Category Archives: On Point With

After a decade-long residency in an East Village hub, DJ Mark Holcomb is now tearing up the hottest dancefloors across the boroughs. Thotyssey: Mark, hello! Thanks for chatting today! How was your Labor Day Weekend? Mark Holcomb: My weekend was magical! I celebrated my 40th birthday with my nearest and dearest in my hometown inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mark Holcomb”

Whether it’s in the DJ booth or with scissors in hand, the multitalented Patrick Kyle is in demand across NYC. Thotyssey: Patrick, hello! How was your Labor Day Weekend? Patrick Kyle: It was great! Surrounded by friends and disco music. How was yours? It was fun, I was in Fire Island! Did you get toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Patrick Kyle”

This native New Yorker is spinning some of the city’s (and by his account, the world’s) best clubs: Sterling Juan Diaz! Thotyssey: Sterling, hello! Thanks so much for talking today! How was your summer, and your Labor Day Weekend? Sterling Juan Diaz: Summer’s been pretty good to me, honestly — made a lot of changesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sterling Juan Diaz”

A shiny blue star of NYC drag stages, including a fun weekly show in Chelsea: Alestaria! [Cover photo: Briton David] Thotyssey: Alestaria, hello! Thanks for chatting today! So, farewell summer… how did the season treat you?Alestaria: Hey Thotyssey! Thank you for having me. Summer is my favorite season, and I had so much fun thisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Alestaria”

Yo want some bubblegum hyperpop glamor glitter goddess greatness? Well, you can just go to Hellen Waite! Thotyssey: Hellen, hello! Happy Labor Day! Are we laboring today, lol? Hellen Waite: Hi, OMG yesss! I’ve been working hard to get my package together for this upcoming cycle of Ultimate Diva… so today my labor is absoluteContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Hellen Waite”

One of the world’s best known and most celebrated drag kings, Tenderoni (you can hear that name inspiration dropped right in the beginning of Michael Jackson’s “PYT”) was just featured on TV’s first king competition… and is about to return to NYC for a major show. [Cover photo: Adam Ouahmane] Thotyssey: Tenderoni, hello! Thanks forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tenderoni”

True NYC burlesque royalty, Miss Frankie Eleanor reflects on her “Nuyorican” roots, the enduring legacy of Coney Island and the upcoming Mx. Nobody finale. [Cover photo: Désirée De Sade] Thotyssey: Miss Frankie, hello! So as Summer 2025 draws to a close, what have you felt about this season? Miss Frankie Eleanor: Surprised, honestly. With theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Miss Frankie Eleanor”

As Jersey drag continues to expand and evolve, keep your eyes on its unique collective La Gatita and one of their founding diva destroyers, Acid Reflux! Thotyssey: Hi Acid! It’s a mild late August afternoon… how has summer been treating you? Acid Reflux: My summer has been all over the place, but I’m getting restContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Acid Reflux”

Part of the original cast of the universally beloved modern musical “Jersey Boys” and now an in-demand performer on both grand and intimate stages, Daniel Reichard is bringing a whole bag of talent to Fire Island this summer for an exclusive showcase! Thotyssey: Hello Daniel! How are you doing, where are you, and what wereContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Daniel Reichard”

Crowned in July, the first winner on the debut season’s finale of the competition show “King of Drag” (aka the first televised drag king competition) King Molasses’ sweet majesty is pouring all over the world as we speak. New Yorkers have two great chances to catch the King this month! [Cover photo: Beyond You Portraits]ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: King Molasses”

A drag performer who serves amusement, athleticism and activism in equal measures, Anna Flactic-Shoqqqq will surely be a showstopper on the Bushwig stage this weekend! [Cover photo: @gxdlyy_[ Thotyssey: Anna, hello! I see that you just did a show with Venus at Sandy Jacks… I believe that’s a home base for you! How did thatContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Anna Flactic-Shoqqqq”

An oft-masked music producer and DJ with a deliciously dark sound and major party brand, Cyb3r Bull is dropping an epic debut EP… with a killer release party to boot. Thotyssey: Cyb3r, hello! Thanks for chatting today! How’s your summer been so far… and even though it’s still a bit early, are you excited forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cyb3r Bull”

One of the most beloved alums of the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise — and uncoincidentally one of drag’s greatest and most recognizable entertainers working today — Roxxxy Andrews is bringing her whole bag of superstar tricks (including dance, comedy and pageant perfection) to Bushwig this month. [Cover photo: Erika Wagner] Thotyssey: Hello Roxxxy, thanks soContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Roxxxy Andrews”

A prolific singer / songwriter with a solar, soulful sound, Kris Cherry’s been serving it sweet lately with tracks and collabs abound… as well as some major upcoming live gigs. [Cover photo: @millironstudios] Thotyssey: Kris, hello! Thanks for chatting! How has summer been treating you? Kris Cherry: Summer has been solid so far. I’ve beenContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Kris Cherry”

Cutting it up with Jersey’s sapphic siren right before her NYC performing debut: Scissorella! [Cover photo: @misfitphotographer / @misfitofcreation] Thotyssey: Scissorella, hello! Thanks for taking tine for us! How is August treating you? Scissorella: Hi Thotyssey! The pleasure is all mine! August has been sweaty, busy… but beautiful! A lot of firsts for me: my firstContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Scissorella”

The grounds breaking International Mr. Leather finalist and current reigning Mr. Eagle 2025 is an inspiration to trans men and all leather enthusiasts across the globe; lets ride the winds of success with the mighty Zephyr! Thotyssey: Zephyr, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! We’re catching you at a busy time, shortly after participatingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Zephyr”

Boston burlesque beauty Briar Blush is a star of her city’s drag scene, and is beginning to conquer New York as well. Next stop, the world! [Cover photo: Amanda Macchia with Mike Krodel] Thotyssey: Hello Ms. Blush! How has summer been treating you so far? Briar Blush: Summer’s been great! Pride was extremely busy forContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Briar Blush”

Recently premiering its 21st season on Hulu with a fresh makeover as well as the return of some founding faces that made the show great to begin with, “Project Runway” is already serving excellence with first design challenge winner, Ethan Mundt. But Ethan’s talent is no newsflash to informed reality TV watchers who watched hisContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Utica”

New Jersey’s number one bearded beauty is bringing a birthday showcase to her homebase… three cheers for Noa Peele! Thotyssey: Noa, hello! How’s your summer? Noa Peele: Thank you for having me, darling! Summer has been hot, sweaty, and busy! Which is also the future title of my autobiography. Time for us to get aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Noa Peele”

Activist and drag diva Harsh Babe is the true vibe for Dyke Out August! [Cover photo: Jude Durr] Thotyssey: Hi Harsh, happy August! How has the summer season been treating you so far? Harsh Babe: Hey diva! With Pride Month straight into Lez Out July, it’s been a hot steamy magical whirlwind! Hoping to keepContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Harsh Babe”