From the studio to the red carpet to backstage, veteran photographer Billy Hess gets all the best shots of the biggest celebrities and most luminous nightlifers in town. Now an interesting new collaborative project will put him at an entirely new vantage–behind the wheel! Thotyssey: Hi, Billy! You just came back from Fire Island–how wasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Billy Hess”
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On Point With: Soo Intoit
The Southern born drag queen, DJ and mix maker came into their own in Brooklyn nightlife thanks in part to several recent high profile Pride gigs. These days, everyone is into Soo Intoit! Thotyssey: Hello Soo, thanks for chatting with us today! How was your Pride month? Soo Intoit: It went surprisingly well! I wasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Soo Intoit”
On Point With: Ruby Slay Monroe
Here’s a fun queen who turned up a few years ago and is now turning it OUT in 2021: from DR to LI to NYC, it’s the sassy, spicy Ruby Slay Monroe! [Cover photo: Stasi] Thotyssey: Happy Post-Pride, Ruby–thanks for waking up to chat with us, lol! Ruby Slay Monroe: Hello Thotyssey! Happy Post-Pride hangover!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ruby Slay Monroe”
On Point With: Steven Cunningham
A veteran bi-coastal beatmaster and disco daddy, Steven Cunningham specializes in bringing sexy soundscapes to cruisy landscapes. And this Pride weekend, he returns to the three most wonderfully raunchy venues in town to bring to us all the ecstasy! Thotyssey: Hello Steven, Happy Pride Month! You often travel for gigs… are you in NYC now?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Steven Cunningham”
On Point With: DJ Rocket
This hot new DJ is largely self-taught and fresh on the scene, but already he’s the star attraction of venues in both Manhattan and Brooklyn. He’s neither bird nor plane, he’s DJ Rocket! Thotyssey: Howdy Rocket! Happy Pride Month! How is June treating you so far? Rocket: Hello, hello! My June has been amazing soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Rocket”
On Point With: Pixel the Drag Jester
“A rising star in drag” doesn’t quite begin to describe what Pixel the Drag Jester is; “a human three ring circus” is maybe a bit closer. Now with a recent TV appearance watched by millions, a successful and unique weekly brunch and an upcoming high profile stage show with one of drag’s biggest stars onContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Pixel the Drag Jester”
On Point With: Millennia
From high-flying cheerleader to ass-shaking gogo boy to life-giving drag queen, young Jerseyite Millennia knows how to get a crowd’s attention. And this summer, she’s got a weekly platform in a new venue to do just that! Thotyssey: Hello. Millennia! Thanks for chatting with us today and Happy Pride! How is June treating you soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Millennia”
On Point With: Boyyyish
Despite his, well, boyish appearance, Texas-born Sebastian Villa has been haunting parties since the glory days of New York dance venues. And now with a potentially exciting new age of nightlife in our grasp, the newly-renamed DJ Boyyyish will be leading the way to all tomorrow’s parties from the DJ booth. Thotyssey: Hello Boyyyish, thanksContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Boyyyish”
On Point With: Eva Laurent
The hyper-gorgeous Palestinian-American hair designer, makeup artist and drag queen Eva Laurent is working with a growing number of stars in the scene… all while becoming a rising star herself! [Cover photo: Bryan Clavel] Thotyssey: Hello Eva! Thanks so much for chatting with us today! How is Pride Month treating you so far? Eva Laurent:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Eva Laurent”
On Point With: Phoebe Jeebies
A newer addition to the New York nightlife scene with vintage inspirations and one of the classiest drag moms in the City, Phoebe Jeebies is about to get up close and VERY personal with her audience. [Cover photo: Dillon Blake Wright] Thotyssey: Happy Pride Month, Phoebe! How’s it all treating you so far? Phoebe Jeebies:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Phoebe Jeebies”
On Point With: Kim Dazy
Stonewall’s resident DJ darling Kim Dazy is ready to be back in the booth… just in time for some major Pride partying! Thotyssey: Hello Kim, Happy Pride Month! How is June treating you so far? Kim Dazy: Hi Jim! Yes, Happy Pride! So far June has been hot, lol… but high energy! People are gettingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kim Dazy”
On Point With: The Blair Bitch
Known for her refined social media drag looks as well as her turn at being a Cosmo Queen, this stunner is also a capable performer as well. And now thanks to a new Brooklyn brunch, we’ve got more chances to see The Blair Bitch turn it out! Thotyssey: Happy Pride Month, Blair! How is itContinueContinue reading “On Point With: The Blair Bitch”
On Point With: TUCKER
A young singer / songwriter with an impressive pedigree and musical foundation, this artist is no stranger to local NYC stages… he’s also leant his voice to several high profile live performances and projects. But now with a new single and a vocal style all his own, the artist known as TUCKER is ready toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: TUCKER”
On Point With: DJ Ivenchy
Ivan Dutton is an all-star stylist, but on Brooklyn dance floors is better known as DJ Ivenchy. Here we discuss the origin story, the crazy Covid year, and of course all things Pride! Thotyssey: Greetings, Ivenchy, How’s your Pride month treating you after this whole first week, lol? DJ Ivenchy: It’s been so crazy already,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Ivenchy”
On Point With: Mary Muscles
South African-born dancer Marvin H. Brown has been turning it in drag as Mary Muscles for a while now, but only in small increments (and almost never on camera). Now that’s likely about to change, as the star takes center stage in one of NYC’s most important venues! Thotyssey: Hello Mary! Happy Pride Month! We’reContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mary Muscles”
On Point With: Bermuda
This sharp, edgy beauty has been a fixture of The Rosemont for more than a minute, and at last she now has a weekly showcase there to call her own. She’s the exotic fashionista named after a cat (sort of), Bermuda! Thotyssey: Hello Bermuda! How was your Memorial Day Weekend? Bermuda: Hey hey! It wasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bermuda”
On Point With: AriaJae
Young rapper, drag queen, sex worker, hairdresser and brunch hostess AriaJae (aka ArrJay Robinson) is keeping the hustle alive… and winning tons of fans in the process. Thotyssey: Thank you for chatting today, Aria! So you were recently at the new Hell’s Kitchen venue XOXO, guest performing for Jessica Rose and Virginia Thicc’s show. HowContinueContinue reading “On Point With: AriaJae”
On Point With: Missleidy the Plant Lady
Boasting the greenest thumb in all of dragdom, Cuban-Nevadan stylist and horticulturist Missleidy is currently teaching Plant Parents around the world how to make their children grow right, while coming up roses on stages all across NYC. [Cover photo: Leeor Wild c/o PAPER Magazine] Thotyssey: Hello Missleidy, thanks for chatting today! How was your MemorialContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Missleidy the Plant Lady”
On Point With: Justin Cudmore
A true dancefloor disc jockey warrior with a rich history in nightlife (including membership in a few DJ supergroups), Justin Cudmore discusses the gigs that got him here, the new music that’s coming, and the reckoning of Rona Ravers. Thotyssey: Hello Justin, thanks for talking to us today! Spring is here and live venues areContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Justin Cudmore”
On Point With: Bobby Duron
Known for spinning some of gay NYC’s sexiest nights, producer and DJ Bobby Duron is back at his favorite hub… along with some new music to slay the children! Thotyssey: Hello Bobby, it’s great to gab with you! Bobby Duron: Hi Jim. Thanks for having me this evening for some nightlife chat. So, these areContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bobby Duron”
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