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We were THRILLED when Jason Collins became the first openly gay and active athlete on a major American sports team — it was such a powerful moment for both Jason and the LGBT community, and the outpouring of support has been astounding!

For instance, BILL CLINTON took the time to say something about Jason:

“I have known Jason Collins since he was Chelsea’s classmate and friend at Stanford. Jason’s announcement today is an important moment for professional sports and in the history of the LGBT community. It is also the straightforward statement of a good man who wants no more than what so many of us seek: to be able to be who we are; to do our work; to build families and to contribute to our communities. For so many members of the LGBT community, these simple goals remain elusive. I hope that everyone, particularly Jason’s colleagues in the NBA, the media and his many fans extend to him their support and the respect he has earned.”

Uh, that's right — a former President is giving you props for being yourself! Amazeballz!

Here are some other people giving Jason verbal high-fives for being a brave pioneer for himself and the LGBT community in professional sports:

It's been speculated that Chris Brown and Rihanna were no longer a couple, but after a Twitter user said that the FIERCE hotties were still an item, the Don't Judge Me singer seemed worry free as he hit up Madison Square Garden with Spike Lee yesterday.

Breezy and the legendary film marker were spotted in New York City enjoying the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks game on Easter Sunday, and while Brown is dealing with his break up rumors, it looked like he was in a deep convo about his life with Spike as they sat court side at the hoop game.

Mike Tyson has a show on broadway!

Kinda the last thing you'd have expected from the former champ.

The show is called Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth and it's a one man show about his own life.

It's written by Kiki Tyson, his third wife, and directed by his good friend Spike Lee.

It's apparently self-deprecating, funny and intense.

It certainly had some star drawing power, because the celebs were out in force!

Mike Tyson, Spike Lee, Donald Trump, Derek Jeter, C.C. Sabathia, Robert Townsend and many more all showed up!

Check out all the arrivals (below)!

[Images via Joseph Marzullo/WENN.]

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson cried with laughter at Mike Tyson's Broadway show!

Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth as been the focus of pretty much anyone in the Broadway universe right now, all wondering just what the hell it is.

Turns out, the Spike Lee directed one man show details Tyson's life experiences, career as a heavyweight boxer, his time in prison for a rape conviction and his battle with drug addiction — and has has the ability to bring a tough rapper to tears.

We. Need. To. See. This.

Seriously — how many people will be able to say they've seen Mike Tyson performing a Broadway show directed by Spike Lee?

There are going to be only 11 shows!

Plus, by the way that Lee talks about it, you know it's going to be something special:

We hear that if you missed out on the week-long series of one man shows from Mike Tyson in Vegas, you missed out on something really special — and kinda weird!

Regardless how you truly feel about Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth, it's coming to Broadway!

It's true!

And get this: Spike Lee is set to helm it!

Spike Freakin' Lee!

He's in final talks after discussing what changes need to be made as they transition to the Broadway stage.

We're hearing that Spike even brought in theater owner Jimmy Nederlander Jr., who owns a lots Broadway venues and is interested in hosting the Tyson show at one of them.

Oh, and this is all happening fast — we could be seeing Mike's tattooed face on Broadway by the end of summer!

Did U see the first run?? How was it??

[Image via WENN.]

We’re about to get a closer look at Mike Tyson’s early years in boxing thanks to a collaboration between Tyson, Spike Lee, and a number of other heavy hitters.

The projects is titled, Da Brick, and will be set in Newark, NJ, which is often referred to as “Brick City.”

Tyson’s boxing days are long gone, but Hollywood is embracing him with open arms!!

[Image via Apega/WENN.com.]