Janelle Monáe Comes Out As Pansexual

Apr 28, 2018

If you had asked Janelle Monáe about her sexuality back in 2010, she she might have told you that she only had eyes for operating systems. “The lesbian community has tried to claim me,” she told Rolling Stone at the time. “But I only date Androids. Nothing like an Android — they don’t cheat on you.”

She had a very different answer for her new May cover interview with the same publication, however, addressing her sexuality directly once and for all.

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“Being a queer black woman in America, someone who has been in relationships with both men and women — I consider myself to be a free a** mother*cker,” she told the outlet.

Though the Hidden Figures star says she initially identified as bisexual, she has now adopted the term pansexual, an inclusive term under the bisexual umbrella that is “not limited in sexual choice with regard to biological sex, gender, or gender identity.” “…Later, when I read about pansexuality, I was like, ‘Oh, these are things that I identify with too,” she said.

Though she has never before spoken about the issue directly, the six-time Grammy nominee says she’s made references to her sexual identity in her music. “If you listen to my albums, it’s there,” she quipped, citing “Mushrooms & Roses” and “Q.U.E.E.N.,” specifically.

It’s certainly more present than ever in her newest work on Dirty Computer. “A lot of this album is a reaction to the sting of what it means to hear people in my family say, ‘All gay people are going to hell.’”

The Cover Girl model says she doesn’t want anyone in the LGBTQ+ community to feel that same sting. “I want young girls, young boys, nonbinary, gay, straight, queer people who are having a hard time dealing with their sexuality, dealing with feeling ostracized or bullied for their unique selves, to know that I see you,” she said. “This album is for you. Be proud.”

What do you think of Janelle’s revelation? Discuss over @BritandCo.

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What Is The 4B Movement? Inside 2024's Biggest Anti-Relationship Trend

Social media is full of trends that come and go — think loud budgeting or sleepmaxxing — but I have a feeling one may grow legs beyond TikTok or Instagram: the 4B Movement. TBH, it doesn't feel right to call it a 'trend' because its origins are rooted in something much deeper than saying or doing something controversial for likes.

If you're not familiar with this movement and are curious about it, we're going to take a deep dive into where it originated, it's purpose, and why women in the U.S. have started to abide by its principles. To understand the 4B Movement's sustainability and potential benefits, I spoke with Somatic Trauma Therapist and Founder of Freshwater Counseling & Consulting, Blessing Uchendu; Sex and Relationships Coach Leah Carey, host of the Good Girls Talk About Sex podcast; and Senior Statistician and Addictions Researcher at UCLA Nicole Prause

Here's what they had to say!

Scroll To Learn What The 4B Movement Is, How It Started, & What It Means For Women In America

The 4B Movement is all about abstaining from relationships with men, from dating to sex.
This movement started in South Korea after an atrocious act of gender-based violence.
Since the 2024 election, American women are exploring the idea of abstaining from relationships with men as well.
Ultimately, the 4B movement could lead to de-centering men from women's lives, eliminating some fears surrounding reproductive health and ultimately improving their mental health overall.

What is the 4B Movement?

According to The Washington Post, this is a "radical Korean feminist movement that swears off men to reclaim a sense of agency." It sounds similar to abstinence, but the trickle down effects are vastly different. Abstinence is taking a step back from anything that usually taps into your pleasure center — and that doesn't always mean sex. However, the 4B Movement is specifically rooted in 'de-centering men' completely.

CBSstates that researchers Jieun Lee and Euisol Jeong wrote a paper for Yonsei University about the movement, and deciphered that the "B" has four meanings:

biyeonae — "refusal of dating men"
bisekseu — "sexual relationships with men"
bihon — "heterosexual marriage"
bichulsan — "childbirth"

How did the 4B movement start?

