+ The unstoppable Michael Phelps has already parlayed his 8 Olympic gold medals into a Sports Illustrated cover, a hosting op on SNL and a cameo on Entourage. Next stop? Mars. (E! Online)
+ Sad news, Dylan McKay fans. Neither Luke Perry nor his famous sideburns will be appearing on the 90210 spinoff. (ICYDK)
+ Gossip Girl continues to embody the right combination of meanspiritedness and gratuitous sex scenes. (Entertainment Weekly)
+ Meanwhile, The O.C. and Buffy the Vampire Slayer invade TheWB.com. OMFG! (PopWatch)
+ This week, Project Runway’s designers were tasked with turning car parts into evening wear! Discuss. (People)