Category Archives: Celebrity Skaters

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Russell Westbrook puts the “Air” into roller skates

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January 14, 2012

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook tweeted this picture of a brand new pair of Air Jordan III “True Blue” basketball shoes he had customized into roller skates. Westbrook joins the likes of Celtics point gurard Rajon Rondo and boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr who have also shown a love of roller skating. Westbrook and the Thunder are currently having a stellar year in the NBA with Oklahoma sitting at the top of the western conferance. Looks like Westbrook is benefiting from the added sense of balance and coordination roller skating provides. Russell is averaging nearly 19 ppg and 5 assists per game this season. Looks like he may take the title for top ballers who skate this year.

Angela and Vanessa Simmons host skate party for charity

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December 10, 2011

Angela and Vanessa Simmons hosted a roller skate party for charity last night at the Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale, California. The event which was titled “An Ncredible Skate Party” benefited Toys 4 Tots. There were performances by Colette Carr and Jessica Jarrell. Actor Nick Cannon was also in attendance

Ludacris & Big Boi hold Charity roller skate

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December 6, 2011

Celebrity rappers Ludacris and Big Boi held a charity roller skate to end hunger in Atlanta, Georgia on November 23, 2011. The 2011 Roll Over Hunger Charity and Skate Jam was also supported by singer Ciara and organized by DeVyne Stephens for his non-profit DeVyne Intervention charity. The event was hosted at Cascade Family Skate Center.

Also supporting the effort was Polow da Don, DJ Toomp, NBA player Josh Smith and actress Demetria McKinney. Proceeds from the event went to Hosea Feed the Hungry Foundation Holiday Dinner Program. Hosea provides meals to Atlanta’s homeless.

Swizz Beatz surprise birthday party on wheels

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September 14, 2011

Alicia Keys threw her husband Swizz Beatz a surprise birthday party on roller skates at the High line Outdoor roller skating rink in NYC on Monday September 12th. Swizz turned 33. Party goers included Gayle King, Carmelo Anthony and Lala Vasquez. Swizz gave Alicia a shiny new Lotus sports car as a gift. Looks like they had a great time.

Roller Dreams Documentary Film

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July 25, 2011

“Roller Dreams” is a documentary film about the Venice beach roller skating scene. The film which is nearing completion goes back to the late 70′s to document the people and culture who made roller skating at Venice beach so popular. If you’d like to make a donation to help complete this film follow the link here

Singer Jessica Jarrell’s roller skating 16th birthday party

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June 4, 2011

Just Jared Jr reported that singer Jessica Jarrell who toured with Justin Bieber, celebrated her sweet 16th birthday with a roller skating party in California. The event was held at Moonlight Rollerway in Glendale, California this past January. Just Jared Jr reported:

The “Almost Love” singer celebrated with Cody Simpson, his sister Alli, Madison Pettis, Leon Thomas, Diggy Simmons, Aaron Fresh, Justin Martin and many more! Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez also came to the party!

Willow Smith hosts “Whip your skates back and forth”

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March 21, 2011

Singer Willow Smith recently hosted a roller skating party at Fleetwood Skating Rink in Summit, Illinois.
The event was called “Whip your skates back and forth”, a play on her single “Whip my hair”. The party was held February 21, 2011 and Willow wore a turquoise Adidas track suit to the event. Willow greeted her fans and promoted her “I love me” campaign which encourages kids to love themselves and each other. The free event took donations which funded the rebuilding Chicago athletic fields for children. I’m sure all the kids had a great time.


Fleetwood skating rink – Summit, Illinois

The Gosselin children go to the roller rink

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February 5, 2011

Hollybaby.com reported that reality star Jon Gosselin took his children roller skating at Lancaster rink in January 2011. He and his girlfriend took the children to the rink to celebrate a classmate’s birthday party. Hollybaby.com reports that:

“They seemed really patient with them,” continues the source. “The kids didn’t know what to do at first and looked really wobbly, but by the end, all of them were cheering and shouting about how they just learned to roller skate.”

“It was nice seeing them do something normal,” the source says. “They were very well behaved.”

Click here for the original article. It’s nice to know that the kids get out and have some fun at the rink.

Singer Shakira roller skating

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November 10, 2010

Singer Shakira roller skating

Singer Shakira went roller skating in Barcelona August 20, 2010. She was working on a track called “Loca” with with British rapper Dizzee Rascal. Shakira was dressed in a bikini top, skates with green wheels and matching headphones.