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Famous as :
Professional swimmerBirth Name :
Michael Fred PhelpsBirth Date :
June 30, 1985Birth Place :
Baltimore, Maryland, USAClaim to fame :
Won 6 golds at the 2004 Olympic Games, Athens
Michael Phelps Involved in Car Accident in Hometown
August 14, 2009 01:08:51Gold medal-winning Olympian Michael Phelps was involved in a car accident in his hometown Baltimore, Maryland on Thursday night, August 13. Fortunately, he was uninjured.
The accident, according to WBAL Baltimore, occurred at the intersection of East Biddle and West Calvert streets just before 9 P.M. Phelps reportedly was driving a black Cadillac Escalade when he collided with a Honda Accord driven by an unidentified woman. No record on what caused the collision, but eyewitnesses told TMZ both vehicles collided after someone ran a stoplight and then hit a third car that was not moving at the time.
Robert Pattinson, Zac Efron Nominated for Choice Male Hottie Teen Choice Award
June 16, 2009 09:06:06The list of nominees for 2009 Teen Choice Awards has been unveiled and it sees the likes of Robert Pattinson and Zac Efron being nominated for Choice Male Hottie prize. Both movie heartthrobs vie for the category with fellow actors that include Chace Crawford, Jonas Brothers, and Taylor Kitsch.
Zac and the Jonas boys, additionally, are nominated for Choice Red Carpet Icon: Male. Their competitors for the gong include "American Idol" season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert, Justin Timberlake, and Kanye West.
Michael Phelps Writes Children's Book
June 15, 2009 11:06:3414-times Olympic gold medal winning swimmer Michael Phelps is invading children's world by writing a book, titled "How to Train with a T. Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals." The book, as reported by the Associated Press, will follow the 23-year-old athlete's training regimen, which will be made easy for children to understand.
Set to be published by Simon & Schuster, "How to Train with a T. Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals" features illustrations of Michael, his bulldog Herman, and his coach Bob Bowman. The illustrations are done by Ward Jenkins.
Michael Phelps Denies Dating 2009 Miss USA Runner-Up Carrie Prejean
April 24, 2009 11:04:44"I'm not dating anybody," Michael Phelps told US Weekly when asked about Internet reports of him dating 2009 Miss USA runner-up Carrie Prejean. "I'm single. My private life stays private," he insisted during the opening of the Omega flagship boutique in N.Y.C. on Wednesday, April 22.
Report on Michael Phelps dating Carrie Prejean, who sparked pros and cons with her anti gay marriage comment during the Miss USA competition, was first brought to the surface by Radar Online on Tuesday, April 21. The media claimed Carrie's grandmother Jeanette Coppolla had confirmed the twosome's love relationship.
Michael Phelps Said Dating 2009 Miss USA Runner-Up Carrie Prejean
April 22, 2009 11:04:1614-times Olympic gold medal winner Michael Phelps reportedly is dating 2009 Miss USA runner-up Carrie Prejean. The first media which brings the news to public's notice is Radar Online, claiming in an exclusive report on its site that Carrie's grandmother Jeanette Coppolla has confirmed the twosome's love relationship.
"Carrie and Michael have been out to baseball games and lunch," Jeanette says in a statement. "He always calls her when he is in town and they go out." Jeanette goes on revealing, "Carrie knows that he has dated a lot of girls but she enjoys going out with him and isn't serious about being in a relationship with him," adding that "he's a nice guy and she likes him."
Michael Phelps Glad to Escape Charges in Marijuana Pic Case
February 17, 2009 10:02:39Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott has, on Monday, February 16, confirmed that there will be no charges filed against Michael Phelps in relation to his smoking-marijuana case. "Having thoroughly investigated this matter, we do not believe we have enough evidence to prosecute anyone that was present at the November party," Lott said in a statement.
"We had a photo and him saying he was sorry for inappropriate behavior. He never said, 'I smoked marijuana.' We didn't have physical evidence," Lott went on detailing on the reasons that prompted authorities not to charge the gold-medalist swimmer. "Michael Phelps and I agree that something positive needs to come from this incident and that is a message of not using drugs. My perspective is that the law pertains to everyone and our drug laws are to be enforced," Lott added.
Video: Michael Phelps Offers Apology to Chinese Fans for Marijuana Scandal
February 14, 2009 02:02:11Taking full responsibility for the scandal he has caused after picture of him smoking marijuana hit the web, Michael Phelps issues another apology yet again and this time he dedicates it for his Chinese fans. The 23-year-old Olympic champion, who won eight gold medals at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, releases an Internet video seeking forgiveness from the Asian country.
"To my Chinese friends. As many of you know, I recently engaged in behavior which was regrettable and not what people have come to expect from me," Phelps says at the beginning of the video. He then continues addressing the support and encouragement that his Chinese fans have given to him.
List of Athlete Nominees for the 22nd Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards
February 06, 2009 02:02:41In accompaniment of movie, TV, and music categories, athlete nominees for the 22nd Annual Kids' Choice Awards have been unveiled. 14-times Olympic gold medal winner Michael Phelps, who has become the target of public's mock since picture of him smoking marijuana hit the web, is up for the category of Favorite Male Athlete.
