Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige to Perform at NBA All-Star Game, 2/26

According to the Associated Press, recording artists Nicki Minaj and Mary J. Blige are set to perform at the February 26th NBA All-Star Game. Blige will sing the National Anthem while Minaj will open the show with a medley of her hits as the player's names are announced. 

The AP also announced that the group Neverest will sing the Canadian anthem. Pitbull, along with Ne-Yo and Nayer, will perform during the halftime show. In addition, Will.i.am, Flo Rida and "The Voice" winner Javier Colon are expected to perform at All-Star pregame events on February 25. Common, Ne-Yo, Kevin Hart and other stars will participate in the February 24 All-Star celebrity game. The coaches will feature All-Star players Dwight Howard and Kevin Durant.

Minaj recently shared the stage with superstar Madonna at the half-time show of the Superbowl. The singer released her latest single 'Starships' on Valentine's Day. 

ESPN will air the event for the eighth straight year beginning at 7 p.m. ET.