Leona Lewis, David Beckham for Beijing Olympics

Contributed By: Joanna Ester Created On: Sunday, 25 May 2008 Hits: 121 Leona Lewis Leona Lewis, who former X-Factor winner and football superstar, David Beckham will help close this years Olympic Games in Beijing, according to reports. Both of them participation in the ceremony, which will be watched by an estimated 150 million people, will mark the official handover to Britain ahead of London 2012. Leona Lewis, who last month became the first British-born artist since Phil Collin in 1990 to score an American chart double, is expected to sing at the event. :: story continues below :: A spokesperson for London 2012 told the Sunday Mirror that both Lewis and Beckham “epitomise” the Olympic spirit, adding that they would “sprinkle some stardust on the show.” Prime Minister Gordon Brown and London Mayor Boris Johnson are also expected at the event on August 24th. Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: Leona Lewis' Snow Patrol Cover to Miss Out on Number One (19-11-2008) Leona Lewis to Perform at Elton John's New Years party (17-11-2008) Coldplay, Beyonce Scoop Monaco World Music Awards (10-11-2008) Leona Lewis: 'Obama is a huge step forward for America and the world' (03-11-2008) Leona Lewis to Do Collaboration With Lil' Wayne (12-09-2008) Prev Story: The Ting Tings on Top UK Album Chart Next Story: Mika Starts Working on New Album

 

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