We caught up with Olympic mega-champion Michael Phelps as he attended a press conference at the McBurney YMCA in New York on Thursday to announce the Visa Grant for Early Swimming Program.

What a sweetheart. He is making it very difficult to say what I am about to say...

You know how when Phelps is in the pool looking all athletic with his perfect bod, radiant confidence and donning a swim cap that holds his ears in place?

Well, it seems the minute his swim cap comes off, so does his magnetic seduction. Sadly, Phelps seems to be a bit of a dork outside of the pool.

But apparently that's not stopping country singer Carrie Underwood. The two are reportedly planning a first date.

Attention whore Actress Lindsay Lohan has also expressed an Olympic-sized crush on Phelps. Something tells me LiLo won't be switching teams anytime soon for the Phelps man.

Even dorks have standards.











Photography by KRISTIN CALLAHAN

Speaking of skinny minnies, we spotted Kristen Johnston (remember her from 3rd Rock from the Sun?), looking frighteningly thin as she took her pit bull for a stroll through the Soho neighborhood of New York on Thursday.

The comedic actress stayed glued to her phone and text messaged with each stride.

Oy vey. Honey, what's wrong?

Check out her dog's pensive expression. Even she seems worried for her owner. (So sad!)

I truly hope she is alright. The lady is awesomely hilarious when she is on top of her game!











EXCLUSIVE photography by CARLOS VILA /ANDERSON

Chad Michael Murray and his fiancee Kenzie Dalton arrive at LAX airport in Los Angeles on Thursday.

A near-skeletal Kenzie (no joke!) made sure to have her makeup in place before posing for the cameras.

Does someone have body dysmorphia?

Kenzie, you're a living doll. Stop sweating the small stuff... literally.

The way these two cling to each other while in the presence of luggage reminds me of another couple... *dreamy thought bubbles*











EXCLUSIVE photography by MATINGAS/MO

We spotted the Pussycat Dolls at LAX today... and we couldn't help but wonder:

Did lead singer Nicole Scherzinger revise her revision?

Are our eyes playing tricks on us?  Let us know what you think.

We've also included a photo from the 2004 Radio Music Awards and some photos of Nicole and boyfriend Lewis Hamilton out in London on August 13th of this year.

Nicole is a beautiful and talented gal.  We just hope she is more careful than this guy!












Photos by SCOTT/CHRIS

Katie Holmes returns to the Minetta Lane Theater in New York after a lunch break on Thursday.

[INSERT SNARKY STYLE COMMENTARY HERE]

Are you as tired as we are of analyzing every style step Holmes has made these past weeks?

Tim Gunn isn't.

The Project Runway guru has been criticizing Katie's recent "dowdy" looks, saying she managed to transform herself from a "farm girl" look into a truly "sophisticated" fashionista. But, he adds, she needs to stay away from styles that make her look old beyond her years.

And the pegged jeans: Gunn just doesn't get it. Claims he has no idea where that trend is coming from.

Mind you, all of this is coming from the recently-installed creative director of Liz Claiborne. Um, wasn't that brand big in the '80s? I'm just sayin' it's no Prada.

*Commenters, please have mercy on me. I know I have committed crimes against pop culture by speaking ill of the revered Tim Gunn. But it had to be said.*











Photography by ANDERSON/VILA

Well, not with the Fendi (as in Adele Casagrande Fendi).  But, Kim Kardashian's ginormo Fendi purse is big enough to require its own chair, so we're going to consider it a dining partner.

Kim put on some "rich person lazy clothing," tied her hair up into a really cute ponytail (watch out, Hewitt), and headed to 3rd Street celebutrough Toast for lunch.  In addition to her Fendi, Kim was joined by her Dancing with the Stars partner Mark Ballas.

What do you think Kim is carrying in that ha-uge bag?  One Olsen or two?












EXCLUSIVE photos by ZFI

Director-actor Mario Van Peebles prepares for departure from LAX airport in Los Angeles on Thursday.

Forget Van Peebles, though. I'm cracking up at the scene-stealer behind him.

She is really going cuckoo over her McFlurry. It's as if she's an '80s McDonald's commercial come to life.

We just love those randoms who enjoy hijacking celeb photos.











EXCLUSIVE photography by MATINGAS/MO

Yesterday, we gushed about how excited we are for Burn After Reading's upcoming U.S. release.  Then, later in the day, the flick premiered at the Venice Film Festival.

Some things to note:

- Brad Pitt done gone 'n' found himself a crunk juice holder!
- George Clooney's tan is awe-inspiring.
- Valeria Golino's necklace is looks like candy.  And yet, still big time classy.
- Tilda Swinton might be the only person in the world who looks good in that color.  Kudos, Swinton.  Kudos.





















Photos by OLYCOM

Sienna Miller takes her dogs out for a walk with her mother Jo before going for a bite to eat at a local eatery on Thursday in London.

The actress says she is tired of her "slut" image and that the press has blown her private life completely out of proportion.

Sienna, 26, and boyfriend Balthazar Getty, 33, are reportedly house hunting in Malibu. Well, more like mansion hunting. Could this really be, um, for real?

Rumors of ultra exclusive neighborhoods, grand architecture and open-air showers are swirling—and we know how much Miller likes to air out.











Photography by BIG PICTURES

Look who we spotted at LAX today!  George Takei (Star Trek's Mr. Sulu) and his partner of 21 years Brad Altman flashed our lenses their big smiles.  And they've plenty of reason to be happy:

George and Brad recently announced that they will be marrying on September 14th!

We want to know if Brad sees a dermatologist and, if so, who.  That fella's skin looks perfie!

Check out the photos of the happy, traveling, engaged couple.












EXCLUSIVE photos by CHRIS/SCOTT