Janelle Monáe: ‘They’re literally trying to erase us by law, and we have to fight back’
Her new album, which she calls her ‘blackest and queerest yet’, is a riotous party with a serious message
Her new album, which she calls her ‘blackest and queerest yet’, is a riotous party with a serious message
Forthright, assertive and lusty collection of styles that filter reggae, lover’s rock, Philly soul and nasty funk
Singer, who married Miles Davis, influenced many with wild voice and overtly sexual lyrics
Declan Kelly resigned this week after allegations emerged of drunken behaviour at a fundraising party
Review: If you like Talking Heads, watch this. If you don’t, don’t
Laura Slattery: Consumer titles have innovated, but a crisis lurks
Saoirse Ronan misses out; Brad Pitt and Renée Zellweger take home Academy Awards
Among its offerings for 2020, Netflix asks the bold question: is it okay to fancy Jesus?
Joe Duffy's RTÉ Radio 1 show scratches an itch listeners barely even knew they had
Review: Monáe is as inventive as she is exhilarating at her Trinity College concert
Donald Clarke: Woodstock 50 line-up criticism has left you sounding like your parents
The Grammys have been plagued by a slew of issues such as race and gender – and, oh yes, the music
Women and young talent dominate annual pop music honours
Review: An icky imagined world sits surrounded by Forrest Gump-style guff
‘Back to the Future’ director on creating original ideas in Hollywood for 40 years
Review: The Talking Heads man recasts the rock show as a life-affirming celebration of sound and movement
From an ambient legend to punk newbies, discover the music that deserves a second listen
Victimhood, narcissism and ‘squad goals’ distract from genuine feminist expression
In this new age of activism the actor, singer and rapper has turned his fears into action
Plus songs you have to hear from Janelle Monáe and Kojaque
Review: It’s the favourite to win best foreign language picture at the 2018 Oscars
Indie film Marjorie Prime is the latest work to examine love and sex in the future
Hip-hop pioneer, master collaborator, sock salesman – is there anything Big Boi can’t do?
Donald Clarke on the best, worst and most awkward moments of the 89th Academy Awards
Barry Jenkins meticulous, emotional triptych on masculinity, identity and sexuality offers up a remarkable new American hero for our age
A film about black female Nasa mathematicians is dominating US cinema as Monster Trucks crashes and burns
Mvula has grave concerns about modern music and is no longer concerned about coming across as arrogant
Artist went from androgyny to outer space, before becoming elder statesman of British music
Annie Clark on meeting rattlesnakes, picking up cow dung, football, David Byrne, the NSA, and, yes, the new album too
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices