Access Extended: Michael Phelps Gets Ready To Host ‘SNL’

Access’ Tony Potts is behind-the-scenes with eight-time Olympic gold medal winner Michael Phelps as he rehearses to host the Sept.13 season premiere of “Saturday Night Live.” Rapper Lil’ Wayne will join as the musical guest.

Access Extended: Michael Phelps Comes To Access

The gold medalist stops by the Access stage just one day after his big night at the MTV Video Music Awards.

2008 MTV VMA’s: Sports Stars

‘Access’ correspondent Mel B catches up with two of the world’s biggest superstars, Kobe Bryant and Michael Phelps on the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards’ red carpet.

Olympians On Oprah: Michael Phelps

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps discusses what he thinks meeting Oprah will be like. Plus, he talks about his upcoming appearances on “Saturday Night Live” and “Entourage.”

2008 Beijing Olympics: Michael Phelps Flashback

Access Hollywood takes a look back at a 19-year-old Michael Phelps — fresh faced and not yet used to all the attention.

2008 Beijing Olympics: Sexy Swimmers

Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps are back together again, this time at an afternoon Speedo event, where the guys try out their modeling skills.

Access Extended: Kerri & Kobe

Kerri Walsh talks with Shaun Robinson about meeting Kobe Bryant after he watched her play. Plus, Kerri talks about what a good and deserving person Michael Phelps is.

Access Extended: Mama Phelps (August 18, 2008)

Debbie Phelps has been Michael’s rock all along. She raised three children, including the swimming star, on her own. And in a new and very candid interview with Billy Bush, Momma Phelps opens up.

Access Extended: Michael Phelps’ Quest For Gold, Part II

In part two of our extended interview, Access’ Billy Bush talks with Michael Phelps about bringing the sport of swimming to the masses, American support for the Olympics, and swimming in front of one of his biggest idols, Kobe Bryant.

Access Extended: Michael Phelps’ Quest For Gold, Part I

Not too surprisingly, he called it “the greatest week of his life,” and 23-year-old Michael Phelps allowed Billy Bush special Access right after making Olympic history.

Access Extended: Peter Vanderkaay Talks Olympic Swimming

Billy Bush talks with Olympic swimmer Peter Vanderkaay who discusses being in the last spot of the men’s 4 x 100 meter relay, which was lead by Michael Phelps.

Access Extended: USA Swim Team Coach Talks Michael Phelps

Coach Mark Schubert speaks with Billy Bush about the seemingly unstoppable Michael Phelps and discusses whether the Olympian is going to go the distance.

Access Extended: Michael Phelps Reacts To Setting Olympic Record

Billy Bush catches up with Michael Phelps after the swimmer scores his fifth gold medal, making him the most decorated Olympian of all time.

Access Extended: Mama Phelps, Part I

Debbie Phelps, mother of gold-medalist Michael Phelps, talks about how proud she is of her son’s accomplishments and how Michael is the happiest she has ever seen him.

Access Extended: Mama Phelps, Part II

Debbie Phelps, Michael Phelps’ mother, talks about how her son is able to focus during his races, what Michael was like as a baby and how he was awkward growing up, because of his height.

Access Extended: Michael Phelps Ready For Games To Begin

Billy Bush talks with Michael Phelps about adjusting to the time difference in China, what the swimmers are doing in their free time before the games start and how much he wants to win those eight gold medals. Plus, when will he shave off his mustach

Access Extended: Amanda Beard Ready To Dive Into Beijing Games

Billy Bush talks with swimming siren Amanda Beard about life in the Olympic village, how Michael Phelps will sit on the computer for hours playing poker — and how she is embarrassed by her hairy legs?!

Olympics Behind The Scenes: Dara Torres & Michael Phelps Shower Off

Olympic swimmers Dara Torres and Michael Phelps hit the showers after practicing their backstrokes in the pool at their Bay Area training camp as media and a crowd of spectators watch on.