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Janelle Monáe, Gary Clark Jr. & More to Perform at Inaugural ‘I Made Rock ‘N’ Roll’ Festival

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GANGGANG, creators of the BUTTER Fine Art Fair, and Forty5, the live entertainment company behind The Vogue Theatre and Rock the Ruins, proudly present the I Made Rock ‘N’ Roll Festival. Set to be Indiana’s first one-day Black rock festival, the event aims to pay homage to the genre’s true origins, celebrate the ongoing legacy of Black rock, and promote equity within the music scene.

Taking place on Saturday, May 18 at The American Legion Mall in downtown Indianapolis, the festival boasts an impressive lineup featuring Janelle Monáe, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Randolph Band, Joy Oladokun, Meet Me @ The Altar, and Inner Peace.

“We are doing this to celebrate the significance of Black artistry in rock music, a sound with direct ties to the rhythm and blues of Black people,” said Alan Bacon, GANGGANG co-founder. “This festival is about the longstanding presence of Black artists and authorship in rock ‘n’ roll as much as it is about racism, cultural appropriation, and economic justice.”

IMRR lineup Announcement 1.10.2024
IMRR lineup Announcement 1.10.2024

Presale tickets, starting at $75, will be available on Thursday, January 11 at 10 am, with general ticket sales opening on Monday, January 15 at 10 am on imaderocknroll.com. In the lead-up to the festival, GANGGANG and Forty5 will co-present Sonic Stories, a series of rock music listening sessions and screenings in February, March, and April, spotlighting local and regional voices and fostering conversations about race, music, and culture.

“GANGGANG and Forty5 are aligned in our mission to bring people together and build community by way of the arts,” said Forty5 CEO Jenny Boyts. “We are proud to be a part of producing this important series of events and look forward to bringing this amazing collection of artists to Indy, who will drive important conversations, create space for joy and celebration, and ultimately inspire us all.”

For additional festival information, advance ticket notifications, and to sign up for the I Made Rock ‘N’ Roll email newsletter, visit www.imaderocknroll.com. Don’t miss the chance to be part of Indiana’s historic celebration of Black rock at this groundbreaking festival.

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Janelle Monáe, Coco Jones  Ludacris, & More Set To Rock New Year’s Eve 

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Ryan Seacrest is gearing up to host another spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration as he presents New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on ABC. This year, fans can get ready for an unforgettable night with performances by artists such as Janelle Monáe, Coco Jones, Ludacris, and more.

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

The anticipated event will kick off with Ryan Seacrest’s hosting duties on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in Times Square, a tradition he took over from the legendary Dick Clark in 2006. In 2022, the show successfully reached 13.8 million viewers. 

The 2024 countdown is set to air on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern on Dec. 31. In addition to the main celebration in New York, there will be satellite locations in Los Angeles and San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

A Star-Studded Lineup

New Year’s Rockin’ Eve in Los Angeles will have an incredible lineup of performers, including R&B singer Coco Jones, Ellie Goulding, and legendary group Green Day

Janelle Monáe, who received a Grammy nomination for “Album of the Year,” will also grace the stage with her mesmerizing talent. Other notable acts, such as Loud Luxury x Two Friends featuring Bebe Rexha, Ludacris, Doechii, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Paul Russell, Reneé Rapp, and Thirty Seconds to Mars, will join the star-studded lineup to bid farewell to 2023.

The event has generated a buzz on social media, with fans expressing their enthusiasm. One Twitter user exclaimed, “Omg I need to be there,” while another declared, “This is going to be amazing!” 

Ludacris Ringing In The Holidays 

Speaking of Ludacris and holiday cheer, the rapper/actor alongside Lil Rel Howrey also brings holiday joy in Disney+’s Christmas film Dashing Through The Snow. 

In the recently released trailer, with rapper Lil Jon’s distinctive voice, the film unfolds the heartwarming journey of Ludacris as “Eddie Garrick,” a divorced social worker, and his daughter Charlotte, portrayed by Madison Skye Validum, as they embark on a magical Christmas Eve adventure.

