#FBF Gallery: 'Creep' — The Lost Photos

Beautiful Johnny performing ‘Creep’ in Sun Valley, Idaho. Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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So personally I have been on mega-maximum stress overdrive since oh I don’t know around January 20 of this year, with not much room in the daily schedule for anything remotely resembling relaxation since every spare moment not spent working is committed to protesting everything everywhere in every possible way . . .

Happy 7th Blogoversary! Here, Have Some Sunny Johnny & a Bonus Random Puppy

Beautiful Johnny at rehearsal in Sun Valley, Idaho. Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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Today we celebrate our annual milestone in my utter inability to at least partially recover some semblance of interest in something other than Johnny, as the enduring and much-loved blog tagline says. And we’re doing so with a huge and brightly colored splash of exclusive photos and video that showcases not only Johnny’s extraordinary gift on the ice, but also his incredibly infectious sense of fun.

Beyoncé and Black Lace

Johnny heats up the Sun Valley ice with his sizzling Beyoncé program. Detail from the full-size image below. Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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Our Sun Valley coverage continues with an all-new series of exclusive photos and video of Johnny’s Beyoncé program, which he performed as the closing — and showstopping — number of the night.

'Moonlight' Under the Moonlight

With the spotlight playing the role of the moon, beautiful Johnny debuts his ‘Moonlight Sonata’ in the US under the starry sky of Sun Valley, Idaho. Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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We begin our Sun Valley coverage with Johnny’s exquisite ‘Moonlight Sonata’ program.

And I almost don’t want to write any more words than that, because they just feel like unnecessary clutter against this extraordinarily beautiful performance.

The (Un)Glamorous World of Figure Skating Show Rehearsals

Johnny at rehearsal in Sun Valley before that evening’s performance. Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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Our Sun Valley coverage continues with another glimpse of the skating world beyond the dazzling three or four minutes that we see Johnny on the ice in a show.

Before that moment ever happens, there is endless rehearsal time, alone and with other cast members of whatever show he’s starring in. It’s humbling to see how hard all these skaters work to entertain the rest of us, and how much they love what they do.

And thanks to Johnny’s unbridled spirit and sense of humor, a lot of that rehearsal time is also pretty dazzling.

The Most Fun Anyone Could Possibly Have Skating a Finale to 'Cotton-Eyed Joe'

Under a golden spotlight, Johnny waves to fans during the finale skate-around at the end of the Sun Valley on Ice show. Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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So we have now come to the last three minutes of the Sun Valley show, and IDEK how to explain the lolworthy insanity happening here.

Sun Valley Serendipity

Johnny chats with fans after arriving in Sun Valley just hours before he was scheduled to perform, thanks to a truly outstanding series of travel snafus. Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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Our Sun Valley coverage continues merrily meandering along its completely non-chronological path with today’s picspam covering Johnny’s arrival in Sun Valley some 24 hours later than expected.

Carmen Visits Sun Valley

Johnny during his ‘Carmen’ performance in Sun Valley. Detail of full-length image below. Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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So each year that I’ve gone to Sun Valley, there’s been that moment when Johnny is stepping onto the ice to perform and I’m glancing around at the audience thinking, Will this play well here . . . ?

Three Minutes in Black and White

When Johnny is on the ice, I think I can look into Johnny’s soul. . . . I could watch Johnny skate and never jump. — Patti Weir

Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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Beautiful Creep in Sun Valley

Johnny at the beginning of his performance to ‘Creep’ in Sun Valley. Detail of full-length image below. Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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Once again Sun Valley proved to be worth every mile traveled by car, airplane, kayak, snowshoe, pack mule, sherpa, and on foot, which BTW I believe are all the modes of transportation Johnny used to actually arrive there last Saturday—nearly 24 hours later than planned, and with bonus random stop in Grand Junction, CO, for apparently no reason at all other than to make sure that he arrived back in SLC just in time to miss his second booked flight to Sun Valley Friday night. OK then.

Sun-Drenched Johnny in Sun Valley

Johnny at rehearsal, Sun Valley, Idaho, August 2014.
Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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A Little Bit of Summer for Your Winter

Johnny at the end of his practice on the Sun Valley ice, as fans eagerly wait to greet him. Exclusive photo © David Keyser.

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If you’re as heartily sick of snow and windchills and ice and more snow as I am, do join me in this lovely oasis and let’s not return until it’s at least spring which according to today’s Chicago forecast will be about six months from now . . .

