2012 olympics

The Brits Go Out with a Bang

As the torch goes out tomorrow, the London Olympic Games will come to an end. Just like the celebratory Opening Ceremony, the music-heavy culture of England is bringing together UK’s hottest artists for the Olympic Closing Ceremony. Leading the ceremony is artistic director Kim Gavin, known for his knowledge in the pop genre, and with a title like “A Symphony of British Music” we can only imagine the degree to which he’ll blow us away!

This star-studded event will bring in pop group sensation One Direction, to touch teen hearts around the world, and even more impressive it will reunite the Spice Girls for a much overdue performance.  Although speculations have risen as to whether the Spice Girls will go through with their performance, if done, this might be the last Spice Girls showing ever! It also wouldn’t be a British show without the beloved Adele!

Going more classic rock, the legendary bands Muse and The Who will also be in attendance. The Muse wrote the London Olympic theme song and are expected to perform their hit song “Survival.” Even 80′s pop sensation George Michael and British rock star Russell Brand can’t stay away from this limelight. With performers like Ed Sheeran performing with members of Pink Floyd and Ray Davies from the Kinks, we can’t wait to rock out!

‘Til next time, Summer Olympics- see you in Rio!

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Eat, Sleep, Compete

Ever wonder where they house all of the athletes for the Olympic games? Well we have a sneak peak for you, the newly renovated London Olympic Housing. Opening up just this week for the London Olympic Games, the Housing has been outfitted to hold “16,000 athletes, coaches, and officials.” How’s that for all-inclusive!

This $1.5 billion complex has been built to serve the athletes with a 24-hour cafeteria to keep the athletes fueled. An astonishing 25,000 loaves of bread are expected to be served throughout the Games’ duration along with food inspired by international cuisines such as Carribean, Indian, and Mediterranean, and of course the familiar McDonald’s. Between eating and exercising, these athletes will need to catch some z’s to remain calm. That’s why each athlete-friendly room comes with two beds with sporty-themed blankets reading “excellence, friendship and respect.”

That all sounds wonderful, but from the looks of the released photo, we’re wondering how those muscular athletes fit on those tiny beds?!

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