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2012 Summer Olympics 'Isles of Wonder' Music Playlist Tops Charts [LISTEN]

By Danica Bellini | Jul 30, 2012 03:16 PM EDT

The release of "Isles of Wonder: Music for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games" (directed by English film producer and director Danny Boyle) on Friday night has led to its dominating the download charts in France, Belgium, Spain, and the UK. Read More »

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte's Rivalry Parodied in "Call Me Maybe" Spoof [VIDEO]

By Danica Bellini | Jul 30, 2012 09:22 AM EDT

Just how many "Call me Maybe" video parodies will be made before the Carly Rae Jepsen pop hit finally gets old? Apparently a lot, because the hilarious crew at The NOC has provided us with yet another clever rendition, this one centered on the heated (yet innocent) rivalry between Olympic U.S. swimmers Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte. Read More »

British Stars Perform in Surreal 2012 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony

By Danica Bellini | Jul 28, 2012 10:21 AM EDT

The 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremonies featured a number of talented English musical performances, including the indie-rock band Arctic Monkeys, rapper Dizzee Rascal, and the legendary Beatles singer/songwriter Paul McCartney in a closing set featuring the 1968 single "Hey Jude." Read More »

U.S. Olympic Swimmers Ask, "Call Me, Maybe?" [VIDEO]

By Danica Bellini | Jul 27, 2012 10:58 AM EDT

Check out this fun and entertaining parody of Carly Rae Jepsen's catchy hit "Call Me Maybe" brought to you by members of the U.S. Olympic swim teams. Spawned by 17-year-old swimmer Missy Franklin (who stars throughout) and a few of her fellow teammates, the video also features cameos from every member of the male Olympic team. Read More »

"Say You'll Be There!" Spice Girls Join Snow Patrol, Paul McCartney, Blur, Duran Duran in the Lineup to Play 2012 Summer Olympics Opening and Closing Ceremonies

By Danica Bellini | Jul 26, 2012 11:51 AM EDT

Among a varied list of over 15,000 performers, Paul McCartney, Snow Patrol, Spice Girls, Blur, and Duran Duran are the five headlining artists set to open and close the 2012 Summer Olympics ceremonies which will be held in London starting Friday, July 27. The 2012 Summer Olympics run from July 27 to August 2. Read More »

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