BECKHAM: LONDON WILL TOP BEIJING

David Beckham believes the London Olympics in 2012 will be even better than the spectacular events seen at the Beijing Games. [...]

Beckham said: "I was so honoured to be asked and I'm so excited to be alongside such talente people.

"I'm an East End boy and I'm proud that it's happening in London. I was very proud to involved in the first place bringing it back to England and to London. It's going to generate so much interest in sport and kids are already getting excited about it.

"We have seen what the Chinese have done here and I'm sure we will better that, without a doubt."

Beckham, who went to the Bird's Nest stadium to watch the final night of the athletics, said he had been hugely impressed by the British athletes.

He added: "I was lucky enough to be back in London last week and had a lot of spare time in the hotel so I was watching the Olympics all day. It was great to see, the cycling was so impressive and it was great for Chris Hoy to have achieved what he did.

"It's nice to see many people getting so emotional about winning medals and it makes you proud to be British.

"It has been a great Games so far."

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Beckham hopes Beijing gold rush will inspire kids to embrace sports

Football icon David Beckham hopes that Britain’’s huge medal haul at the Beijing Olympics will inspire youngsters to bring laurels to the country in 2012.

East London born Beckham, 33, is passionate that his home country should enjoy a rich legacy in sports facilities from the Olympics.

According to the Mirror, Beckham hoped that the 19 gold medals won by British players would lead to more of the capital’’s youngsters wanting to be part of the London games.

“That sort of success always generates kids wanting to do sport and to do well, said the England and LA Galaxy star.

Beckham also said that the success of the British Olympians would definitely lead to more kids getting involved in sports.

“I believe kids are already getting ready for 2012 and want to be involved in it, said the football superstar.

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David Beckham helps Tom Cruise diet
This one's for the Gossip Girls!

When Tom Cruise wanted to lose weight he knew exactly who to turn to – good mate David Beckham.

The actor, 46, has piled on the pounds over the past year and wanted to get rid of his spare tyre.

‘Tom had been steadily gaining weight,’ a source tells The Mail On Sunday. ‘He hated it when pictures started appearing of him with a belly and love handles. Tom has a private gym at his home and David has been working out with him.’

Tom has already lost 10lb since following 33-year-old Becks' diet and exercise regime.

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Berkshire violinist adds string to her bow
This is the story of the violinist who played next to Becks on the double decker bus at the closing ceremony of the Olympics. It's not Becks news, but it's heartwarming, and I thought for human interest you might like to read it.

She adds that performing with Page, Lewis and Beckham was like a dream come true.

"I'm such a fan of all three of them. It was just incredible." [...]

"I couldn't ever really comprehend the scale of the event. I just had to do a job and be as professional as I could be.

"Before the performance all of us were shaking with nerves," she reveals, "but David Beckham helped calm me down a little bit and we stepped out for a little bit of fresh air."

It obviously did the trick, for she adds: "When we actually got out and performed I didn't worry about all the cameras.

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David Beckham's Free Kicks
This is a lovely compilation video of many of David's wonderful free kicks. It's not newsworthy, it's just for fun. Once in a while it's nice to look back...