The Adam Rippon Good News Thread

[Katesk8sgr8s]

Here's a recent InStyle article where Adam talks about sexy topics like figure skating finances and doing his taxes!

How Much Adam Rippon Made as a Skater

Olympic medalist Adam Rippon talks spending, splurging, saving, and just how famous you have to be to make a good living as a figure skater.

www.instyle.com

E.g.: This is my first year I didn’t do my own taxes. When you’re a figure skater, it’s pretty easy, because all you have is a million expenses. It’s not like, ‘I have to hide this in a Swiss bank account.'

Good interview. Love Adam!

 

[sk9tingfan]

An interesting choreographic YouTube session between Adam and Mariah Bell for her new short program:

Sometimes I'm A Choreographer | Adam Rippon

I choreographed a piece for my dear friend and student Mariah Bell. We're doing something extra saucy to none other than Britney Spears remixed by DJ ShyBoy....

www.youtube.com

 

[Sylvia]

On Ice Perspectives' latest teaser clip [posted by Jordan C. on June 23]: https://www.instagram.com/p/BzDm1jSnRIj/

Adam uploaded the full video on his YT channel today (skating to BTS' "Boy with Luv" feat. Halsey): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I03q5bkmPpw

Upcoming appearances:

"Open Pride" is set to make its debut as a part of 2019 US Open (tennis) Fan Week. From 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Thursday, August 22, 2019: https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/a...e_event_slated_for_2019_us_open_fan_week.html

The event will also feature a panel presentation, entitled "Love All—An Open Conversation", in association with the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative. Former NBA player Jason Collins, former MLB player Billy Bean, former ATP player and USTA Board member Brian Vahaly, Olympic medalist and figure skater Adam Rippon, and tennis legend Billie Jean King are all set to give their insights on being out in tennis and other pro sports. The panel will be hosted by sports commentator and jounalist Nick McCarvel, who has helped to spread awareness for the LGBTQ+ community in tennis by launching a grassroots hashtag, #LGBTennis, on social media. ...
Open Pride, like all events during US Open Fan Week, is free and open to the public - but those wishing to attend must RSVP in advance at usopen.org/fanweek under the heading for August 22 events.

Adam & his family taped an episode of Celebrity Family Feud back in February and the episode is scheduled to air on ABC on Sunday, September 15 (can't remember where online I saw the date; here's the link to the thread in TV Alerts): https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...nski-vs-weir-rippon-vs-terry-bradshaw.105672/

I found 3 cities/dates selling tickets for Adam's book tour this fall (publication date is October 15, 2019):
Washington D.C. on Wednesday, October 16: https://www.sixthandi.org/event/adam-rippon/
Boston on Friday, Oct. 18: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/adam-...ssachusetts-10-18-2019/event/010056ECB52E59A3
Boulder, CO on Oct. 21: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adam-rippon-beautiful-on-the-outside-tickets-64252605272

35 minute podcast conversation that was published on August 13: https://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/ep-81-adam-rippon-conversation/

Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon discusses overcoming injuries and obstacles, his favorite moments at the Olympics, and why he is a social advocate.
Listen to this episode and learn:
When Adam started dreaming of the Olympics and what it took to fulfill that dream.
What Adam hopes to be remembered for and the best advice he got from his mom.
What advice Adam has for people who feel the odds are stacked against them.
Why making people laugh and smile and feel comfortable in their skin is so important to Adam.
What it was like for Adam to be in a Taylor Swift music video.

He experienced his first IndyCar race Toronto last month and took a spin with fellow DWTS champ Hélio Castroneves: https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2019/07/15/adam-rippon-indycar-lap/
He also had a short, sit down chat with IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omRVbq4tkYc
Staying with the racing theme, Adam guest hosted for Larry King and interviewed Indy 500 champion Simon Pagenaud: http://www.ora.tv/larrykingnow/2019...-indy-500-his-winning-strategy-his-dog-norman

 

[Sylvia]

Adam's Celebrity Family Feud episode will air at 8 pm ET tonight on ABC - info is posted is the TV Alerts forum here: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...rippon-vs-terry-bradshaw.105672/#post-5634653

Team Adam Rippon – Olympic figure skater and Dancing with the Stars champion —playing for GLAAD

Brady Rippon – brother
Dagny Rippon – sister
Kelly Rippon – mother
Derrick Leong-Delmore – skating coach

This was taped back in February.

