Sasha Cohen skates at Rockefeller Rink for the Today show

In case you missed it this morning, Sasha Cohen skated at Rockefeller Rink for the Today show. She'll be at Wollman Rink on Monday, April 4, to support Figure Skating in Harlem's annual gala. Love the new do!

Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto tour with Stars On Ice (video)

Here's my interview with Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto when they were in NYC to promote the 25th anniversary tour of Stars On Ice. In addition to starring in SOI, Tanith and Ben are also pursuing their own individual careers. For Tanith, a future in broadcast media may be in the works and for Ben, he's in Seattle with long-time girlfriend Mary, looking to enroll in sports medicine school. It was great to see them peform live at Rockefeller Rink, along wth Evan Lysacek, Ekaterina Gordeeva and Michael Weiss. See complete SOI tour schedule here.

Michael Weiss on the state of men's figure skating (video)

I caught up with Michael Weiss, three-time US national champion and two-time World bronze medalist, at Rockefeller Rink in NYC in late January. Michael was there to skate an ensemble number with some of the cast members from Stars On Ice, including Evan Lysacek, Ekaterina Gordeeva, Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto. We chatted about the state of men's figure skating as well as his long-running participation in Stars On Ice. Michael has been keeping busy with his own projects, including the Michael Weiss Foundation, which awards funds to up-and-coming skaters in need of financial assistance (Mirai Nagasu and 2011 US silver medalist Richard Dornbush are past recipients) and guest-starring in various skating specials. Can't wait to catch the entire show when the tour hits East Rutherford, New Jersey on April 2! (see tour schedule here)

Ekaterina Gordeeva joins 25th anniversary tour of Stars On Ice (video)

Here's an update on one of my favorite skaters -- Ekaterina "Katia" Gordeeva, who was at Rockefeller Center Skating Rink promoting the 25th anniversary tour of Stars On Ice. After winning two Olympic pairs titles in 1988 and 1994, she and partner/husband Sergei Grinkov continued their professional touring before Sergei died of a massive heart attack in 1995 at age 28. Katia then raised their daughter Daria as a single mom, began performing as a solo artist, and in 2002, married Ilia Kulik, 1998 Olympic men's figure skating champion. Katia and Ilia have a daughter Liza who is nine. Katia said that Daria is now applying to colleges(!) and she is enjoying every moment of familytime since she'll likely go away for college. Doesn't time fly? Katia will turn 40 in May but watching her skate transports you to the 1990s all over again - she is a timeless skater and an icon in the skating community. 

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Rockefeller Skating Rink in NYC

ROCKEFELLER RINK IN NYC HOSTS VALENTINE'S DAY SKATE WITH TWO-TIME OLYMPIAN JOJO STARBUCK

New York City -- For your Valentine sweetheart who has everything, why not give him or her a Valentine Skating Experience on Monday, February 14? Come to The Rink at Rockefeller Center for an exclusive morning skate with two-time time Olympian in pairs skating, JoJo Starbuck. You’ll arrive at 7:15 am to a beautiful continental breakfast from Cucina Restaurant, put on your skates, play your favorite romantic music and have private ice time at the world’s most famous rink! For one hour from 7:30 - 8:30 am, JoJo and her highly experienced staff will show couples the basics of skating and partnering on the ice. You’ll start the day invigorated with a Valentine’s Day gift that won’t be forgotten!

Space is limited so register soon! Cost is $100 per couple. To register, go to JoJo@jojostarbuck.com

(Photo below, JoJo Starbuck at Rockefeller Center Skating Rink in NYC)