[Photo credit: Felix Meaker] A star of YouTube and Chicago nightlife, the Korean-born drag queen known as “Soju” (that’s an extremely popular alcoholic beverage in her homeland) is a quirky and versatile performer loved by thousands. Now that she’s bringing her popular Chi-Town Kpop party Seoul Train to NYC for a special night while also preparingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Soju”
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On Point With: Pepto Dismal
This performance art queen got her start doing progressive drag in San Francisco, and has since become a rising star of the Brooklyn scene. Pepto Dismal spills the Pink T on her journey, influences and gigs. Thotyssey: Pepto, hello! How was your Easter / April Fools? Pepto Dismal: It was good! Had a nearly nakedContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Pepto Dismal”
On Point With: Dan Jiménez
This gogo bear has arrived, henny… Mr. Fire Island Bear 2017 and a Best Gogo Boy nominee from this past GLAM Awards presentation is becoming an event producer in his own right! Thotyssey hangs in the Man Cave of Dan Jiménez! Thotyssey: Hey Dan! I know you must be busy getting ready for this summer’s Mr.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dan Jiménez”
On Point With: Haireola Grande
This fabulous Fur Queen broke through as a contestant in the Ultimate Drag Pageant, and returns to her roots this week as an All-Star! Plus she’s got some other exciting gigs on the horizon. Thotyssey gets the T from this Dangerously Hairy Woman, Haireola Grande! Thotyssey: Hello, Haireola! Thanks for talking with us! Haireola Grande:ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Haireola Grande”
On Point With: Sucia
This fierce, multi-talented queen is starting to make quite a name for herself, having recently graduated from the rounds of guest spots and pop-up shows to hosting her own weekly in Hell’s Kitchen . And now she is preparing her package for one of the most anticipated drag pageants of the year, while a film she’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Sucia”
On Point With: Qualms Galore
This gorgeous lady of burlesque brings showmanship, sexiness, drama and wisdom to every stage she’s on, to the point where she’s actually bested some of Brooklyn’s best drag queens in pageants. And with a name like Qualms Galore, she’s actually quite content these days. Today she shares her story with Thotyssey. Thotyssey: Qualms, hello! Congrats onContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Qualms Galore”
On Point With: Jade Elektra (DJ Relentless)
Having one of the most extensive released collections of Ball scene-era drag queen bitch tracks in existence, Alphonso King, Jr. aka DJ Relentless is a vital curator of nightlife history. As both a DJ and as his drag alter ego Jade Elektra of the House of LaBeija, he / she has contributed to quite aContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jade Elektra (DJ Relentless)”
On Point With: Maxxx Pleasure
This king has taken reign over the realm of Brooklyn in just one short year, appearing in several shows including a recent session of Sasha Velour’s lauded “Nightgowns” series. And now, of course, he’s ready for some show hosting of his own! Make way for Maxxx Pleasure! Thotyssey: Maxxx, hello! Thanks for chatting! So, um… howContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Maxxx Pleasure”
On Point With: Frankie Sharp
One of NYC’s few truly great and original nightlife event producers, this giant got his start at a small dive bar in San Francisco before making it big here with the notorious Westgay at Westway. He’s still giving us massive weekly kikis featuring the best of the scene and way beyond, but lately he’s beenContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Frankie Sharp”
On Point With: Viki Villainess
This fashionista (also known as designer / podcaster Ronie Reives) has proven recently that she is as funny as she is fierce, both on the stage and over the digital airwaves. Behold the voluptuous villainy of Viki Villainess! Thotyssey: Hey, Viki! I’m listening to the latest episode of The Shade Parade, a podcast you doContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Viki Villainess”
On Point With: Lypsinka
One of the most influential performers to ever come out of the queer nightlife scene, Lypsinka has always preferred the term “surrealist” over “drag queen” to describe what she does. And if you’ve ever watched any video clips of past performances or have seen or live, you’d know how fitting that term is. Whether she’s living upContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lypsinka”
On Point With: Morgan Royel
A performing legend in NYC nightlife for over a decade, here is a queen among queens. Whether she’s turning it with the ballroom voguers, the Lips bachelorettes or the House music aficionados at her new party at Monster, she brings charisma, uniqueness and all the rest wherever she goes. Thotyssey takes a bow to MorganContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Morgan Royel”
RePoint: Jiggly Caliente
It’s been nearly two years since we last spoke to fierce NYC entertainer and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” alum, and now there’s so much to catch up on… from her thoughts on recent episodes of “All-Stars 3″ and the Season 10 cast announcement, to her turn as a stag actress in Yale, to her new albumContinueContinue reading “RePoint: Jiggly Caliente”
On Point With: Devo Monique
This fiercely glamorous young dancing queen is appearing absolutely everywhere these days, and has already assembled a few weekly gigs. Strike a pose with Devo Monique! Thotyssey: Devo, hello! So wow… I saw you Thursday doing the benefit for the Florida high school victims’ families at Macri Park, then again Friday turning numbers at Pieces.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Devo Monique”
On Point With: Rhoda Rollins Stone
Fighting the good fight to keep Westchester queer and relevant, this queen has a weekly show going strong in that hood and a major showcase coming up in NYC. Thotyssey rocks out with Rhoda Rollins Stone! Thotyssey: Rhoda, hello! Happy Day After Your Show! You probably missed the last episode of Drag Race, but now they’veContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Rhoda Rollins Stone”
On Point With: Paradise
From the conservative “swampy suburbs” of Florida, to the rude streets of Paris, to the most trendsetting queer bar in Brooklyn, this young performer has seen it all and is turning it out: welcome to Paradise! Thotyssey: Hey, Paradise! We suddenly have nice weather in our midst, but it’s very temporary… will you do outdoors-eyContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Paradise”
On Point With: Annie Manildoo
A queen who is absolutely spearheading the rising drag scene in Long Island and a fierce force to be reckoned with… it’s the amazing Annie Manildoo! Thotyssey: Annie hello! How was your weekend? Annie Manildoo: Hello, darling! My weekend was eventful. Lots of planning and working my day job. Werking and working! What’s your day job,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Annie Manildoo”
On Point With: West Dakota
This Renaissance Queen and multimedia artist is carving out a unique space for herself in Brooklyn drag via fierce performances, eclectic looks of her own design, and… “gibberish.” All hail Dakota Ceneta, alias Mr(s) BK 2017 West Dakota! Thotyssey: Hello, thanks for talking to us! First thing’s first: when you’re out in giesh, do yourContinueContinue reading “On Point With: West Dakota”
On Point With: DJ John Marto
Using music and nightlife as a way to escape a conservative upbringing, this popular DJ has since earned a reputation of being a crowd-pleasing professional. Now in addition to spinning HK hot spots like POSH and the Ritz, John Marto will soon be bringing the party back to his home state of New Jersey… asContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ John Marto”
On Point With: Didi Cumswell
This graceful vintage queen has only been turning it for about 8 months now, but she’s already preparing to host her own Stonewall Invasion this weekend! Thotyssey catches up with the rising star of Didi Cumswell. Thotyssey: Didi, thanks for chatting! So let’s get right into this… did you see last nights Drag Race? DidiContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Didi Cumswell”
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