In 2016, Hankyoreh reported that a man in his 30's chose to stab an unknown young woman in Seoul, Korea. When asked why he committed the crime, he gave this answer: "I did it because women have always ignored me." In response to the random attack, Hong Seong-su, a law professor at Sookmyung Women’s University, share a chilling message that the outlet recounted in the article. "The fact that [Kim] chose ‘some woman’ [as opposed to ‘some person’] as the target for his crime suggests it is not going too far to view this as a crime of hate against women."

This radical moment was an inception point for the movement overall, started in opposition to this gender-based violence, as well as gender-based discrimination as a whole. The Korean Herald noted that factors like pay inequality and a Donald Trump-like president of their own (Yoon Suk-yeol) were driving forces in 4B. Since his election in 2022, Yoon Suk-yeol has "promised to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, which has been popular with his anti-feminist base," (via Korean Herald). Between all this and the global sensation of #MeToo, the 4B Movement gained major momentum throughout the last eight years.

The 4B Movement's Lasting Impact In South Korea

According to The Korean Herald, over 150 elementary schools aren't seeing first-graders walk through their doors and it has everything to do with the falling birth rate in South Korea. CNN reports that officials are so concerned, they're willing to do something to combat it. President Yoon Suk Yeol said, "We will mobilize all of the nation’s capabilities to overcome the low birth rate, which can be considered a national emergency."

But, this isn't the first time the birth rate has been addressed. Another CNN article reported that South Korea dished out $200 billion to "boost the population over the past 16 years." Still, things haven't worked in the government's favor. It's evident less women are having children and it seems to directly stem from women upholding the ideology they're not allowing their bodies to be used for motherhood anymore.

American Women's Response To The 4B Movement

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After the shocking results of the 2024 presidential election, many women began to rethink how they relate to the men in their lives, finding South Korea's 4B Movement in the process. Based on the current rhetoric about women who don't have children and the restrictive anti-abortion laws with hardly any policies in place to reduce the maternal mortality rate, it's understandable why some women are fearful or fed up — and why many women are now finding parallels to what sparked 4B in the first place.

When you see people like Nicholas J. Fuentes tweeting things like "Your body, my choice. Forever," on the same day Trump won a second term as president, it can leave a sickening taste in one's mouth. One user's response to this was, "Funny how the loudest champions of 'freedom' are often the first to undermine it for everyone else."

Alongside this are men's social movements that are clearly intertwined with the current political climate, too. While obviously not all men believe in these ideologies, there's been a stark rise in their prevalence.

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In 2020, ADL reported about the mindset of "Incels" and discovered that they feel emboldened by the 'manosphere.' So, what do they tend to believe? According to outlet, there's a belief "that the current sexual 'marketplace' gives women too much freedom to choose their own partners." Not only that, but the outlet says Incels tend to think women choose to ignore men unless they look a certain way or have a certain status, "leaving the remaining 80 percent of men (including incels) without a potential partner."

Nicole Prause, a UCLA Statistician and Academic, is well-versed in abstinence movements, and what they ultimately indicate based on statistics. "There are a number of similar men's movements already, especially Men Going Their Own Way (MGTOW)," she says. According to her, MGTOW don't pursue marriage or relationships with women, but "seek sex when it is on their 'terms.'" She says, "They're often viewing it as a battle pitting sexes against one another. These movements tend to be separatist, often evolving into misogyny and violent speech, such as glorifying sexual coercion and rape."

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As a result of these growing men's movements and the incoming 47th President of the United States — a convicted felon with multiple allegations of sexual assault — there have been growing calls from women on social media to consider the 4B Movement for themselves. X user @jungsooyawning wrote, "american women it's time to learn from the koreans and adopt the 4b movement as a matter of fact women from all over the world should adopt the 4b movement i'm so serious," on the platform.

Freelance writer Daria Yasmiene also wrote about about why she's taking part in the movement for POPSUGAR. She said, "As a Black woman who has lived through three back-to-back elections with Trump as a focal point, I'm so far beyond tired that I need a lifestyle change." Ultimately, she wants to continue having the freedom to choose to live her life in a way that's not solely governed by men.

