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Janelle Monae & M.i.a. To Make Performance History At Audi Show
Janelle Monae and M.I.A. are to duet live from shows in New York and Los Angeles on Thursday night (03Apr14) thanks to new technology.To celebrate the launch of the Audi A3, the two singers will...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 April 2014
Janelle MonáE: Paying Homage To Bowie Was A Dream
Janelle Monáe says paying homage to David Bowie in a new Pepsi MAX advert was ''truly a dream''. The R&B singer appears in the commercial as a busker, singing Bowie's famous track 'Heroes' for small...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 02 April 2014
Janelle MonáE Won't Dress Sexily
Janelle Monáe doesn't want to dress sexily. The 'Tightrope' singer feels her voice should be the main focus of people's attention when they are watching her perform, rather than her body. She said: ''There are...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 March 2014
Kanye, Elton, Jack And Lionel: Say Hello To Bonnaroo Festival's Line-up 2014
The line-up for this year's Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has been announced and looks to be more impressive than ever with Elton John, Kanye West, Lionel Richie, Jack White and Vampire Weekend all gracing...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 20 February 2014
Is Mariah Carey The Modern Day Jessica Rabbit?
The 2014 BET Awards, honoring Aretha Franklin, Motown founder Berry Gordy, the late Nelson Mandela and others for their achievements, were taped on February 8th at the Warner Theater in Washington D.C. The award show...
By Victoria Pavlova in Music / Festivals on 10 February 2014
Sir Paul Mccartney Parties With Wife
Sir Paul McCartney only had eyes for his wife Nancy Shevell at Michelle Obama's 50th birthday party.The couple, who tied the knot in 2011, were among the 500 guests at the US first lady's star-studded...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 January 2014
Brit Awards 2014 Nominations: Disclosure, Bastille, Rudimental Emerge On Top
The nominees have been announced for this year's Brit Awards, which will be presented live in a ceremony on ITV on the 19th February. The annual awards celebrate the year's biggest British music stars, in...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 09 January 2014
Contactmusic.com's Top Albums Of 2013
Vampire Weekend 'Modern Vampire in the City' - 'Modern Vampires in the City' makes it three for three for the New Yorkers and their latest release could very well be their best yet. It shows...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 23 December 2013
Eminem Demands $2 Million For Super Bowl Gig?
Eminem reportedly demanded $2 million to perform at the Super Bowl.The 'Monster' rapper - real name Marshall Bruce Mathers - is believed to have been asked to play a concert at the NFL Owners Party...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 21 December 2013
Backstreet Boys And Sheryl Crow Perform For U.s. President At Christmas Gig
The Backstreet Boys, Sheryl Crow and Janelle Monae helped U.S. President Barack Obama and his family celebrate the holidays on Sunday (15Dec13) by performing at a festive concert hosted by Hugh Jackman.The I Want It...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 December 2013
Esperanza Spalding Joins Forces With Stevie Wonder To Call For Guantanamo Bay Closure
Jazz singer Esperanza Spalding has recruited Stevie Wonder, Harry Belafonte and Janelle Monae for her provocative new music video, in which she calls on U.S. government officials to shut down infamous detention camp Guantanamo Bay.The...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 21 November 2013
Tamar Braxton A Triple Winner At 2013 Soul Train Awards
It was ladies night at the Soul Train Awards in Las Vegas on Friday (08Nov13) as Tamar Braxton and Janelle Monae took home top prizes.Braxton was named Best R&B/Soul Female Artist and she also picked...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 10 November 2013
Ed Norton Gets Help From Alec Baldwin And Miley Cyrus During Opening 'Snl' Monologue
Ed Norton isn't exactly known for his comedic chops, so when he appeared as host on this week's Saturday Night Live - the first time he has hosted the long-running show - he was happy...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 October 2013
Edward Norton Does A Surprisingly Good Job Hosting Halloween-themed Snl
This week’s SNL was not just the Halloween episode – which is usually more treat than trick – but also Edward Norton’s very first time hosting the sketch comedy show. Despite Norton’s lack of any...
