This NYC born beauty queen is serving shows this Cinco de Mayo: Miss Nicki Giselle! Thotyssey: Nicki, hello! I know you have a very busy Day Job Existence, is there anything you wanna share about that? Nicki Giselle: Hello hello hello! Thank you for having me. Yes, I am currently working in sales for LaserAway.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nicki Giselle”
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On Point With: Ben Wild
From major record store owner to in-demand DJ to Burning Man star, Ben Wild continues to ignite the world of nightlife and club music. Thotyssey: Ben, hello! So I see that on Saturday you were spinning at Mad Radio in Brooklyn, how did that go?Ben Wild: Mad Radio is honestly my favorite room to playContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ben Wild”
On Point With: KRIS TOPH3R
As summer approaches, Kristopher Schooner aka DJ KRIS TOPH3R has the soundtrack of the season for all the men, boys and beyond. Thotyssey: Kris, hello! Thanks for chatting today! April is nearly in our rear view already, how did the month treat you? KRIS TOPH3R: I blinked and it’s already over! I’m so looking forwardContinueContinue reading “On Point With: KRIS TOPH3R”
On Point With: Ella Vader
From competitions to pageants to major benefits, this NYC-born queen is rising up, up, UP in the game: Ella Vader! Thotyssey: Ella, hello! Happy Last Few Days of April! How did the month treat you so far? Ella Vader: This month has been full of ups and downs… but it’s been treating me good, keepingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ella Vader”
On Point With: King Cameron
Detroit native Turned BK F-Boy / drag star on the rise: take a bow for King Cameron! Thotyssey: Cameron, hello! I hope April is treating you well? King Cameron: Yes, thank you so much! Can you tell us how long you’ve been a drag performer now, and how you might describe the type of kingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: King Cameron”
Drag Race All-Stars S11 Cast Announced!
The cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars Season 11 was formally announced on April 22nd, and will feature the return of eighteen fan favorite drag performers to compete in the franchise as well as the “brackets and badges” format introduced in the prior season. Thotyssey has had the privilege to interview several of these queensContinueContinue reading “Drag Race All-Stars S11 Cast Announced!”
On Point With: Sister Helen Holy
Texan Paul J. Williams left the business world to pursue a life onstage… and ultimately struck gold as a Church Lady of the Modern (and Antiquated) Era! Sister Helen Holy keeps bingo players holy rolling in their seats with laughter, so much show that they often forget about the actual bingo — and she’s bringingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sister Helen Holy”
On Point With: Stevo Blaque
Igniting his musical and artistic flames in the South, DJ Stevo Blaque is now keeping the party lit in parties all over Brooklyn. Thotyssey: Stevo, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! How is the spring season treating you so far? Stevo Blaque: Spring has been in full bloom, so excited for the incoming heat!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Stevo Blaque”
On Point With: TopVerse
A muscled construction worker named Abraham by day and a nightlifer / recording artist when the sun goes down! Let’s get on top of all that is TopVerse. Thotyssey: Hello TopVerse, thanks for chatting today! I understand you were performing at 3 Dollar Bill the other night for Frankie Sharp’s sexy “Unload” party, how didContinueContinue reading “On Point With: TopVerse”
On Point With: Moon Baby
Philly firecracker, indie music maker, drag demoness and celestial body Moon Baby lands in NYC this week for a special tribute to a dramatic pop diva. Thotyssey: Moon Baby, hello! Thanks for chatting today! How is your Spring Season treating you so far? Moon Baby: Heya! I’m an Aries, so I am in season rightContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Moon Baby”
On Point With: Lauren Banall
This LA-based comedy queen has made an instant name for herself by imitating one of politics’ and pop culture’s most curious and controversial figures… and she’s making her NYC debut this week! Thotyssey get a peak behind the pale blue contacts of Erica Qwerk, aka Lauren Banall. [Cover photo: YUQ Studios] Thotyssey: Lauren, hello! ThanksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lauren Banall”
On Point With: Tim Murray
Having recently documented his first ever standup tour in a hilarious reality miniseries, comic / social media sensation / witch enthusiast Tim Murray is gearing up to work the crowd once more. Thotyssey: Tim, hello! Thank for chatting today! Did you do anything festive for Easter? Tim Murray: I’m wearing a brightly colored shirt andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tim Murray”
On Point With: Kimmi Hall-Dat
As she’s serving fans across every corner of the Tri-State, we have lots of lots of love to give Kimmi Hall-Dat! Thotyssey: Kimmi, Hello! Happy Easter! Are you wearing a festive bonnet today, lol? Kimmi Hall-Dat: Happy Easter! I’m actually getting ready to get into a bunny suit and surprise some kids for an EasterContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kimmi Hall-Dat”
On Point With: Chad Rangoon
Costume Character King Chad Rangoon has got us fully gooped this April. Thotyssey: Chad, hello! Happy Easter! Any bunny or bonnet looks planned for today?Chad Rangoon: Lol, that’d be fun! Sadly, unlike Jesus, Bonnie is not risen and he will not be coming twice… at least not today. Yes, you actually have an onstage rabbitContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Chad Rangoon”
On Point With: Josh Steers
On the DJ lineup for a big anniversary of one of NYC’s most popular parties this weekend, Josh Steers shares his journey from the Cock to Mexico City to Battle Hymn. [Photo: Rodrigo Álvarez] Thotyssey: Josh, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! How was your month of March? Josh Steers: Hey back at youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Josh Steers”
On Point With: Vita Vanitea
Spring is the season for this drag artist to bloom: the Hong Kong Hottie herself, Vita Vanitea! [Cover photo: @beyondyouphotography] Thotyssey: Vita, hello! Happy April Fools Day! Did you pull, or fall for, any pranks today lol? Vita Vanitea: Happy April Fools! No, I didn’t pull any pranks… but I did fall for a coupleContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vita Vanitea”
On Point With: Brini Maxwell
Vintage aesthetic historian Ben Sander created the ultimate drag domestic goddess Brini Maxwell in the 1990s. Over time Brini with her campy tips and demos of style, decor and party planning became a genuine drag TV star before RuPaul introduced us to 200+ plus more throughout multiple seasons of “Drag Race.” And now we’re happyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Brini Maxwell”
On Point With: Soy Leche
A spookygorge up-and-comer in NYC drag; a taste of Soy Leche is required this Spring. [Cover photo: DropDead Joe] Thotyssey: Ahoy Soy, thanks for chatting today! How is March treating you so far?Soy Leche: Hi Thotyssey! Absolutely, this feels like an honor! March..oof has been curdled milk. Overall it had been pleasant, but it turnedContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Soy Leche”
On Point With: Francis / Fantasy Grandma / Y2KALEB with Earls 2 Gearls / Bob Voyage
Okay! So what do elder statewoman of drag Fantasy Grandma, one third of the “boy band” Earls 2 Girls Y2KALEB, and king on rise Bob Voyage all have in common? They’re all characters portrayed by multi-faceted performer Francis (but don’t tell them that)! Here we speak to “all” of them… plus, another Earls 2 GirlsContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Francis / Fantasy Grandma / Y2KALEB with Earls 2 Gearls / Bob Voyage”
On Point With: Sourdoe
Whether they’re rocking a crazy mix on stage or spinning the house down from the DJ booth, Brooklyn / Jersey drag wonder, Sourdoe is the sweet drag star we knead this spring! Thotyssey: Hi Sourdoe, thanks for chatting tonight! Sourdoe: Hello! So nice to be chattin’ with you! Happy St. Paddy’s Day… a holiday thatContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sourdoe”
