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Michael Phelps: the $6.8 Million RMB Man

Someone has been eating his Wheaties, I mean, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes.



Michael Phelps has inked a record $1 million (or $6.8 million RMB, in Chinese currency) endorsement deal with Mazda in China that will make him the highest-paid Western celebrity sponsor in the history of that country.



Michael Phelps will be showing himself off to promote the Mazda 6 automobile via appearances and television / print / outdoor ads. The… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on January 6, 2009 at 2:42am — No Comments

Whose Cuisine Reigns Supreme: Who Should Be TIME Magazine's Person of the Year 2008?

Tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 17) TIME Magazine will reveal its selection for this year's "Person of the Year". Editors and civilians alike have been submitting their votes on TIME's website. The cover will feature a man, woman, or idea that "for better or worse, has most influenced events in the preceding year."



Ultimately, TIME editor Rick Stengel will make the… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on December 16, 2008 at 5:29pm — No Comments

Who's Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year? Our Favorite Swimmer, Michael Phelps!

Who doesn't remember the Olympics because of Michael Phelps? He kept us glued to our TVs night after night as we watched in disbelief, history being made. As a fellow swimmer, I came to appreciate Phelps not because he is an American hero but because of the journey it took for him to get there.… Continue

Added by alice on December 3, 2008 at 7:30am — 4 Comments

Awesome Business! Kobe Bryant, Michael Phelps, Tony Hawk, and A.Rod Rocks out in Guitar Hero Ad



Kobe Bryant, Michael Phelps, Tony Hawk, and A.Rod rocks out in Guitar Hero ad - Risky Business style. I love how each guy's underwear styling is consistent with their professional image.





Directed by the greasy genius, my one and only, Brett… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on October 27, 2008 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments

US Weekly's NOT SO Stylish Bash

Aubrey O'Day (Danity Kane) begging Animal Rights Activists to kill her, please.



Whether you admit it or not, if you're into guys, then US Weekly is among your favorite readings. I respect it, relish it, and savor every word and photo. All the more reason why I found US Weekly's photos from their "25 Most Stylish New Yorkers Bash" (posted… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on September 15, 2008 at 6:55pm — 1 Comment

The Craziest, Closest Race: Phelps 7th Gold 100M Butterfly (Video Inside)

Phelps Gold Medal 7 - 100m Butterfly

It just doesn't get better than…

Added by alice on August 16, 2008 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

'Cause Mama Phelps, The Greatest Olympian Wouldn't Have Been Possible Without You!

Big props to Mama Phelps for giving birth to one of the greatest Olympians ever!



When teachers counted him out, you gave him focus, purpose.

NY Times article on Deborah Phelps.

"It might be once in a century you see something like this," said teammate Aaron Peirsol, a gold… Continue

Added by alice on August 12, 2008 at 9:30pm — 1 Comment

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