He’s one of NYC nightlife’s most tatted thirst traps, and from his early days as a gogo boy (well, “gogo man”) to his current ranking as a top promoter and host of parties across the city, Antonio Cedeno has always been the Male in the Room that you need to know. Thotyssey: Hello Antonio, happy AlmostContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Antonio Cedeno”
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On Point With: Ellipsis Queen
With a beat like a fascinating cave painting and an eccentrically odd-but-funny performing style, Ellipsis (as in, “…”) Queen is not an easily categorized figure in the nightlife community–whether she’s giving you life with a gaggle of sisters at a Brooklyn restaurant or turning it out for a West Village competition. But of course, that makesContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Ellipsis Queen”
On Point With: Aria Derci
Looking for a tribe and a platform to call her own, Fearless Young Joshua arrived here from Middle America not terribly long ago and literally dreamed his glamorous drag persona into existence. Potentially your next Miss Rockbar, all hail the lovely Aria Derci! Thotyssey: Aria, hey! Are you excited for Halloween? Aria Derci: Not exactly.ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Aria Derci”
On Point With: Theydy Bedbug
This genre-blending and gender-bending performer has evolved (over a short period of time) through several incarnations in Brooklyn nightlife into what we have today–something that’s hard to define, but thrilling to behold. Before you tuck yourself in tonight, let Theydy Bedbug bite! Thotyssey: Hey hey, Theydy! Happy Almost Halloween! Do you have your lewk preparedContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Theydy Bedbug”
On Point With: Megami
If ComicCon and DragCon had a baby, she’d grow up to be this new queen! And in a modern queer pop culture where drag and genre cosplay are increasingly melding together, it will be goddesses like Brooklyn native Megami D.Vil (better known simply as Megami) who will be leading the freaky masses to a newContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Megami”
On Point With: Lemon
Undeniably one of NYC drag’s next big superstars, this radiant and bittersweet young dancing queen will soon be zesting up a venue near you. Thotyssey gives Lemon the squeeze! Thotyssey: Hey. Lemon! So are you doing something, er, Lemony right now? Lemon: I’m just sorting through some photos I just got back from a shoot! YourContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Lemon”
On Point With: DJ Joe Pacheco
Known for spinning a party where most of the people are nearly naked, this dapper DJ works the ones and twos while dressed to the nines. Debuting in NYC at a sushi restaurant, making his name in Miami, and now getting ready to bring the beats to a monstrous Halloween kiki in Hell’s Kitchen… here’sContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Joe Pacheco”
On Point With: Le Petit DumDum
There is no shortage of scary clowns in the world, if that’s what you’re into this season. But sometimes you just need a damn sexy clown, right? Well, you’re in luck… this red hot rising star of the city’s burlesque circuit is returning to a monthly Brooklyn residency at The Bedford this Thursday, and heContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Le Petit DumDum”
On Point With: Andora Tetee
The first New York City queen in the history of the Miss Gay America pageant to take home the coveted crown, Andora Tetee has proven herself to be a drag force to be reckoned with long ago thanks to her brilliant handmade costumes, crowd pleasing choreographed numbers and makeup looks ranging from glamour fish toContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Andora Tetee”
On Point With: Shelby Late
Once a favorite bartender at two Manhattan drag destinations, Long Island-born Broadway Babe Ian Joseph recently left that side of the bar to pursue full time drag him/herself. And it’s already paid off, with placement in a top pageant and a growing reputation as an expert wig designer. Now’s not the time to sleep onContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Shelby Late”
On Point With: Markus Kelle
NYC nightlife’s most recognizable active “door goddess” is a saber-tongued spitfire, a chic fashionista and and a cult of personality all in one. An actor, writer, and comedian here is a superstar who will likely evolve into something even more unexpected and amazing in the years to come. And now, a brief interlude behind theContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Markus Kelle”
On Point With: Shanita Bump
This HO-riffic It Gurl is equal parts glamour and ghoul, and her stellar special FX makeup skills–along with her drag / burlesque hybrid performance style–is making her the Bloody Belle of the Brooklyn Ball. This Halloween season is the time to get to know the wily witch, Shanita Bump! Thotyssey: Shanita, hello! Thanks for talkingContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Shanita Bump”
On Point With: Robyn Banks
A drag performer, recording artist and truly independent spirit, New York-born Robyn Banks is a queen who plays by her own rules. A lover of performing, she’s someone we’re going to be seeing–and hearing–for some time to come! Thotyssey: Robyn, hello! Thanks for talking to us! So, DragCon has come and gone… did you partake?ContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Robyn Banks”
On Point With: Cissy Walken
A rising star in the NYC drag scene, this vivacious queen sings, dances and makes us laugh. But pretty soon, she’ll be paying homage onstage to one of pop music’s most tragic figures. Thotyssey takes a hike with the fascinating Cissy Walken! Thotyssey: Cissy, hello! Happy DragCon week! Will you be present at the JavitsContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Cissy Walken”
On Point With: DJ Ten Yards
Sam Branman, the DJ third of Brooklyn nightlife monster trio Str8 to DVD, is also churning out some of the skimpiest and most fashionable Speedos on the planet (among other things). Thotyssey tries to keep up with Ten Yards! Thotyssey: DJ, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! First of all, OMG YOU GOT HITContinueContinue reading “On Point With: DJ Ten Yards”
RePoint: Emi Grate
[Photo: Pheral Lamb] When last we spoke on here nearly two years ago, Myanmar-born queen Emi Grate had just won the first preliminary week of the penultimate season of the vital “So You Think You Can Drag?” competition. Immediately after that interview was published, Emi dropped out of the competition and her entire career trajectory wouldContinueContinue reading “RePoint: Emi Grate”
On Point With: Butchie Gamble
Dancer, gogo boy, circuit queen, bartender, budding novelist and host of Thotyssey’s new twice-a-month kiki Thot Mess at Rebar, young Butchie Gamble is a sexy and smart rising star in nightlife and beyond. And now it’s time for us to bust his interview cherry! Thotyssey: Butchie, hello! Thanks for chatting with us today! How wasContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Butchie Gamble”
On Point With: Tess Tickles
One of the fierce tribe of Westchester drag queens keeping the county’s scene alive despite the odds, Tess Tickles is keeping it real and making things happen. Thotyssey: Tess, hello! Thanks for talking to us today! I caught you Friday performing at Maddelynn Hatter’s new drag competition Open Call at the Ritz! You were her guest, since youContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Tess Tickles”
On Point With: Mariano Rubin de Celis
Art direction maestro for photoshoots and film sets by day and glorious gogo boy by night, Argentinian Adonis Mariano Rubin de Celis keeps our imagination running wild 24/7! Thotyssey: Mariano, thanks for talking to us today! So, much of your summer has been spent dancing at the DWorld underwear party at the Ice Palace… howContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Mariano Rubin de Celis”
On Point With: Joseph Macchia
[Photo: Get Out Magazine] Being an award-winning leatherman isn’t always about kink. It’s more likely about standing out in the leather community as a caring, thinking person, which Mr. Eagle 2018 Joseph Macchia does in spades! Thotyssey catches up with the event producer, health activist and title holder to discuss these final remaining momentsContinueContinue reading “On Point With: Joseph Macchia”
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