In an original number that featured dancers, costumes and Billy Porter, the singer and actress took the stage at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and called out the works by creators that were notably ignored by the academy. “The Oscars, it’s so white, it’s time to come … [Read more...] about Janelle Monáe calls out snubs in Oscars 2020 opening number
Janelle Monae
Janelle Monae: ‘ We don’t get second chances in the same way that white folks do’
Janelle Monae: ‘ We don’t get second chances in the same way that white folks do’ On her album Dirty Computer: “It’s about all of us, all the people that at least I feel a responsibility to. I had to pick who I was comfortable pissing off and who I wanted to … [Read more...] about Janelle Monae: ‘ We don’t get second chances in the same way that white folks do’
Janelle Monae at the Grammys: ‘We come in peace, but we mean business’
Janelle Monae at the Grammys: ‘We come in peace, but we mean business’ Janelle was invited to present Kesha’s performance of “Praying,” and Janelle ended up giving a wonderful speech about Time’s Up and women not taking any more sh-t. “We come in peace, but we mean business.” … [Read more...] about Janelle Monae at the Grammys: ‘We come in peace, but we mean business’
Jennifer Hudson Sings The House DOWN At BET Honors! Must Watch!
The 7th annual “BET Honors,” which taped earlier this month in Washington, D.C., aired last night and had the makings of another Divas Live. Mariah Carey, Tamar Braxton, Jennifer Hudson, and Janelle Monáe all graced the stage, while this year’s honorees included Aretha Franklin, … [Read more...] about Jennifer Hudson Sings The House DOWN At BET Honors! Must Watch!