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Watch KCK’s Janelle Monae perform 'What Is Love' on American Idol and be happy

Kansas City’s own Janelle Monae rocked the “American Idol” house Thursday night with a raucous rendition of “What Is Love,” the theme song from “Rio 2.”

She danced, she sang and she wore her trademark tuxedo and perfect pompadour. The Fox reality singing contest is in its 13th season, with Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. serving as judges.

Monae brought her "The Electric Lady" tour to Uptown Theater in November (read

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This story was originally published March 28, 2014 at 9:55 AM with the headline "Watch KCK’s Janelle Monae perform 'What Is Love' on American Idol and be happy."

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