfestival.com.

Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter, performer, producer, actress and activist Janelle Monáe will perform her anthemic new single “Make Me Feel” from her  critically acclaimed third solo album project, “Dirty Computer,” during the Tuesday May 1 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) live telecast of NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series “The Voice.”

With a new album out, Janelle Monáe, a self-confessed 'nonconformist,' says this is her time, in an interview with Tony Dokoupil for CBS SUNDAY MORNING to be broadcastSunday, April 29 (9:00 AM, ET) on the CBS Television Network.

GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, actress, and activist Janelle Monáe has announced her return to touring with her upcoming North American Dirty Computer Tour. Fellow Wondaland artists Alexe Belle and Isis Valentino, known together as the soulful duo St. Beauty, will join the tour as a special guest. Monáe made a big splash with the recent announcement of her upcoming Dirty Computer album, releasing buzzworthy visuals for hot singles 'Make Me Feel,' 'Django Jane' and 'PYNK,' giving fans an exciting peek in to the creative vision for her new music. The 27-city tour produced by Live Nation will kick off June 11 in Seattle, WA and make stops across famous amphitheaters and theaters in Los Angeles, Detroit, Nashville, New York, Atlanta, Miami and more before wrapping August 4 in Atlanta, GA. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Wednesday, May 2 at LiveNation.com.

Belvedere Vodka and award-winning musician-actor-activist, Janelle Monae, have come together for a two-year collaborative partnership to bring to life powerful co-created content and experiences. Launching this weekend in Los Angeles around cinema's most iconic awards show, Belvedere and Mone will premiere inspiring projects aimed at propelling next-generation voices across film, music and the arts. The special collaboration will champion new stories and one-of-a-kind experiences fueled by a shared vision to create beauty in the world.

GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter/performer/producer/actress/activist, Janelle Monáe, unveiled new details of her highly-anticipated third solo album project, DIRTY COMPUTER. The “Emotion Picture” includes an album and an accompanying narrative film. The album is available for pre-order beginning today and arrives everywhere Friday, April 27th. Release date for the accompanying narrative film to be announced soon.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off a five-week holiday season on Wednesday, November 29 with a star-studded gala benefit, including a performance at New York City Center, and dinner-party at the New York Hilton Midtown Grand Ballroom. The gala honors Ailey Board President Debra L. Lee (Chairman and Chief Executive Office of BET Networks) for her commitment to the advancement of arts and culture and her dedication to the organization, which has helped steer Ailey to success since she joined the board in 2002. Honorary chairs for the evening are music and film stars Queen Latifah and Janelle Mon e.

Making their first visit to Playhouse Square November 8, the electrifying SIMPLY THREE trio of Glen McDaniel, Nick Villalobos and Zack Clark are captivating audiences worldwide with crossover genres, playing innovative arrangements from Adele to Gershwin and Puccini to Coldplay.

Casey Affleck, Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Lucas Hedges, Taraji P. Henson, Brie Larson, Janelle Monáe, Viggo Mortensen and Octavia Spencer will be presenters at the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, Executive Producer Kathy Connell announced today.

The voting is open for the Seventh Annual Headwear Association Hat Person of the Year. The 2016 nominees are Alicia Keyes, Beyoncé, Prince, Cam Newton, Jason Aldean and Janelle Monáe. Voting in the online global poll will close on December 10th, 2016.

dick clark productions announced today that Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman will be honored with the 'Hollywood Actress Award' for her role in 'Jackie' and artist Janelle Monáe will receive the 'Hollywood Spotlight Award' for her breakout role in 'Hidden Figures.'

Opening theatrically in New York and Los Angeles on October 21st, the new film MOONLIGHT stars Naomie Harris, André Holland, Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe, and Trevante Rhodes

BET Networks announced its upcoming programming schedule for BET and Centric at its annual Upfront presentation.

First Lady Michelle Obama delivered the keynote address at The GRAMMY Museum's Jane Ortner Education Award Luncheon today, July 16, 2014 at Club Nokia at L.A. LIVE. The event honored Southern California-based educator Sunshine Cavalluzzi and six-time GRAMMY nominee Janelle Monáe. Read some of the First Lady's remarks below!