This British-born, Los Angeles-based former actor originally made his name as a nightlife photographer in Australia. Magnus Hastings’ first collection “Why Drag?” helped usher in today’s drag boom and changed the game regarding how queens would now be portrayed in print media: colorfully and joyfully, with a nod to camp and humor. His new follow-upContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Magnus Hastings”
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On Point With: Victoria Holiday
Already an established star in her native Puerto Rico, the theatrical Victoria Holiday is now making her mark as NYC girl as well… lockdown be damned! Thotyssey: Hello, Victoria! Thanks for chatting with us today! So, how was your bizarre Covid Thanksgiving? Victoria Holiday: Friendsgiving was great, thanks for asking! I’m lucky enough to liveContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Victoria Holiday”
On Point With: Vanity Ray
A Jersey Girl born and raised, this young architect of her dreams, Broadway Barbie and bona fide Drag Ambassador finds herself “going places” even while the whole of nightlife stands still… thanks to some socially distanced gigs, a few virtual kikis and a very gagworthy Instagram. Introducing Ms. Vanity Ray! [Cover Photo: Thomas Evans] Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Vanity Ray”
On Point With: Nasty Queen
This Brazilian bombshell is a dog-walker by day, a fierce AFAB queen night… and a former pro skater! Known for working the weekly competition circuit and being part of the cast of a massive show at The Ritz, this Nasty Queen is now slaying the livestreams as well. Thotyssey: Hello Nasty! Thanks for chatting today!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nasty Queen”
On Point With: Bright Light Bright Light
Welsh-born Rod Thomas, better known as recording artist Bright Light Bright Light (and that’s from a catchphrase of Gizmo from “Gremlins,” in case you are 12), has given us four majestic dance pop records and countless hours of chill thrills. His latest release “Fun City” is a true bop with a vibe that’s both refreshinglyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bright Light Bright Light”
On Point With: Charlotte Harlotte
This young, burlesque-flavored, Southern-born multimedia queen has been giving us digital and social distanced shows these past several months, despite the lockdown. But the future is bright for this new drag family matriarch and wonderfully shady lady, Charlotte Harlotte! Thotyssey: Hello Charlotte, thanks for chatting with us today. So! The holidays are coming, the virusContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Charlotte Harlotte”
On Point With: Lady Clover Honey
A legendary lady of drag, Lady Clover Honey has also been a singer, journalist, screenwriter, orchestra conductor, actress, video vixen, and basically the goddess of everything. Let’s get to know this “lady with an abundance of sweetness.” better, as she prepares to Zoom us our whole lives once again! Thotyssey: Hello, Lady Clover! Thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lady Clover Honey”
On Point With: Victoria Courtez
One of New Jersey’s most respected and celebrated queens, Victoria Courtez chats with us about the joys and challenges of drag in her state, her many pageant crowns, the “Drag Race” effect… and thew new challenges of nightlife during lockdown. Thotyssey: Hello Victoria! Thanks so much for chatting on this rainy November day! Victoria Courtez:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Victoria Courtez”
On Point With: Kanga Roo
Miss Gay Beer 2020 and Ruby Roo’s proud drag daughter is known for her Dolly Parton impersonations, but she actually has a number of tricks up her fabulously frilly sleeves. These days we can experience them all, twice a week–socially distanced of course–in Brooklyn. Jump for joy, it’s Kanga Roo! Thotyssey: Hello Kanga! Thanks soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kanga Roo”
On Point With: DJ OhRicky
If you’ve ever wandered into a bar where you found yourself engulfed in wall-to-wall music videos of 90s Britpoppers, current K-Poppers or any era of Kylie Minogue and thought “this is my heaven,” then DJ Ricardo “OhRicky” Mohammed is likely your God. And now after a not-as-brief-as-we’d-have-liked hiatus, this maestro of Eurocheese has found timeContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ OhRicky”
On Point With: Loris
This Swiss succubus first entered our dreams and nightmares as an OG “Dragula” Season 1 contestant, showcasing both a demonic darkness and a rainbow pixie vibrancy that made her compelling. And despite quarantine, she’s had an unusually productive October 2020: firstly in a return to form as part of “Dragula’s” praised Halloween special, and nowContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Loris”
On Point With: Judy Gold
A massively successful writer and comic who’s seen at least 30 years of standup’s legacy unfurl, Newark-born Judy Gold has a lot of opinions that we should all be listening to. Fortunately she’s got a popular podcast, an essential new book and an upcoming Election Day Eve virtual show live from Club Cumming to getContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Judy Gold”
On Point With: Holly Ween
Who said the realms of cosplay and burlesque must be mutually exclusive? Certainly not this founder of Cosplay Burlesque, who is as well-known for her titillating stripteases as she is for the outrageous costumes she strips out of. Additionally, her shocking stage antics and appreciation for the macabre make her an in-demand October performer–her nameContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Holly Ween”
On Point With: Heliø
French American beauty blogger Max / Maxime Savage had a large online following and a popular drag persona, Chantal Cocorico. Personal tragedies and strange, toxic trends in the industry had their transformative effects… but now the sexy, stylish Heliø is a true phoenix risen. Thotyssey: Hello Heliø! Thanks for chatting with us today! Heliø: Bonjour!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Heliø”
On Point With: Sharon Needles
Introducing much of Planet Earth to a darker, edgier aesthetic of drag via her epic “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 4 run and eventual win, Pittsburgh (by way of Iowa) queen Sharon Needles has become a drag household name inspiring a generation of queer, fringe creatives. Her unfiltered point of view and unbridled expressiveness often putContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sharon Needles”
On Point With: Muscles Monty
This suave King of Spoop is a founder of New York’s drag king / quing conglomerate The Cake Boys… and October is his month for digital domination! Thotyssey: Hello Muscles! Happy Almost Quarantine Halloween! How is the spooky season treating you so far? Muscles Monty: Happy Almost Quarantine Halloween to you also! So far thereContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Muscles Monty”
On Point With: Unkle Spooky
Many cities can boast their own late night horror film hosts (in theaters, on local TV, at events, etc.). But strangely, New York never had its own Vampira or Elvira… until this particular creature materialized, that is! Sharply droll and ghoulishly blue, Unkle Spooky first made his bloody mark when he pitched his cave inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Unkle Spooky”
On Point With: Acacia Forgot
A prolific singer / songwriter and in-demand designer / wig stylist to boot, Cali-born queen Acacia Forgot is about to go full country with a new weekly show in Brooklyn! Thotyssey: Hello Acacia, happy mid-October! Acacia Forgot: And happy mid-spoopy season to you, too! It’s a crazy time… Quarantine Halloween is of course right aroundContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Acacia Forgot”
On Point With: Amanda Massacre
Murder, mayhem and vampirism are the calling cards of this Every Day Is Halloween AFAB Queen, so it’s no surprise that she’s in store for a busy October. We need Amanda Massacre! Thotyssey: Hi Amanda! So, on a scale of 1 to 10, how Halloween are you feeling today? Amanda Massacre: Honestly, a solid 10ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Amanda Massacre”
On Point With: Beaujangless
Spreading glitter across Brooklyn, this beloved performer serves twerking sexiness, fierce lewks and queer magic in parties private and public. With a name paying homage to the legendary Vaudevillian dancer, Beaujangless is an icon of the here and now! [Photo: Sidewalkkilla] Thotyssey: Hello, Ma’am! Thanks for chatting today! How is October treating you so far?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Beaujangless”
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