Janelle Monáe throws a party for Atlanta on the remix of “Champagne Shit” from her latest album, The Age of Pleasure. As a teenager, the Kansas-native began building her Wondaland empire after relocating to the Georgia hotspot and meeting collaborators like Chuck Lightning and Nate Wonder, who produced the single. When Latto hops on the track, it’s with the same drive of coming into her artistry in the same entertainment hub, and an additional assist from Quavo puts the city on the ultimate pedestal.
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- 10/6/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Janelle Monáe slides down the front zipper on her onesie, slings the suit down her back, and wiggles her bare ass toward about 20 of her dear friends.
It’s game night at Wondaland West, the homey Los Angeles campus where Janelle works and communes, complete with a studio, living quarters, and an immaculate teal pool nestled within a grove of tropical flora. Janelle’s butt makes its appearance via Consequences, a game she requested we play. Her friends Stephanie and Tree invented it when they were visiting Janelle in Greece...
It’s game night at Wondaland West, the homey Los Angeles campus where Janelle works and communes, complete with a studio, living quarters, and an immaculate teal pool nestled within a grove of tropical flora. Janelle’s butt makes its appearance via Consequences, a game she requested we play. Her friends Stephanie and Tree invented it when they were visiting Janelle in Greece...
- 5/22/2023
- by Mankaprr Conteh
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Janelle Monáe and her Wondaland Pictures have partnered with the non-profit SeriesFest on the ninth season of Storytellers, its Script Writing Competition spotlighting female-focused stories within the episodic arena. The winner of the competition, to which submissions are now open via SeriesFest’s website, will earn the opportunity to develop their winning project with Wondaland. SeriesFest also today announced that Season 9 of its Independent Pilot, Digital Shorts, and Pilots in Progress Competitions have opened for submissions, along with its Collegiate Spotlight.
The Wondaland team is looking, by way of the episodic competition, for stories that feel disruptive, sticky, and buzzy; stories that are elevated and fun, left of center and culturally relevant, highlighting compelling characters from marginalized points of view. The organization sees a pressing need to tell stories that center on Black and Queer people, and that explore race, class and gender in fresh ways — stories that shift...
The Wondaland team is looking, by way of the episodic competition, for stories that feel disruptive, sticky, and buzzy; stories that are elevated and fun, left of center and culturally relevant, highlighting compelling characters from marginalized points of view. The organization sees a pressing need to tell stories that center on Black and Queer people, and that explore race, class and gender in fresh ways — stories that shift...
- 9/13/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Musician and Actress, Janelle Monae, has been cast to play the role of Jazz Age icon, civil rights activist and freedom fighter Josephine Baker in the A24 TV series ‘De La Resistance.’
The story will revolve around Baker’s role as a spy for the Allies during the French resistance helping defeat the Nazis, and on her experience as one of the world’s most iconic, talented and glamorous entertainers.
The drama, which comes from A24, will see Monáe, also produce under her Wondaland banner. ‘See’ and ‘Outlander’s’ Jennifer Yale has created the series and will serve as showrunner. Chuck Lightning, Mikael Moore, Nate Wonder and Dana Gills will serve as executive producers for Wondaland on the series. Angela Gibbs is also an executive producer.
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The story will revolve around Baker’s role as a spy for the Allies during the French resistance helping defeat the Nazis, and on her experience as one of the world’s most iconic, talented and glamorous entertainers.
The drama, which comes from A24, will see Monáe, also produce under her Wondaland banner. ‘See’ and ‘Outlander’s’ Jennifer Yale has created the series and will serve as showrunner. Chuck Lightning, Mikael Moore, Nate Wonder and Dana Gills will serve as executive producers for Wondaland on the series. Angela Gibbs is also an executive producer.
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American-born...
- 5/5/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Singer and actress Janelle Monaé is set to star as iconic Jazz Age entertainer and French Resistance fighter Josephine Baker in A24’s TV series “De La Resistance,” TheWrap has learned.
The drama will focus on Baker’s role as a spy for the Allies during World War II, with Monáe also producing through her Wondaland banner.