Saweetie’s Past NYE Celebration Performance

In 2020, West Coast rapper Saweetie didn’t stay inside during New Year’s Eve. The hip-hop star revealed she’s landing on TV sets worldwide.

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Latto Gives Fans ‘Pep Talks,’ Erica Banks Drops A New Freestyle, Tems’ ‘ME & U,’ SZA Graces The Cover Of Rolling Stone & More

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The ladies have been taking over all week with their latest achievements and contributions to the industry. Latto secures a partnership with Halls, Erica Banks releases a fiery remix, Tems drops a new banger, SZA takes the spotlight of Rolling Stone, and more. ‘Pep Talks’ With Latto: Rapper On Wrapper Edition On Oct. 3, it […]

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Janelle Monáe Flashes Breast During Essence Fest Performance

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Janelle Monáe took the stage at the 2023 Essence Festival and flashed a breast to the attending crowd. Hitting the stage, Monáe took a break to showcase her right boob, which had a pink flower sticker covering her nipple.

While performing “Yoga,” her hit with Jidennna, Janelle Monáe freed her right boob after singing: “You cannot police me, get off my aerola.”

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Janelle Monae Announces New ‘Age of Pleasure’ Tour

Janelle Monae Announces New 'Age of Pleasure' Tour

Janelle Monáe is ready to return to the road, announcing her Age of Pleasure tour for North America. The tour will launch in Seattle on August 30 at the WAMU Theater. Janelle proceed through Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, Kansas City, New York City, Brooklyn, and more before wrapping up in Inglewood, CA, at YouTube Theater on October 18.

The Age of Pleasure tour promotes the album of the same name, which will arrive on June 9 via Atlantic Records. The album has been teased through the release of the lead single, “Lipstick Lover.”

Tickets will be available starting with Verizon presales (details below) beginning Thursday, June 1 at 10 AM Local. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Wednesday, June 7 at 10 AM Local on Ticketmaster.com. Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for the Age of Pleasure Tour through Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for select shows beginning Thursday, June 1 at 10 AM local until Tuesday, June 6 at 10pm local. For more details visit Verizon Up.

AGE OF PLEASURE TOUR DATES: 

Wed Aug 30 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater

Thu Aug 31 – Vancouver, BC – UBC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Sat Sep 02 – Portland, OR  – RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

Wed Sep 06 –Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex

Thu Sep 07 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Sat Sep 09 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre 

Mon Sep 11 – Minneapolis, MN – Armory

Wed Sep 13 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre

Thu Sep 14 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Sun Sep 17 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Mon Sep 18 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met

Wed Sep 20 – Montreal, QB – Mtelus

Thu Sep 21 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall 

Sun Sep 24 – Washington, DC  – The Anthem*

Tue Sep 26 – New York City, NY – Radio City Music Hall

Thu Sep 28 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre 

Mon Oct 02 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre 

Tue Oct 03 – Nashville, TN  – Ryman Auditorium

Wed Oct 04 – Birmingham, AL  – Avondale Brewing Company

Fri Oct 06 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre Atlanta

Mon Oct 09 – Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Tue Oct 10 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center 

Wed Oct 11 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater

Sun Oct 15 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

Tue Oct 17 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Wed Oct 18 – Inglewood, CA – YouTube Theater

* non-Live Nation date

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Janelle Monáe Receives Backlash For Resurfaced Interview About Showing Young Girls Another Way

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Janelle Monáe is receiving backlash for a May 2013 interview where she said she was purposely keeping her clothing on to show young women a different way.

During the interview, Monae stated,“People don’t ask JAY-Z to take his shirt off when he rhymes….showing my skin is not what makes me sexy… It was up to me to show people and young girls there was another way.”

As the old comments resurfaced, many felt that the comments are hypocritical as Monáe has been showing off her breasts quite often as of late, and recently told Rolling Stone: “I’m much happier when my titties are out and I can run around free.”

