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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ilia Malinin appears on TODAY, looks ahead to Olympic season
Ilia Malinin reflected on his undefeated 2024-25 figure skating season and looked ahead to the 2025-26 Olympic campaign while appearing on TODAY on Monday. The 2026 Milan Cortina Games open in 270 days. Advertisement "I feel really good," Malinin said. "I'm really excited to start off this Olympic season." Malinin, a 20-year-old from Virginia, won his last nine individual competitions dating to December 2023. In March, he repeated as world champion by becoming the first skater to land all six different types of quadruple jumps in one program without any under-rotations. The self-nicknamed "quad god" is the only skater to ever land the most difficult quad — the four-and-a-half-revolution quad Axel. Malinin is coached by his parents, who each skated at the Olympics for Uzbekistan and moved to the U.S. before Malinin was born. Advertisement "They're such an inspiration to me," Malinin said, while joking that his mom is the stricter parent. Malinin is expected to begin his 2025-26 Olympic season in earnest on the top-level Grand Prix Series in October and November. Maia Shibutani, Alex Shibutani announce ice dance comeback after 7 years away Maia Shibutani and Alex Shibutani, 2018 Olympic medalists, are returning for the 2025-26 Olympic season.
Business Wire
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Largest Asian Pacific Beauty Campaign in History Debuts with Cultural Changemakers by Maybelline New York, Bustle, & Gold House
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Maybelline New York, Bustle Digital Group (BDG), and community partner Gold House launched 'Face the Difference' — a bold new campaign on the cover of Bustle that celebrates the broad spectrum of Asian Pacific Beauty for the first time on a national scale. More than just a showcase of beautiful faces, 'Face the Difference' spotlights the Asian Pacific leaders who are changing culture and driving their industries forward — across fashion, entertainment, business, activism, and beyond. 'Face the Difference' features the most ambitious photoshoot in Bustle's history — a meticulously curated lineup of 40 trailblazers from across the Asian Pacific diaspora. Despite growing cultural influence, 1 in 3 Asian Pacific consumers still report seeing very few or no diverse Asian Pacific faces or cultures represented in advertising content 1 — and are the most likely identity group to buy from brands that represent them in ads 2. The campaign, developed by Asian Pacific creatives, is a response to that disparity, showcasing the beauty, power, and multifaceted identities of Asian Pacific leaders shaping culture today. Featured talent highlights include: TV personality and content creator Jenn Tran who was the first Asian American lead on The Bachelorette Olympic medalist Maia Shibutani who, along with her brother, became the first Asian American ice dance couple to be inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame and just announced their return for the 2025-26 Olympic season Creator, Host, and Bestselling Author Drew Afualo who has used her platform to empower her community and is leading the new wave of the creator economy Fashion Designer Kim Shui who crafts new age, heritage-driven fashion Partake Foods CEO & Founder Denise Woodard whose multi-million dollar cookie phenomenon was born to solve snack time for her own daughter's food allergies Restaurateur Jenn Saesue who is building her own hospitality empire with cultural authenticity in a male-dominated industry Global Brand President of Maybelline New York Trisha Ayyagari who has led the brand through a bold era of innovation, inclusivity, and purpose-driven marketing President of Maybelline New York, Garnier, and essie USA, Amy Whang who has championed initiatives like the strategic partnership with Gold House to promote Asian Pacific representation The campaign's focus on 40 changemakers is a powerful nod to Maybelline New York's Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation, which features 40 true-to-tone shades and was one of the first mass beauty lines to champion true comprehension in shade matching. 'Maybelline New York has long championed the idea that beauty is for everyone,' said Alex Wang, Brand Marketing Director of Maybelline New York. 