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  1. Michael Phelps' Louis Vuitton Leaked Photo May Defuse Olympic Rule 40

    12:04 pm PDT 8/27/2012
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    The record-breaking Olympic swimmer denied authorizing a leak of the ad. READ MORE

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  2. London, U.K.'s Channel 4 Gear Up for Paralympic Games

    10:44 am PDT 8/27/2012
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    After the successful Summer Games, which drew record ratings, the event is expected to sell out and bring its TV home a slight profit. READ MORE

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  3. Ryan Lochte Describes Prince Harry Swimming Race on 'Fallon' (Video)

    12:27 pm PDT 8/25/2012
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    The Olympian told the host how he ended up partying, and splashing, with the British Royal. READ MORE

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  4. 8K Ultra High Def TV Format Developed by Japan's NHK set to be Next Global Standard

    7:31 am PDT 8/24/2012
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    Public broadcaster NHK to get international approval after public viewing demonstrations of the new format at London 2012. READ MORE

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  5. Ryan Lochte Chats About Prince Harry's Nude Vegas Party on 'Today' (Video)

    10:35 am PDT 8/23/2012
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    "I don't need that," the Olympics swimmer said about not being invited to the royal's wild evening. READ MORE

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  6. Olympic Gymnast Gabby Douglas Gets a Hollywood Makeover

    5:00 am PDT 8/22/2012
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    The gold medal winner is styled by Ted Gibson, then hits swanky Beverly Hills boutiques for a shopping spree. READ MORE

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  7. Analyst Lowers Ad Forecast for U.K. Broadcaster ITV

    4:19 am PDT 8/20/2012
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    "Disappointing" recent audience trends should improve in the fourth quarter, and lower ratings for the return of "X Factor" "may build" as the season continues, UBS says though. READ MORE

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  8. Summer Olympics Opening, Closing Ceremony Performers Rise on U.K. Charts

    2:57 am PDT 8/20/2012
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    Jessie J, Emeli Sande, The Spice Girls and Fatboy Slim see some of their songs re-enter the list of the top 200 singles or make big jumps. READ MORE

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  9. Gold Medalist Allyson Felix Visits 'Scandal' Set, 'Scandal-Olympics' Ensue (Video)

    3:18 pm PDT 8/17/2012
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    The track star tells THR that she'd give "Dancing With the Stars" "some consideration" and offers her thoughts on Ryan Lochte being the next "Bachelor" as well as how surly gymnast McKayla Maroney would react to being on the set of the ABC drama. READ MORE

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  10. Allyson Felix on Reality TV

    2:29 pm PDT 8/17/2012
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    Gold medalist Allyson Felix on working in television and the possibility of doing a reality show. The 26 year old track star also gives us her take on Ryan Lochte being on the Bachelor as well as her best McKayla Maroney impression. READ MORE

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  11. Noel Gallagher Explains Why He Didn't Appear at Olympics Closing Ceremony

    2:22 am PDT 8/17/2012
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    He also says he gave his brother Liam's band last-minute approval and compares the secrecy surrounding the closing event to Iran's nuclear program. READ MORE

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  12. Ryan Lochte Pees in the Pool With Joan Rivers (Video)

    5:39 pm PDT 8/16/2012
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    The Olympian taped a segment of E!'s "Fashion Police" with the host getting the champ to take a dip in the fountain near THR's offices. READ MORE

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  13. A 'Cleansing Moment': 'Today' EP Talks Post-Olympics Boost

    7:00 am PDT 8/15/2012
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    Jim Bell shares what he learned from the Summer Games — and how he plans to stay ahead of "Good Morning America." READ MORE

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  14. Olympics 2012: European Broadcasting Union Calls Games “Most Watched" Ever

    6:56 am PDT 8/15/2012
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    Europe's public broadcasters enjoyed a ratings bonanza with the London 2012 Summer Games. READ MORE

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  15. Olympic Gymnast McKayla Maroney on Her 'Not Impressed' Face: 'Sometimes I Scare Myself'

    6:52 am PDT 8/15/2012
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    The stern-faced champion vaulter and internet phenomenon talks to THR while on the town in New York City. READ MORE

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  16. Rio de Janeiro Releases 2016 Olympics Theme Song (Video)

    1:58 pm PDT 8/14/2012
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    The clip debuted Monday afternoon after Mayor Eduardo Paes brought the Olympic flag into Rio de Janeiro. READ MORE

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  17. George Michael Responds to Critics of His Olympics Performance

    1:36 pm PDT 8/14/2012
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    Referencing media reports accusing him of self-promotion, the singer tweets his fans to join him "in telling them to f--- off." READ MORE

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  18. Ryan Lochte Dives Into '90210' Guest Gig

    9:39 am PDT 8/14/2012
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    The 11-time Olympic medalist has booked his first TV series appearance in an October episode of The CW drama. READ MORE

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  19. Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix Visits the Set of 'Scandal'

    9:28 am PDT 8/14/2012
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    After hearing of the show, Olympian Allyson Felix reveals that she watched the entire first season the day she won her gold medal. The track star brought her London Olympic medals to the set of ABC's drama 'Scandal'. READ MORE

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  20. Highlights and Lowlights of The London Olympics

    2:06 pm PDT 8/13/2012
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    THR's high and lowlights of the London 2012 Olympic Games. READ MORE

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