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And U.S. figure skating champ Johnny Weir will pick up an award from the Delaware Valley Legacy Fund.

The world-class skater talks divas, beauty secrets, Tchaikovsky and … sex.

In his latest column for the Falls Church News-Press, Johnny explores the corrosive effect of gossip, and writes: “I wish we could all respect our fellow man and his life enough to take some interest in his truth.”

Thre’s still time to buy raffle tickets to win dinner for two with Johnny and Victor in NYC! Plus: new pics and new fan art.

Weir, 28, has returned from retirement to try to qualify for his third Winter Olympics, scheduled in February in Sochi, Russia.

The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund—an LGBT nonprofit organization that is honoring Johnny this Sunday, May 19—is offering fans the chance to enjoy a night in New York City and dinner with Johnny and Victor.

Roundup of pics and vids from Johnny’s weekend performances, plus: How YOU can win dinner in NYC with Johnny and Victor!

Two-time Olympian and three-time U.S. National champion Johnny Weir was joined in the performance by a cast of national champions and aspiring local skaters.

Three-time US National Champion, two-time Olympian, and World medalist Johnny Weir was a three-hour guest in the SE93 Studio with Lee John for Peeps golfing, a cookie decorating contest, and a lot of friendly conversation.

Tune in Friday, May 10th from 7 am until 9 am as three-time United States National Champion and two-time Olympian Johnny Weir visits with Lee John in the SE93 Studios!

In his latest column for the Falls Church News-Press, Johnny explores his theory of what makes us who we are, “a theory I’ve created and bashfully tell when I’ve had a glass of wine too many.”

Roundup of sneak peeks from Wednesday’s Refinery29 photo shoot, new fan stuff, plus: Johnny is a Premiere Speaker! But of course we knew that.

“I’ll be doing Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ for the first time; it’s the debut of that performance,” Weir said. “Also I’ll be doing a very classical ‘Swan Lake’ to start the show.”

Johnny joins celebrities including journalist Anderson Cooper, inspirational speaker Elizabeth Smart, and beloved fitness expert Richard Simmons as part of the Premiere Speakers team.

Joining Weir on the ice will be some of the top figure skating talent expected to compete in the Sochi Winter Games in 2014, including US National Champion Max Aaron.

Many — including skater Johnny Weir — expect that Collins’ revelation will have a positive impact on young gay and lesbian athletes, partly because so many people are aware of it.

On the list: Olympic ice skater Johnny Weir. He always brings the drama, and he certainly didn’t downplay it for the Derby.

There have been male athletes who have come out in individual sports. That includes former Newark resident Johnny Weir, a two-time Olympian and three-time national champion.

A milestone week in LGBT sports includes nominations for the new National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame. Plus: a special offer for Johnny fans from TWELV Magazine, and two exclusive new pics!

In Johnny’s latest column for the Falls Church News-Press, he writes: “It takes a brave person to come out publicly … there is no price tag associated with this personal journey.”