"With the little autonomy that I have left, I would rather be alone and safe from the consequences of male influence in my life than lie next to someone who doesn't see me as an equal. We deserve so much more than that."

Meanwhile, Sex and Relationships Coach, Leah Carey says that 4B "makes sense as a response to realizing that a majority of men valued the economy over a woman's right to self-determination." Depending on where you stand, she also says that it can be "seen as 'punishment' for men" or "as a choice of self-determination and self-protection for women." Somatic Trauma Therapist, Blessing Uchendu shares Carey's sentiments in that the movement is "a response to patriarchy and the centering of men and conversely the objectification of women, with the expectation that they fulfill roles as wives and mothers."

Potential Benefits Of The 4B Movement

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So with all that in mind, is a movement like 4B beneficial? And is it even sustainable? I'm not going to tell you that you should or shouldn't join the 4B Movement because it's a personal decision. It's always wise to examine where you are in life instead of relying on social media, news outlets, or even the government to determine what you're going to believe. Still, there may be some benefits to the 4B Movement that outweigh any potential fallouts.

Carey says that "not being refused care for reproductive matters" is a potential benefit of 4B, while also highlighting that "the mental health benefits can also be huge for people who deal with anxiety, depression, or anything else that might cause emotional hardship in the current climate."

This could also lead to women identifying and honoring their true desires instead of following society's scripts about who they should be. Somatic Trauma Therapist, Blessing Uchendu believes that 4B is about women de-centering men and re-centering themselves — about "being the 'stars of their own stories,' rather than supporting characters in a malde-dominated narrative." Uchendu says. "It can be incredibly empowering to step away from systems that have felt compulsory in order to reflect on whether you are making decisions centered on yourself and your desires or whether these decisions are centered on the expectations of the society around you."

The most important thing Carey wants to note is that women aren't unable to find love and joy ever again by participating in the 4B movement. "Just because a woman chooses not to date, have sex, get married, or have kids with a man doesn't mean she can't do those things: with other women. it's more and more common for adult women to explore their same-sex attractions after divorce or widowhood," she notes. "With a generation of young women growing up with the understanding that heterosexuality is not the only option, we may see a wave of younger women also exploring in this arena (in addition to all the younger women who already know themselves to be queer)."

I would also say that you can always go back to dating and engaging with men whenever you want — this movement doesn't have to be a permanent choice if you don't want it to be. The whole point is to take charge and embrace your own sense of agency.

Yet, Prause does pause to mention the downside to "separatist movements." She explains that without support from men, women could struggle financially given pay disparities and other gender-based work inequities. Still, she says this doesn't really affect much if women have been figuring things out for themselves with little help from men.

Ultimately Uchendu says women having the freedom to exist without the weight of society's patriarchal standards on their shoulders is the "ultimate freedom." She says, "In the words of Audre Lorde 'If I did not define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and be eaten alive."

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No woman should have to live in fear of having violence committed against her, but history continues repeating itself in terms of how society treats our bodies. "When a woman's right to make choices about her own body and health care are removed, she may decide to not put herself in a position where pregnancy can become an option," Carey says.

Prause chimes in with, "On average, women are more likely to experience mental health declines with marriage to a man (the opposite is true for men). While men also can experience domestic violence and sexual assault, the risks are exceptionally higher for women." Not only that, but she also points out that "women risk unwanted pregnancy, from which they now have fewer healthcare rights to address" and "are at much higher risk for sexually transmitted infections, even from their regular romantic partner."

As if that weren't a slap in the fact, Prause mentions that "childcare continues to fall disproportionately on women and does cause less income for women over time."

So, at the end of the day, I can't tell you what the right choice is, but I do know that patriarchy's long-lasting fixture in society has harmed everyone. From men who think women owe them something to women who believe they're not worth anything unless they're married or mothers, there's a lot to unpack.

