ORLANDO, Fla.,None — International superstar Pitbull will headline the 2012 NBA All-Star Halftime Performance on Sunday, Feb. 26. The NBA All-Star Game will air live at 7 p.m. ET on TNT, Score Canada, ESPN Radio, and in more than 200 countries in more than 40 languages.
Pitbull will highlight the halftime show with a performance of his #1 single "Give Me Everything," featuring singer/songwriter Ne-Yo and newcomer Nayer. During the halftime show, Pitbull will deliver a performance with his signature rhymes and will be joined by a host of special guest performers.
Grammy® nominee Nicki Minaj will be performing a medley of songs, including her new smash single "Starships," and fan favorites like "Super Bass," during the introductions of the 2012 NBA All-Stars. The Queen of Hip Hop Soul and Golden Globe nominated Mary J. Blige will honor America with the singing of the U.S. national anthem. Canadian born pop band Neverest will sing the Canadian national anthem before the 61st NBA All-Star Game tip-off.
On Saturday, Feb. 25, as part of NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented by State Farm, will.i.am will hit the court to perform his single "The Hardest Ever" prior to the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest. Flo Rida will perform his current single "Good Feeling" from his upcoming fourth studio album, just prior to the Sprite Slam Dunk contest. Javier Colon of "The Voice" fame will sing the U.S. national anthem. All performances on Saturday night will air before a nationwide audience, live on TNT at 8 p.m. ET.
The 2012 NBA All-Star Game will take place at the Amway Center, a world-class arena for sports and entertainment in Orlando.
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