Dates/cities for his upcoming Beautiful on the Outside book tour (kicks off in NYC on October 15) are listed in his IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/B1WmwfnlyiJ/

 

[Sylvia]

Team Rippon's Family Feud episode can be watched on their YT channel (links are posted in the TV Alerts thread): https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...rippon-vs-terry-bradshaw.105672/#post-5639388

Oct. 3rd article/interview:

Adam Rippon’s New Memoir ‘Beautiful on the Outside’ Is Not (Exactly) What You Think It Is

The Olympian-turned-dancer-turned-author is both snarky and sincere in his first-ever tell-all book.

observer.com

Tour info (plus an excerpt from the chapter "THE WINNIE COOPER OF PITTSTON, PA") on his publisher's website:

Beautiful on the Outside

Former Olympic figure skater and self-professed America's Sweetheart Adam Rippon shares his underdog journey from beautiful mess to outrageous success in thi...

www.grandcentralpublishing.com

ETA from the U.S. Men's thread:

Great new interview with Adam Rippon: https://www.washingtonblade.com/201...ife-loves-memoir-ass-and-skating-in-the-nude/

I miss seeing Adam skate! Alas, it sounds like show skating really isn't too much in his plans right now. He's focused on the Oct. 15 release of his upcoming book.

 

[CaliSteve]

In his book, he talks about dating Yuna Kim and how she broke up with him because she didn’t want to speak English.Lol

 

[Finnice]

Adam was watching Finlandia Trophy in Espoo on Friday with his boyfriend JP, who is from Finland. He said that Finlandia and US Nationals are his favorite competitions.
They seemed happy, this was the first figure skating competition JP had ever seen. He seemed interested. Adam was wearing a nice orange shirt (IIRC).

 

[Sylvia]

Adam was watching Finlandia Trophy in Espoo on Friday with his boyfriend JP, who is from Finland. He said that Finlandia and US Nationals are his favorite competitions.
They seemed happy, this was the first figure skating competition JP had ever seen. He seemed interested. Adam was wearing a nice orange shirt (IIRC).

Skating Finland posted a photo of them at the competition: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3e5X8TnmZK/

Christopher Caluza posted a pic with Adam as well: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3fEk_LJqaV/

Here's another book-related article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/ente...-mike-pence-and-the-masked-singer/3853782002/

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

Adam was watching Finlandia Trophy in Espoo on Friday with his boyfriend JP, who is from Finland. He said that Finlandia and US Nationals are his favorite competitions.

They seemed happy, this was the first figure skating competition JP had ever seen. He seemed interested. Adam was wearing a nice orange shirt (IIRC).

Is it wrong that I wanted Adam's boyfriend to be called Tom, so that he could be known as Tom, of Finland.

 

[Sylvia]

Forgot to post this earlier ... Adam filmed this for National Coming Out Day (Oct. 11) when he was in Finland: https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/1182764480297611264

Also:

My Favorite Coming Out Videos | Adam Rippon

In honor of National Coming Out Day, I’m sharing some of my favorite coming out videos on YouTube. What are some of your favorite stories or videos? Check ou...

www.youtube.com

 

[Finnice]

Is it wrong that I wanted Adam's boyfriend to be called Tom, so that he could be known as Tom, of Finland.

Well, that would have been fun. But Tom is really not a typical Finnish name. T of F was really named Touko.
But we do treat Adam as a national son-in-law. Not so many World celebrities in our country.

 

[CaliSteve]

Adam was watching Finlandia Trophy in Espoo on Friday with his boyfriend JP, who is from Finland. He said that Finlandia and US Nationals are his favorite competitions.
They seemed happy, this was the first figure skating competition JP had ever seen. He seemed interested. Adam was wearing a nice orange shirt (IIRC).

Of course, Finlanda is one of his favorites. He met his BF on Tinder while he was at a Finlanda event.

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

Of course, Finlanda is one of his favorites. He met his BF on Tinder while he was at a Finlanda event.

I'm wondering if the Scandinavian version should be called Finder Tinder.

