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NBA All-Star Game: Mary J Blige performs National Anthem

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Mary J. Blige performs the United States looks on during the 2012 NBA All-Star Game at the Amway Center on February 26, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.Mary J. Blige performs the United States looks on during the 2012 NBA All-Star Game at the Amway Center on February 26, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.Mary J. Blige performs the United States looks on during the 2012 NBA All-Star Game at the Amway Center on February 26, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.4 photosView the full slideshow »
Mary J. Blige performs the United States looks on during the 2012 NBA All-Star Game at the Amway Center on February 26, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.

R&B/soul singer Mary J. Blige opened the 2012 NBA All-Star Game in Orlando, Florida Sunday.

Performing the "Star Spangled Banner," the U.S. National Anthem, Blige showcased vocals only she could provide fans and viewers.

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Blige was not the only act to perform at the All-Star Game, which pitted some of the best players the league has to offer against each other. Nicki Minaj, Ne-Yo, Chris Brown and Pitbull all graced the stage during the halftime show.

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Drake, who collaborated with Blige on her current single "Mr. Wrong," was also in attendance with Lil Wayne.

Sunday's game wrapped up a several day 'All-Star' weekend in Orlando, with events including pre-parties, a red carpet premiere of 'Think Like A Man, due in theaters this April, a slam dunk competition and more.

The NBA All-Star Game was held at Orlando's Amway Center Sunday, February 26, 2012. It aired on TNT.

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Mary J. Blige (NBA All-Star Game, 2012)
Mary J. Blige (NBA All-Star Game, 2012)
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R&B/soul singer Mary J. Blige delivers National Anthem at the 2012 NBA All-Star Game. Orlando, FL, February 26, 2012.

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Njai is an entertainment journalist, entrepreneur and author who has interviewed some of Urban Pop and Gospel's finest in addition to writing for AOL Music and Singersroom. He can be reached at njai.joszor@gmail.com.

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