'This campaign is a powerful extension of that legacy, celebrating the strength and richness of the Asian Pacific community through a modern, comprehensive lens with our wonderful partners at Bustle Digital Group and Gold House.' 'Face the Difference' also reflects the deepening strategic partnership between Maybelline New York and BDG, built on a shared mission to tell bold, culturally resonant stories that drive the beauty industry forward. BDG's trusted editorial voice, creative vision, and ability to convene the most relevant talent have made it a leading partner for brands seeking to build authentic connections with modern audiences. 'We are honored to partner with Maybelline New York and Gold House on Bustle's biggest photoshoot yet, centering the broad spectrum of beauty in the Asian Pacific community in a truly impactful way,' said Charlotte Owen, Editor in Chief of BDG. 'We are thrilled to debut 'Face the Difference' and continue incorporating this type of rich, inclusive storytelling through our editorial brands.' To view the full campaign, visit About Bustle Digital Group (BDG) BDG is home to 11 brands, reaching the largest millennial and Gen Z audience in the U.S. Our trusted publications empower, entertain, and engage millions of young readers through storytelling and commentary on lifestyle, entertainment, technology, gaming, parenting, and more. About Maybelline New York Maybelline New York is the number one cosmetic brand in the world, available in over 120 countries. By combining technologically advanced formulas with on-trend expertise and New York City edge, Maybelline New York's mission is to offer innovative, accessible, and effortless cosmetics for all. In 2020, Maybelline introduced Brave Together, a long-term program to support anxiety and depression worldwide. Brave Together provides critical one-on-one support, an online education hub, a variety of programming to help destigmatize the conversation around mental health and has committed to donate $20 million over the next five years to global and local organizations. For more information log on to or About Gold House Gold House is the home of collective power where leaders unite to forge culture. Our innovative programs and platforms include membership systems and events to fortify relationships among the Asian Pacific community and with other marginalized communities (#StopAsianHate); first-of-its-kind investment vehicles and accelerators to propel the next generation of top Asian Pacific founders, creatives, and leaders (Gold House Ventures, Creative Equity Fund); and industry-leading research, consulting, and marketing to promote authentic and affirming portrayals (Gold Story Consultation, Gold Open, Gold List, A100 List). To learn more, visit or follow @GoldHouseCo on Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, Threads, and LinkedIn.
France 24
01-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Shibutani siblings return to ice dance after seven years
Alex, 34, and Maia, 30, captured bronze medals in team and ice dance at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and took world ice dance silver in 2016 at Boston and bronzes in 2011 and 2017. "Grateful, happy, and inspired by new possibilities," Maia Shibutani posted on social media. "We love skating and have decided to compete in the upcoming 2025-26 Olympic season. @alexshibutani and I have been working hard and we can't wait to perform together again." The Shibutanis, who won US titles in 2016 and 2017, will be coached by Marina Zoueva and Massimo Scali, who had guided the duo before their retirement. The siblings stepped away from competition in 2018 and Maia was then diagnosed with kidney cancer a year later. During the break, they wrote four children's books and served as choreographers. "These past seven years have challenged and inspired us in ways we never expected," Maia Shibutani said. "I'm so happy and grateful to be healthy and in a position to make the decision to return to the sport I love in this way." Alex Shibutani said new routines will reflect their growth during the time away from competition. "Our experiences and the new skills we've developed during our time away from competition have brought us different perspectives and created some exciting new possibilities," he said. "We don't take any of this for granted. We're really enjoying the process and look forward to performing and competing together again." The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Italy next February.