 

[CaliSteve]

I'm wondering if the Scandinavian version should be called Finder Tinder.

LOL!!!

 

[Finnice]

I'm wondering if the Scandinavian version should be called Finder Tinder.

Well, Finland is not actually Scandinavia, which consists of Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
And this is not Adam Rippon news, sorry!

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

Well, Finland is not actually Scandinavia, which consists of Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
And this is not Adam Rippon news, sorry!

Scandi adjacent, then.

Adam would have probably found it funny, at least.

 

[Sylvia]

Jordan Cowan's photos from last night's book launch party in NYC: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3n-JPwHlf-/

Jackie Wong on Twitter

“This is truly real, level-headed analysis. ?: @OnIcePerspectvs”

twitter.com

Adam will be on Good Morning America this morning: https://twitter.com/GMA/status/1184046255909097472
ETA: Looks like sometime after 8:30 ET.

 

[Sylvia]

Mariah Bell's Golden Skate interview after she won the gold at Nebelhorn (she lists Adam as part of her coaching team this season and explains his role starting around the 1:30 mark):

Mariah Bell: 'I'm looking forward to the growth'

The two-time U.S. National bronze medalist recaps her win at 2019 Nebelhorn Trophy and talks about her training preparation for this season, her approach to ...

www.youtube.com

Adam has a new "short-form mobile TV streaming service" project scheduled to premiere in April 2020:

Quibi Orders Adam Rippon Celebrity Throwback Daily Show From Hearst (EXCLUSIVE)

Olympic ice skater Adam Kippon will host "This Day in Useless Celebrity History," produced by Hearst for Quibi’s mobile TV service.

variety.com

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

Jordan Cowan's photos from last night's book launch party in NYC: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3n-JPwHlf-/

Jackie Wong on Twitter

“This is truly real, level-headed analysis. ?: @OnIcePerspectvs”

twitter.com

So glad that Jordan Cowan was invited. His on - ice camera work with skaters is exceptional and really takes the sport to a different level.

Jackie Wong's headshot was hilarious, too. He's such a nice man.

 

[Laura4]

Meryl Davis interviewed Adam for the Olympic Channel:

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www.instagram.com

Link for the interview:

Olympics | Olympic Games, Medals, Results & Latest News

Official website of the Olympic Games. Access breaking Tokyo 2020 news, plus records and video highlights from the best historic moments in global sport.

www.olympicchannel.com

Adam Rippon exclusive interview with Meryl Davis

PyeongChang 2018 figure skating team medallist and self-proclaimed 'America's Sweetheart' Adam Rippon speaks exclusively to Meryl Davis for the Olympic Channel.

www.olympicchannel.com

 

[CaliSteve]

I bought his book and it really is a good read. There were some nuggets that were very interesting and I enjoyed reading.

 

[Garden Kitty]

Former skater and now news anchor Brynn Carman interviewed Adam about his new book.

Olympian Adam Rippon dishes on his new book

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon talked with KRDO'S Brynn Carman about his new memoir, Beautiful on the Outside.

www.krdo.com

 

[Vagabond]

Interview on National Public Radio's 1A: Heading Out On The Ice With Adam Rippon

 

[mollymgr]

People article on the cost of Figure Skating.

Adam Rippon Says Figure Skaters Can Spend Up to $120K a Year on All That's Required to Compete

"Unless you're in that top six in the world, you aren't breaking even," Adam Rippon says

people.com

 

[CaliSteve]

People article on the cost of Figure Skating.

Adam Rippon Says Figure Skaters Can Spend Up to $120K a Year on All That's Required to Compete

"Unless you're in that top six in the world, you aren't breaking even," Adam Rippon says

people.com

Im curious to know the range on how much financial support the USFSA gives to skaters.

 

[Foolhardy Ham Lint]

Im curious to know the range on how much financial support the USFSA gives to skaters.

I heard it was a year's supply of Smucker's Uncrustables.

 

[nimi]

TSL has done an hour and a half interview with Adam

Adam Rippon: Beautiful on the Outside (A TSL Interview)

Adam Rippon's life has been a whirlwind since becoming America's Sweetheart at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. I recently had the chance to catch up with Adam...

youtu.be

 

[B.Cooper]

Im curious to know the range on how much financial support the USFSA gives to skaters.

