Did Les Moonves sabotage Janet Jackson's career? CBS chief held grudges after Super Bowl malfunction: Report
Back in 2004, pop icon Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake had made it to the headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. What was supposed to be a mere stage stunt, as per reports, with Timberlake just stripping off the leather on Jackson's bustier turned into a full-fledged controversy as the NSYNC singer mistakenly ripped off a portion of her clothing, revealing the 'Rhythm Nation' singer's breast for a split second to the millions of Super Bowl audience.
The action cost CBS and MTV (a Viacom subsidiary), who were responsible for the halftime show, heavily; both in terms of cash and the garnered criticism. A whopping amount of $550,000 had to be paid to the Federal Communications Commission as a fine. Over a decade since the infamous incident, the repercussion is still fresh, especially for Jackson, according to a new report by Huffington Post.