Paul McCartney to open London Olympics

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Paul McCartney performs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 31.

By Courtney Hazlett

With the Olympics less than one year away, plans for the London 2012 opening ceremonies are coming together. The Telegraph reports that Sir Paul McCartney will kick off the celebration July 27, 2012. According to the report, the former Beatle told organizers that he's "up for" doing the show, but final details have yet to be arranged.

Unfortunately, the Olympics will not double as a Beatles reunion, as previously hoped. Ringo Starr, the only other living member of the band, is planning to be on tour in the United States at the same time.

Some other news on the opening ceremonies front: directors Stephen Daldry ("The Reader") and Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire") are said to be headling the creative team. Daldry will serve as creative director, and Boyle as artistic director.?

Source: http://scoop.today.com/_news/2011/08/02/7230121-paul-mccartney-to-open-the-2012-olympics

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