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NEWSFLASH!! Erykah Badu apparently feels ‘somekindaway’ about Janelle Monae hiding her sexual identity all these years. In fact, it seems that Janelle’s BET red carpet attire made more of statement than she ever has about it.
In light of Janelle’s fashion statement, Badu hit the net to express her love for ‘all the gays’ and notes that she’s insulted that Janelle Monae never hit on her.
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Several celebrities and social influencers attended a special VIP Screening for the upcoming ‘Hidden Figures’ film in Atlanta last night (November 16, 2016).
‘Hidden Figures’ is the incredible untold story of of three brilliant African-American women working at NASA (Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughn (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae), who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.
There was also a soundtrack listening party which was held at Means Street Studio in Atlanta hosted by DJ Drama, Don Cannon and DJ Sense.
Attendees included: Pharrell, Janelle Monae, Usher, Jidenna, Lisa Nicole Cloud (Married to Medicine), Keshia Knight Pulliam, Ludacris, Big Krit, DC Young Fly, Jasmine Guy, DaBrat, David Banner, Kap-G and many more.
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Ava DuVernay & Janelle Monae strike a pose during a special VIP screening of “Queen Sugar” during the 2016 Essence Festival (July 1, 2016).
OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network along with Warner Horizon TV and award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay hosted an intimate screening for the much-anticipated original drama series and cast members Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Omar Dorsey, Tina Lifford, Dondre Whitfield and Nicholas Ashe were on hand to greet friends and family and participate in post-screening Q&A.
Ava DuVernay and “Queen Sugar” cast
Attendees included Common, Janelle Monae, Omari Hardwick (“Power”), Lynn Whitfield (“Greenleaf”), Michelle Williams, Lisa Price (founder, Carol’s Daughter), Ariel Foxman (editor-in-chief, In Style), Linda Spradley Dunn (Odyssey Media), Michaela Angela Davis (BET), Tai Beauchamp (style expert, tv personality), Demetria Lucas (author/editor), Amber Payne (NBC BLK) and more.
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[Flashback: BET Shades Billboard Awards Prince Tributes… ]
And after much anticipation, it seems that the network delivered on their promise with an awards show that was filled with electrifying performances in honor of is royal purple highness.
Several of our favorite superstars graced the stage in celebration of Prince’s musical legacy, including, Bilal, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Maxwell, Tori Kelly, Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae, Sheila E and more.
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Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross played host to a night full of electrifying performances, heartfelt speeches and unforgettable moments during the 15th annual “BET AWARDS” and it all aired live from the Microsoft Theatre at L.A. LIVE last night (June 28, 2015).
There were several notable performances, including Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill, Alicia Keys, The Weeknd, Janelle Monae, and more.
Highlights included a 20 year anniversary tribute for Bad Boy records which included performances by Lil Kim, 112, Faith Evans, Ma$e and a projection of Notorious B.I.G. and an appearance by Janet Jackson, who was treated to a special dance tribute performed by Ciara, Tinashe & Jason Derulo.
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I’m not a big basketball fan but I always support the hometeam and speaking of which, the Atlanta Hawks recently released a promotional video featuring several of your favorite A-Town celebs.
Janelle Monae, Kandi Burruss, Ludacris, Big Boi, Jermaine Dupri, T.I. and Young Jeezy are just a few of the familiar faces you’ll see, as they salute the b-ball team from the city that has been appropriately dubbed ‘Black Hollywood’…
On this team… everyone matters. And on this night… no one’s on the bench.
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