He does comedy, writes books, mixes it up with the hottest stars in music
and Hollywood. With all this, who needs swimming?
Certainly not Michael Phelps - not anymore, at least. But as a presenter at
the 2008 Video Music Awards, all that fresh Olympic bling will certainly help.
The swimmer who took home a record-breaking eight gold medals from the
Beijing Games joins Miley Cyrus, Lindsay Lohan and Ciara as presenters at the
Sept. 7 VMAs telecast from Los Angeles. British comedian Russell Brand will
host.
It's been a busy week for Phelps, who announced he'll write a book about his
road to Olympic history (to be released in time for the holidays) and plans to
host the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live."
Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and Corbin Bleu of the "High
School Musical" franchise will also present at the VMAs, as will "Twilight"
actors Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, MTV said Thursday.
The network also announced performers Katy Perry, T-Pain, Lupe Fiasco and The
Ting Tings.
Performers already announced include Rihanna, Pink, Paramore and T.I., who
will be making his first appearance at a major awards show since his arrest
right before an awards ceremony last year. The Jonas Brothers, Lil Wayne and Kid
Rock are also scheduled to do their thing onstage.