She’s new to the scene, but this live-singing queen is already making her mark in competitions and pageants… and she’s got a major cabaret showcase coming up next month. Get your juices flowing for Cherry Poppins! Thotyssey: Hi Cherry! So this just in… Shuga Cain won the Look Queen finale last night! Were you there? CherryContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cherry Poppins”
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On Point With: Linda Simpson
Drag Legend alert! With her off-kilter style and sharp humor, this queen has ruled the scene from the art-punk floors of the 80′s Pyramid Club to the bingo halls of today’s Le Poisson Rouge. Known as a truly original emcee, comedian, nightlife historian, playwright, and magazine editor, she continues to keep the crowds in deepContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Linda Simpson”
On Point With: Heidi Glum
Cinched for the underworld gods, this glamorously ghoulish, high-fashion horrorshow made her name as a sister of the Haus of Haunt, which also featured infamous frightqueens Sharon Needles and Alaska. Having lived and worked practically everywhere, she’s now back at in the ever-evolving Brooklyn scene serving you everything you didn’t realize you needed. Make roomContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Heidi Glum”
On Point With: Hannah Lou
This queen has become one of Brooklyn’s most recognizable faces – and employable DJs! Let’s keep it true with Hannah Lou! Thotyssey: How are you today, Miss Hannah? Hannah Lou: I’m good! Sad to see summer o its way out, though. I hear that. How did DJing Razor 5000 go? I reckon it was epic.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Hannah Lou”
On Point With: Ms. Ter
This bearded queen has been turning fierce looks and performances both fun and insightful in Brooklyn for a minute now. With recent events pulling them indirectly-yet-horrifically into the Charlottesville clusterfuck, one might think they’d be deterred from living openly and fabulously. But Ms. Ter has art to give to the world, Nazis and Trumpies beContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ms. Ter”
On Point With: Rhedd Rhumm
Best known for slaying gigs along the boardwalk of Asbury Park, this gorgeous dancing comedy queen has also made quite a few New York fans with her stunning and hilarious turns in the City’s competitions and guest spots. Now she has a good shot at a pageant crown here, and in a few months sheContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Rhedd Rhumm”
RePoint: Chauncey Dandridge
One of Thotyssey’s earliest interviewees is still one of nightlife’s busiest and best DJs and event producers… and one of the most avid Madonna enthusiasts to boot. He keeps his home bar Stonewall standing strong with his long-standing gigs–along with some innovative new ones–and still makes his mark in venues beyond. Let’s catch up withContinueContinue reading “RePoint: Chauncey Dandridge”
On Point With: Blake McIver
Beginning his career as a child star with memorable roles in “Full House” and “The Little Rascals” reboot, this actor / writer / producer / director / singer / songwriter / ex-gogo boy has definitely sashayed his way into our hearts and minds. New Yorkers can enjoy a pair of performances from him this week at theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Blake McIver”
On Point With: Jasmin Van Wales
Words cannot describe the fierceness of this Manhattan showgirl and Christopher Street Historian. Gigging everywhere and creating her own showcases with her production company, she is a legendary nightlife force to be reckoned with. All Hail Lady Jasmin Van Wales! Thotyssey: Lady Jasmin, hello! Thanks so much for talking to us today! So, we’re already inContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Jasmin Van Wales”
On Point With: Captain of the Lost Waves
This Serenading Seadog has created quite a ripple effect on the other side of the pond, and fans all over the world are getting into his unique sound and style… and the air of mystery surrounding his identity! Thotyssey dives into the deep end with the Captain of the Lost Waves! Thotyssey: Ahoy, Captain! How’s theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Captain of the Lost Waves”
On Point With: Wang Newton
This globe-trotting ladykiller and lounge lizard has been getting himself Real Known as a YouTube star and live host lately, and in September he’s gonna be co-emceeing an epic benefit/drag-a-thon/photo book release party that will blow up his star power even more. Let’s give a loud and proud “Danke Schoën” to the incomparable king, Dr. Wang Newton!ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Wang Newton”
On Point With: DJ Ickarus
This artist, DJ and event producer is having a moment in the Brooklyn nightlife scene right now, and with several weekly gigs and huge events coming up, the momentum’s not slowing anytime soon. Let’s fly into the sun with DJ Ickarus! Thotyssey: Wazzup Ickarus? Thanks for talking to us today! How’s your summer been so far?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Ickarus”
On Point With: Honey LaBronx
This truly inspiring Sober Vegan Warrior of the drag world has a long history of both entertaining the masses and fighting for the civil liberties of humans and animals everywhere. Now she’s bringing a play that she’s written about her life before drag to a major theater festival in the city, while lighting up theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Honey LaBronx”
On Point With: Rosé
This very new queen appeared out of thin air and won the latest Miss Lady Liberty crown, after a pair of showstopping numbers that included live vocals, seamless group choreo, wardrobe reveals and a topical Trump head prop. Already proving herself to be as quotable as she is watchable, we can look forward soon toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Rosé”
On Point With: Tatianna
She was the pretty, precocious newbie of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” second ever season, but she really won our hearts as a more accomplished contestant when she returned for the second “All-Stars” season seven years later. She had the moves, the catchphrases and a quirky-fun spoken word piece that has entered our fan-geek lexicon forever… and she’llContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tatianna”
On Point With: Cedric Antonio
This popular Easternbloc bartender happens to be a man of many talents, and his unique musical vehicle Captain Black + The Maiden (alongside best friend and bandmate Alssa Brianna) is making serious waves. With a gig coming up in Chelsea and future projects in the works, while in the meantime Easternbloc revamps into Club Cumming,ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cedric Antonio”
On Point With: Dax ExclamationPoint
She was part of “RuPaul’s Drag Race’s” second ever double elimination early in its eighth season… but this queen has been one of the busiest and most prolific of the show’s alumni since then. Few performers can speak to the converging worlds of sci-fi cosplay and drag the way she expertly can, and if youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Dax ExclamationPoint”
On Point With: Suzie Hart
One of NYC nightlife’s most innovative event producers, engaging party hosts, diverse artists and fashionable personalities, Suzie Hart brings an archaeological approach to the business: constantly studying behavior, while digging for truth and treasure. Thotyssey gets to the heart of Ms. Hart! Thotyssey: Suzie, hello and thanks for chatting today! How was hosting STRUT atContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Suzie Hart”
On Point With: Lagoona Bloo
From out of the blue comes Lagoona Bloo, snatching up all the gigs and wowing audiences and pageant judges alike with her tightly choreographed production numbers, stunning drag looks and dynamic stage presence. Grab this mermaid by the tail while you can, cuz she’s a fast swimmer! Thotyssey: Lagoona, hello and thanks for chatting! LagoonaContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lagoona Bloo”
On Point With: CoCo De’Ball
This ferociously fun and unpredictable queen made her name in the bars of NYC, but these days you are more likely to find her adulting at home with her partner in Ohio. A few times a month, though, the queen must conquer again, and this month is no exception! Thotyssey catches up with CoCo De’BallContinueContinue reading “On Point With: CoCo De’Ball”
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