May 19, 1948– Grace Jones: “I can be a pain, but most of all, I can be a pleasure.” She is one of the most creative and transgressive musicians of the 1980s; giving voice to the oppressed by offering a bold example of what it means to be free. The above cover of the … [Read more...]
Rest In Peace, Again: Bond Girl and Charlie’s Angel Tanya Roberts Is Now Officially Dead
UPDATE, 1/5/21: It was a bit of a rollercoaster yesterday after it was announced that That '70s Show/Charlie's Angels star Tanya Roberts had died of a COVID-related illness, only to have it later revealed that she was still alive. Unfortunately, the news today is that she has … [Read more...]
#Flashback82: Grace Jones’ “La Vie en Rose” from Her Live “One Man Show” Watch
Grace Jones performs a mesmerizing version of La Vie en Rose from her live concert, A One Man Show... This clip is live performance filmed at London's Drury Lane Theater, directed by the great Jean-Paul Goude, Jones' … [Read more...]
Listen with Lina: A Brief History of Androgyny and Queer Aesthetics in Popular Music
David Bowie, 1973, Life on Mars Flamboyance, androgyny and theatricality have been creative cornerstones of music since the pop era began. For most, it all begins with David Bowie, a truly other worldly performer who managed to capture the imaginations of boys and girls in the … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Grace Jones
May 19, 1948– Grace Jones is one of the most creative and transgressive musicians of the 1980s; She gave voice to the oppressed by offering a bold example of what it means to be free. The cover of Nightclubbing features a painted photograph of Jones face by the … [Read more...]
#PrideNYC19: “Ladies & Gentlemen, Miss Grace Jones…” (Will Headline June 29!)
New York City Pride's celebration will see the legendary Grace Jones play the pIer on Saturday, June 29. Jones said, "I couldn’t be more excited to perform in front of my LGBTQ friends and the community that’s supported me for so many years during WorldPride … [Read more...]
#NYFW: “Richard Bernstein Starmaker: Andy Warhol Cover Artist” Book Launch Party NYC w/ MX QWERRRK (pics)
Last night in NYC, the fashion kiddies were out in full effect, for the MAO brothers (Roger Padilha and Mauricio Padilha) latest book launch Richard Bernstein Starmaker: Andy … [Read more...]
#DownInTheDM: Muslim, Trans, Drag Queen??? Mx Qwerrrk Interviews Sex Positivity Icon ZAKARIA (NSFW)
One of the most OUT and raved about Muslim queens we know is[Read more...]
#QueerQuote: ”In a Room Full of People, Want Yourself First.” – Grace Jones
Grace Jones is one of the most creative and transgressive musicians of the 1980s; She gave voice to the oppressed by offering a bold example of what it means to be free. As late as the 1970s, it was illegal for two people of the same sex to dance together in many … [Read more...]
#80sFlashback: In Honor of Trump’s SOTU Address, Grace Jones Sings “Bullsh*t” Watch
Grace Jones takes us back to the future with a fitting tribute to Trump's State of the Union address last night. This was apparently 80-something, on a TV show in Chilé. Here are some lyrics, if you're tired of all this bullshit too and want to sing along... "And if I wander … [Read more...]
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