Stereogum — Every once in a while, the NBA tries to be something it’s not, which is how you end up with John Legend and/or Carrie Underwood headlining the NBA All-Star Game halftime show. This year, though, the people behind this year’s All-Star festivities ... more info

USA Today Music — Fans at the game were treated to two mini-concerts. more info

ContactMusic — Singer/rapper Pharrell Williams thrilled the crowd at a celebrity basketball game by performing a star-studded set with guests including Nelly, Snoop... more info

NME — The musician also suggests collaboration with Pharrell could be released later this year more info

CNN Showbiz — Pharrell Williams talks to CNN's Piers Morgan about his famous hat made by Vivienne Westwood. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — This year's Academy Awards ceremony promises to feature a Grammy-worthy lineup of musical performers, with indie rocker Karen O, Broadway star Idina Menzel and arena-rock veterans U2 now set to join previously announced singer-producer-rapper Pharrel... more info

CNN Showbiz — Fans can count on Tom Hanks, Bono only wants positive energy and Pharrell William's hat attack! more info

MTV.com News — Broken Bells hit #5 with their second album, After the Disco. By Gil Kaufman more info

MTV.com News — Bastille, Beyoncé, Kanye West and Daft Punk also got nods for the March 16 show. By Gil Kaufman more info

Stereogum — “The Moon Song,” Karen O’s musical collaboration with Spike Jonze for his film Her, is up for Best Original Song at the Oscars next month. It’ll compete with U2′s “No Ordinary Love,” Frozen hit “Let It Go,” and Pharrell’s “Happy... more info