It’s a pop/funk fusion and everything we’d expect from a collaboration between music heavyweights Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu! The soulful songstresses recently dropped a new single called “Q.U.E.E.N.,”  and it’s sure to go down in history as one of music’s legendary collabos. MUST READ: EXCLUSIVE: Janelle Monae Ditches Her Signature Black & White Uniform (VIDEO) […]

Janelle Monae ditches her signature black and white uniform for ESSENCE Magazine’s May 2013 issue. We go behind the scenes of her latest shoot for the publication where she shares her love for science fiction and her journey to make our young generation proud. Check out the video above. RELATED STORIES: EXCLUSIVE: Closet Must-Haves From […]

Songbird Janelle Monae covers ESSENCE Magazine’s May 2013 issue in a gorgeous Yves Saint Laurent blouse, Chanel vintage earrings, and her signature pompadour paired with a bold red lip. MUST READ:  Win a Mithras Tikka Headpiece from Temptress Jewelry! Janelle gives up the deets on her newest album, Electric Lady, due out this summer, and why she’s decided to […]

It’s a hip-hop enthusiast’s fantasy come true! Wu-Tang will reunite at this year’s Coachella festival! The annual music extravaganza will take place April 12th-14th and April 19th-21st. Also hitting the stage are: 2 Chainz, Pusha T, Janelle Monae and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers. I was witness to Janelle Monae’s spectacular stage presence at the “Made […]

Janelle Monae shines in her signature black and white threads and oh-too-cute pompadour ‘do on the cover of ELLE Canada. MUST READ: Janelle Monae Rocks “Made In America” Festival 2013 is looking to be mighty bright for the 26-year-old entertainer. The newest face of Covergirl just snatched a few Grammy nominations for her “We Are Young” collaboration with indie rock […]

The 2012 Grammy Award nominations, which were announced last night  by Taylor Swift and LL Cool J on CBS, are out! Frank Ocean is leading the way with six nominations, including: “Bet Urban Contemporary Album,” “Album Of The Year,” Record Of The Year” for his single “Thinkin’ Bout You,” and “Best New Artist.” Miguel and […]

Before Janelle Monae finished her 45-minute set at the “Made In America” festival in Philadelphia yesterday, the diverse and decorated audience came to one clear consensus, that the tuxedo wearing songstress is a spectacular performer! It wasn’t just her gorgeous smile, perfectly constructed hair, or song arrangements (those do help), as much as it was […]

This weekend, the newest Covergirl Janelle Monae rocked out NYC’s AfroPunk Festival in Brooklyn. The out-of-the-box songstress headlined the festival after her “twin,” Erykah Badu killed the same stage the day before as a headliner. Must Read: Which City Throws The Best Summertime Parties? [VIDEOS] In typical Monae fashion, she danced around the entire stage, […]

Janelle Monae has just been announced as the new face of makeup giant, Covergirl! This highly coveted position was given to the tuxedo-wearing songstress has always had a soft spot in her heart for makeup and all the beauty perks of being a girl, despite her affinity for menswear-inspired fashion. Must Read: ‘Sparkle’ Star Tika […]

Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae and Jessica White and more came out last night for the American Foundation for AIDS Research to kick off New York Fashion Week which was held at Cipriani Wall Street last evening Feb 8, in New York City. Janelle provided the entertainment for the evening. Jennifer Hudson Shows Off Her Abs […]

When celebrating Black History Month, people tend to look back, instead of forward. And we don’t blame them. After all, it’s in the title – “history,” meaning all things memorable about the past.  Here at HelloBeautiful we’d like to take the time to celebrate the amazing Black women who are making history as we speak. […]