"My Dream Continues"

One of the highlights of this year has been 

Johnny’s amazing Bollywood-inspired program 

to “Nagada Sang Dhol,” which he debuted in Japan in June 

and in the US in August. While in Japan, he also gave 

a fascinating interview, now translated below 

for the first time for his US fans.

Exclusive photo © David Ingogly.

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Special interview translation 
plus the final set of exclusive
Bollywood picspam below!

AND: a must-see video clip!!

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UPDATE!! 

Johnny looking amazing and cracking everyone up

at USA Swimming’s annual Golden Goggle Awards

 on Monday, November 24. He and Rebecca Soni presented

the first award of the evening for 

“Female Race of the Year” to Katie Ledecky.

Yes, there’s video of just his segment!
I love that he’s introduced as 
“a performer of singular style on the ice and off, 
who emerged with partner Tara Lipinski as 
a one-of-a-kind voice of his sport during the 2014 Sochi

Olympics: three-time national skating champion

and fashion guru Johnny Weir.”

Video link.

Fab Johnny selfie with Ryan Lochte here!

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NEW!! 

Johnny will be competing 

(yes, competing!) in the 

Medal Winners Open in January!

Info here!

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Available on demand from EPIX!! 
Johnny stars in To Russia With Love, 
a new documentary about LGBT athletes, 
portions of which were filmed in secret during his time 
in Sochi as an NBC figure skating commentator. 
He also is an executive producer for the film, 
a project of Robert Redford’s Sundance Productions.

More info here and on the EPIX website.

The official trailer!

Video link.

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Less than a month away! 

Evgeni Plushenko’s “enchanting fairy tale 
on ice for the whole family” begins December 5! 

The show is based on an adaptation of 

Hans Christian Andersen’s story, The Snow Queen, 

with Johnny playing the role of Kai. 
New teaser here!

Behind-the-scenes sneak peek here.

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The world breaks everyone, and afterward, 

some are strong at the broken places. 

– Ernest Hemingway

Dear Johnny, 

we believe in you, 

we support you, and 
we love you always. ♥

http://bit.ly/WeLoveYouJW

Note: Candles last only 48 hours, so please visit often 

to keep the love and light shining...

Exclusive photo © David Ingogly.

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OK! Before we get to the interview, here’s a brief roundup of random stuff that happened since last we gathered here to enjoy some Johnnyness together:

Bold Beauty: Bollywood Revisited

Johnny during his Bollywood performance 

in Sun Valley, in a moment that completely captures 

the sensual essence of this exotic program.

Exclusive photo © David Ingogly.

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35+ new all-exclusive photos 
from Sun Valley below!!

Plus: NEW exclusive video!
And even more Johnny news!

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UPDATE!! Full video below 
of Johnny’s appearance 
on Japanese TV!

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Get your tickets ASAP!! Johnny will be performing

in An Evening With Champions, hosted 

at Harvard University’s Bright Hockey Center 

in Boston, MA, September 19 and 20! 

This annual charity show is a fundraiser for 

the Jimmy Fund of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 

Yes, VIP tickets are available, which include 

admission to a meet-n-greet with the skaters. 

East Coast fans: don’t miss this one! 

Show and ticket info here.

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NEW!! Premiere date announced 

for DREAM SCHOOL: NYC! 

Johnny stars with other celebrity teachers

in partnership with NYC’s Beekman School to help 

turn around the lives of 15 teens who had dropped out 

of conventional high school. Set those DVRs, 

and enjoy a video sneak peek at the series 

while we wait for the premiere!

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Premiering October 29!! 
Johnny stars in To Russia With Love, 
a new documentary about LGBT athletes, 
portions of which were filmed in secret during his time 
in Sochi as an NBC figure skating commentator. 
He also is an executive producer for the film, 
a project of Robert Redford’s Sundance Productions.

More info here and on the EPIX website.
New photo via Johnny’s Instagram!

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NEW!! Snow King Sneak Peek! 

The first tour dates have been announced, 

ticket sales have commenced, and now we have glimpse

behind the scenes at Evgeni Plushenko’s amazing production

of “an enchanting fairy tale on ice for the whole family.” 

The show is based on an adaptation of 

Hans Christian Andersen’s story, The Snow Queen, 

with Johnny playing the role of Kai. 

