Figure skater Johnny Weir has been named the grand marshal of Los Angeles Pride. John Amaechi previously served as the grand marshal. I wonder if Weir will ask Kobe Bryant to ride with him! Despite not competing on the ice, it’s been another busy year for Weir as he came out (officially), released a book and successfully [...]
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Johnny Weir rips choice of anti-gay marriage advocate Peter Vidmar for key Olympic job
Openly gay figure skater Johnny Weir has condemned the choice of Peter Vidmar to be chief of mission for the 2012 U.S. Olympic team in London. Vidmar is a strong opponent of gay marriage. Weir told Phil Hersh of the Chicago Tribune: “I certainly wouldn’t want to be represented by someone who is anti gay [...]
Some Johnny Weir fans angry at NY Magazine
New York Magazine recently ran an article about Johnny Weir that has some fans upset. The article followed Weir through one of his fabulous evenings, complete with fake eyelashes, champagne cocktail, his plan on how to become a star, and talks of dick pics. This did not sit well with some fans, including Lynn V. [...]
Evan Lysacek questions Johnny Weir’s gender
Olympic gold medal figure skater Evan Lysacek questioned the gender of rival Johnny Weir on his Twitter feed, then tried to cover it up by claiming his account was hacked. Here is what a fan tweeted Lysacek and here is his reply: Fan: “Hey Evan, is Johnny Weir really a guy? hard to tell from [...]
Weir doesn’t care how animals are tortured
Out magazine has the latest interview with Johnny Weir. He still doesn’t like Evan Lysacek (can’t blame him). He still thinks wearing fur is OK (and doesn’t care how animals are tortured). And he is still not talking about his sexuality (but will in an upcoming book). One interesting tidbit did jump out at me; [...]
Johnny Weir taunts PETA in new ad
Johnny Weir professes his love for fur in a new ad. He takes the camera through his closet, showing off fur and skin products specifically from fox, beaver, lynx, python. I’m all for Weir being his own person and going over the top, but this makes me like him less. There’s just no need for [...]
Readers ask: Is Evan Lysacek gay?
I’ve noticed over the last month that the No. 1 search question leading people to our blog is whether figure skater Evan Lysacek is gay. Over the last 30 days, five of the top 15 search terms leading people to Outsports have involved Lysacek: evan lysacek gay (2), is evan lysacek gay (5), evan lysacek [...]
Johnny Weir responds to Evan Lysacek
I learned a new word today, courtesy of Johnny Weir. When asked Wednesday by Wendy Williams about Evan Lysacek’s bitchy comment about his skating, Johnny called Evan a term that is, from what I’ve now learned, a combination of “slut” and “whore”… The “Stars on Ice” tour has never asked me to be part of [...]
Fujita and Weir make gay-event appearances
Two big-time spots figures were featured at the Los Angeles GLAAD Awards this past weekend, and I had the privilege of personally thanking them both for all their gay-positive public statements. NFL linebacker Scott Fujita (left in pic at the Awards with LZ Granderson) and his lovely wife were front-and-center at ESPN’s table. Fujita said [...]
Johnny Weir stokes Evan Lysacek gay rumors
It’s no big secret that may people question the sexual orientation of Olympic gold medal figure skater Evan Lysacek. It’s part because he’s a figure skater and part because, well, did you see his Olympic outfits and have you seen Dancing With The Stars? And with the recent announcements that two long-time-rumored gay men have [...]
Johnny Weir guests at upcoming EQCA event
Equality California, one of the groups leading the charge for marriage equality and other gay rights in California, today sent an invitation to it’s members announcing a fundraiser on April 18 with none other than Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir: Join EQCA to celebrate Olympian Johnny Weir’s stance on equality at Xorin Balbes’ restored, oasis-like [...]
Evan Lysacek and the Ari Effect
After his debut on “Dancing With the Stars” the other night, Evan Lysacek was asked about Johnny Weir… and skated down the middle with his answer. He said, “We’re just acquaintances really. I think I’ve only had two personal conversations with him in my life. But he’s a great skater, an incredible skater obviously.” That [...]
Friend: Johnny Weir went gay
Sundance Channel’s original show “Be Good Johnny Weir” covered the U.S. Championship in January tonight. Shortly after Johnny won the bronze and was named to the U.S. Olympic team, Johnny’s best friend Paris made a comment the likes of which I haven’t heard from Johnny’s inner circle: I think it’s great that he made the [...]
Homophobia rampant at Stars on Ice?
As the “Johnny Weir family-friendly” story goes viral, it’s interesting to look at the ice-show political background. Just two years ago, as 2008 came in, Johnny was set to skate for Champions on Ice, the gay-friendly tour where Rudy Galindo skated for an entire decade. Remember Rudy Galindo? Our 1996 U.S. National Champion who was [...]
Johnny Weir blackballed by Stars on Ice?
UPDATE: Johnny Weir (via Access Hollywood, via Towleroad) talks about the snub: It is for real. I’ve never been invited to do ‘Star on Ice’ before, which is the only figure skating tour in the U.S., and it’s disappointing that I can’t perform for my American fans… all because I’m not ‘family friendly’ enough…. I [...]