What I do know is that no one should have the right to control the personal lives of other people nor should they try to make their personal beliefs and religious ideologies into laws that govern people who will be around long after they're not.

No matter where you stand on the matter, hatred and violence should never be tolerated or praised. Remember to take care of yourself by diving into more self-care stories we have on-site.

14 Press On Nails You'll Be Glad You Skipped The Salon For

I can't always make it out to the salon when it comes to my nails — and I definitely don't have the time to give myself a full-blown manicure at home — so I'm always looking for cute press-on options to wear. From almond-shaped to abstract designs, there are so many sets I can't get enough of.

But I have a secret: I've also figured out how to make them last a little longer. I mean, that's always everyone's gripe with them, so why not share what I know? So scroll on to find all my favorite press-on nails you can find right now — plus the best glue to use to make them stay!

Find all the best press-on nails that'll save you a trip to the salon!

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Olive and June Pink Checker Party Press-On Nails

This one's for the girls who love a little mix-and-match nail art and don't want to wear anything unless it's festive or bold. These easy-to-apply nails are the quickest way to achieve nails you'll be proud of without sitting for hours at the salon.

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SALT French - Merlot

Content Editor Haley Sprankle says these nails are the realest looking press-ons she's ever used. Honestly, she feels like they look more real than some full sets she's had done at the salon! And with clear glue, you don't have to worry about having a bunch of white glue all over your fingers once you're done applying them.

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Lilac St. Seeing Stars Press-On Nails

These short and sweet almond nails are the classic French manicure we love to see, but there's also a bit of sparkle to them. They'll take you from your 9-5 to dinner with your friends without feeling like they're making too much of a statement.

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Olive and June Linear Hearts Press-On Nails

Valentine's Day has come early with these short and sweet press-on nails. They have a minimal feel that'll also work with all of your winter outfits. I love the cute little hearts because they're not overly stated, but still manage to hold their own!

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KISS imPRESS No Glue Mani Press-On Nails

If you've finally sifted through Christmas dresses to find the perfect one to wear to that holiday party you've been waiting on, wear these cute press-on nails to complete your look.

P.S. Wear the sparkle design on your ring finger if you suspect you may get a surprise proposal.

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OPI Feelin' Capricorn-y xPRESS/On Big Zodiac

These press-on nails are strictly for Capricorns who are patiently waiting for their birthdays. Everyone you know will be green with envy when they see you wearing them, but that won't be your problem.

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Chillhouse Sea Siren Press-On Nails Kit

Are you waiting for the day you'll be able to take a dip in your pool or the ocean during vacation? I hear ya and know just what you need to hold you over until summer: reflective sea-inspired press-on nails.They may not completely cure your longing, but they'll look cool against your skin and outfits.

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SALT Butterfly Press-On Nails - Red

Isn't this design so adorable? Content Editor Haley Sprankle wore these for her birthday this year, and she'd never gotten more compliments on her nails before! Definitely grab these to make a darling statement!

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Glamnetic Press-On Nails

No one ever needs a reason to wear super girly nails, but I'll give you one anyway: you deserve to wear something that feels carefree and quirky every once in a while.

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PaintLab Press-On Nails Manicure Kit

Tortoiseshell nails are such a vibe in my eyes. They're the moody accessory you'll fall in love with and can apply at home in no time!

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Chillhouse Fruit Hoops Press-On Nails

Ah, more fun abstract nails! They also remind me of summers in the sun so I'm sure I'll personally be stashing them in my beauty draw until the beginning of spring.

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Salon Perfect Glazed Press-On Nails

Give yourself the gift of metallic press-on nails that feel on par with the holidays. They're short enough to allow you to do everyday tasks, but have the right amount of shimmer for date nights.

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KISS imPRESS Holiday Press-On Nails

Need more Christmas inspo? These press-on nails are going to give you that and then some. They remind me of the sweet treats I see at my local bakery, but I don't suggest anyone try to see if they taste good.

