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November 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
From a ‘Gossip Girl’s’ devestation at her mom’s choice for a new boyfriend, to a mothers ultimate insult on “Brothers and Sisters”… our Dish of Salt, Laura Saltman, counts down the Top Ten TV Quotes of the week.
What had Tina Fey’s Liz Lemon calling “30 Rock” guest star Jennifer Aniston promiscuous? The details inside.
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November 13, 2008
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. --
Veteran television journalist Barbara Walters has revealed some of the celebrities on her annual “10 Most Fascinating People” list, and she has selected a slew of film stars, television stars, an Olympic athlete and a controversial political radio personality to honor.
Find out which stars made the annual list inside!
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November 13, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson grab a Whopper. And, will Jack Black spill Angelina Jolie baby beans in the future?
Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!
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October 24, 2008
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. --
Thursday night October 23, in NYC — At the Grand Opening of the Lucky Strike Lanes in New York… designer Richie Rich said he is totally over the election and wants it to be over… model Beverly Johnson said she is “an election junkie” and it’s Obama all the way for her.
And in LA — Celebrities including Shannen Doherty, Nicky Hilton, Amy Smart, Molly Sims, Minnie Driver, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Rex Lee of “Entourage,” and former Britney BFF Alli Sims viewed the newest collections from vintage-inspired luxury fine jewelry line JULES SMITH, edgy footwear “shoe-elry” line UES, Upper Echelon Shoes and BLAINE, a new cashmere knitwear collection by Blaine Zuckerman.
The rest of the week’s hot sightings… inside!
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September 26, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Brad Pitt dines and films in Germany. Tom Cruise debuts his WWII movie trailer. And, Michael Phelps says he’s not a sex symbol.
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September 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Justin Timberlake goes NYC apartment shopping with Jessica Biel. “Gossip Girl” stars celebrate with Michael Phelps after “SNL” appearance. And, Palin says she once dressed up as Tina Fey for Halloween.
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September 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Which NYC resident has the best style? And, Phelps has another golden moment.
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September 11, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Move over Michael Phelps! The super-Olympian will be sharing the “Saturday Night Live” stage with another famous face, Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.
But you will have to click through to find out what is happening with Obama’s appearance.
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September 11, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Talk about a fish out of water.
Michael Phelps steps out of his chlorinated comfort zone to host the season premiere of “Saturday Night Live” this weekend, treading the same stage where his comedy idol Chris Farley once got big laughs.
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September 9, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Michael Phelps is called a “natural” when it comes to his acting chops. Jessica Simpson plans on spoiling her sister’s baby. And, Brody Jenner takes a “non-Hills” date to the VMAs — who was the lucky lady?
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September 5, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nev. --
What better way to celebrate victory in the Olympics than with a trip to Las Vegas!
Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps hit Sin City on Thursday night, where he was photographed inside the Playboy Club at the Palms Casino Resort.
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September 4, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
Olympic champ Michael Phelps has made one TV appearance after another since earning eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, but his favorite cameo thus far? - HBO’s “Entourage.”
The swimmer filmed a cameo for the HBO show’s fifth season last week in New York after appearing on “Good Morning America.”
“That was an amazing sort of serendipity moment when Michael Phelps just happened to be in the neighborhood and somebody asked him, ‘Hey, want to be in ‘Entourage?’ and he said, ‘Of course, it’s my favorite show,’” series star Adrien Grenier told Access Hollywood.
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September 3, 2008
CHICAGO, Ill. --
Access Hollywood was on the scene as thousands of spectators cheered Olympic medalists Michael Phelps, Dara Torres and Kobe Bryant on Wednesday as the city of Chicago got a high-profile boost to its bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Oprah Winfrey was taping the season premiere for “The Oprah Winfrey Show” at a downtown park, and she invited 150 U.S. Olympic athletes to join her. The athletes were introduced under a shower of red, white and blue confetti.
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August 29, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Michael Phelps is making a splash on TV!
Phelps’ fame as an eight time Olympic gold medalist is extending far past the swimming pool.
He will be appearing at the MTV Video Music Awards September 7.
“I’m pumped to see some of these guys perform live,” Phelps told Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush.
