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Obama Would Like Fergie, Adam Levine & Lea Michele’s Endoresement
Mon Jan 16 2012 by Idolator Staff
Is Obama a huge Maroon 5, Glee, and Black Eyed Peas fan? Maybe, maybe not — but he does want their endorsement on his 2012 re-election. The Commander-in-Chief already has stars like Lady Gaga on his team, but that didn't stop him from releasing a "wish list" of celebrities he'd like on board as he bids for a second term. Amongst names we might easily expect to find here, such as B.o.B., Jay-Z, and Alicia Keys, there are such diverse acts as Arcade Fire, Lady Antebellum, the Jonas Brothers, Janelle Monae, Ricky Martin, Regina Spektor, and Vampire Weekend. (Kelly Clarkson was apparently already spoken for.) Check out the full list of names below. More »
Janelle Monae Partakes In A Slow-Mo Bar Brawl In Fun.’s “We Are Young” Video
Tue Jan 3 2012 by Becky Bain
After having their song "We Are Young" be covered on Glee (and becoming Season 3's biggest hit on iTunes), pop-rock group fun. score another major solid by nabbing Janelle Monae for the single's video. Janelle, whose voice appears on the tune, stands right in the middle of the slowest-moving club fight you've ever seen. (Though we wouldn't have minded if the band just remade their first set of visuals for the song and had Janelle in bed, slowly peeling an apple.) Join the fun. in the Marc Klasfeld-directed video below.
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Madonna Could Have Struck A Pose As Jackie Kennedy Onassis: Morning Mix
Tue Jan 3 2012 by Idolator Staff
Did You Hear?
:: Madonna turned down a request by the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to pose as his mother, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis on the cover of a 1996 issue of his magazine, George, according to a new memoir. Funny, we always saw her as more of a Marilyn. [New York Post]
:: Janelle Monae is pretty much one of our most anticipated albums of 2012, but we've already got our first listen to her this year via her guest appearance on fun.'s "We Are Young". [MTV Buzzworthy]
:: After his New Years Eve performance, Drake rang in 2012 by flying across the country to Las Vegas to rock his first live performance of "Look What You've Done" at the Hard Rock. This year's race to rack up frequent flier miles is officially on. [Rap Radar]
:: Hey, remember that time that Steven Tyler, Weird al Yankovic and Alice Cooper wound up on a stage performing "Come Together"? Now that's the New Years Eve celebration to attend. [Rolling Stone]
:: Miley Cyrus and pal Kelly Osbourne enjoy a laugh at the expense of Khloe Kardashian in a sneak preview of the return of MTV's Punk'd. You know the stoners love a good prank. [Huffington Post]
After the jump, see which pop superstar will be appearing on late night TV — presumably after brushing up on his own lyrics. More »
:: Madonna turned down a request by the late John F. Kennedy Jr. to pose as his mother, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis on the cover of a 1996 issue of his magazine, George, according to a new memoir. Funny, we always saw her as more of a Marilyn. [New York Post]
:: Janelle Monae is pretty much one of our most anticipated albums of 2012, but we've already got our first listen to her this year via her guest appearance on fun.'s "We Are Young". [MTV Buzzworthy]
:: After his New Years Eve performance, Drake rang in 2012 by flying across the country to Las Vegas to rock his first live performance of "Look What You've Done" at the Hard Rock. This year's race to rack up frequent flier miles is officially on. [Rap Radar]
:: Hey, remember that time that Steven Tyler, Weird al Yankovic and Alice Cooper wound up on a stage performing "Come Together"? Now that's the New Years Eve celebration to attend. [Rolling Stone]
:: Miley Cyrus and pal Kelly Osbourne enjoy a laugh at the expense of Khloe Kardashian in a sneak preview of the return of MTV's Punk'd. You know the stoners love a good prank. [Huffington Post]
After the jump, see which pop superstar will be appearing on late night TV — presumably after brushing up on his own lyrics. More »
Janelle Monae Performs At The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony
Thu Dec 15 2011 by Becky Bain
2012 is bound to be a big one for Janelle Monae, as the spunky, soulful singer is planning to tour after she drops not one, but two new albums. ("I will release them according to my soul clock," said Monae.) Remind yourself why you can't get enough of this 26-year-old funk madame by grooving to her performances at the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in Oslo, Norway after the jump. (It certainly brings us peace to know that an artist this awesome is being celebrated all over the world.) More »
Watch Coldplay, Cee Lo, U2, Janelle Monae & Jessie J Rock Glastonbury 2011
Mon Jun 27 2011 by Robbie Daw
We all know that Beyonce gave a history-making performance at the Glastonbury festival in the UK yesterday, but what about all the other artists who hit the stage during the annual three-day music event? For starters, Coldplay served up a euphoric rendition of their new single "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" on the Pyramid Stage on Saturday, while Cee Lo belted out Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" while dressed as a red barbarian. Head below to catch those performances, plus live jams from U2, Big Boi, Jessie J, Tinie Tempah and Janelle Monae at this year's Glasto fest!
