
Janelle Monáe Opens Up About Healing And Self-Acceptance During The Pandemic: ‘I Don’t Have To Prove Anything’
The Grammy-nominated artist reveals how the pandemic allowed her time to heal from childhood trauma, rejection, and abandonment issues.

Janelle Monáe Writes For The Marginalized In New Science Fiction Collection 'The Memory Librarian'
“I hope this book will be a beacon of light,” says the first-time author. “Even though it may be banned in certain schools, I pray that the right kids find it. The right adults find it."

Star Gazing: Celebs Kick It Courtside And Party In LA
Jay Z, Diddy, Janelle Monae, Megan Good and more star sightings of the week from Los Angeles to Atlanta

Janelle Monáe Lands Global Deal With Sony Music Publishing
"I feel like I’m just getting started," the singer and actress says.

Watch Janelle Monáe And Tessa Thompson Play 'Truth Or Dare 4 Democracy'
Find out what Tessa made Janelle take a bite of for the culture.

Every Single Hidden Meaning In 'Antebellum' Explained By The Directors
Filmmakers Bush and Renz break down the Easter eggs in their new flick, streaming now. (Serious spoilers ahead!)

'Antebellum' Stars Janelle Monáe And Gabourey Sidibe Discuss How Film 'Humanizes' Black Women's Power
In this virtual roundtable with ESSENCE senior entertainment editor Joi-Marie McKenzie, the stars of "Antebellum" reveal why this movie is perfect to watch in this moment of racial reckoning.

Meet The Brothers Behind The ‘Hauntingly Beautiful’ Music In Janelle Monáe's 'Antebellum'
Brothers Nate Wonder and Roman Gianarthur went from the studio to the big screen.

Janelle Monáe Shares How She Was Triggered Filming 'Antebellum' On A Plantation: ‘I Felt Everything’
In her upcoming horror film "Antebellum," Monáe plays an author who — like herself — speaks out about systemic racism.

Janelle Monáe On Embracing Her Limits: "I Have To Take Care Of My Body"
In 2019, the artist was very booked and very busy—including filming her new series Homecoming—but a health scare reminded her she’s priority number one

Netflix's 'Rhythm + Flow' Is Now Looking For Season 2 Contestants
Calling all rappers.

Coachella May Be Rescheduled In October Due To Coronavirus Concerns: Report
If postponed, Coachella would be the third major festival to be impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.

Kendrick Lamar And Dave Free Launch New Creative Company pgLang
The company's mission is to serve "creators and projects that selflessly speak with, and for, the shared experiences that connect us all."

'I Am No One's Property': Megan Thee Stallion Gets Greenlight From Judge To Release New Music
The rapper is currently wrapped up in a legal battle with her label over claims that 1501 Certified Entertainment is stopping her from releasing music.

Janelle Monáe Says 'Antebellum' Will Give Viewers 'Deeper Appreciation For Black Women'
The film, from the producers of "Get Out" and "Us," hits theaters April 24.