By Victoria Pavlova in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 October 2013
Janelle Monae Discovered Her Superpowers On New Album
Janelle Monae new album 'The Electric Lady' is about a ''superhero'' she has devised.The 'Tightrope' singer claims she had been inspired by ''strong'' women such as US First Lady Michelle Obama when recording the follow-up...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 September 2013
Janelle MonáE "Genuinely Inspired" By 'Electric Lady' On Latest Album
Singer Janelle Monáe has dropped her sophomore album, Electric Lady, following on from 2010's debut The ArchAndroid. The 27 year-old, who has become famous for her distinctive glamorous tuxedo style, has carved out a musical...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 10 September 2013
Justin Timberlake & Macklemore And Ryan Lewis Are The Toasts Of The Night: Mtv Vmas Full Winners List
Sunday (25 August) night saw the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York taken over by the biggest names in pop for one night only, as the 29th annual MTV Video Music Awards took the recently-completed...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 26 August 2013
Janelle Monae Shocked By White House Regular Status
Janelle Monae still can't believe she has become a White House favourite after headlining four galas for U.S. leader President Barack Obama.The Tightrope singer performed at Obama's inauguration earlier this year (13) and reveals that...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 31 July 2013
Mellody Hobson Marries George Lucas, But Which Legend Played Live?
Mellody Hobson has married her long-time partner - Star Wars director George Lucas - at Skywalker Ranch in Marin County. The ceremony went ahead on Saturday afternoon (June 29, 2013), with former New Jersey Senator...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 June 2013
Q.u.e.e.n. – A Righteous Collaboration Between Janelle Monae And Erykah Badu
Janelle Monae releases her new album The Electric Lady soon and the first single to be taken from it is Q.U.E.E.N. - a pretty righteous collaboration between Janelle and Erykah Badu.On her Twitter page, Janelle...
By Hayley Avron in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 May 2013
Janelle Monae Refuses To Flash Flesh To Be Sexy
Singer Janelle Monae adopted her signature suit and tie look to set a good example for young female fans, declaring, "Showing skin is not what makes me sexy."The R&B star, who is known for her...
By WENN on 04 April 2013
Janelle Monae In Control, And Why The Grammy Awards 2013 Have A 'Significant Meaning' For Her
Janelle Monae's career has skyrocketed over the past few years, leading to her being nominated for three Grammys in 2011 for Best R&B album and also for her collaboration with Big Boi. This year another...
By Lorna Greville in Music / Festivals on 10 February 2013
Katy Perry Had Best Night At Inaugural Ball
Katy Perry claims President Barack Obama's inaugural ball was the best party she's ever been to. The 'Firework' singer and her boyfriend John Mayer were among a number of stars - including Kerry Washington, Alicia...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 January 2013
Grammy Nominations 2013: Who Will Win? Who Should Win?
The nominations for the 55th Grammy Award Nominations in 2013 have officially been announced by the award's organisers. Here’s a run down of some of the main awards, and our tips for Grammy's Glory.Album Of...
By Hayley Avron on 06 December 2012
Carly Rae Jepsen Stunned By Vma Nomination
Carly Rae Jepsen thinks her VMA nomination is ''crazy''.The 'Call Me Maybe' singer is stunned at how much her life has changed since her sudden rise to fame and says discovering she was up for...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 September 2012
Rihanna And Drake Lead Mtv Vma Nominations With Five Nods
Rihanna and Drake both lead the MTV Video Music Awards 2012 with five nominations apiece. The Bajan beauty will take on the rapper for the Video of the Year prize after her 'We Found Love'...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 July 2012
Rihanna And Drake Lead Mtv Vmas 2012
Rihanna and Drake lead the MTV Video Music Awards 2012 with five nominations each.The singer and rapper share a nod in the Best Video category, for their collaboration 'Take Care', while Rihanna also has another...
By Bang Showbiz on 31 July 2012
Latitude Festival To Go Ahead Says Organiser Despite Wet Weather Warnings
The main organiser of Suffolk's Latitude Festival has promised that there will be 'absolutely no cancellation' despite the wet weather warnings over Friday and Saturday.Though Thursday looks to remain dry all day, Friday sees heavy...
By Lew Irwin on 12 July 2012
Gary Barlow Tops Singles Charts With Jubilee Song
Gary Barlow and the Commonwealth Band have taken the top spot in the UK charts this week, with 'Sing.' The track was written and recorded for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and was accompanied by a...
By WENN on 11 June 2012
Latitude Festival 2012: Bon Iver To Play Only UK Festival Date At Latitude
Latitude Festival has announced its initial line-up for 2012. Due to headline will be Bon Iver; Elbow and Paul Weller. This year, the seventh Latitude Festival will take place from 12-15th July, at Henham Park...
By Lew Irwin on 08 March 2012
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