01-05-2025
- Sport
US ice dancers Alex, Maia Shibutani come out of retirement with eye on 2026 Olympics
The Shib Sibs are making a comeback with an eye on more Olympic figure skating medals. The popular brother-sister ice dance team of Alex and Maia Shibutani announced Thursday they will return to competition this season in the hopes of making the loaded American squad for the next year's Milan-Cortina Games. The 34-year-old Alex and the 30-year-old Maia have skated together most of their lives, and for a long stretch were the dominant U.S. ice dancers. They are three-time world medalists and two-time Olympians, finishing ninth at the 2014 Sochi Games and third at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games, where they also were part of the American squad that won a team bronze medal. The Shibutanis stepped away from competition after those Olympics, choosing to focus on school and other interests. They have authored four children's books and worked as choreographers and ambassadors for diversity and representation. They extended their hiatus when Maia Shibutani was diagnosed with a malignant tumor on her kidney in 2019. She underwent surgery to remove the mass, and additional treatment resulted in a long, painful recovery. 'These past seven years have challenged and inspired us in ways we never expected," Maia Shibutani said. 'I'm so happy and grateful to be healthy and in a position to make the decision to return to the sport I love in this way.' The Shibutanis continued to skate in exhibitions over the years, and they remained close to the Olympic movement, albeit in a different way. Last summer, Alex Shibutani worked as a photographer and Maia Shibutani did media work at the Paris Olympics, where U.S. figure skaters were finally awarded their team gold medals from the 2022 Beijing Games. Now, the Shibutanis hope to be on the next American squad headed to the Olympics. They will be training with longtime coach Marina Zoueva and Massimo Scali, who recently helped Alysa Liu return from her own brief retirement to win the first women's world title for a U.S. figure skater in nearly two decades. It won't be easy for the Shibutanis to make the team for the Milano-Cortina Games. Madison Chock and Evan Bates just won their third consecutive ice dance world title and will be prohibitive favorites to stand atop the Olympic podium, while Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko were fifth at worlds and Caroline Green and Michael Parsons were ninth. The U.S. has qualified the maximum three ice dance teams for the Winter Games, which means someone will be left out. 'As Olympic medalists and U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Famers, it's incredibly exciting to have Maia and Alex return to competition next season,' said Justin Dillon, the senior director of athlete high performance for U.S. Figure Skating. 'They are strong ambassadors for the sport, both on and off the ice. Their comeback adds to the excitement surrounding Team USA after a very successful year and makes the team stronger as we look toward the Olympic season.'
Hamilton Spectator
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
US ice dancers Alex and Maia Shibutani come out of retirement with an eye on 2026 Olympics
The Shib Sibs are making a comeback with an eye on more Olympic figure skating medals. The popular brother-sister ice dance team of Alex and Maia Shibutani announced Thursday they will return to competition this season in the hopes of making the loaded American squad for the next year's Milan-Cortina Games. The 34-year-old Alex and the 30-year-old Maia have skated together most of their lives, and for a long stretch were the dominant U.S. ice dancers . They are three-time world medalists and two-time Olympians, finishing ninth at the 2014 Sochi Games and third at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games, where they also were part of the American squad that won a team bronze medal . The Shibutanis stepped away from competition after those Olympics, choosing to focus on school and other interests. They have authored four children's books and worked as choreographers and ambassadors for diversity and representation. They extended their hiatus when Maia Shibutani was diagnosed with a malignant tumor on her kidney in 2019. She underwent surgery to remove the mass, and additional treatment resulted in a long, painful recovery. 'These past seven years have challenged and inspired us in ways we never expected,' Maia Shibutani said. 'I'm so happy and grateful to be healthy and in a position to make the decision to return to the sport I love in this way.' The Shibutanis continued to skate in exhibitions over the years, and they remained close to the Olympic movement, albeit in a different way. Last summer, Alex Shibutani worked as a photographer and Maia Shibutani did media work at the Paris Olympics, where U.S. figure skaters were finally awarded their team gold medals from the 2022 Beijing Games. Now, the Shibutanis hope to be on the next American squad headed to the Olympics. They will be training with longtime coach Marina Zoueva and Massimo Scali, who recently helped Alysa Liu return from her own brief retirement to win the first women's world title for a U.S. figure skater in nearly two decades. It won't be easy for the Shibutanis to make the team for the Milano-Cortina Games. Madison Chock and Evan Bates just won their third consecutive ice dance world title and will be prohibitive favorites to stand atop the Olympic podium, while Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko were fifth at worlds and Caroline Green and Michael Parsons were ninth. The U.S. has qualified the maximum three ice dance teams for the Winter Games, which means someone will be left out. 'As Olympic medalists and U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Famers, it's incredibly exciting to have Maia and Alex return to competition next season,' said Justin Dillon, the senior director of athlete high performance for U.S. Figure Skating. 'They are strong ambassadors for the sport, both on and off the ice. Their comeback adds to the excitement surrounding Team USA after a very successful year and makes the team stronger as we look toward the Olympic season.' ___ AP sports:
