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Retired Olympic ice skaters perform together to push for inclusion of same-sex pairs

Gabriella Papadakis and Madison Hubbell want to change the status quo.

Why Does Figure Skating Use the Term 'Ladies' Instead of 'Women'?

Since its inception in the late 1800s, figure skating has been for "ladies" and "men," but the time for gender equality on the ice is now. 

Karina Manta is Team USA's First Out Female Figure Skater

Coming out as bisexual, ice dancer Karina Manta faces a different set of challenges than gay men in the sport. 

WATCH: This Out Figure Skater Won The National Title Despite Falling

Figure skater Adam Rippon is the 2016 U.S. men's champion and an ice dancer extraordinare. 

Tab talks

The meeting of newly out '50s matinee idol Tab Hunter and radical literary lion Felice Picano produces some sparks and many remarkable exchanges--and the revelation that both slept with Anthony Perkins

Just me and nobody else

Out figure skater Stephane Vachon reveals how he turned a life full of shame and disappointment into one of peace and victory.

The Moment Johnny Weir Cried in Sochi

Olympian and gay ice skater Johnny Weir on his love for Russia, that one time he called LGBT activists 'idiots' (and then apologized), and the importance of a great pair of leggings.

Gay California ice-skating duo settles suit with rink

Two award-winning gay figure skaters have settled their suit against a Berkeley, Calif., ice rink that discriminated against them.

Johnny and Tara Give Funny Figure Skating Analysis to Tourists at 30 Rock

All of the pizzazz and pageantry of ice skating tourists at Rockefeller Center finally gets the attention it deserves from commentators Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski.

Your LGBT Olympic Update, Three Days Before Opening Ceremonies

Get all your queer sporting updates here.

A gay man has the perfect proposal at the Rockefeller Center ice rink that will melt even the coldest hearts

Plus, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree served as the backdrop for this adorable proposal!

Gay at the Games: Another Medal for Wüst, Pussy Riot Strikes Again

Ireen Wust has picked up another silver medal in Sochi, while Aussie snowboarder Belle Brockhoff deals with family drama.

Why Ice Lovers Should Head to Long Beach

A 2-million-pound ice castle is drawing LGBT families by the dozens. Here's why.

Dancing on Ice's Same-Sex Skating Couple Has John Barrowman in Tears

The audience erupted in a standing ovation when Matt Evers and Ian H. Watkins became the first same-sex pair to be contestants on the reality show. 

Watch Nathan Chen Win 2022 Olympic Gold Ice Skating to Elton John Hits

"Congratulations Nathan Chen for winning Gold skating to Rocket Man in the free skate finals in Beijing," John tweeted after the win.

The 'Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness' Trailer Is Here

JVN is asking the big questions and flying solo in his new Netflix series. 

New Yorker Cover Lampoons Putin

The cover depicts the Russian president as an Olympic figure skater, being judged by a 'jury of his peers' -- all Putin.

Olympian Adam Rippon: 'Being Gay Is Part of Who I Am'

We've never seen an athlete like this -- bold, outspoken, and not afraid to piss off the vice president. Before heading to South Korea, Rippon talks to The Advocate about this incredible moment.