Justin Bieber and Rihanna get cosy on courtside seats at NBA All-Star game

Feb 21, 2011 - 04:05
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Justin Bieber and Rihanna get cosy on courtside seats at NBA All-Star game
NBA pals: Justin Bieber sat courtside with Rihanna at the NBA All-Star basketball game in Los Angeles while the Rude Boy singer wasn't performing in the stadium

Life couldn't get much better for superstar Justin Bieber and this weekend proved no different as he sat courtside during an NBA All-Star basketball game next to Rihanna.

Having the best seats in the house meant the 16-year-old was able to throw the ball around with the players and sit side by side with Rihanna when she wasn't performing at the event.

It wasn't just an all-star game at Staples Center in Los Angeles, but it also marked the Rude Boy singer's 23rd birthday, who put on a raunchy show at half time. 

 
Celebrity guests: Beyonce Knowles (left) giggled as Chicago Bulls mascot Benny The Bull pats Bieber on the head... Lenny Kravitz wasn't as fascinated, looking bored as he checked his phone

Celebrity guests: Beyonce Knowles (left) giggled as Chicago Bulls mascot Benny The Bull pats Bieber on the head... Lenny Kravitz wasn't as fascinated, looking bored as he checked his phone

After the R&B star cavorted on stage in a skimpy outfit though, she changed back into a more appropriate ensemble of trousers and a knit top to hang out with Bieber.

The pair giggled together as Justin showed Rihanna something funny on his phone and ate popco as they enjoyed the game.

The stars were watching the final event of the All-Star competition between the Easte and Weste Conference, with the West team winning with a score of 148-143.

Just a couple of days earlier, Bieber had also played as part of the West team, which was coached by Magic Johnshon, and the pint-sized singer managed to be named the Most Valuable Player.

 
Courtside: Justin Bieber threw the ball around as he sat in his front row seat to watch the game... Just days earlier he had received the MVP award while playing for the West team Courtside: Justin Bieber threw the ball around as he sat in his front row seat to watch the game... Just days earlier he had received the MVP award while playing for the West team

Courtside: Justin Bieber threw the ball around as he sat in his front row seat to watch the game... Just days earlier he had received the MVP award while playing for the West team

Star-filled: The NBA All-Star game was attended by many celebrities including Beyonce, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber and Lenny Kravitz

Star-filled: The NBA All-Star game was attended by many celebrities including Beyonce, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber and Lenny Kravitz

The 5'5' Baby singer played alongside Rob Kardashian, Chuck star Zachary Levi, rapper Common, Mode Family actor Ty Burrell, actor Jason Alexander and rapper Lil' Romeo.

His West team lost 49-54 to the East Conference side but was still honoured for scoring eight points.

Also at the game was superstar Beyonce, who was a classier guest and lit up with room with an incredible pair of Christian Louboutin shoes.

The singing sensation brought the glamour to the celebrity filled Los Angeles stadium donning a pair of sparkling seven-inched platform heels.

The famous red-bottom heels stood out as stars from all arenas converged on Califoia for the fun-filled weekend.

 
Basketball fans: Beyonce arrived in her sparkling Christian Louboutin heels at the sports event Pink carpet: Lenny Kravitz posed on the magenta carpet before watching the game

Basketball fans: Beyonce arrived in her sparkling Christian Louboutin heels at the sports event, while Lenny Kravitz posed on the magenta carpet before watching the game

Beyonce was joined by her husband Jay-Z who kept his sunglasses on throughout the game.

They were seated in the front row next to teen heartthrob Bieber and rocker Lenny Kravitz.

Other celebrities who attended the final event of the All-Star weekend was John Legend and his model girlfriend Christine Teigen who was very animated during the game.

Former Califoia Goveor Aold Schwarzenegger was greeted by Kiss front man Gene Simmons.

And in a seating arrangement not to be seen very often - Aie's wife Maria Shriver and her son Christopher Schwarzenegger watched the game sat next to gangster rapper Lil Wayne.

