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  1. album review
    Janelle Monáe Lets Go of Her (and Our) AnxietyOn her breezy new album, she abandons perfectionism.
    By Craig Jenkins
  2. theories
    Whodunit, Based on the Only Photo We Have of Knives Out 2?There’s a killer among the killer cast of Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.
    By Jennifer Zhan
  3. trailer mix
    Red Table Talk Season Five Is Here to HealThe Facebook Watch series returns on April 20.
    By Ashley Shannon Wu
  4. superlatives
    The Best of R&B History, As Told By Its Architects Jimmy Jam and Terry LewisFrom Janet and Michael Jackson’s sibling rivalry, to Prince’s genius, to Bobby Brown rushing takes to head to the strip club, and so much more.
    By Craig Jenkins
  5. castings
    Janelle Monáe Joins Knives Out 2 and We Don’t Even Care If She’s the MurdererAlongside Dave Bautista, Edward Norton, and Daniel Craig.
    By Justin Curto
  6. endings
    Let’s Talk About the Antebellum TwistThis movie cares little for its characters, who are brutalized in the filmmakers’ pursuit of one thing: tricking the audience.
    By Robert Daniels
  7. gloria-core
    The Glorias Trailer: Julianne Moore Dons the Steinem GlassesAnd the belt, obviously.
    By Rebecca Alter
  8. needle drops
    Michaela Coel Always Knew How She Wanted I May Destroy You to SoundA soundtrack so good, the series didn’t need a traditional score.
    By Monica Castillo
  9. homecoming
    Homecoming’s Showrunners on the Art of Building a Conspiracy ThrillerWithout the guidepost of their popular podcast, but with the addition of Janelle Monáe, Homecoming crafts a brand-new mystery.
    By Maria Elena Fernandez
  10. tv review
    Homecoming’s Second Chapter Trades Conspiracy for Psychological ThrillsIt’s not as provocative as season one, but the Janelle Monáe–led continuation of the Amazon thriller is a binge-worthy search for identity.
    By Jen Chaney
  11. trailer mix
    Homecoming Season 2 Trailer: Janelle Monáe Has Amnesia and More MysteriesSecrets and lies!
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  12. trailer mix
    The Antebellum Trailer Stars Janelle Monáe Setting The South On FireFrom the producers of Us and Get Out.
    By Hunter Harris
  13. oscars 2020
    The Academy Awards of Self-FlagellationParasite’s Best Picture win wasn’t just a daring choice for the Academy. It was an acknowledgment that English-language cinema is no longer the bar.
    By Alison Willmore
  14. oscars 2020
    Janelle Monae’s Oscars Opening Number Goes Into Audience, Terrifies CelebritiesOnce dancing Jokers have been unleashed into the room, there’s no telling what can happen.
    By Halle Kiefer
  15. movie review
    Harriet Can’t Conjure the Humanity of Its Iconic LeadKasi Lemmons’s film, starring Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman, brings up a lot of questions about the purpose of slavery epics.
    By Angelica Jade Bastién
  16. casting
    Janelle Monáe Replaces Julia Roberts in Amazon’s HomecomingShe joins known hottie Stephan James.
    By Zoe Haylock
  17. trailer mix
    In the Harriet Trailer, Tubman ‘Will Be Free or Die’Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe, and Leslie Odom Jr. star.
    By Zoe Haylock
  18. rock hall 2019
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the 2019 Rock Hall Induction CeremonyEverything you need to know, from the snubs to the speeches.
    By Devon Ivie
  19. coachella 2019
    The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of Coachella 2019Weekend one belonged to the one, the only, Lizzo.
    By Eve Barlow
  20. rock hall 2019
    Janelle Monáe: Janet Jackson Is ‘Queen of Black Girl Magic’“History is not complete without you, Janet.”
    By Dee Lockett
  21. best of 2018
    The 10 Best Music Videos of 2018Featuring Childish Gambino, the Carters, Janelle Monáe, 2 Chainz, Kendrick Lamar, and more.
    By Dee Lockett
  22. best of 2018
    The Best Songs of 2018 (So Far)Including Cardi B, the Weeknd, Kacey Musgraves, Beach House, Janelle Monáe, Kendrick Lamar, and more.
    By Vulture Editors
  23. best of 2018
    The Best Albums of 2018 (So Far)Including Janelle Monáe, Cardi B, Kali Uchis, Sleep, Kacey Musgraves, and more.
    By Craig Jenkins
  24. casting
    Janelle Monáe Cast Alongside Tessa Thompson in Lady and the TrampShe’ll be a sassy pound pup.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  25. casting
    Janelle Monáe Joins Cynthia Erivo in Harriet Tubman BiopicOscars all around.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  26. well hello! let’s celebrate this
    Tessa Thompson Says She’s ‘Attracted to Men and Also to Women’“Janelle and I love each other deeply.”
