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”
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On Point With: Paloma LaMona
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”
On Point With: The Skivvies
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”
On Point With: Sasha Shook
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”
On Point With: Lady Camden
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”
On Point With: Van Hechter
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”
On Point With: Themme
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”
On Point With: Ruby Quinn
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”
On Point With: Phoebe Bing Bong
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”
On Point With: Roxie Chanel
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”
On Point With: DJ Stacy
A longtime staple of Fire Island dance parties, Anastasia C. Ledwith aka DJ Stacy has recently returned to an historic Manhattan nightlife institution as well. Thotyssey: Hi Stacy! How was Pride? DJ Stacy: Hi Jim… this was an awesome Pride! I DJ’d at Henrietta Hudson Friday, then did the Haus of Sucia drag brunch inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Stacy”
On Point With: Sophya Medina
This Puerto Rican born beauty queen recently won a major national pageant, and is about to help a drag sister claim a crown of her own. Bow down to Sophya Medina! Thotyssey: Hello Sophya, how was your Pride? Sophya Medina: Hi Thotyssey, thanks for having me here! It was so much fun… I really enjoyedContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sophya Medina”
On Point With: DJ JRoc
Known today for bringing the beat to local bar parties, retired dancer JRoc has DJ’ed the big clubs from back in the day as well. Here, he shares how his Pride and trip to Thailand went, what he’s up to now, and the future of dance music. Thotyssey: Hello JRoc, thanks for chatting with usContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ JRoc”
On Point With: Bosco
The “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 14 star is largely known for her burlesque aesthetic, classically trained dance repertoire, sharp humor and sexy runway looks. And now that her tour is taking her to NYC Pride, we can all taste what the delicious Bosco has to offer! [Cover photo: Eric Magnussen] Thotyssey: Hello Bosco, thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bosco”
On Point With: Abel Rey
A fan favorite of NYC’s burlesque scene, Abel Rey has a lot to show you this Wednesday at Monster’s “Bacardi Party!” Thotyssey: Hello Abel, thanks for chatting! Happy Pride! How’s June treating you so far? Abel Rey: June has been wonderful so far. I was in Fire Island last weekend with the boys. Lots ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Abel Rey”
On Point With: Judy Darling
A top queen in NYC a few years ago known for her sparkling theatrical comedy and savvy sorcery, actor and mystic Coleman Drew aka Judy Darling is now a Witch on the Rise once again with a mighty Pride show this weekend. [Cover photo: Anuj Goyal] Thotyssey: Hello Judy, Happy Pride! Judy Darling: Hi Doll!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Judy Darling”
On Point With: Diamante Habibi
She sings, she dances, she’s been on TV, she’s a favorite rising star of New York’s drag competition circuit, and so much more besides… spend your Pride with bellydancing beauty Diamante Habibi! Thotyssey: Hello Ms. Habibi, happy Pride! I see you turned it at Playhouse’s “Polish the Queen” competition the other night. How did itContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Diamante Habibi”
On Point With: Angeria Paris VanMicheals
On Season 14 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” finalist Angeria won our hearts with her warm southern charm and wacky humor, and gagged us with her high pageant runway fashions and animated takes on the challenges and lip syncs. And now that she’s doing the post-show, big time gig circuit, she’s one queen that we’d reallyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Angeria Paris VanMicheals”
On Point With: Someone From Berlin
DJ and producer Raf Kuhn has been blessing us with dance-centric nightlife in NYC and Fire Island (ShareGurl! Rebecca! Spray! Pines Party!) for a minute now. As Someone From Berlin, he combines his experience with the best local DJ and hosting talent to deliver the uber-popular “UltraMaroon,” which is giving us all the wonderful PrideContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Someone From Berlin”
On Point With: Fly Tatem
Known for his intricate body ink and sexy moves, tattoo artist and gogo god Fly Tatem has been on the top of his game far longer than most. And this week, he’s helping Thotyssey and Wilsonmodels launch one of the most exciting new events of the season! Thotyssey: Hi Fly! I understand you had aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Fly Tatem”