The amount of funding the skaters on USFS envelope has slowly increased over the years, but ballpark range
Envelope A ranges between $15K-about $20K for the season, depending on the tier. Each envelope steps the funding down , by about $5K per envelope.

If skaters land on the podium at JGP and SGP events, prize money is awarded (thru 5th place at the SGP level)
2018/2019 prize money information:


SGP (2018/2019)

https://isu.org/docman-documents-links/isu-files/event-documents/figure-skating-4/2018-19/gp-8/series-files-19/17598-gp-general-announcement-2018-19-final/file

1st place: 2nd place: 3rd place: 4th place: 5th place:
Men and Ladies
US$ 18,000.00 US$ 13,000.00 US$ 9,000.00 US$ 3,000.00 US$ 2,000.00
Pair Skating and Ice Dance (per Couple)
US$ 18,000.00 US$ 13,000.00 US$ 9,000.00 US$ 3,000.00 US$ 2,000.00

JPG (2019/2020)

https://isu.org/docman-documents-links/isu-files/event-documents/figure-skating-4/2019-20/junior-grand-prix/series-files-26/21161-junior-grand-prix-2019-20-general-announcement/file

1st place : 2nd place: 3rd place
Men and Ladies
US$ $2,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,000.00
Pairs and Ice Dance (per couple)
US$ $3,000.00 $2,250.00 $1,500.00





Rippon is spot on when he talks about the cost of skating each season, and the expenses only continue to rise.
Patrick Chan was quoted back in 2011 that his skating expenses ran over $150K.

Embracing the Risks of Figure Skating Pays Off for Chan (Published 2011)

Patrick Chan won his first world figure skating title at the championships in Moscow, setting records for the free skate and total points.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Sylvia]

Book reviews thread in GSD: https://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/th...ppons-beautiful-on-the-outside-memoir.106183/

Press release:

Ketel One sponsors second season of Adam Rippon’s YouTube series Break the Ice

Martinis and ice skating are a winning pairing on skater Adam Rippon’s second season of Break the Ice, an interview and variety show on YouTube.

www.thedrum.com

Season two, which begins 30 October, will include eight, ten-minute-long episodes with guests Bobby Berk from Queer Eye, Zach Villa from American Horror Story, Jackie Tohn from Glow, Superfruit from YouTube, Betty Who, Shannon Boodram and figure skater Meryl Davis.

First episode of season 2 with Mitch Grassi and Scott Hoying of SUP3RFRUIT:

Becoming Tik Tok Famous with Superfruit | Break the Ice with Adam Rippon

Dynamic duo Superfruit teach me how to harmonize, become Tik Tok famous, and spill the secret to their decade long friendship. Sponsored by my fabulous frien...

www.youtube.com

 

[Sylvia]

Article ahead of his final book tour stop in Miami tomorrow:

Olympic Figure Skater Adam Rippon Pens Comedic Memoir, Sets Sights on Hollywood

The Olympic bronze medalist and Dancing With the Stars contestant will discuss his memoir, Beautiful on the Outside, at the Miami Book Fair.

www.miaminewtimes.com

Amazon Books uploaded Adam's book talk on their YT channel 2 days ago:

Adam Rippon talks about "Beautiful on the Outside"

Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon visited Amazon and we talked about his memoir "Beautiful on the Outside"

www.youtube.com

Adam Rippon's 'joy skate' to Ben Platt's cover from 'The Politician' will end you

Someone pick me up off this cold hard floor.

mashable.com

Direct link to watch:

A birthday skate to River by Ben Platt

Today is my 30th birthday. I couldn’t be more grateful for everything and everyone in my life. Thank you for always sending love and positive energy my way. ...

www.youtube.com

Today is my 30th birthday. I couldn’t be more grateful for everything and everyone in my life. Thank you for always sending love and positive energy my way. I hope I’m always able to do the same for you.

I wanted to do something fun for myself so I asked one of my old skating choreographers, Cindy Stuart, to put this together with me. She is amazing. And Ben Platt is also amazing (duh) and when I heard him do a cover of this song I knew I had to skate to it. A huge thank you to On Ice Perspectives for putting it all together