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Beyonce performs "Single Ladies" at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009. REUTERS/Gary Hershorn

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    Phelps to host Saturday Night Live

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    Michael Phelps celebrates after the U.S. won the men's 4x100m medley relay swimming final at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 17, 2008. Phelps won his eighth gold medal of the games. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen

    LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Swimmer Michael Phelps' victory lap on NBC continues, with the Olympian champion booked to make his acting debut on the 34th season premiere of "Saturday Night Live."

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    Phelps will host the sketch comedy series when it begins its new season September 13 with musical guest Lil Wayne.

    NBC has banked on viewer interest in Phelps continuing beyond his successful quest to win eight gold medals at the Beijing Summer Games. Phelps is a guest on NBC's "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" on September 8, and the network picked up the broadcast rights to the 2009 World Swimming Championship, in which Phelps will compete.

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