Janelle James didn’t set out to be an actor on purpose. Her passion was stand-up comedy, which remains a key part of her life and career to this day, but the opportunity to play Principal Ava Coleman ...

Janelle James, who plays the self-involved yet surprisingly dedicated principal Ava Coleman in Quinta Brunson’s Abbott Elementary, knows that the show faces a distinct challenge as a network sitcom ...

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 ...

Musician and actor Janelle Monáe confirmed she is nonbinary, meaning neither exclusively male nor female, and discussed what it means to her in a recent interview with “Red Table Talk,” a talk show ...