Leona, Becks to close Beijing Olympics

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Leona Lewis and David Beckham will take part in the closing ceremony at this year's Beijing Olympics, reports The Sunday Mirror.

Leona will perform at the end of the sporting event to an estimated audience of more than 150 million. Beckham is expected to jet in from Los Angeles for the ceremony, designed as an official handover from China to the UK for the 2012 games in London.

A source said: "Leona and Beckham have accepted the invitation to sprinkle some stardust on the show. They epitomise what London 2012 is about.

"Leona is a young global star from London who has risen from nothing. Becks has glamour and a profile around the world. He was also a key figure in the bid to win the Games for London."

Prime Minister Gordon Brown, London Mayor Boris Johnson and a host of young athletes will also make an appearance at the closing ceremony, taking place on August 24.