Beyonce stays covered up - just - in all-star show

Beyonce danced provocatively in a deep V-neck halter dress at halftime of the National Basketball Association All-Star game in Los Angeles, two weeks after Janet Jackson’s breast-baring Super Bowl performance.

Beyonce sang her hit Crazy in Love in a dress that gave tantalising side views of her breasts while the conservatively dressed Jackson sat courtside swaying to the music.

Jackson’s Super Bowl performance created a rumpus that prompted the TNT television company to use a seven-second delay during the All-Star game.

Beyonce descended from the ceiling on a platform above a glittering disco ball singing part of the old Donna Summer hit Love to Love You Baby.

She made her way to a platform in the middle of the court and gyrated suggestively in front of a wind machine. Beyonce’s vigorous dancing nearly caused her thin, brightly coloured halter top to expose her breasts.

“I’m feeling sexy when I hear you say my name,” Beyonce sang while dancing in front of six female backup dancers.

Holding a small bouquet of red roses, Jackson sat quietly in her seat during the game.

Aside from three burly security guards nearby, she kept a low profile in a furry, brown hat, sunglasses and a brown suede jacket with a white T-shirt underneath.

Accompanied by a drummer, Christina Aguilera performed a backbeat-filled national anthem reminiscent of Marvin Gaye’s rendition at the 1983 All-Star game in Los Angeles.

Known for her album Stripped and penchant for skimpy clothing, Aguilera was downright conservative in jeans and an athletic jacket.