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Jake Gyllenhaal Channels Grace Jones In Tighty-Whities

Amelia McDonell-ParryMay 16, 2011 //

Though this photo, of a briefs-donning Jake Gyllenhaal mimicking Grace Jones’ iconic Island Life album cover, has TMZ’s logo on it, it’s nowhere to be found on the site itself. Who leaked it, who took it, and when it was taken are a mystery, but I think we are all grateful it happened and thankful for whoever is responsible. [via ONTD] Keep reading »

Yes, That’s Grace Jones And Pee-wee Herman Singing Christmas Carols

Julie GersteinDecember 22, 2010 //

It should come as no surprise that Grace Jones and Pee-wee Herman used to hang out. After all, they’re two of the strangest characters of the ’80s, so sure. Here, an uncharacteristically ebullient Grace sings “Little Drummer Boy” to Pee-wee, Chairy, Terry and the rest of the “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” gang. [YouTube] Keep reading »

Quotable: Grace Jones Shuts Lady Gaga Down!

Annika HarrisApril 19, 2010 //

“I really don’t think of [Lady Gaga] at all. I go about my business … Yes, she did, but I said no. I’d just prefer to work with someone who is more original and someone who is not copying me, actually … Well, you know, I’ve seen some things she’s worn that I’ve worn, and that does kind of piss me off.”

– Grace Jones reveals in an interview with The Guardian that she’s not a fan of Gaga and has even shut down Gaga’s collaboration attempt. [Access Hollywood via Dlisted]

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Style Buzz: Chanel Tats & Grace Jones Is Still Fly

Lily QMarch 7, 2010 //
  • Unsurprisingly, designer Phillip Lim has an awesome apartment replete with bell jars, fur touches and a stuffed crane. [The New York Times]
  • Alexander McQueen’s fashion show has been canceled and replaced with a presentation/memorial on March 9 and 10. Photographers are banned from the presentation, but McQueen’s people promise to provide pics. [Fashionologie]
  • 61-year-old former model Grace Jones performed “La Vie En Rose” at a Viktor & Rolf’s party last night. In a leotard. Clearly, she is still hardcore. [The Cut]

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Amber Rose Channels Grace Jones

Amelia McDonell-ParryFebruary 25, 2010 //

Kanye West posted this photo of girlfriend Amber Rose on his website, featuring the model recreating Grace Jones’ iconic photo from the cover of her album Island Life. Amber has a way to go before she’s as balls-to-the-wall as Grace, but I have to admit I saw this and was, like, HAWT. [Flavorwire] Keep reading »

Quickies!: Grace Jones Shows Lady Gaga How Authentic Eccentrics Dress

Annika HarrisJuly 31, 2009 //
  • Grace Jones performed at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC last night. [Dlisted] — The other costumes are amaaaazing!
  • Tyra Banks will guest star on the Oct. 5 episode of “Gossip Girl.” [E! Online] — How progressive. The show gets another token!
  • Tony Romo reportedly hung out with Vanessa Minnillo at a party a couple of weeks ago. [TMZ] — These two jerks deserve each other.

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