Celebrities at the NBA All-Star Game

SI Staff | Feb 16, 2010

Celebrities at the NBA All-Star Game

Jay-Z, P. Diddy

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Cowboys Stadium was the place to be on Sunday. The 2010 NBA All-Star Game not only showcased the league's finest talent, but also it attracted some of Hollywood's biggest names. Who? Well, sit tight, because more than a handful of A-listers showed up for the big show.<br><br>In what appeared to be a Meeting of Hip-Hop Moguls, Jay-Z and Diddy shared a laugh while sitting courtside.

Mario Lopez

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Mario Lopez took a break from "America's Best Dance Crew" to show off his dimples in Dallas.

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Film director Spike Lee left Madison Square Garden to take part in the festivities in Dallas.

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R&B singer Usher got things started with a flashy pre-game performance during player introductions. Um, can you say, "Yeah!"

Michael Rapaport

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Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport (also known as one of Phoebe's boyfriends in the series "Friends") won the All-Star Celebrity Game's MVP.

Alicia Keys

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Alicia Keys performed her anthem "Empire State of Mind" during halftime, deceptively replacing the refrain "New York" with "All-Star." How clever.

Jesse Jackson, Jerry Jones

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Jesse Jackson was there and even got a fist-bump from Carmelo Anthony. And, of course, Jerry Jones was there, happily playing host to 108,000 fans in his brand-spankin new stadium.

Dominique Wilkins, Ludacris, Magic Johnson, Common

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Dominique Wilkins, rapper Ludacris, Magic Johnson and rapper Common all posed for the media before the game.

Emmitt Smith

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Another Cowboys staple, Emmitt Smith, wasn't about to miss the big game.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

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California governor Ahhh-nahld Schwarzenegger, wife Maria Shriver and their kids watched from courtside.

Chris Tucker

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Comedian Chris Tucker was there ... without Jackie Chan.

Jermaine Dupri

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Rapper and producer Jermaine Durpri was spotted.

Mary J. Blige

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The Queen of Hip-Hop, Mary J. Blige, sat courtside. Seriously, what's with everyone wearing sunglasses inside. It's a bit strange, no?

Shaq, Rick Fox, Eliza Dushku

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Shaq posed with former Laker Rick Fox and his new significant other, actress Eliza Dushku (think cheerleader movie "Bring It On").

Shakira

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All eyes were on Shakira at halftime, who performed her new hit "She Wolf." Yowza.