buzzz worthy. . .
The NBA has announced talent for its annual all star hoop-off.
Voice judge and vocalist Christina Aguilera will open up the 2015 NBA All-Star Game in NYC in a performance with the Rockettes at the 64th NBA All-Star Game during the “Entertainment Series presented by JBL” on Sunday, Feb. 15 at Madison Square Garden. Aguilera will be joined by legendary New York City dance troupe the Rockettes for a spectacular open to the night. The game will air live at 8 p.m. ET on TNT.
Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Aguilera is a vocal powerhouse known worldwide for countless chart-topping hits, including “Reflection,” “Genie in a Bottle,” “Fighter” and “Beautiful.” In addition to selling more than 30 million albums worldwide, Aguilera starred alongside Cher in the Golden Globe-nominated musical “Burlesque.” Next month, Aguilera will return as judge for the eighth season of “The Voice.”
Prior to the start of this year’s All-Star Game, the Staten Island native will take center stage for a New York-themed medley, culminating with introductions of the 2015 NBA All-Stars. During Aguilera’s set, the Rockettes will dazzle the crowd with eye-high kicks and precision choreography.
At half-time there will be more power house vocals when Ariana Grande hits center court.
Grande will headline the 64th NBA All-Star Game halftime show during the "Entertainment Series presented by JBL."
Known for her wide range and powerful voice, Grande has taken the music world by storm. Last year, she became the first woman in history -- and the first artist since Michael Jackson -- to simultaneously have three songs in the Top 6 of Billboard's Digital Songs chart. Additionally, her platinum-selling album "My Everything" and smash hit "Bang Bang" earned Grande her first Grammy nominations. This year, Grande will add NBA All-Star halftime performer to her list of accomplishments when she takes the stage to regale fans with a compilation of her biggest hits.
With HARMAN serving as the Official Sound of the NBA, its featured brand, JBL, will serve as presenter of this year's NBA All-Star Entertainment Series, bringing the excitement of musical performances to State Farm All-Star Saturday Night in addition to pregame introductions and the halftime show at Sunday's All-Star Game.
Ariana Grande (Republic Records, Universal) -- Within less than a
year, Ariana Grande captured No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 twice --
first with her Republic Records debut "Yours Truly" and then with the
2014 follow-up album "My Everything." "Yours Truly" yielded the
game-changing pop smash "The Way" featuring Mac Miller, which went
double-platinum, landed in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and
seized No. 1 on the iTunes Overall Top Songs chart. Meanwhile, her
platinum-selling "My Everything" garnered a Grammy nomination for Best
Pop Vocal Album and spawned the triple-platinum hit "Problem" featuring
Iggy Azalea. Upon the single's release, Grande became the youngest woman
to debut with over 400,000 first-week sales, while the song ranked as
the fifth highest digital song debut for a female artist and ninth
highest overall. Moreover, it debuted at No. 1 in 85 countries, topping
the iTunes Overall Top Songs and Pop Songs charts for four weeks. During
release week, "My Everything" was No. 1 on Spotify as Grande personally
rose to No. 1 on Billboard's Artists 100 chart. She also became the
first woman in history, and the first artist since Michael Jackson, to
simultaneously have three songs -- "Problem," "Break Free" featuring
Zedd, and "Bang Bang" with Nicki Minaj and Jessie J -- in the Top 6 of
the Digital Songs chart. "Bang Bang" went platinum and earned a Grammy
nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. In 2013, Grande was named
Best New Artist at the American Music Awards. Grande also won Favorite
Breakout Artist at the People's Choice Awards 2014, the Young Influencer
Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the Radio Disney Chart Topper
Award, and the Choice Female Artist and Choice Single Awards at the 2014
Teen Choice Awards. In addition, "Problem" was named Best Pop Video at
the 2014 MTV VMAS.
Voice judge and vocalist Christina Aguilera will open up the 2015 NBA All-Star Game in NYC in a performance with the Rockettes at the 64th NBA All-Star Game during the “Entertainment Series presented by JBL” on Sunday, Feb. 15 at Madison Square Garden. Aguilera will be joined by legendary New York City dance troupe the Rockettes for a spectacular open to the night. The game will air live at 8 p.m. ET on TNT.
Five-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Aguilera is a vocal powerhouse known worldwide for countless chart-topping hits, including “Reflection,” “Genie in a Bottle,” “Fighter” and “Beautiful.” In addition to selling more than 30 million albums worldwide, Aguilera starred alongside Cher in the Golden Globe-nominated musical “Burlesque.” Next month, Aguilera will return as judge for the eighth season of “The Voice.”
Prior to the start of this year’s All-Star Game, the Staten Island native will take center stage for a New York-themed medley, culminating with introductions of the 2015 NBA All-Stars. During Aguilera’s set, the Rockettes will dazzle the crowd with eye-high kicks and precision choreography.
At half-time there will be more power house vocals when Ariana Grande hits center court.
Grande will headline the 64th NBA All-Star Game halftime show during the "Entertainment Series presented by JBL."
Known for her wide range and powerful voice, Grande has taken the music world by storm. Last year, she became the first woman in history -- and the first artist since Michael Jackson -- to simultaneously have three songs in the Top 6 of Billboard's Digital Songs chart. Additionally, her platinum-selling album "My Everything" and smash hit "Bang Bang" earned Grande her first Grammy nominations. This year, Grande will add NBA All-Star halftime performer to her list of accomplishments when she takes the stage to regale fans with a compilation of her biggest hits.
With HARMAN serving as the Official Sound of the NBA, its featured brand, JBL, will serve as presenter of this year's NBA All-Star Entertainment Series, bringing the excitement of musical performances to State Farm All-Star Saturday Night in addition to pregame introductions and the halftime show at Sunday's All-Star Game.
Ariana Grande (Republic Records, Universal) -- Within less than a
year, Ariana Grande captured No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 twice --
first with her Republic Records debut "Yours Truly" and then with the
2014 follow-up album "My Everything." "Yours Truly" yielded the
game-changing pop smash "The Way" featuring Mac Miller, which went
double-platinum, landed in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and
seized No. 1 on the iTunes Overall Top Songs chart. Meanwhile, her
platinum-selling "My Everything" garnered a Grammy nomination for Best
Pop Vocal Album and spawned the triple-platinum hit "Problem" featuring
Iggy Azalea. Upon the single's release, Grande became the youngest woman
to debut with over 400,000 first-week sales, while the song ranked as
the fifth highest digital song debut for a female artist and ninth
highest overall. Moreover, it debuted at No. 1 in 85 countries, topping
the iTunes Overall Top Songs and Pop Songs charts for four weeks. During
release week, "My Everything" was No. 1 on Spotify as Grande personally
rose to No. 1 on Billboard's Artists 100 chart. She also became the
first woman in history, and the first artist since Michael Jackson, to
simultaneously have three songs -- "Problem," "Break Free" featuring
Zedd, and "Bang Bang" with Nicki Minaj and Jessie J -- in the Top 6 of
the Digital Songs chart. "Bang Bang" went platinum and earned a Grammy
nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. In 2013, Grande was named
Best New Artist at the American Music Awards. Grande also won Favorite
Breakout Artist at the People's Choice Awards 2014, the Young Influencer
Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the Radio Disney Chart Topper
Award, and the Choice Female Artist and Choice Single Awards at the 2014
Teen Choice Awards. In addition, "Problem" was named Best Pop Video at
the 2014 MTV VMAS.