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The Olympics Closing Ceremony on Sunday night, which was a huge party that showcased British music history, icons and traditions, has received some criticism for including rail-thin, slightly unhealthy-looking supermodels, with complicated histories in the segment that put the spotlight on supermodels. Great Britain’s Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell led the catwalk contingent that paid homage to British designers such as Alexander McQueen and Victoria Beckham. The Twitter-verse exploded with disapproval. Moss, who allegedly used drugs in 2005, in particular took some heat. But Tweeters’ main complaint was to ask what kind of message it sends to feature anorexic-looking women after seeing the accomplishments of healthy, muscular women. Meanwhile the closing ceremony was a party themed event which featured performances by top British and iconic British music by the likes of Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, Pet Shop Boys, Spice Girls, Take That, George Michaels, Taio Cruz and others. Check out the playlist below: Household Division Ceremonial State Band – Parklife Pet Shop Boys – West End Girls One Direction – What Makes You Beautiful Beatles – A Day in the Life (not live) Ray Davies – Waterloo Sunset LSO – Parade of Athletes (written by David Arnold for the Ceremony) Elbow – Open Arms Elbow – One Day Like This Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God remix 2012) Urban Voices Collective and the Dhol Foundation – Here Comes the Sun (by George Harrison) John Lennon – Imagine (performed by Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir and Liverpool Signing Choir) Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody George Michael – Freedom ’90 George Michael – White Light Kaiser Chiefs – Pinball Wizard Annie Lennox – Little Bird Ed Sheeran – Wish You Were Here (by Pink Floyd) with Nick Mason, Mike Rutherford and Richard Jones David Bowie – Space Oddity / Changes / Ziggy Stardust / Jean Genie / Rebel Rebel / Diamond Dogs / Young Americans / Let’s Dance / Fashion (not live) Russell Brand and Bond – Pure Imagination / I Am the Walrus Fatboy Slim – Right Here, Right Now and Rockafeller Skank Jessie J – Price Tag Tinie Tempah – Written in the Stars Taio Cruz – Dynamite Bee Gees – You Should Be Dancing (recorded) Spice Girls – Spice Up Your Life Beady Eye, with Liam Gallagher – Wonderwall Electric Light Orchestra – Mr Blue Sky (recorded) Eric Idle – Always Look on the Bright Side of Life Muse – Survival Brian May and Roger Taylor – Brighton Rock Brian May, Roger Taylor and Jessie J – We Will Rock You London Philharmonic Orchestra – National Anthem of Greece London Welsh Male Voice Choir and London Welsh Rugby Club Choir – Olympic Anthem The Who – Baba O’Riley / See Me, Feel Me / Listening to You / My Generation]]>
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