Labeled as a “wardrobe malfunction,” within a matter of practical seconds after the show’s ending, the NFL announced that MTV (the halftime show’s producer) would no longer be involved in any halftime shows from thereon.
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Everywhere… for only nine-sixteenths of a second, that is.Ī firestorm ensued. Janet Jackson’s breast had now been exposed to millions and millions of eyes. But instead, he revealed a sunburst-deco nipple ring and nothing but pure flesh. In what had become perhaps the most famous pop culture event to happen on live television by that point (or ever), the very, very last second of their performance would change the history of television and the future of Janet Jackson’s career.Īs Timberlake recited the last lines to his song – “Bet I’ll have you naked by the end of this song” – he tore away Jackson’s bustier piece, in an attempt to reveal the red-lace bra that was nestled underneath. The former *NSYNC band member joined Jackson onstage for the closing number of his solo hit, “Rock Your Body.” A poorly underdressed Timberlake bumped and gyrated with Jackson, as football fans and halftime-only devotees gazed over the two’s steamy chemistry. Why, you might ask? Because of Justin Timberlake and nine-sixteenths of a second. Diddy, Nelly, Kid Rock and Jessica Simpson were actually all part of this halftime series, but practically forgotten about by anyone and everyone who watched. Assisted by her legion of backup dancers, they broke into chorus of her 1989 anthem, “Rhythm Nation.” Like many halftime shows, surprise guests weren’t really surprising, as much as they were expected. After a quick costume change, Jackson reappeared from the stage in an all-black, leather-donned getup – much reminiscent of her looks during the late 80’s. The world knew to expect a show like no other by a performer like no other, and that’s exactly what they got.Īs Jackson cascaded onto the stage during her “All For You” opener, the show was nothing more than the Janet Jackson concert everyone had tuned in to see. Janet Jackson was selected as the headline performer for the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show. The State of the World tour is a continuation of the Unbreakable tour and will include fan favorites from her chart-topping Unbreakable album, an array of her socially conscious music she’s released throughout her career, and other smash hits and soon-to-be released new tracks with a state of the art live production.Janet Jackson’s career had been the golden standard up until one very famous performance, with another very famous singer, during the most famous sporting event of the year. Since, she has taken the past year to enjoy pregnancy and motherhood, and is now ready to return to the live stage to give Janet fans everything they could hope for in one epic concert event.
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The legendary entertainer began her sold out Unbreakable tour in August 2015, but just one year ago she reached out directly to fans via Twitter with news of her focusing on starting a family, confirmed months later with the arrival of her first child. Tickets held for previous Unbreakable tour events that are now rescheduled will be honored at the new dates. Tickets for the newly scheduled dates will go on sale on May 5th. Louis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Boston, Philly, Memphis, Jacksonville, as well as head north of the border to include Vancouver and Toronto, with her final stop on December 17th in Atlanta at Philips Arena. Jackson will make multiple stops in Texas and California, hit all four corners of the U.S. Produced by Live Nation, the State of the World Tour is set for a 56-city run beginning September 7th in Lafayette at the Cajundome. Janet Jackson will embark on a four-month North American tour this fall.