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Paintlab Reusable Gel Press-On Nails

Sometimes you just want to wear nails that feel like your niece or young cousin could've designed them. Actually, I'm sure my niece drew something similar this year.

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OPI Nail Heart xPRESS/On Nail Art Press-On Nails

These nails have a hint of color that'll match your rosy cheeks this winter. The more I think about it, the more I feel it's a great idea to use them as beauty inspo for your next makeup look.

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Here's what to use if you want your press-on nails to stay put

Most press-on nail kits include a standard nail file/buffer and nail glue, but I've recently discovered something that makes sure nails don't budge: brush-on nail glue.It's easier to make sure the glue doesn't spill over the sides of the nails when you press down on them and it seems like they're made of the strongest ingredients that makes your temporary manicure last longer!

Glamnetic Super Strong Brush-On Nail Glue

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Makartt Super Strong Nail Glue

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Author Chana Ginelle Ewing On How Identity + Intersectionality Can Unlock Human Potential

It's been a necessary and heavy few weeks. As a culture, we all have so much to learn and unlearn, and I've found myself feeling uncomfortable, hopeful and optimistic all at the same time. Pretty sure those three feelings usually lead to real, true change. And it's thanks to creative humans and entrepreneurs like Chana Ginelle Ewing, the brilliant woman I have the privilege of interviewing in this week's edition of Creative Crushin'.

Anjelika Temple here, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Brit + Co. I recently came across Chana Ginelle Ewing's book An ABC of Equality and was struck by her ability to take huge, grown-up concepts and distill them into a meaningful, historic and action-oriented alphabet for little ones. Read on to learn all about Chana's journey, mission and the brand new project she's working on.

Anjelika Temple: First off, your foundations. Tell us a little bit about your background, where you're from, where you live now, what you studied in school, family life, etc.

Channa Ginelle Ewing: I currently reside in Brooklyn, NY, but I'm originally from Boston where I lived into graduating high school (Boston Latin). I then headed south to the University of Virginia where I received a B.A. in African American/Black Studies.

I spent about a year and half immediately in Boston substitute teaching and eventually event planning before finally moving to Brooklyn. I had a few corporate gigs for my first few years here (UBS Investment Bank and McKinsey & Company) but I KNEW that I wanted to be a creative, full-time. So after a layoff during the recession of 2009, I used my severance to make the leap into entrepreneurship - and haven't looked back since.

AT: What would you say is your north star? What is your mission?

CGE: I have always been passionate about how intersectionality and identity influence our culture. And I truly believe that identity is a lever to pull to unlock human potential. And entrepreneurship is an opportunity to make dents that move culture forward. By bridging these two ideas, I believe I can actively help create a world that mirrors the values I cherish most: owning and standing in your individuality and personal power, creating space and being in community with others, and building the world that you want to see - starting in the mirror.

AT: Tell us a bit more about your career path and journey.

CGE: My journey as an entrepreneur has been marked with some amazing highlights that leverage all my past experiences. I have marketed Oscar-nominated and Emmy award-winning multicultural films with my digital marketing firm littlebigGirl+Co, self-funded a subscription box company centering Black women, and most recently wrote a children's book! It's been an adventure but not without serious capital challenges. I'm excited to move into the next leg of this journey with GEENIE.

AT: I'm personally a huge fan of your book An ABC of Equality and in just the couple weeks we've had it, it's become a favorite of my daughters. What inspired you to write this book?

CGE: Engaging children in topics such as identity is so important so that they can understand their world and how to navigate through it. And it's not something that's always taught in school.

So I wanted to create a tool for parents that could help ignite these conversations in a productive and accessible way. It is meant to be a conversation starter for ALL ages. It's my hope that folx will use it as one of many tools in their toolbox for diving into discomfort.

AT: What other books that introduce identity and social justice concepts to little ones should be on our bookshelves at the moment?

