The world of bar and club DJs can be something of a boys club, but this gal has given us life from the booth for a dozen years now. Pre-quarantine she rocked a residency at one of gay NYC’s hottest dance venues, and now twice weekly DJ K Styles teaches us how to dance ourContinueContinue reading “On Point With: K Styles”
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On Point With: Candy Buttons
She left for New York to pursue dance, but eventually found herself sharing the stage with one of nightlife’s busiest performers as a fierce bearded queen on the rise. And this week, she’s about to make her digital drag solo debut! Quarantine Life is now a little sweeter thanks to John Cosenza, aka Ms. CandyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Candy Buttons”
On Point With: BaeJing
A relative newcomer to nightlife, this young New York native is already gagging the children with gorgeous beats and glittery-glam looks. And guided by a drag mother who happens to be one of the city’s most prominent fashionistas and hostesses, the beautiful BeaJing is now killing it as a full-on performer as well. Thotyssey: HelloContinueContinue reading “On Point With: BaeJing”
On Point With: Blue
A member of two drag sisterhoods tearing up the city, this colorful queen is also coming into her own as a fierce performer and makeup artist. Currently making the most of her quarantine time, the AFABulous Blue is now also an innovative Lady of the Livestreams. [Cover photo: Martin Schoeller] Thotyssey: Blue, hello! Thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Blue”
On Point With: Sky Casper
Connecticut nightlife is unfortunately not often discussed on this site, but here is the person responsible for a big part of it. He’s known best for his drag brunches, though, which bring several of New York’s finest and funniest to the state. And now thanks to this quarantine, he’s become the face of New EnglandContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sky Casper”
On Point With: J’royce Jata
Singer, writer, dancer, actor, fashionista, guru… hell, he’s even been a karaoke host. Pretty soon it won’t be a case of “do you know who J’royce Jata is?” but rather “which J’royce Jata speaks to your soul the most?” Thotyssey had the pleasure of speaking to the artist on the eve of both a bigContinueContinue reading “On Point With: J’royce Jata”
On Point With: Danielle Cardona
A singer / songwriter with the looks of a young Cher, the pizzazz of Lady Gaga and a sound all her own, pop princess Danielle Cardona is slowly but surely bringing live original music back into the queer bar scene… and taking several other talented musicians along for the ride. [Cover photo: Matthew Capriotti] Thotyssey:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Danielle Cardona”
On Point With: Anida Fukk
From serving our country to serving us lewks and moves, this Jersey Girl has lived a life. And just when she thought an injury might take her out of the game, our girl Anida Fukk (aka Eddie Acosta) has rebounded bigger and better than ever. [Cover photo: Manda Morris] *Editor’s Note: a few weeks afterContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Anida Fukk”
On Point With: Porsche
This is likely the first queen that comes to mind when you think “Fire Island Drag,” and that’s as it should be: The Girl with a Thousand Voices is a Cherry Grove institution. But Porsche is quite a well-traveled queen, and is certainly no stranger to venues right here in NYC. It took an internationalContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Porsche”
On Point With: Kamilla Kockman
Boudoir LeFleur and Kimmi Moore are the founding mothers of The Assassins, a drag House that exists entirely to slay us. Only the fiercest queens in the land can live up to the family name… enter Kamilla Kockman, a sickening and gorgeous performer who made it big in Fire Island and is coming to aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kamilla Kockman”
On Point With: Toni Homeperm
This Long Island dame (and a Baroness of the Imperial Court) is actually relatively new to drag and nightlife… although it sure helps to have the extensive musical theater background and a Wig Wizard designer for a husband that she has. But while veteran queens across the land are just now dipping their swollen toesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Toni Homeperm”
On Point With: Misty Meaner
A veteran drag queen who’s performed in nearly ever NYC venue over the past decade and change, Misty Meaner is one of those girls who has possibly passed right over “legendary” status to become a full on folk hero. With a beautifully blunt stage presence, a hilariously unfiltered point-of-view, an array of vibrant fashions andContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Misty Meaner”
On Point With: Amanda Pörq
Originally from Ohio, here’s a local comedy queen on the rise: New York City needs Amanda Pörq! [Cover photo: David Serrano] Thotyssey: Hello Ms. Pörq! Are you successfully hiding from the coronavirus? Amanda Porq: Luckily, I am! Nothing a little Germ-X and celibacy can’t prevent! Everyone has basically lost their minds at this point. Oh,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Amanda Pörq”
On Point With: Foxy Belle Afriq / Uncle Freak
Uganda born mother Henrietta moonlights as a prolific pair of nightlife characters, exploring gender expression and art with two polar opposite identities. Thotyssey explores all there is to love about this gorgeous lady / sexy guy. [Cover photo credits left to right: Adrian Buckmaster & Will M] Thotyssey: Hello Foxy / Freak! Thank you forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Foxy Belle Afriq / Uncle Freak”
On Point With: Divinity Banks
This Jersey girl with a saintly day job serves joy and fierceness across her home state, and these days is keeping it cute in uptown NYC as well. Thotyssey explores the Suite Life of Divinity Banks! Thotyssey: Hello Divinity, Happy March! This is probably the perfect drag weather. Divinity Banks: Yes! It is not tooContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Divinity Banks”
On Point With: Bibingka Mama
She’s serves body, she’s serves face, she serves shows… she serves pastries! The Filipino-American performer Bibingka Mama has become a Brooklyn institution… and it’s high time we all signed up for her brand of drag, burlesque and delicious foodstuffs. [Cover photo: Jeff Jassky] Thotyssey: Hello Mama! Thanks for chatting today! So, you recently gave aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Bibingka Mama”
On Point With: Corma Kelley
This wise, wistful woman of The West End is about to get some major work done… on her first weekly drag show, that is! Thotyssey gets to know the comely comedienne Corma Kelley. Thotyssey: Hello Corna! So, it’s been several weeks now since you hosted the Oscars viewing party at The West End, but IContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Corma Kelley”
On Point With: Stella Luna
Emerging seemingly out of the blue to become one of Jersey’s most successful drag hostesses, Six26’s Stella Luna shares with Thotyssey the secrets of her success… as we all prepare for the gauntlet that is Season 12 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Thotyssey: Hello Stella, how are you? Stella Luna: I’m great! Just getting back toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Stella Luna”
On Point With: Paris L’Hommie
A relative newcomer to NYC bar drag, this makeup artist, dancer and duchess of genderfuck is giving us face, movement and beauty. Whether we’re finding her in the competition circuit or a guest spot or a benefit today, her path to stardom is clear! [Cover photo: Mia Isabella] Thotyssey: Bonjour Paris, thanks for chatting withContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Paris L’Hommie”
On Point With: Gogo Gadget
A veteran all-star of the burlesque stage and the DJ booth, we are about to see even more of “The Bouncing Bubble-butt Beefcake of Burlesque” Gogo Gadget as he and another burlesque bae prepare a new recurring showcase in the West Village. Thotyssey: Hello Gogo! How was your Valentines Day? Gogo Gadget: Beautifully busy, withContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Gogo Gadget”
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