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Michael Phelps On Hosting ‘SNL’: ‘I’m Along For The Ride’

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.

Ryan Lochte: ‘I Lost My Grill Last Night In Beijing’

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?

The People’s Republic of Phelps-istan

“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.

U.S. Swimmer Ryan Lochte Is Sick With The Runs

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.

Dara Torres In Beijing: ‘I Skype With (My Daughter) Every Day’

Don’t doubt it for a second: Dara Torres is proud and excited to be here in Beijing.

Moments — like meeting men’s basketball star LeBron James Wednesday night and Skyping (video conferencing) with her two-year-old daughter, Tessa, have made this, her 5th Olympics, perhaps her most unique to date.

But when she got together with our own Billy Bush, the conversation quickly turned to painting toenails, tips for getting rid of love handles, and Ryan Lochte’s hair.

A preview of our interview… inside!

A Viewer’s Guide To Olympic Events

The Olympic flame finishes its long journey to the opening ceremony of the Beijing Games on Friday, marking the start of 16 days of competition involving thousands of athletes. With all the action, keeping track of what to watch for can be tough. This guide provides a brief summary of each major sport.

U.S. Swimmers Dive Into Beijing With Strong Opinions… And Stories

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!