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Bruno Mars And Janelle Monae Bring Hooligans In Wondaland To L.A. (PHOTOS)
Mon Jun 13 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
Bruno Mars excitedly tweeted last night, “I played a bunch of bars all over L.A but this weekend I get to play the Gibson amphitheater in universal studios,” prior to his show with fellow retro-inspired musician Janelle Monae at Universal City’s Gibson Amphitheater. With the help of the “Lighters” singer’s hooligans, the “Tightrope” songbird’s Arch Orchestra, the dynamic duo were able to turn Los Angeles into Wondaland. Check out highlights from their first of two shows in the City Of Angels and check out Bruno’s incredible live rendition of “Top Of The World” here. (Ed note: Holy Cow! Those horns!) More »
The Morning Mix: Jennifer Hudson To Release Weight Loss Book
Fri Jun 10 2011 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Jennifer Hudson will add author to her resume alongside Grammy and Oscar-winner - the Weight Watchers spokesperson, who dropped over 80 lbs on the program, will write a weight loss memoir. [PopCrush]
:: Find out what happens when you put a bunch of Justin Bieber merchandise in a blender. [Vulture]
:: Take a peek behind the scenes of Rihanna's technicolor Loud tour. [Just Jared]
:: News that will make you jump for joy off your tightrope — Janelle Monae is working on her follow-up to The ArchAndroid. [Soul Bounce]
:: Kelly Rowland's Here I Am will drop on July 26. Let's hope it doesn't leak three weeks earlier like her former partner's album, 4. [Rap-Up]
After the jump, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today. More »
:: Jennifer Hudson will add author to her resume alongside Grammy and Oscar-winner - the Weight Watchers spokesperson, who dropped over 80 lbs on the program, will write a weight loss memoir. [PopCrush]
:: Find out what happens when you put a bunch of Justin Bieber merchandise in a blender. [Vulture]
:: Take a peek behind the scenes of Rihanna's technicolor Loud tour. [Just Jared]
:: News that will make you jump for joy off your tightrope — Janelle Monae is working on her follow-up to The ArchAndroid. [Soul Bounce]
:: Kelly Rowland's Here I Am will drop on July 26. Let's hope it doesn't leak three weeks earlier like her former partner's album, 4. [Rap-Up]
After the jump, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today. More »
Beyonce, Rihanna, Madonna And More Attend Met Costume Institute Gala
Tue May 3 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
The Grammys aren't the only time when pop stars bring out the big guns for the red carpet — the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala Benefit is when music's biggest artists transform into hardcore fashionistas. Beyonce was among those celebrating the launch of the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit last night. The globetrotter opted for a stunning black mermaid gown — clearly designed for standing rather than for moving, as the singer needed help up just getting up the stairs to enter the event. Madonna looked jaw-droppingly beautiful in her Stella McCartney dress. While Kanye West, never one to go with the crowd, wore a tuxedo jacket with a safety pin closure.
But who was dressed best? Check out our gallery and become a member of Idolator's Fashion Police by voting below.
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Janelle Monae Classes Up Big Boi’s “Be Still” Video
Fri Apr 22 2011 by Becky Bain
Big Boi dropped his latest video for his single "Be Still", a track off Sir Lucious Left Foot, and it features some nifty animated visuals, Big Boi's face appearing in the moon, and three really lethargic cheerleaders. The best thing about it is, of course, the elegant and lovely Janelle Monae's presence, which elevates the quality of pretty much anything it graces. Watch "Be Still" below. More »
Set Off The Fireworks! Katy Perry Adds More U.S. Tour Dates
Mon Apr 18 2011 by Robbie Daw
Just when folks in several southwest and midwest burghs thought they'd either have to travel to see Katy Perry's California Dreams tour or miss it altogether, the space-age "E.T." songstress has gone and added eight more dates to her North American trek. The new stops all feature Janelle Monae as the opener, and will see Katy ending the summer in Tulsa on September 17. (Following that she jets off to Brazil for a gig on the 23rd). Peek at the new dates below.
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