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Gabby Douglas may only be 17 years-old, but she's already accomplished WAY more than your average teen! The gymnast already has two Olympic gold medals under her belt and is currently promoting her second book, Raising The Bar!

But with the London Olympics behind her, Gabby has a TON of free time on her hands! So what does the golden girl like to do in her spare time?

In this EXCLUSIVE interview, she revealed that when she isn't hitting the gym or doing book signings, she's probably watching Vampire Diaries! As if we didn't love her enough already, Gabby says she ALWAYS makes sure her schedule is clear so she can get her Ian Somerhalder fix!

The gold-medalist also says she LOVES listening to Rihanna, Kanye West, and Beyonce, and she's also been learning how to play the guitar in her spare time! Who knows? Maybe we'll see an album drop before the 2016 Rio Olympics! Ha!

Seriously, we're not quite sure how we aren't BFFs with Gabby, because it sounds like we have SOOO much in common! Maybe we can have a Vampire Diaries party and drool over Ian together! LOLz!

Ch-ch-check out the rest of the interview (above)!

Tags: beyonce, book, exclusive interview, gabby douglas, gold medal, guitar, gymnast, ian somerhalder, kanye west, london olympics, olympics, raising the bar, rihanna, rio olympics, vampire diaries

When is the doping madness going to stop???

It's been enough that we've had to deal with Lance Armstrong's doping scandal, but now Olympic discus silver medalist, Darya Pishchalnikova has been banned from the Olympics for 10 years, and is also set to get her medal taken away.

Last year, Pishchalnikova received a silver medal at the London Olympics, but after she tested positive for the illegal drug Oxandrilone, she won't be able to compete for a whole decade.

Federation president, Valentin Balakhnichev said:

Tags: banned, darya pishchalnikova, discus, doping, li yanfeng, london olympics, olympics, oxandrolone, yarelys barrios

Russell Brand is the Walrus!

The British comedian represented his country during the London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony on Sunday night by channeling Willy Wonka and The Beatles.

He took us into a realm of Pure Imagination by singing (above) a few lines from the 1971 musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantasy novel before segueing into a so-so cover of I Am The Walrus.

Not bad, but we would have loved to see his alter ego, Aldous Snow, cover the song with a bit more of a rock star edge.

Or maybe he could have just performed Bangers, Beans & Mash. Ha!

Tags: adaptation, ceremony, comedian, cover, i am the walrus, london olympics, musical, olympic closing ceremony, pure imagination, roald dahl, russell brand, willy wonka

Just call her the Duchess of Camb-wedge!

Kate Middleton has been hoofin' it all over the London Olympics this past week in her favorite and presumably comfiest pair of blue suede wedges.

The Duchess has stepped out in the $375 Stuart Weitzman Corkswoon kicks on five different occasions, and now the shoes is completely sold out.

No surprise there! Everything our beloved Duchess wears turns to gold!

[Image via WENN, AP Images and AKM-GSI.]

Tags: corkswoon, duchess of cambridge, kate middleton, london olympics, recycled looks, skinny jeans, stuart weitzman, wedge shoes

Well, if she's turned them down so consistently over the years, we doubt she'll be crying about this now!

With the third episode of the current Absolutely Fabulous revival wrapped up just in time for the London Olympics, and a movie version in the works, creator Jennifer Saunders has revealed that despite having quite a few celebrity cameos on the series throughout the years, the only one to be banned is none other than Madonna!

But only because she always says no when they invite her!

She explains:

Tags: absolutely fabulous, cameo, creator, guest appearance, jennifer saunders, london olympics, madonna, rejected, revival, turned down

Country pride just got a Converse makeover!

The shoe brand recently launched a limited-edition Chuck Taylor collection inspired from 7 different countries, and they are just way too cool.

With the London Olympics coming at us this weekend, the footgear was right in time to help rep for our hood.

Converse splatted the kicks with flags from the U.S., Jamaica, Brazil, Italy, United Kingdom, China, and Germany, and are currently available at Converse.com for only $75!

Will U be reppin' your country?!?

[Image courtesy of Converse.]

Tags: 75 dollars, brazil, china, chuck taylor all stars, chuck taylors from 7 countries, converse, converse chuck taylor, germany, italy, jamaica, london olympics, united kingdom, us

OMG! Please let this be true!

There are rumors floating around that Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley will play a part in the closing ceremonies of the London Olympics! They'll be wearing designs from some of the country's best designers Vivienne Westwood and Sarah Burton.

We're not sure how exactly they'll be involved, but if it is some kind of fashion show, then we'll literally be jumping for joy. YAY!

We're already getting excited for the Olympics, but if this is true, we're even exciteder!

Tags: closing ceremonies, fashion, kate moss, london olympics, naomi campbell, rosie huntington whiteley, sarah burton, vivienne westwood