Christina Aguilera to perform ahead of NBA All-Star Game

The NBA announced today that Grammy Award-winning pop icon Christina Aguilera will tip off 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.

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.