Competing for the same category with the 23-year-old swimmer are basketball player LeBron James who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers and football quarterback Peyton Manning. Professional golfer Tiger Woods, who's been sidelined since undergoing knee surgery in June 2008, is also nominated for the same category.
Marijuana-Smoking Pic Costs Michael Phelps Kellogg's Sponsorship Contract
February 06, 2009 11:02:38Cereal and snack maker Kellogg Co. has decided not to renew its contract with Michael Phelps due to his marijuana-smoking picture which was made public by News of the World on late Saturday, January 31. A confirmation on the contract severance has been made by the company's spokeswoman on Thursday, February 5.
"We originally built the relationship with Michael, as well as the other Olympic athletes, to support our association with the U.S. Olympic team," the spokeswoman said in a statement. "Michael's most recent behavior is not consistent with the image of Kellogg. His contract expires at the end of February and we have made a decision not to extend his contract."
Michael Phelps Finds It Hard to Explain Marijuana-Smoking Pic to Mom
February 06, 2009 09:02:26In an interview with the Baltimore Sun, his first ever interview since his smoking-marijuana pic was made public last week, Michael Phelps admitted it "definitely wasn't easy" for him to explain to his mother, Debbie, about what is going on. "Seeing my mom reminded me of how it was the day after I got my DUI, and I swore to myself I'd never do that again," he said. "This is just a stupid thing of mine that I did, and I have to live with it."
"We've been talking a lot," Phelps recounted further. He then added that following the incident he's been spending the past several days with his mother and his two sisters. "I've been able to get back to my family. It's part of my life I need back," he revealed. "It's something I am going to have to live with, and something I'll have to grow from."
Investigation Underway, Michael Phelps Facing Possible Drug Charges
February 04, 2009 01:02:11Authorities in Columbia, S.C. are doing an investigation in relation to the picture of Michael Phelps smoking marijuana from a bong. In a statement which was made public on Tuesday, February 3, Sheriff Leon Lott Jr. confirmed that due to the on-going investigation, the record-breaking Olympian swimmer is facing possible drug charges.
"If someone breaks the law in Richland County, we have an obligation as law enforcement to investigate and to bring charges," the statement read. "The Richland County Sheriff's Department is making an effort to determine if Mr. Phelps broke the law. If he did, he will be charged in the same manner as anyone else. The Sheriff has a responsibility to be fair, to enforce the law and to not turn a blind eye because someone is a celebrity."
Olympic Teammates Show Support for Michael Phelps
February 03, 2009 12:02:09While Michael Phelps' future in the sports world is yet to be determined following his smoking-marijuana picture, his Olympic teammates have been very supportive of him. Contrary to the many negative reviews and publication that the record-breaking Olympian swimmer has been receiving in the past few days, his friends tend to defend him over his conduct.
"This in no way, shape or form diminishes anything he's done," fellow swimmer Dara Torres tells the Associated Press in a statement. "It's sort of a double-edged sword. When you're recognizable, you're looked up to as a role model. He is recognizable, and everything you do gets looked at and picked apart. I guess that's the price of winning 14 Olympic medals."
Ashton Kutcher Defends Michael Phelps' Marijuana-Smoking Pic
February 03, 2009 10:02:22Standing up for Michael Phelps, who has been forced to issue a public apology after a picture of him smoking marijuana hit the web over the weekend, Ashton Kutcher wrote Twitter message on Monday, February 2, giving the swimmer some support. "I wish the media would kill this Phelps story," so the actor wrote his defense for the record-breaking Olympian swimmer.
"God forbid he hit a bong. Go ask your 20 year old kid what they did last weekend," he wrote further. "I'm not saying it was a smart move. But he doesn't need to be publicly outed for it. Who ever put the pic out is an a**!"
Michael Phelps Acknowledges Marijuana-Smoking Pic, Issues Apology
February 02, 2009 10:02:3314-times Olympic gold medal winner Michael Phelps has issued a public apology soon after a picture of him smoking marijuana from a cannabis pipe was published in Britain's News of the World on late Saturday, January 31. Acknowledging the authenticity of the pic, he says he is sorry for the conduct and promises fans and public that he would not do that anymore in the future.
The pic is claimed to have been taken on November 6, 2008 while Phelps was visiting his alleged girlfriend Jordan Matthews, who is a student at the University Of South Carolina in Columbia, at a house party. "Michael came to visit Jordan but ended up just getting wasted every night," News of the World's source recounts.
Michael Phelps' Cameo in the Spoof of 'Grey's Anatomy'
September 23, 2008 02:09:52Olympic Gold medalist Michael Phelps showed some acting skill in the spoof for "Grey's Anatomy". As part of 60th Primetime Emmy Awards pre-show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" presented a segment called "Big Night of Stars" where Jimmy shows a footage where he appears with Michael in a parody of the medical drama.
In what apparently looks serious at the beginning, the so-called trailer to the show's new season is inserted with a scene where a new doctor, played by Michael, is introduced as Dr. McSwimmy. Striking a difference, the newbie walks in the hall of Seattle Grace Hospital in tight swimming trunk and no shirt on.