CGE: I can't wait to get my hands on Ibram X. Kendi'sAntiRacist Baby; I love all of three of the books in the Jamia Wilson-Andrea Pippins powerhouse team (Young Gifted and Black, Step Into Your Power, and Big Ideas for Young Thinkers); and Alok Vaid-Menon's, Beyond the Gender Binary, is REQUIRED reading.

AT: You recently launched GEENIE. Tell us more about this and what drove you to create this platform.

CGE: GEENIE is reinventing e-commerce to create change. We're building a curated beauty marketplace that mirrors your beliefs.

But more than the marketplace, a shopping community that pairs independent beauty brands with consumers looking to buy based on their values.

By curating a selection of value-driven brands, from BIPOC-founded to sustainably sourced and inclusively-designed lines, GEENIE enables consumers to put their money where their mouth is (OKKK!) and build a world that matches their beliefs.

AT: I know that conversations around identity and intersectionality are key to what drives you. Tell us more about why it's important to dialog about these topics on a regular basis, not just when the news/social media tells us to.

CGE: The challenges being faced by Black folx won't disappear when the news coverage stops. And neither will our commitment to living our full, healthy, safe and joyful lives.

Intersectionality speaks to the unique challenges that one faces living in multiple identities - my experience as a Black, queer, raised working class woman for instance informs how the world engages me and also how I engage the world. The intersections of oppression that happen at these identities.

I also like looking at the intersections of power at these points. How I GET to see myself, my people(s) - our brilliance, resourcefulness and creativity. Intersectionality is a useful lens for understanding the world around us.

A fast news cycle, a social media moment, will not interrupt the momentum that we're all feeling. This society is moving forward, and it's best that folx jump in and decide to be apart of the shifts.

AT: What are some of your favorite indie beauty brands our readers should know about?

CGE: A few that I loved that we sold in GeenieBox: Cocolene; Danessa Myricks Beauty; LipBar.

AT: What advice can you offer Black women entrepreneurs who are thinking about going off on their own?

CGE: Black women are some of the most ambitious in the world, but are highly under-resourced and under-estimated.

We are passionate and driven, despite challenges.

My one prevailing piece of advice is to continuously cultivate your inner wisdom.

Go into entrepreneurship with an open mind but always, always listen to your inner guide.

And at the same time, know you can't do it alone. You will reach a point where you will need help to move your business forward. Reach out to people in your network, cold call, pitch ideas and ask for help because you need to take chances. If you don't open yourself up to rejection, you could close yourself off to success too.

AT: Tips to share with our readers who are delving headfirst into learning how to be better allies?

CGE: Decide to be uncomfortable.

Decide that you will get it wrong, that you don't know all the answers, and that you will continue to show up anyway.

Allyship is not a destination. It is ongoing, and you get to do this work for yourself (growing in one's humanity is always a good idea) as much as for anyone else. Excited for you to do the work.

Follow Chana Ginelle Ewing on Instagram @chanaewing, and be sure to follow @geenieworld -- the new GEENIE marketplace launches July 15th. Join the mailing list at Geenie World to stay up to date.

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The Most Shocking 2025 Golden Globe Nominations & Snubs

It's the most wonderful time of the year: awards show season! We're getting closer to seeing the Oscars, the Grammys, and the Golden Globes celebrate the best movies, music, and TV shows of 2024, and we finally know who's up for the Golden Globes. The program will air on CBS and Paramount+ January 5 at 8 pm EST.

Even though this awards show is usually an indicator of what the Oscar nominations will look like, my group chats aren't so sure — some of these nominations (and snubs) are such wild cards!

Keep reading to see all the 2025 Golden Globe nominations — and snubs.

The Most Shocking Snubs & Surprises Of The 2025 Golden Globes Nominations

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To no one's surprise, The Bear led amongst its competition with 5 nominations, followed closely by four nominations for both Shōgun and Only Murders in the Building. And Selena Gomez's Emilia Pérez got 10 nominations!

