There’s a level of greatness associated with “The Star-Spangled Banner” being performed at major sporting events. Whitney Houston arguably has the best one with Super Bowl XXV and Marvin Gaye has what is considered the smoothest from when it was performed at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game. The last time everyone talked about a “bad” National Anthem […]

I think its safe to say that we all know and love Alicia Keys’ powerful voice. She graces the stage with poise, elegance, beauty and talent, no doubt. But, recently during the 2013 NBA All-Star halftime show she showed us how she shakes her groove thang.

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Rihanna spent her 23rd birthday performing at the NBA All-Star show on Sunday, then celebrated at a private party in Beverly Hills. Guests nibbled on Sprinkles cupcakes with Barbados’ flag imprinted on them, Oxtail and plaintains. Take a look: Is Rihanna Sexting Colin Farrell? Rihanna Performs At NBA All-Star Weekend [VIDEO] Happy Birthday Rihanna!

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, was name the All-Star game’s MVP after leading the Western Conference to a 148-143 victory Sunday night at Staples Center. Bryant led all scorers with 37 points and added 14 rebounds to claim his fourth All-Star game MVP award.  Read More:

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, a three-time All-Star MVP, is this year’s leading vote-getter in the NBA All-Star Balloting program. “Black Mamba” earned 2,380,016 of the fan votes. He is joined in the Western Conference starting five by New Orleans Hornets’ Chris Paul (1,281,591), the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant (1,736,728), making his first […]