The rights to the hot project, which is a dream fans have long had for the “Hidden Figures” and “Harriet” star, is being fought over by several streamers, Deadline reports. Monáe channeled the star’s 1930s glamour in her retro ensemble at this week’s Met Gala.
Baker was born in America, but spent most of her celebrated career in Europe. She was the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 silent film “Siren of the Tropics.” The Roaring Twenties icon caused a scandal when she appeared on stage...
The drama will focus on Baker’s role as a spy for the Allies during World War II, with Monáe also producing through her Wondaland banner.
The rights to the hot project, which is a dream fans have long had for the “Hidden Figures” and “Harriet” star, is being fought over by several streamers, Deadline reports. Monáe channeled the star’s 1930s glamour in her retro ensemble at this week’s Met Gala.
Baker was born in America, but spent most of her celebrated career in Europe. She was the first Black woman to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 silent film “Siren of the Tropics.” The Roaring Twenties icon caused a scandal when she appeared on stage...
- 5/4/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Janelle Monáe playing Josephine Baker? Yes, please. The Hidden Figures star will portray the iconic singer and freedom fighter in A24’s upcoming series, De La Resistance. The series is currently being feverishly fought for by streaming services, according to Deadline. And the drama will focus on Baker’s time as a spy for the Allies during the French resistance against Nazi forces during World War II, as well as her life as one of the world’s most beloved entertainers. De La Resistance is created and showrun by Jennifer Yale. Monáe will also produce the series through their production company Wondaland. De La Resistance will join A24’s other TV series, Euphoria and Ramy. Chuck Lightning, Mikael Moore, Nate Wonder, and Dana Gills will serve as executive producers for De La Resistance for Wondaland. Angela Gibbs will also executive produce. And Damien Lewis — author of the upcoming book about Baker,...
- 5/4/2022
- TV Insider
Exclusive: Eight-time Grammy nominee and SAG winner Janelle Monaé (Hidden Figures) is set to star as iconic entertainer and freedom fighter Josephine Baker in TV series De La Resistance, we can reveal.
Moonlight and Everything Everywhere All At Once outfit A24 is behind the buzzy package, which is currently being fought over by multiple streamers.
The focus of the drama will be on Baker’s role as a spy for the Allies during the French resistance helping defeat the Nazis, and on her experience as one of the world’s most iconic, talented and glamorous entertainers.
Monáe, who will also produce under her Wondaland banner, has long been a fan of Baker, even modelling her look at this week’s Met Gala (pictured above) on the woman known as “Black Venus” and the “Creole Goddess”.
Creator and showrunner will be Jennifer Yale, known for her work on See, Outlander and Underground.
Moonlight and Everything Everywhere All At Once outfit A24 is behind the buzzy package, which is currently being fought over by multiple streamers.
The focus of the drama will be on Baker’s role as a spy for the Allies during the French resistance helping defeat the Nazis, and on her experience as one of the world’s most iconic, talented and glamorous entertainers.
Monáe, who will also produce under her Wondaland banner, has long been a fan of Baker, even modelling her look at this week’s Met Gala (pictured above) on the woman known as “Black Venus” and the “Creole Goddess”.
Creator and showrunner will be Jennifer Yale, known for her work on See, Outlander and Underground.
- 5/4/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Ziwe is developing a comedy series called “The Nigerian Princess” at Amazon Prime Video, TheWrap has learned.
Created and written by comedian Ziwe, the potential series is set to focus on Zoe, a twenty-something woman who is debilitated by student debt and “partners with a known grifter in a desperate bid to achieve the American Dream.” Per the description, “The two prep school grads make an unlikely alliance all while secretly plotting to scam each other.”
Ziwe will executive produce the show, should it be ordered to series at Amazon, alongside Will Graham and Hailey Wierengo of Field Trip, with Janelle Monae, Chuck Lightning, Mikael Moore, and Nate Wonder’s production company, Wondaland Pictures, also executive producing.
Ziwe, who first gained attention via her Instagram Live and YouTube series, “Baited,” and Crooked Media podcast “Hysteria,” premiered her variety series “Ziwe” on Showtime in May. Her previous credits include work on Showtime’s “Desus & Mero,...