Some notable snubs of this year's Golden Globes include leaving Wicked's Jon M. Chu and Dune 2's Denis Villeneuve out of the director category (which baffles me even more after Greta Gerwig's Barbie snub at the Oscars), Sing Sing in the screenplay category, and Saoirse Ronan in the acting categories even though the Oscar-nominated actress was in both The Outrun and Blitz!

As far as surprises go, September 5 is nominated for Best Picture, despite the fact it hasn't been released yet. And, okay I know Wicked already announced they'd be submitting Cynthia Erivo for a lead actress and Ariana Grande for supporting, but my group chats STILL can't believe it! Also Zendaya being nominated in lead actress in a comedy/musical for Challengers...since when is Challengers a comedy?!

Golden Globe Nominations For Movies

Searchlight Pictures

Best Motion Picture – Drama

The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Nickel Boys
September 5

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Anora
Challengers
Emilia Pérez
A Real Pain
The Substance
Wicked

Best Motion Picture – Animated

Flow
Inside Out 2
Memoir of a Snail
Moana 2
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
The Wild Robot

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

Alien: Romulus
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Deadpool & Wolverine
Gladiator II
Inside Out 2
Twisters
Wicked
The Wild Robot

Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language

All We Imagine as Light (India)
Emilia Pérez (France)
The Girl with the Needle (Denmark)
I’m Still Here (Brazil)
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)
Vermiglio (Italy)

Universal Pictures

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

Pamela Anderson for The Last Showgirl
Angelina Jolie for Maria
Nicole Kidman for Babygirl
Tilda Swinton for The Room Next Door
Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here
Kate Winslet for Lee

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

Adrien Brody for The Brutalist
Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown
Daniel Craig for Queer
Colman Domingo for Sing Sing
Ralph Fiennes for Conclave
Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Amy Adams for Nightbitch
Cynthia Erivo for Wicked
Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez
Mikey Madison for Anora
Demi Moore for The Substance
Zendaya for Challengers

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Jesse Eisenberg for A Real Pain
Hugh Grant for Heretic
Gabriel LaBelle for Saturday Night
Jesse Plemons for Kinds of Kindness
Glen Powell for Hit Man
Sebastian Stan for A Different Man

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Selena Gomez for Emilia Pérez
Ariana Grande for Wicked
Felicity Jones for The Brutalist
Margaret Qualley for The Substance
Isabella Rossellini for Conclave
Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Yura Borisov for Anora
Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain
Edward Norton for A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce for The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong for The Apprentice
Denzel Washington for Gladiator II

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Best Director

Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez
Sean Baker for Anora
Edward Berger for Conclave
Brady Corbet for The Brutalist
Coralie Fargeat for The Substance
Payal Kapadia for All We Imagine as Light

Best Screenplay

Emilia Pérez
Anora
The Brutalist
A Real Pain
The Substance
Conclave

Best Original Score

Conclave
The Brutalist
The Wild Robot
Emilia Pérez
Challengers
Dune: Part Two

Best Original Song

“Beautiful That Way” forThe Last Showgirl
“Compress / Repress” for Challengers
“El Mal” for Emilia Pérez
“Forbidden Road” for Better Man
“Kiss The Sky” for The Wild Robot
“Mi Camino" for Emilia Pérez

TV Show Golden Globe Nominations For 2025

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Best Television Series – Drama

The Day of the Jackal
The Diplomat
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Shōgun
Slow Horses
Squid Game

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Abbott Elementary
The Bear
The Gentlemen
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television

Baby Reindeer
Disclaimer
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
The Penguin
Ripley
True Detective: Night Country

FX/Hulu

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama

Kathy Bates for Matlock
Emma D’Arcy for House of the Dragon
Maya Erskine for Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Keira Knightley for Black Doves
Keri Russell for The Diplomat
Anna Sawai for Shōgun