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August 27, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Michael Phelps has already brought home the gold – now he’s bringing it to TV. The record-breaking Olympic swimming champ will host the season premiere of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” on Sept. 13 and make an appearance on MTV’s “Video Music Awards” on Sept. 7, Access Hollywood has learned.
Sources close to MTV confirmed to Access that Michael Phelps would be involved in this year’s “VMAs,” though there’s no word yet on what he’ll do on the show.
On “SNL,” host Phelps will make his acting debut, according to a statement released to Access. He’ll be appearing alongside one of his favorites, musical guest Lil Wayne.
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August 24, 2008
LONDON, England --
Look out London, Michael Phelps is coming to the 2012 Games and he’s thinking about adding events to his repertoire.
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August 22, 2008
NEW YORK, N.Y. --
Olympic superstar Michael Phelps will write a book telling the story behind his historic eight gold medal swims just in time for the holiday season, Free Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced Friday.
In “Built to Succeed,” Phelps will also cover his philosophy on training and competition, as well as his life being raised by a single mother and coping with an attention-deficit disorder, the publisher said.
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August 21, 2008
BEIJING, China --
For as long as he can remember, Tyler Duckworth (pictured, above right) has been an Olympics fanatic.
But in his 26 years on earth, he had never attended the Games. That is, until Beijing in 2008 --- when his personal Olympic dreams finally came true.
“The Olympics mean everything to me,” Tyler shared in an interview with AccessHollywood.com on the Olympic Green. “Most of these athletes will never become millionaires. They’re out there for themselves. And that’s how I feel about my approach to life also.”
Most folks know Tyler from his time as one of the housemates on MTV’s “The Real World: Key West,” (which shot in 2005 and aired in 2006) and while he’s been recognized regularly in China, “The Real World” is an experience that he’s now put far behind him.
More of Tyler’s Olympics story… inside!
August 20, 2008
BEIJING, China --
Kellogg’s has unveiled a prototype Corn Flakes cover featuring Olympic champ Michael Phelps.
As Phelps’ agent revealed exclusively to Access Hollywood on Monday, Phelps — the winningest Olympian of all time, who scored eight gold medals in the Beijing Olympics alone, will front two cereal boxes for Kellogg’s, due out this fall this fall.
But get a good look at his Corn Flakes box now!
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August 19, 2008
BEIJING, China --
Michael Phelps might have the world’s attention for becoming the winningest Olympian in the history of the games after he scored eight gold medals 2008 Beijing Games, but his mother Debbie Phelps has heads turning when it comes to style.
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August 19, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif --
He has two Kellogg’s cereal box covers in his future, as Access Hollywood exclusively revealed last night, but before fronting his Olympic record-breaking frame on the breakfast aisle, Michael Phelps has become a Sports Illustrated cover star once again.
Phelps, who became the winningest Olympian in the history of the games after he scored eight gold medals in Beijing, makes his fifth appearance as an SI cover star to celebrate his achievement with the magazine’s August 25 issue.
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August 19, 2008
BEIJING, China --
With huge larger-than-life stars like Michael Phelps, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James dominating fan interest at these Olympics, it’s amazing that Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor could get any attention.
But guess whom Kobe and LeBron go to check out as spectators when they’re not competing – yep, that’s right, Kerri and Misty!
The beach volleyball court at Chaoyang Stadium was the place to be in Beijing at 9 AM Tuesday morning, when the aforementioned hoop stars were in attendance along with Jason Kidd. And it wasn’t Kobe’s first time to the courts – he went last week as well!
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August 18, 2008
BEIJING, China --
At a press conference for his sponsor Visa on Monday morning, Michael Phelps talked about what his post-Beijing Olympics life has been (and hopes to be) like.
Amongst other things, Michael discussed his training plan for the near & distant future, his goals for London 2012, his call from the President, his plans for Closing Ceremonies, and who he wants to meet most (that he hasn’t already met yet).
To learn about his answers to all of these topics, and much more… click through.
August 19, 2008
BEIJING, China --
It’s week two of the Olympics, and since most of the U.S. swim team is done with their events, Access Hollywood is turning loose their secret weapon – guest correspondent and four-time Olympian, Amanda Beard!