 
 Provocative: Rihanna's performances have become increasingly lurid and she received thousands of complaints when she performed on the UK's X-Factor last year

Provocative: Rihanna's performances have become increasingly lurid and she received thousands of complaints when she performed on the UK's X-Factor last year

 

Duet: The Barbadian native was joined on stage by Kanye West and Drake who she has collaborated with in the past Duet: The Barbadian native was joined on stage by Kanye West and Drake who she has collaborated with in the past

Duet: The Barbadian native was joined on stage by Kanye West and Drake who she has collaborated with in the past

Actor Dustin Hoffman and Aerosmith lead singer tued American Idol judge Steven Tyler was also in attendance.

Melanie Fiona - Sang the Canadian Anthem at the game, but the big performance of the event was Rihanna's, who marked her 23rd birthday with a provocative show that shocked the audience.

 

 

 

Rihanna wore a crystal-covered basque and fringed hotpants and accented the outfit with fishnet stockings to finish off her look.

She performed a medley of her hits to close out the annual basketball event.

This is not the first time Rihanna's over-sexed performances has drawn disapproval.

She caused controversy in the UK late last year when her performance on the hit reality show X Factor caused 4,500 people to complain to the television watchdog OFCOM.

Her performance was called 'disgusting' and is being investigated by authorities as to ascertain if it was too sexualised to be broadcast on a show with very young fans.

 
US rapper Lil Wayne sat and watched the game at Staples Center Great time: Beyonce wore an incredible pair of Christian Louboutin seven-inch heels while John Legend and his girlfriend Christine Teigen had a fun time watching the game

Great time: US rapper Lil Wayne sat and watched the game at Staples Center while John Legend and his girlfriend Christine Teigen had a fun time too

The Only Girl in the World singer was joined on stage at last night's basketball event by Kanye West who wore an all red outfit including shiny pants that were extra snug.

Canadian rapper Drake also took to the stage to perform his verse on Rihanna's hit song What's My Name?

Meanwhile, Eminem is set to join Bieber as one of only three people to reach a billion views on YouTube.

Although Bieber still remains YouTube's top star with over 1.3billion views, Eminem has become the third person in history to achieve the milestone alongside Lady Gaga.

The Recovery star is just ahead of Rihanna, who is set to break the billion view milestone on YouTube within the next two weeks.

 

 

  

 
Sports fans: Black Eyed Peas rapper Taboo, and Twilight star Kellan Lutz attended, while Dustin Hoffman tued the tables on the photographers Sports fans: Black Eyed Peas rapper Taboo, and Twilight star Kellan Lutz attended, while Dustin Hoffman tued the tables on the photographers Sports fans: Black Eyed Peas rapper Taboo, and Twilight star Kellan Lutz attended, while Dustin Hoffman tued the tables on the photographers

 

Sports fans: Black Eyed Peas rapper Taboo, and Twilight star Kellan Lutz attended, while Dustin Hoffman tued the tables on the photographers

You're on the wrong side of the camera! Hoffman gives Gabrielle Union and Lala Vazquez a giggle as he snaps away

You're on the wrong side of the camera! Hoffman gives Gabrielle Union and Lala Vazquez a giggle as he snaps away

Fans: Rapper Lil Wayne greeted Aold Schwarzenegger's son Christopher and wife Maria Shriver

Fans: Rapper Lil Wayne greeted Aold Schwarzenegger's son Christopher and wife Maria Shriver

Former Califoia Goveor Aold Schwarzenegger spent time talking to Kiss frontman Gene Simmons while Dustin Hoffman watched the game with his son
Former Califoia Goveor Aold Schwarzenegger spent time talking to Kiss frontman Gene Simmons while Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo looked riveted by the on-court action

Former Califoia Goveor Aold Schwarzenegger spent time talking to Kiss frontman Gene Simmons while Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo and husband Chris Ivery looked riveted by the on-court action

 

Aerosmith lead singer tued American Idol judge Steven Tyler was also in attendance

Aerosmith lead singer tued American Idol judge Steven Tyler was also in attendance

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Mike Gallagher Freelance writer with a passion for travelling