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Janelle Monae strikes a pose while making an appearance on BET’s 106 & Park at BET Studios on Wednesday (May 1) in New York City.

The 27-year-old singer premiered the video for her new single “Q.U.E.E.N.” featuring Erykah Badu off her upcoming album The Electric Lady.

“All the beautiful women dancing in ‘Q.U.E.E.N.’ are my real friends. That’s how we get down when no one is filming! Love them! #Funlittlefact,” Janelle wrote on her Twitter account. “‘Q.U.E.E.N.’ was directed by Alan Ferguson who also directed my very first video ‘Many Moons’. He is family. Brilliant.”

Estelle hits the red carpet at the 2013 Grammy Awards on Sunday (February 10) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

The 33-year-old singer was joined by Janelle Monae on the carpet.

Estelle is nominated for Best R&B Performance for her song “Thank You”. Janelle is up for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her collaboration on “We Are Young” with Fun.

Fun. is scheduled to perform tonight at the awards show, we hope Janelle joins them on stage!

Make sure to tune in to the 2013 Grammy Awards, hosted by LL Cool J, TONIGHT at 8/7c on CBS!

FYI: Estelle is wearing a Genelle Brooks x Love Collins dress with Brian Atwood shoes, a Judith Leiber bag, Royal Asscher necklace and ring, and Stephen Webster earrings. Janelle is wearing an Against Nature vest and shirt, a Moschino jacket, a Ralph Lauren hat, and carrying a Jimmy Choo clutch.

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Usher hits the stage to perform at the Clive Davis & The Recording Academy’s 2013 Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons on Saturday (February 9) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 34-year-old singer helped pay tribute to his mentor L.A. Reid, who was the honoree that evening. He also met up with Sean Combs at the event.

Ciara, Ellie Goulding, Ashanti, and Janelle Monae were all spotted adding glamor to the red carpet at the gala.

FYI: Ciara is wearing a Halston dress. Ellie is wearing Greymer shoes.

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Brittany Snow, Solange Knowles, and Christina Milian arrive at the Grammy Week celebrates L.A’s Music Industry Event held at The Getty House on Thursday (February 7) in Los Angeles.

The three ladies were joined by Kathy Griffin, John Legend, Mario Lopez, Eric Stonestreet, Janelle Monae, Chris Tucker, Alyssa Milano, and Estelle at the event hosted by Delta Airlines.

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“Getting vibey at the Grammy @delta porty,” Solange shared on her Twitter account along with a picture of herself.

FYI: Brittany is wearing a vintage Armani suit, Maje blouse, and Mui Mui shoes. Solange is wearing a DVF suit, lia sophia rings and carrying a Jimmy Choo bag.

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Alicia Keys and Gabrielle Union are two gorgeous gals at BET’s Black Girls Rock awards show held at the Paradise Theater on Saturday (October 13) in New York City.

The two ladies were joined at the show by singer Janelle Monae.

Alicia was awarded the Inspiration Award and Janelle won the Rock Star Award! Congrats Alicia and Janelle!

Also at the big awards show that evening was Kerry Washington and Eva Longoria, who posed for pics together on the pink carpet!

FYI: Gabrielle is in Dolce&Gabbana. Alicia is wearing a dress from the Pamella Roland Fall 2012 collection.

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Alicia Keys and Janelle Monae arrive in style to the 2012 Met Ball held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 7) in New York City.

The two ladies both rocked black suits! Alicia, 31, was joined at the event by her hubby Swizz Beatz. “It’s only fun when I can do it with the love of my life!!;-)” Alicia tweeted that day, with a picture of her and Swizz in their outfits.

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Janelle recently congratulated all the grads out there. “Congrats to all who are graduating! Don’t forget to kiss your parents or those who helped push you and sacrificed for you along the way,” she tweeted. More Here! »

Estelle teams up with Janelle Monae for a new track titled “Do My Thing.”

The song is off Estelle‘s new album, All of Me, which is now available on iTunes.

The album, which comes nearly four years after 2008′s Shine, has been getting rave reviews.

“It’s well worth the wait. Estelle sings with her Brit-accented delivery mixed with uptempo dancehall tracks and heartfelt ballads that touch the soul,” writes the Associated Press’ critic. “In total, Estelle‘s album is a solid piece of work, and she proves that her ‘all’ is more than enough.”

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