First up for Amanda was an interview Tuesday with none other than her own teammates, at an event at the Speedo House in Beijing.
And she got some very interesting answers from laid-back ladies’ man, Ryan Lochte, who won 2 gold medals and 2 bronzes in Beijing.
More about Ryan’s post-Olympics life plans… including, yes, how he lost is grill… inside.
Plus, what did Michael Phelps say when he joined in on Amanda and Ryan’s interview?
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August 18, 2008
BEIJING, China --
No parent at these Olympic Games is more proud right now than Debbie Phelps – intrepid mother of the greatest Olympic athlete of all time.
“He’s emerged really in this moment as a great icon and role model,” Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush reminds Mama Phelps.
”I am very proud,” Mama tells Billy. ”And there have been many moms who’ve come up to me — grandparents come to me and say, ‘You know, not only is your son a phenomenal athlete, not only do I enjoy him swimming, but I enjoy him as a young man.’ That’s one of the proudest moments you can have as a parent.”
But these highest moments didn’t come without struggle. Inside… more on Michael and Mama’s journey together.
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August 17, 2008
BEIJING, China --
Michael Phelps is the world’s biggest celebrity right now, after going 8 for 8 in ‘08 — winning a record 8 gold medals in swimming for the U.S. at the Beijing Olympic Games.
“This is everything I’ve ever wanted to do, and everything I’ve ever dreamed of,” Phelps told NBC’s Bob Costas in an interview at the Water Cube following his race. “I’ve had the best week of my life.”
More details on Michael’s winning relay… inside!
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August 17, 2008
BEIJING, China --
Hollywood is certainly paying attention to Olympic superhero Michael Phelps – his story likely will stretch wide swaths through the entertainment industry. And now, even Lindsay Lohan is chiming in.
Back in Athens in 2004, Access Hollywood asked Michael which Hollywood celebrity he’d most like to meet.
“Lindsay Lohan,” he told us then. “She’s pretty hot.”
So what did Lindsay tell Billy to say to Michael today? And what was Michael’s (and his mom’s!) reaction?
Click inside to find out!
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August 15, 2008
BEIJING, China --
Michael Phelps has been pure gold — in more ways than one.
One -- he’s literally golden with (so far) six Olympic gold medals swinging around his chest. And he’s likely to add two more gold medals to his collection, pushing him past Mark Spitz’s record of seven gold medals in a single Olympic games.
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August 15, 2008
BEIJING, China --
“Champ, we’re trying in the media to find different ways of putting this,” Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush pontificated to the biggest star in Beijing right now. ”And the latest we’ve heard is that if you were your own nation, the People’s Republic of Phelps-istan, you’d be tied with Korea for gold medals in third.”
“I have no clue what to say,” Phelps said, literally, almost speechless at Billy’s analogy.
“It’s cool, I’m having fun and everything so far has gone as planned.”
With his mom and sisters cheering him on, Michael once again crushed the field, this time in the 200m individual medley. The victory was made even sweeter as his teammate and good friend, the very laid-back Ryan Lochte, brought home the bronze.
And it wasn’t a half-bad day for the rest of the U.S. swimming team; with huge victories also for Rebecca Soni & Natalie Coughlin.
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August 14, 2008
BEIJING, China --
Michael Phelps is not only an 11-time Olympic gold medalist, but he eats like a champ too.
Phelps, who recently became the winningest Olympic athlete ever, eats 12,000 calories day, according to a report in the NY Post.
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August 13, 2008
BEIJING, China --
As of today, Michael Phelps is now the most decorated Olympian of all time – he holds the most gold medals in history. Oh, and on top of that – he broke two more world records today.
Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush spoke with his teammates and also got a one-on-one interview with Phelps today after he was done racing, and asked him the question on everyone’s mind: “How does it feel?”
“It’s pretty amazing. To compete at the Olympic games and have so many athletes come through here, to be the most decorated, it’s pretty special, pretty special accomplishment,” Phelps responded.
In typical understated Michael Phelps fashion, he continues to not just rewrite the record books, but also obliterate them.
