Category Archives: On Point With

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”

This lovely Peru-born pageant and dance queen is slaying both sides of the river… rising star Roxie Chanel! [Cover photo: Bryan Clavel] Thotyssey: Hello Miss Roxie, thanks for chatting with us today! How was your Pride? Roxie Chanel: Hey! It’s has been crazy busy, but a lot of fun all around– it felt like neverContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Roxie Chanel”