American singer Janet Jackson says she will not be reuniting with Justin Timberlake at this year's iconic sporting event despite fan speculation
Janet Jackson
American super star singer Janet Jackson has said that she will not be performing alongside Justin Timberlake during this year's Super Bowl halftime show. "To put to rest any speculation or rumours as to whether I will be performing at the Super Bowl tomorrow; I will not. Thank you for your support and I do look forward to seeing you all very soon," People magazine quoted Jackson's statement that was released on Saturday.
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Janet Jackson reacts after Justin Timberlake rips off her clothing during the 2004 Super Bowl Halftime show
Timberlake will be returning to the halftime show today, 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy. The Can't Stop Feeling singer was Jackson's special guest during her performance in the 2004 edition. He ripped off a piece of her clothing which caused a major embarrassment on stage. Timberlake later described it as an unintended "wardrobe malfunction."
CBS, which aired that Super Bowl, was fined $550,000 by the Federal Communications Commission, but the fine later was overturned.
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