Category Archives: On Point With

“The Drag King of Rap” with an inspirationally positive attitude and (literally) flashy stage looks, NETER BES is here to spice up you summer with “Tabasco.” Thotyssey: NETER, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! NETER BES: Hi Jim! Please, call me BES. All my friends do. Or I should say, BESties, haha! Got it!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: NETER BES”

One of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 18’s most joy-inspiring cast members, South Carolinian superstar Kenya Pleaser is coming to NYC for an epic Pride Kick-off. [Cover photo: @studiovur] Thotyssey: Thanks so much for talking to us today, Kenya, and congrats on a great run on Drag Race! You handily won the hearts and attention ofContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kenya Pleaser”

An emerging star of New York drag, Haitian born Bonnie Bonfiya is blazing towards Pride season with big gigs… and a potential new title! Thotyssey: Bonnie, hello! Thanks for chatting with us tonight! I understand you’re preparing for a gig at The Ritz as we speak…. how long it your Get Ready Time usually theseContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bonnie Bonfiya”

Strutting into our hearts and minds with big emo energy as only she could, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 18 Floridian firecracker Discord Addams is now bringing her Demon Pope royalty to Brooklyn and beyond. [Cover photo: Paige Butler] Thotyssey: Discord, hello! Thanks for talking with us today! Whereabouts are you at this moment, and whatContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Discord Addams”

A DJ and producer known for co-running the Medusa brand party and record label as well as for incorporating operatic live vocals into original compositions, Michael Cignarale brings Sensible Shoes back to Brooklyn this week and prepares for Pride! Thotyssey: Michael, hello! thanks for chatting with us today! How is May treating you so far?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Michael Cignarale”

Our current reigning Queen of Cortelyou is a talented AFAB beauty with a celebrated drag mom and a slew of gigs to carry us into the summer season: Mariquita! [Cover photo: Soy Leche] Thotyssey: Hi Mariquita, happy May! We’re about half way through the month, how has it treated you so far? Mariquita: May hasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mariquita”

A fan favorite finalist of both “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 17 and “All Stars” Season 10 thanks to her insanely creative runway looks, delightfully off-kilter humor, out of the box references and captivating lip synchs, Pittsburgh native Lydia Butthole Kollins is spreading the love towards a city near you this summer… including New York! [CoverContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lydia B. Kollins”

Known for representing multimedia artistry, occasionally wild humor and fierce activism in their drag performances, Switch n’ Play’s Wo Chan aka The Illustrious Pearl is a shining orb of excellence this AAPI Month and beyond. [Cover photo: Mettie Owstrowski] Thotyssey: Pearl, hello and happy AAPI Heritage Month! Other than just being generally fabulous, are thereContinueContinue reading “On Point With: The Illustrious Pearl”

Unafraid and unapologetic when it comes to sharing raw emotion in his music, indie artist Richie Leone who fronts the music project LEONE is emerging from a long third album recording for a new live gig this week. Thotyssey: Leone, hello! How is May treating you so far? LEONE: May feels like a rebirth inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: LEONE”

One of the greatest DJs / producers who came up in New York’s most epic era of nightlife and club music, El Salvadorian born and Hawaiian raised George Lopez aka Keoki Franconi has taken us up on a journey to glorious highs. He’s also weathered some truly dark moments that make up some of theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Keoki”

Speaking to the high holy “Pope of Trash” himself on the eve of his 80th birthday was one for our bucket list! Baltimore son John Waters has shaped the counter culture — and by default, culture at large — first with early guerilla film hits like “Female Trouble” and “Pink Flamingos” (and our favorite, “DesperateContinueContinue reading “On Point With: John Waters”

Jersey bearded beauty Paprika is keeping it spicy this season. [Cover photo: Michael Rios] Thotyssey: Hi Paprika, thanks for chatting today! How is May treating you? Paprika: Hey love, thank you so much for having me!! May’s been pretty great to me so far! Just been preparing for future shows I have, and competitions, whileContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Paprika”

This NYC born beauty queen is serving shows this Cinco de Mayo: Miss Nicki Giselle! Thotyssey: Nicki, hello! I know you have a very busy Day Job Existence, is there anything you wanna share about that? Nicki Giselle: Hello hello hello! Thank you for having me. Yes, I am currently working in sales for LaserAway.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Nicki Giselle”

From major record store owner to in-demand DJ to Burning Man star, Ben Wild continues to ignite the world of nightlife and club music. Thotyssey: Ben, hello! So I see that on Saturday you were spinning at Mad Radio in Brooklyn, how did that go?Ben Wild: Mad Radio is honestly my favorite room to playContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ben Wild”

As summer approaches, Kristopher Schooner aka DJ KRIS TOPH3R has the soundtrack of the season for all the men, boys and beyond. Thotyssey: Kris, hello! Thanks for chatting today! April is nearly in our rear view already, how did the month treat you? KRIS TOPH3R: I blinked and it’s already over! I’m so looking forwardContinueContinue reading “On Point With: KRIS TOPH3R”

From competitions to pageants to major benefits, this NYC-born queen is rising up, up, UP in the game: Ella Vader! Thotyssey: Ella, hello! Happy Last Few Days of April! How did the month treat you so far? Ella Vader: This month has been full of ups and downs… but it’s been treating me good, keepingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ella Vader”

Detroit native Turned BK F-Boy / drag star on the rise: take a bow for King Cameron! Thotyssey: Cameron, hello! I hope April is treating you well? King Cameron: Yes, thank you so much! Can you tell us how long you’ve been a drag performer now, and how you might describe the type of kingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: King Cameron”

The cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars Season 11 was formally announced on April 22nd, and will feature the return of eighteen fan favorite drag performers to compete in the franchise as well as the “brackets and badges” format introduced in the prior season. Thotyssey has had the privilege to interview several of these queensContinueContinue reading “Drag Race All-Stars S11 Cast Announced!”

Texan Paul J. Williams left the business world to pursue a life onstage… and ultimately struck gold as a Church Lady of the Modern (and Antiquated) Era! Sister Helen Holy keeps bingo players holy rolling in their seats with laughter, so much show that they often forget about the actual bingo — and she’s bringingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sister Helen Holy”

Igniting his musical and artistic flames in the South, DJ Stevo Blaque is now keeping the party lit in parties all over Brooklyn. Thotyssey: Stevo, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! How is the spring season treating you so far? Stevo Blaque: Spring has been in full bloom, so excited for the incoming heat!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Stevo Blaque”