So excited for this!!

Special thanks to Elena Vasileva 

for making this available on YouTube!!

Video link.

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Dear Johnny, 

we believe in you, 

we support you, and 
we love you always. ♥

http://bit.ly/WeLoveYouJW

Note: Candles last only 48 hours, so please visit often 

to keep the love and light shining...

Exclusive photo © David Ingogly.

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Oh hai!

"To Stand in a Ray of Sunlight"

Sun-drenched Johnny at rehearsal in Sun Valley.

Please click twice for beautiful full-size image.

Exclusive photo © David Ingogly.

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25+ new all-exclusive photos 
from Sun Valley below!!

Plus: NEW exclusive video!
And still more to come!

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Get your tickets ASAP!! Johnny will be performing

in An Evening With Champions, hosted 

at Harvard University’s Bright Hockey Center 

in Boston, MA, September 19 and 20! 

This annual charity show is a fundraiser for 

the Jimmy Fund of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 

Yes, VIP tickets are available, which include 

admission to a meet-n-greet with the skaters. 

East Coast fans: don’t miss this one! 

Show and ticket info here.

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Premiering in October!! 
Johnny stars in To Russia With Love, 
a new documentary about LGBT athletes, 
portions of which were filmed in secret during his time 
in Sochi as an NBC figure skating commentator. 
He also is an executive producer for the film, 
a project of Robert Redford’s Sundance Productions.

More info here and on the EPIX website.

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UPDATE!! 
Just announced!

Via Johnny’s Instagram: 

“I’m so excited to be a part of @plushenkoofficial presentation and world tour of ‘Snow King’! 
It’s the first day and already so special. 
#Repost from @rudkovskayaofficial 
@ Ice Arena UTC ‘Navagorsk’”

This is AMAZING. 

Please watch for more details coming soon!

Via Yana Rudkovskaya’s Instagram: 

“Работают ребята.... Создаем шедевральную сказку для всей семьи.. 

Work guys .... Create a masterpiece tale for the whole family .. 

@johnnygweir @plushenkoofficial @irina_sluslu 

#thesnowkingbyplushenko”

Video clip from the photo shoot in Moscow!! 

Via photographer Vladimir Shirokov.

UPDATE!! One more look at the cast, 

via @galapurga.

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Dear Johnny, 

we believe in you, 

we support you, and 
we love you always. ♥

http://bit.ly/WeLoveYouJW

Note: Candles last only 48 hours, so please visit often 

to keep the love and light shining...

Exclusive photo © David Ingogly.

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Yes, apparently Johnny’s in Russia! And he seems really happy about that, and I’m so happy for him to be somewhere that speaks so deeply to his soul and offers him joy and respite.

Human

Johnny performs in the US debut of his program 

to Christina Perri’s “Human” in Sun Valley, Idaho. 

Please, please click here 
for the stunning full-size image. 

Exclusive photo © David Ingogly.

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Selected all-exclusive photos 
from Sun Valley below!!

Plus: Exclusive video!
And much more to come!

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Get your tickets ASAP!! Johnny will be perfoming

in An Evening With Champions, hosted 

at Harvard University’s Bright Hockey Center 

in Boston, MA, September 19 and 20! 

This annual charity show is a fundraiser for 

the Jimmy Fund of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 

Yes, VIP tickets are available, which include 

admission to a meet-n-greet with the skaters. 

East Coast fans: don’t miss this one! 

Show and ticket info here.

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West Coast fans: this one’s for you!! 

Tickets are available for this August 27 

charity event in northern California, 

which benefits the educational programs of the

San Francisco 49ers Academy. Though he’s not skating at

this event, Johnny will be the emcee for the evening—

and that alone is worth the price of admission. 

Event and ticket info here.

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Premiering in just 60 days!! 
Johnny stars in To Russia With Love, 
a new documentary about LGBT athletes, 
portions of which were filmed in secret during his time 
in Sochi as an NBC figure skating commentator. 
He also is an executive producer for the film, 
a project of Robert Redford’s Sundance Productions.

More info here and on the EPIX website.

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Dear Johnny, 

we believe in you, 

we support you, and 
we love you always. ♥

http://bit.ly/WeLoveYouJW

Note: Candles last only 48 hours, so please visit often 

to keep the love and light shining...

Exclusive photo © David Ingogly.

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Yes, he was amazing! As always.