    By Hunter Harris
  27. trailer mix
    Watch a Doll Version of Steve Carell Fight Nazis in Welcome to Marwen TrailerThis looks so heartwarming.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  28. 9 Best New Songs of the Week: Janelle Monáe, the Internet, Oneohtrix Point NeverJanelle Monáe wants to “screw” the world back together.
    By Vulture Editors
  29. Dirty Computer Is an Introduction to the Real Janelle MonáeIt’s as much a celebration of love as a threat to powerful merchants of hate.
    By Craig Jenkins
  30. chat room
    Janelle Monáe on Dirty Computer and the Music Industry’s Time’s Up Reckoning“My purpose as an artist is to figure out how I can celebrate those who are marginalized, and who are oppressed.”
    By Hunter Harris
  31. Janelle Monáe’s New Album Just Dropped So Everything Might Actually Be OkayThings got dicey this week but it’s all better now.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  32. dirty computer
    Janelle Monáe and Lupita Nyong’o Danced to ‘Make Me Feel’ Without You Last NightPlease enjoy 26 seconds of uninterrupted bliss.
    By Hunter Harris
  33. right-click
    Oh Yeah, You’ll Probably Like That New Janelle Monáe ‘I Like That’ Music VideoAnd if you don’t, well, that’s really more of a “you” problem.
    By Halle Kiefer
  34. dirty computer
    Tessa Thompson Is Janelle Monáe’s Love Interest in Dirty Computer Visual Album“I’m a girl’s girl, meaning I support women no matter what they choose to do.”
    By Hunter Harris
  35. singles
    Janelle Monáe Sings About Contradictions in New Single ‘I Like That’Dirty Computer will be released April 27.
    By Hunter Harris
  36. songs of the week
    7 Best New Songs of the Week: Drake, Cardi B, Janelle Monáe, A$AP RockyDrake’s “Nice for What” is finally his first genuine song for the ladies.
    By Vulture Editors
  37. videology
    Janelle Monáe and Tessa Thompson Harness All Their Pussy Power in New VideoIt’ll make you blush in just the right pink hue.
    By Dee Lockett
  38. gif guide
    The 8 Most Important GIFs From Janelle Monáe’s ‘Pynk’ VideoGet your vagina pants on, ladies!
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  39. tv
    Hidden Figures Is Coming to TelevisionHow many John Glenns can we send into space? Let’s find out.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  40. twitter campaigns
    Your Faves Want in on Janelle Monáe’s Hypothetical Missy Elliott CollaborationHighly melanated, arch-android orchestrated.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  41. spring preview
    Spring Music Preview: Cardi B, Jack White, and More Albums We Can’t Wait to HearThe soundtrack for the warmer months is already stacked.
    By Dee Lockett, Sam Hockley-Smith, and Craig Jenkins
  42. songs of the week
    11 Best New Songs of the Week: Janelle Monáe, Kacey Musgraves, 5SOS, Lorde, SZAJanelle Monáe just made the best rap song of 2018, so far.
    By Dee Lockett
  43. Janelle Monáe Steps Into Her Bisexual LightingThe queerness of “Make Me Feel” is explicit, ecstatic, and self-directed.
    By Sasha Geffen
  44. videology
    Janelle Monáe and Tessa Thompson Made You a Bisexual Anthem and Whole Mood BoardTwo videos for the price of one!
    By Dee Lockett
  45. trailer mix
    Janelle Monáe and Tessa Thompson Have Girl Time in Dirty Computer’s TrailerWhat’s happening? Who cares!
    By Devon Ivie
  46. The 10 Best Music Videos of 2017Dee Lockett picks the best music videos of the year.
    By Dee Lockett
  47. moonlight
    What’s Next for Everyone In Moonlight’s CastMahershala Ali is doing a movie with Tom Hardy, and Trevante Rhodes might be in the new Malick movie.
    By Hunter Harris
  48. music videos
    See Grimes and Janelle Monáe Battle With Flaming Swords in ‘Venus Fly’ VideoThere’s a mushroom cloud, a Beauty and the Beast–style rose in a jar, and electro-pop beats.
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  49. screen actors guild awards
    Taraji P. Henson’s SAG Speech for Hidden Figures“The shoulders of the women that we stand on are three American heroes.”
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  50. awards
    Oscar Voters Shouldn’t Overlook Janelle MonáeThe musician gives star turns in both Hidden Figures and Moonlight.
    By Stacey Wilson Hunt
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