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August 12, 2008
BEIJING, China --
“Mama Phelps,” Access Hollywood’s Billy Bush began asking the great swimmer’s mother, in an interview following Phelps’ 2nd gold medal win on Monday. “OK, Michael is two for two in the hunt for 8 gold medals — His two most difficult races are behind him, so now the likelihood of him pulling off this incredible feat is actually greater. How are your maternal emotions?”
“There’s not one word that can express right now, Billy, how I feel,” she replied.
Team U.S.A.‘s incomprehensible come from behind in the 4x100 freestyle relay won Phelps his second gold — and silenced the trash-talking French, who guaranteed victory over America.
And NBC very wisely mic’d up Mama (real first name: Debbie) Phelps in the stands.
Click through to read more about what Mama Phelps, had to say about her golden boy!
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August 11, 2008
BEIJING, China --
Top U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte is sick with the runs, and has been for 48 hours, his dad told Access Hollywood Monday afternoon in Beijing.
Dad also tells Access that he loves that his son is a stud, and he says that Ryan is killin’ it with the ladies.
Lochte is swimming three events in Beijing: the 400m IM, the 200m IM and the 200m back.
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August 7, 2008
BEIJING, China --
With the expectation of winning eight gold medals on his shoulders, one would think that Michael Phelps would have a hard time relaxing. Instead, the superstar swimmer is keeping a low-key profile in the Olympics Athletes’ Village – just playing cards and watching movies.
But as for the question everyone really wants answered — when would Michael shave off the Fu Manchu mustache — well, only Billy Bush found out the answer to that.
And if you want to find out… read on… inside!
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August 6, 2008
BEIJING, China --
The U.S. men’s and women’s swimming team took to the stage like true superstars at a media press conference at the Main Press Center in Beijing on Wednesday.
The USOC started by bringing out the team’s two biggest stars – Michael Phelps and Dara Torres.
The duo was then replaced on stage by teammates Aaron Peirsol, Ryan Lochte, Brendan Hansen, Katie Hoff, Eric Shanteau & Natalie Coughlin.
And, everyone seemed to have an opinion about teammate Amanda Beard’s racy new naked ad for PETA.
All of their amazing stories… inside!
August 5, 2008
BEIJING, China --
Australia’s swimmers aren’t overly preoccupied with their traditional American rivals. It’s the rest of the world that’s got their attention.
A remarkably strong field of swimmers from countries in Europe and Asia will likely produce a wider distribution of medals and a reduced haul for the sport’s traditional heavyweights, Australia coach Alan Thompson said Tuesday.
“I’m sure this will be the most spread of medals that we’ve ever seen at an Olympic Games,” Thompson said.
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August 4, 2008
BEIJING, China --
Michael Phelps sneaked into Beijing almost unnoticed. He’s unlikely to go out that way.
The probable star of the Beijing Olympics avoided hundreds of fans, photographers and reporters Monday by taking a side door out to a waiting bus while his teammates pushed luggage trolleys through the arrival gate at Beijing’s new Terminal 3, a sprawling addition to the city’s airport.
Phelps, who’s grown a mustache while training in Singapore, eventually was spotted—in a window seat on the team bus—by dozens of reporters and photographers. He ignored most of the cameras, glancing in their direction a few times as he adjusted the fit of his baseball cap.
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July 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Qualifying for the Olympics is a wonderful moment for any athlete who has put in the time and effort, year after year, to be the best they can be.
Just ask 24-year-old Eric Shanteau, who will be heading to Beijing to compete for the U.S. in the 200 meter breaststroke.
But what makes Eric’s story even more remarkable is that just a week before he qualified for the 2008 summer games, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
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July 8, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
NBC Universal, broadcasting its record 11th Olympics and surpassing ABC for the most Olympics broadcast by any network, will present an unprecedented 3,600 hours of Beijing Olympic Games coverage, the most ambitious single media project in history.
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Access Style: Fashionista Mama Phelps
Billy Bush was there as Baltimore celebrated its favorite son, Michael Phelps. Now, the spotlight is on Michael’s mom, Debbie, who is the model of mama perfection!
Michael Phelps’ Homecoming Celebration
Billy Bush was on hand as Olympic hero Michael got a heroes welcome in his hometown of Baltimore.
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.
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