By Juliet Pyles

BEIJING, China (Hollywood Today) 8/11/08 — The “Star-Spangled Banner” recording went dead at the Water Cube yesterday during the medal ceremony for 400m IM gold medalist Michael Phelps. The American star broke out into a grin and the crowd, unsure what to do, applauded. The glitch occurred with President Bush, wife Laura and daughter Barbara, and his father, former President Bush, in attendance.
Full Story and Video: http://www.nbcolympics.com/swimming/news/newsid=188657.html#one+down+phelps

· U.S. volleyball star Kerri Walsh lost her wedding ring during her opening round match when she went up for a block on Sunday against Japan’s Mika Saiki and Chiaki Kusuhara. Venue workers combed the sand with metal detectors to find it. Volunteer Song Zhendong dug it up after about 20 minutes – six hours after the morning match.
Full Story: http://www.nbcolympics.com/beachvolleyball/news/newsid=191613.html

· Married Couples of the Games – In second place going into the final stage of Team Equestrian Eventing, Clayton and Lucinda Fredericks (AUS) have a shot at becoming the third married couple in Olympic history to win gold medals at the same Olympic Games.
Full Story: http://www.nbcolympics.com/newscenter/news/newsid=196299.html#married+masterful

2. Video Highlights for 8.10.08
http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/share.html?videoid=0810_HD_MUL_RC_CE055

3. Photo Slide Shows you may find interesting:
US Hoopsters Visit Great Wall : http://www.nbcolympics.com/basketball/photos/galleryid=196556.html
Pranking the President: http://www.nbcolympics.com/softball/photos/galleryid=188397.html
10 Women to Watch: http://www.nbcolympics.com/beachvolleyball/photos/galleryid=163897.html
Phelps through the Years: http://www.nbcolympics.com/athletes/athlete=2/photos/galleryid=136921.html

4. Medal Counts as of 8.11.08
China – 14
USA- 12
South Korea – 8
Italy – 8
Russia- 6
For full medal counts: http://www.nbcolympics.com/medals/index.html