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama

Donald Glover for Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Jake Gyllenhaal for Presumed Innocent
Gary Oldman for Slow Horses
Eddie Redmayne for The Day of the Jackal
Hiroyuki Sanada for Shōgun
Billy Bob Thornton for Landman

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Kristen Bell for Nobody Wants This
Quinta Brunson for Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri for The Bear
Selena Gomez for Only Murders in the Building
Kathryn Hahn for Agatha All Along
Jean Smart for Hacks

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Adam Brody for Nobody Wants This
Ted Danson for A Man on the Inside
Steve Martin for Only Murders in the Building
Jason Segel for Shrinking
Martin Short for Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White for The Bear

Miya Mizuno/HBO

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television

Cate Blanchett for Disclaimer
Jodie Foster for True Detective: Night Country
Cristin Milioti for The Penguin
Sofía Vergara for Griselda
Naomi Watts for Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
Kate Winslet for The Regime

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television

Colin Farrell for The Penguin
Richard Gadd for Baby Reindeer
Kevin Kline for Disclaimer
Cooper Koch for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Ewan Mcgregor for A Gentleman in Moscow
Andrew Scott for Ripley

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role

Liza Colón-Zayas for The Bear
Hannah Einbinder for Hacks
Dakota Fanning for Ripley
Jessica Gunning for Baby Reindeer
Allison Janney for The Diplomat
Kali Reis for True Detective: Night Country

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role

Tadanobu Asano for Shōgun
Javier Bardem for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Harrison Ford for Shrinking
Jack Lowden for Slow Horses
Diego Luna for La Máquina
Ebon Moss-Bachrach for The Bear

Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television

Jamie Foxx for Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was
Nikki Glaser for Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die
Seth Meyers for Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking
Adam Sandler for Adam Sandler: Love You
Ali Wong for Ali Wong: Single Lady
Ramy Youssef for Ramy Youssef: More Feelings

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IKEA'S Color Of The Year Is Electric Blue — 12 Ways To Use This "Happy" Hue

I've always loved a pop of blue, red, or yellow in an otherwise neutral space. And while I admire anyone who can masterfully combine all three, blue has always been my clear favorite. Now, IKEA has officially crowned 'Electric Blue' as their 2025 Color of the Year. Inspired by the seas and skies, Electric Blue is a hue that IKEA describes as “contemplative and calm, yet versatile enough for modern and traditional spaces.”

Whether you’re looking to refresh a bedroom, energize a living room, or add a cool pop to your kitchen, this happy, bold shade delivers in the form of wall art, plush throws, or statement-making furniture. The best part? It plays well with others. Pair it with sunny yellows, vibrant oranges, soft lavenders, or even a daring hot pink. Will you be embracing this blue wave in 2025? From rugs and pillows to accessories and more, here are our top picks to embrace the new year with a splash of blue.

Wayfair

Iryanna Upholstered Armchair

This playful elephant trunk design calls for a color that doesn't take itself too seriously, creating a look that's minimalist and modern yet anything but boring.

IKEA

IKEA KLIPPOXEL Throw

This yarn-dyed throw feels just like mohair and it's made from recycled materials. It's a great way to commit to this bright color while on a budget.

West Elm

WE Checkered Shag Washable Rug

This 100% wool rug is actually washable and adds a bit of play and pop of blue to any space.

IKEA

IKEA KYRRE Stool

These stacking stools are so versatile and can be added to the corner of any room for extra seating or tables.

Urban Outfitters

UO Lola Nightstand

This cylindrical side table is perfect for holding your best reads, phone, other bedside essentials.

Amazon

Knot Pillow

Go blue on this iconic pillow for a whimsical and cozy addition to any room.

IKEA

IKEA SLATTUM Upholstered Bed Frame

This affordable bed frame will brighten up your bedroom and day.

Amazon

AllBlue Modern Eclectic Wall Art, Set of 12

For just $10, you can channel your own Blue Period with this striking and eclectic gallery wall.

Etsy

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