02-02-2004, 01:18 PM
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Darth Papa
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<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/02/02/superbowl.jackson/index.html">LINKY</a>
Looks like the feds are weighing in on the whole Janet's Boob Incident.
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FCC to investigate Super Bowl breast-baring
Monday, February 2, 2004 Posted: 12:36 PM EST (1736 GMT)
NEW YORK (CNN) -- The head of the Federal Communications Commission on Monday called the baring of Janet Jackson's breast during the Super Bowl halftime show "deplorable" and said his agency will investigate.
"Like millions of Americans, my family and I gathered around the television for a celebration," FCC Chairman Michael Powell said in a statement. "Instead, that celebration was tainted by a classless, crass and deplorable stunt. Our nation's children, parents and citizens deserve better.
"I have instructed the commission to open an immediate investigation into last night's broadcast. Our investigation will be thorough and swift."
At the close of the Super Bowl halftime show, pop star Justin Timberlake popped off part of Jackson's corset -- exposing her right breast.
The CBS network, which broadcast the game, quickly apologized.
"CBS deeply regrets the incident that occurred during the Super Bowl halftime show," CBS said in a statement. "We attended all rehearsals throughout the week and there was no indication that any such thing would happen.
"The moment did not conform to CBS broadcast standards and we would like to apologize to anyone who was offended."
Timberlake issued his own apology.
"I am sorry if anyone was offended by the wardrobe malfunction during the halftime performance at the Super Bowl," he said. "It was not intentional and is regrettable."
There was no official statement from Jackson, but her representative told MTV News that she apologizes for the incident.
Performing together in a routine that already had included a number of bump-and-grind moves, Timberlake reached across Jackson, flicking off the molded right cup of the bustier, leaving her breast bare except for a metallic pastie that appeared to be shaped like a spur or a sunburst.
MTV, which produced the halftime show, issued its own statement.
'The tearing of Janet Jackson's costume was unrehearsed, unplanned, completely unintentional and was inconsistent with assurances we had about the content of the performance," the statement said. "MTV regrets this incident occurred and we apologize to anyone who was offended by it."
But ahead of the game, the MTV Web site promised "shocking moments."
"I don't think the Super Bowl has ever seen a performance like this," said Jackson's choreographer, Gil Duldulao, in a story posted on MTV.com before the game.
"The dancing is great. She's more stylized, she's more feminine, she's more a woman as she dances this time around. There are some shocking moments in there, too."
Despite its official apology, MTV did not hesitate to promote the "unrehearsed, unplanned, completely unintentional" incident after the fact.
A Web page headline trumpeted: "Janet Jackson Got Nasty at the MTV-Produced Super Bowl Halftime Show."
Continuing, the Web page said, "Jaws across the country hit the carpet at exactly the same time. You know what we're talking about ... Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake and a kinky finale that rocked the Super Bowl to its core."
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People, I officially declare this absurd. We now return you to your ordinarily schedule life, already in progress. |
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