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`One Direction` to perform at Olympics Closing Ceremony

`One Direction` to perform at Olympics Closing Ceremony London, August 9 : Despite being mere pups in the world of pop, `One Direction' will be having a lion's share of the spotlight at the Olympic Closing Ceremony, after being given their own moving island for a five-minute cameo.

Harry, Zayn, Liam, Niall and Louis will perform `What Makes You Beautiful' from a carnival-like flat-bed truck, moving around the athletics track at Stratford's Olympic Stadium.

"It's all hush-hush and the boys have been sworn to secrecy," the Mirror quoted an insider as saying.

"But they've been at rehearsals and can't wait to do their bit. It will be an unforgettable occasion and they feel privileged to be a part of it," the insider added. (ANI)


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Pellegrini announces Malaga departure

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Mahindra riders looking forward to Le Mans

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Disappointing outing for Bolisetti

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