Created and written by comedian Ziwe, the potential series is set to focus on Zoe, a twenty-something woman who is debilitated by student debt and “partners with a known grifter in a desperate bid to achieve the American Dream.” Per the description, “The two prep school grads make an unlikely alliance all while secretly plotting to scam each other.”
Ziwe will executive produce the show, should it be ordered to series at Amazon, alongside Will Graham and Hailey Wierengo of Field Trip, with Janelle Monae, Chuck Lightning, Mikael Moore, and Nate Wonder’s production company, Wondaland Pictures, also executive producing.
Ziwe, who first gained attention via her Instagram Live and YouTube series, “Baited,” and Crooked Media podcast “Hysteria,” premiered her variety series “Ziwe” on Showtime in May. Her previous credits include work on Showtime’s “Desus & Mero,...
- 6/17/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Ziwe is set to develop the comedy series “The Nigerian Princess” at Amazon, Variety has learned exclusively.
The project follows Zoe, a wise-beyond-her-years 20-something who, debilitated by student debt, partners with a known grifter in a desperate bid to achieve the American Dream. The two prep school grads make an unlikely alliance all while secretly plotting to scam each other.
Ziwe is the writer and creator of the series, with Will Graham and Hailey Wierengo of Field Trip also executive producing. Wondaland Pictures — the production company founded by Janelle Monae, Chuck Lightning, Mikael Moore, and Nate Wonder — will also executive produce.
The development news is the latest building block in Ziwe’s rapidly growing media presence. Most recently, she launched the self-titled Showtime variety series “Ziwe,” which debuted on the premium cabler back in May.
Prior to that, she has worked on shows like Showtime’s “Desus & Mero,” BET...
The project follows Zoe, a wise-beyond-her-years 20-something who, debilitated by student debt, partners with a known grifter in a desperate bid to achieve the American Dream. The two prep school grads make an unlikely alliance all while secretly plotting to scam each other.
Ziwe is the writer and creator of the series, with Will Graham and Hailey Wierengo of Field Trip also executive producing. Wondaland Pictures — the production company founded by Janelle Monae, Chuck Lightning, Mikael Moore, and Nate Wonder — will also executive produce.
The development news is the latest building block in Ziwe’s rapidly growing media presence. Most recently, she launched the self-titled Showtime variety series “Ziwe,” which debuted on the premium cabler back in May.
Prior to that, she has worked on shows like Showtime’s “Desus & Mero,” BET...
- 6/17/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Janelle Monae’s new 44-minute “emotion picture” for “Dirty Computer” will premiere on MTV and Bet on April 26, the companies announced. Monae’s album will be released the following day. (View the trailer below.)
The film, which co-stars Tessa Thompson is described in a press release as “the story of a young woman named Jane 57821 (Janelle Monae), who is living in a totalitarian near-future society where citizens are referred to as ‘computers.’ … ‘Dirty Computer’ explores humanity and what truly happens to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness when mind and machines merge, and when the government chooses fear over freedom.” It was produced by Monae and directed by Andrew Donoho and Chuck Lightning, and features collaborations with video directors Alan Ferguson, Emma Westenberg and Lacey Duke.
The singer has already released four songs and three eye-popping videos from the album: the rapped “Django Jane” and the Prince-channeling “Make Me Feel” in February,...
The film, which co-stars Tessa Thompson is described in a press release as “the story of a young woman named Jane 57821 (Janelle Monae), who is living in a totalitarian near-future society where citizens are referred to as ‘computers.’ … ‘Dirty Computer’ explores humanity and what truly happens to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness when mind and machines merge, and when the government chooses fear over freedom.” It was produced by Monae and directed by Andrew Donoho and Chuck Lightning, and features collaborations with video directors Alan Ferguson, Emma Westenberg and Lacey Duke.
The singer has already released four songs and three eye-popping videos from the album: the rapped “Django Jane” and the Prince-channeling “Make Me Feel” in February,...
- 4/20/2018
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
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