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CBS apologizes to angry viewers after Jackson bares breast
NEW YORK - Janet Jackson set off a Super Bowl firestorm on Sunday night when she bared
her right breast during her nationally televised halftime show duet with Justin Timberlake.
Michael Jackson's little sister ended a number titled "Rock Your Body" by allowing
Timberlake to rip away the leather cup covering her breast, as they sang: "Gonna have you
naked by the end of this song."
The split-second exposure, witnessed by up to 100 million viewers, revealed what appeared
to be a sun-shaped metal ring atop her nipple.
CBS officials said they were as shocked as any viewer by the incident, which came as
Jackson's brother Michael is battling child molestation charges.
"CBS deeply regrets the incident that occurred during the Super Bowl halftime show,"
network brass said. "We attended all rehearsals during the week, and there was no indication
any such thing would happen."
"We would like to apologize to anyone who was offended," the network's statement read.
By BILL HUTCHINSON New York Daily News
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