“It’s called she trying sell albums lol,” one person wrote in a comment on Instagram, while another said: “Sad to say, but money and fame do change some people.” A third wrote: “She literally ‘changed’ from trying to show girls a better way to being on some nut shit.”

However, not everyone felt that way. Many others were supportive of her growth and reminded others that artists change like most do after an entire decade has passed.

“It’s ok to evolve and change your mind,” one person wrote. Another said: “People can’t gain confidence or evolve?” Someone else said: “She showed y’all that for over a decade. Now she’s on a different time.”

Janelle Monáe showcased her shirtless era earlier this month with her shocking, “Lipstick Lover” music video. In the video, she flashed her boobs and sand next to a woman’s naked bottom.

This week, Janelle Monáe shared a tweet promoting vinyl copies of her upcoming albumThe Age of Pleasure (out June 9) – featuring a close-up painting of her boobs in the artwork. The digital and CD versions of the album also feature cover art showing Monáe swimming naked underwater.

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Janelle Monáe Receives Backlash For Resurfaced Interview About Showing Young Girls Another Way

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Janelle Monáe is receiving backlash for a May 2013 interview where she said she was purposely keeping her clothing on to show young women a different way.

During the interview, Monae stated,“People don’t ask JAY-Z to take his shirt off when he rhymes….showing my skin is not what makes me sexy… It was up to me to show people and young girls there was another way.”

As the old comments resurfaced, many felt that the comments are hypocritical as Monáe has been showing off her breasts quite often as of late, and recently told Rolling Stone: “I’m much happier when my titties are out and I can run around free.”

“It’s called she trying sell albums lol,” one person wrote in a comment on Instagram, while another said: “Sad to say, but money and fame do change some people.” A third wrote: “She literally ‘changed’ from trying to show girls a better way to being on some nut shit.”

However, not everyone felt that way. Many others were supportive of her growth and reminded others that artists change like most do after an entire decade has passed.

“It’s ok to evolve and change your mind,” one person wrote. Another said: “People can’t gain confidence or evolve?” Someone else said: “She showed y’all that for over a decade. Now she’s on a different time.”

Janelle Monáe showcased her shirtless era earlier this month with her shocking, “Lipstick Lover” music video. In the video, she flashed her boobs and sand next to a woman’s naked bottom.

This week, Janelle Monáe shared a tweet promoting vinyl copies of her upcoming albumThe Age of Pleasure (out June 9) – featuring a close-up painting of her boobs in the artwork. The digital and CD versions of the album also feature cover art showing Monáe swimming naked underwater.

Thoughts?

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Halle Bailey Taking Over Theatres, Sexxy Red + Kali Get A Nicki Minaj Feature & More!

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These ladies are making headlines in the entertainment world with exciting updates and collaborations. The buzz is growing from Halle Bailey’s much-anticipated release of The Little Mermaid live-action film to Sexxy Red and Kali landing a feature with Nicki Minaj.  Halle Bailey Makes A Splash With “The Little Mermaid” The new Ariel, Halle Bailey, has […]

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Megan Thee Stallion Returns, Keke Palmer Is A “Big Boss,” Keyshia Cole Biopic In The Works, Janet Jackson’s Upcoming Documentary & More

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March is about celebrating women, and these ladies are taking full advantage. Megan Thee Stallion gears up to return to the stage, Keke Palmer teases a new drop, Halle Bailey shares the first look of her look-alike doll, and more! Megan Thee Stallion Gears Up For Return After taking a hiatus for court dealings involving […]

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10 Hip-Hop Celebrities Who Are Sagittarius Superstars

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All twelve signs of the zodiac have their fair share of superstars. Every Sagittarius season starts on November 22nd. With the season officially here, SOHH highlights the top artists within the sign. Sagittarius season is officially on and kicking. In honor of the fiery season, here’s a list of all the influential men and women […]

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