On Point With: A.C.I.D.

Fill your stocking with A.C.I.D. this holiday season, as she partakes in an epic Brooklyn Christmas fundraiser next week! [Cover photo: MCP Photo] Thotyssey: Hi A.C.I.D.! Happy holiday month! Is this a fun time of year for you, or does it make you… acidic, lol? A.C.I.D.: Hello helloooo! Yes, happy holidays! It’s crazy that theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: A.C.I.D.”

On Point With: Photochase

One of NYC nightlife’s most sought after photographers, Glam nominee Photochase is the one to follow this holiday season! [Cover photo: Photochase] Thotyssey: Hi Chase, thanks for chatting today! How is the holiday season treating you so far… and how many slutty Santa looks have you shot so far, lol? Photochase: Howdy Jim, thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Photochase”

On Point With: Succubus

A recent winner of Brooklyn’s “Queer Talent Show,” Succubus is ready to serve a Christmas slay. Thotyssey: Succubus, hello! How are the holidays treating you so far? Succubus: Hi! The holidays have been great so far. Very cold, which I like considering I claim myself to be the Slavic Doll of NYC. But I enjoyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Succubus”

On Point With: Alissa Brianna

Having navigated the New York nightlife scene as a bartender, a musician and a popular DJ, Alissa Brianna tells us her story, her thoughts on the music and nightlife industries and her reflections on the end of an iconic party this month. [Cover photo: @_anlacy] Thotyssey: Hello Alissa! So we’re a few days into DecemberContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alissa Brianna”

On Point With: Holly Harkness

This conservatory trained musical performer and spooky-kooky Jersey Girl is returning to 54 Below this weekend for an epic holiday show: Holly Harkness! [Cover photo: @hotdamnitssuditi] Thotyssey: Holly, hello! How is the holiday season treating you so far? Holly Harkness: Pretty good! Had a lot of good food this weekend, hung out with family… itContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Holly Harkness”

Drag Race S18 Cast Revealed!

The fourteen contestants of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 have been officially revealed today. The season will begin airing on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 (8pm EST) on MTV. Thotyssey has previously interviewed two of S18’s cast members: DD Fuego (1.15.2020) Briar Blush (8.11.2025) Check Thotyssey’s daily event listings in January for where to attend Drag Race viewingContinueContinue reading “Drag Race S18 Cast Revealed!”

On Point With: Bea Effay

The part of a RuGirl superstar’s drag family, New York’s Bea Effay is weaponized for slaying this season. [Cover photo: @jonas.fashionfiles / @juanjonas_files] Thotyssey: Bea, hello! Happy Thanksgiving Eve! Are you celebrating at all? Hi there! Happy Holidays. I’m staying in New York and keeping it chill this Thanksgiving, but I celebrated Friendsgiving with a wholeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bea Effay”

On Point With: Aurora Ivy

Known to serve both looks and numbers, Aurora Ivy was just nominated for being the first person you see at the party. [Cover photo: Matt Dickson] Thotyssey: Hi Aurora! Thanks for chatting today! How is late November treating you so far… and perhaps more importantly, how many times have you seen Wicked For Good soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Aurora Ivy”

On Point With: Hot Messiah

She may be a holy hot mess, but her hair units are always heavenly: recent Glam nominee Hot Messiah! Thotyssey: HM, thanks for chatting today! I guess a good first question would be, when you’re out in giesh do you like folks to call you “Hot” for short, or something else? Hot Messiah: Folks callContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Hot Messiah”

On Point With: Kay Gorgeous

A darling of Jersey drag, Kay Gorgeous is charming audiences everywhere, from theaters to pottery studios. Thotyssey: Hey, Kay! Thanks for chatting today! We’re entering peak autumn drag weather this week, lol… how are you enjoying it so far? Kay Gorgeous: I’m loving the fall drag! The weather is beautiful for drag. I get toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kay Gorgeous”

On Point With: Alexis Kmieck

Once associated with one of the world’s best known drag show / nightlife production brands, Alexis Kmieck has since cemented her own place in the scene with “Stoned.” [Cover photo: @briton.jpg / @pictureplastic] Thotyssey: Hello Alexis! How is autumn treating you so far? Alexis Kmieck: It’s been way too cold, but she’s been cute! Gay HalloweenContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alexis Kmieck”

On Point With: Jay Quack

Known for their bountiful assets, GLAM nominated gogo dancer Jay Quack is a Brooklyn phenom. Thotyssey: Jay hello! Thanks for chatting today! Are you preparing any sort of Thanksgiving plans? Jay Quack: Hey! Thank you for having me. This year I’m planning on staying in the city for Thanksgiving. I’ll probably have some sisters overContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jay Quack”

On Point With: No Promises

Trust us: the DJ of the Moment is No Promises! Thotyssey: Hi NP, thanks for chatting today! How is November treating you so far? No Promises: Not too bad; though I feel like time is moving fast. Wasn’t Halloween yesterday? OMG I hear you, lol. Now Christmas is right around the corner… are you fishingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: No Promises”

On Point With: Tangelina HoLee

Jersey Girl, “Orange Kid” and Fresh Face of Drag hopeful Tangelina HoLee is a tangerine dream who’s not to be slept on. [Cover photo: David M.C. Strange] Thotyssey: Thanks for finding time to chat tonight, Tangelina! How are pageant preparations treating you? Tangelina HoLee: Hello! Of course my darling, thank you for the opportunity!Pageant prepContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tangelina HoLee”

On Point With: Kraven Strange

Let’s get Bromantic with this Brooklyn based, live singing drag up-and-comer! [Cover photo: Andrew Bisdale] Thotyssey: Hi Kraven! It already feels like ancient history, but I was curious how your Halloween went… you look like the sort that could pull off some creative, spooky looks. Kraven Strange: Hello! This Halloween was certainly one for theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kraven Strange”

On Point With: Emily McNamara

As her home venue reaches an important milestone, hostess and producer / multi-genre performer Emily McNamara reflects on nightlife, the gays, motherhood, sobriety and the karaoke songs that need to GO. [Cover photo: Justin Patterson] Thotyssey: Emily, hello! How was your Halloweekend? Emily McNamara: Hi! It was exhausting and so much fun! Glad to hearContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Emily McNamara”

On Point With: Avery Goodname

One of Philadelphia’s finest, Avery Goodname spills the tea on why she had to drop out of a major NYC pageant, how she might still be crowned in a totally different pageant, navigating disability, marriage, those big ass titties, and some steaming “Camp Wanakiki” tea! Thotyssey: Avery, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! How’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Avery Goodname”

On Point With: Michael Magnan

A truly iconic representative of the ever evolving sound of New York nightlife as well as one half of a vital DJ duo, Michael Magnan is keeping us joyfully on our feet this November. Thotyssey: Michael, hello! Thanks for chatting today! So I see you were spinning at “Battle Hymn” on Halloween, how did thatContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Michael Magnan”