Category Archives: On Point With

Since the end of lockdown, this performer has been producing, hosting and performing in a variety of new gender diverse drag and variety programming in the queer Queens County hub of Astoria. In fact, their name was once “Astoria!” Now we call them simply, and aptly, Mx. LeStrange. Thotyssey: Hello Mx. LeStrange! How is AugustContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mx. LeStrange”

Discussing her journey as a queer indie reggaetón recording artist, her upcoming showcase and the *ahem* “deep” inspiration of her new single, it’s the always-shining Goldilocks! [Cover photo: Raquel Beauchamp] Thotyssey: Hello Goldilocks, thanks for chatting with us today! Happy August… how’s the month treating you far? Goldilocks: I’m having a blast so far, howContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Goldilocks”

Taking over Brooklyn nightlife with fierce numbers and fabulously faux fashions, Purss’ophonie is ready to be crowned Queen of the Underworld! [Cover photo: AJ Jordan] Thotyssey: Hello Purss’ophonie! I understand you were unable to watch Zavaleta host the “BitchFest” grand finale at C’mon Everybody. But do you have the Tea for us as to whoContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Purss’ophonie”

Check out a double feature on Saturday from this Long Island Wild Woman, Stella Virgin! Thotyssey: Hello Stella, happy August! Let’s start with the question of the hour: how are you feeling regarding Jinkx Monsoon’s recent Drag Race All Stars 7 win, and do you have thoughts on the whole season in general? Stella Virgin:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Stella Virgin”

A singer / songwriter who is about to release new music while constantly working with fellow queer musicians to create their own, Ricky Allson’s taking you to a House Party in the city this week. [Cover photo: Steven Gabriel] Thotyssey: Hello Ricky! How have you been dealing with the summer heat these past few weeks?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ricky Allson”

This native New Yorker, producer and music industry insider is here for both a fun new weekly in Queens and a very important event in Brooklyn: the King of the Sea, Tuna Melt! [Cover photo: Désirée De Sade] Thotyssey: Hiya Tuna! We’re passed the summer halfway point… how has the season been treating you? TunaContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tuna Melt”

Representing a new generation of nightlifers challenging the cis male gender norm of drag performance, Piper is a Tiny Dancer with a Heart of Gold who’s nevertheless here to slay NYC’s most marvelously monstrous drag competition. Thotyssey: Hello Piper! Thanks for chatting! We’re nearly at the end of July… how did the month treat you?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Piper”

A drag star on the rise, Jaé’s got some exciting shows for us this week! [Cover photo: Trade Photography] Thotyssey: Hello Jaé, thanks for chatting today! So July is almost over already… how did the month treat you? Jaé: Hey! The month has been great… between work and drag, I’ve been enjoying the summer aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jaé”

A multimedia performance artist, drag artist, writer, photographer, model and more… the dynamic co-creator of Brooklyn showcase “Sylvester” Voxigma Lo is puzzle you can’t solve and a party you won’t want to end! Thotyssey: Hello Voxigma, thanks for chatting with us today! Did we interrupt you running through the rain like Drew Barrymore, lol? VoxigmaContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Voxigma Lo”

This bearded belting beauty is bringing a chorus of delight to a cherished HK venue this weekend: the divine Temple Grandé! Thotyssey: Hello Temple! I hope you’re hunkered down in air conditioning somewhere! Temple Grandé: Hey hey! The AC is cranked all the way up, and I’m cool as a cucumber! Glad to hear it!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Temple Grandé”

A longtime champion of New York nightlife–particularly among the close-knit gay Asian community–Liam Yung has been a host, promoter, producer and entertainment director in the scene. And this weekend, he’ll be embarking on a special enterprise… with Thotyssey! Thotyssey: Hi Liam! How’s your summer? Liam Yung: Hello Jimmy! It is been fun so far. JulyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Liam Yung”

Stephanie Nicole Bermudez started drag from a place of kindness, and that is happily where she remains. Let’s celebrate the warm glow of Starr Lust! Thotyssey: Hello Starr, thanks so much for chatting with us! How’s July been treating you?Starr Lust: July’s been treating me pretty good! It was my birthday on Monday.I’ve been celebratingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Starr Lust”

Our newest crowned Ultimate Diva of drag, Whorechata producer Paloma LaMona is here to serve us all some much needed Chola. [Cover photo: Julian Briggs] Thotyssey: Hey Paloma, thanks for chatting with us today! How are you? Paloma LaMona: Hi! I’m doing pretty well, I’m currently away from the city for a few days. LastContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Paloma LaMona”

Combining a tremendous musicianship and Broadway pedigree with a gloriously simple concept of performing in their underthings, Nick Cearley and Lauren Molina’s popular duo The Skivvies return to one of their favorite local venues this week. Thotyssey: Hello Nick and Lauren, thanks for chatting with us today! So we’re already halfway through summer… how hasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: The Skivvies”

Say Hello to the Queen of Farewell Bar… the sexy Sasha Shook! Thotyssey: How’s summer treating you so far, Sasha? Sasha Shook: It’s going great! We started “Shook Sundays” back on Pride weekend with our best show yet, featuring my drag daughter Saint Nova, Jamie CD, and Jupiter Genesis! And I had a couple tripsContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sasha Shook”

She brought beauty, bravado, Britishness and a bevy of wit to our screens as a “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 14 finalist… not to mention one of the great stunt-reveals of the show’s history! And this weekend, New Yorkers have a chance to be in Lady Camden’s court up close and personal. Thotyssey: Thanks for talkingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lady Camden”

The nu-disco star is dropping all the banging grooves your life needs this summer, both as a solo sensation and partnered with one of our favorite local DJs. [Cover photo: Howard Zucker] Thotyssey: Hi VH! We’re already about halfway through summer now, how’s the season been treating you so far? Van Hechter: OMG, it’s veryContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Van Hechter”

Self-described as a “Nuerodiverse Drag Deity” and an “Uptown Cultural Werker,” activist and drag artist Themme is queerness personified — and with their work via Reina Project NY and Nurturing Networks, they’re here to foster your own best possible queerness as well! [Cover photo: Marques Daniels] Thotyssey: Hello Themme, thanks for chatting today! I readContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Themme”

From rural park life to sexy NYC nightlife, burlesque fans know that this stunning young star is The Moment.[Cover photo: Roberto De La Cruz] Thotyssey: Hello Ruby! Thanks for chatting with us today! How was your 4th? Ruby Quinn: Great! I went to Coney Island, and saw all that this country had to offer! Coney’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ruby Quinn”

Here’s a new gal on the scene with a unique day job and a fresh approach to drag: Phoebe Bing Bong! Thotyssey: Hello Ms. Bing Bong, thanks for chatting with us today! How was your 4th? Phoebe Bing Bong: It was good! It was nice to have a day off of work, and hang outContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Phoebe Bing Bong”