Editing Janet Jackson (section)

=== 2004–2005: Super Bowl XXXVIII controversy and ''Damita Jo'' ===
{{Main|Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy}}

Jackson was chosen by the [[National Football League]] and MTV to perform at the [[Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show]] in February 2004. She performed a medley of "All for You", "Rhythm Nation", and an excerpt of "The Knowledge" before performing "[[Rock Your Body]]" alongside surprise guest Justin Timberlake. As Timberlake sang the lyric "I'm gonna have you naked by the end of this song", he tore open her costume, exposing her right breast to 140 million viewers. The incident was referred to as "nipple gate" by the media.<ref>{{Cite magazine|last1=Sheffield|first1=Rob|date=February 11, 2020|title=How Nipplegate Created YouTube|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/youtube-origin-nipplegate-janet-jackson-justin-timberlake-949019/|access-date=April 3, 2021|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US|archive-date=May 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515081548/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/youtube-origin-nipplegate-janet-jackson-justin-timberlake-949019/|url-status=live}}</ref>

Jackson issued an apology after the performance, saying that the incident was accidental and unintended, explaining that Timberlake was only meant to pull away a [[bustier]] and leave the red-lace bra intact.<ref name="apologeticjackson">{{Citation | title = Apologetic Jackson says 'costume reveal' went awry | publisher = [[CNN]] | date = February 3, 2004 | url = http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/02/02/superbowl.jackson/ | access-date = May 20, 2006 | archive-date = February 18, 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100218110403/http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/02/02/superbowl.jackson/ | url-status = live }}</ref> She commented, "I am really sorry if I offended anyone. That was truly not my intention&nbsp;... MTV, CBS, the NFL had no knowledge of this whatsoever, and unfortunately, the whole thing went wrong in the end."<ref>{{Citation | title = Jackson's apology can't stem mass anger | publisher = [[ESPN]] | url = https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs03/news/story?id=1724968&partnersite=espn | access-date = March 9, 2008 | date = February 4, 2004 | archive-date = June 10, 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080610061754/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs03/news/story?id=1724968&partnersite=espn | url-status = live }}</ref> Timberlake also issued an apology, calling the accident a "[[wardrobe malfunction]]".<ref name="apologeticjackson" /> CBS, the NFL, and MTV<ref>CBS's sister network, which produced the halftime show</ref> denied any knowledge of the incident and all responsibility for it. The [[Federal Communications Commission]] heavily fined all companies involved and continued an investigation for eight years, ultimately losing its appeal for a $550,000 fine against CBS.<ref>{{Citation |last=Davidson |first=Paul | title=FCC loses appeal of 'wardrobe malfunction' fine | newspaper=USA Today | page=2b| date=July 22, 2008|issn=0734-7456}}</ref>

Following the incident, CBS permitted Timberlake to appear at the [[2004 Grammy Awards|46th Grammy Awards]] ceremony but did not allow Jackson to attend, forcing her to withdraw after being scheduled as a presenter.<ref>{{cite web| title = Jackson banned from Grammys for Super Bowl stunt| work = The Telegraph| date = May 4, 2004| url = https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1453527/Jackson-banned-from-Grammys-for-Super-Bowl-stunt.html| access-date = June 18, 2013| archive-date = March 23, 2013| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130323035518/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1453527/Jackson-banned-from-Grammys-for-Super-Bowl-stunt.html| url-status = live}}</ref> The controversy halted plans for Jackson to star in the biographical film of singer and activist [[Lena Horne]], which was to be produced by [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. Horne was reportedly displeased by the incident, but Jackson's representatives stated that she withdrew from the project willingly.<ref>{{cite news | title = Horne: Janet Jackson, don't play me |agency=Associated Press | publisher=CNN | date = February 4, 2004 | url = http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/TV/02/24/tv.janetjackson.ap/ | access-date = April 3, 2008 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050220135401/http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/TV/02/24/tv.janetjackson.ap/ |archive-date = February 20, 2005}}</ref> A [[Mickey Mouse]] statue wearing Jackson's iconic "Rhythm Nation" outfit was mantled at [[Walt Disney World]] theme park the previous year to honor her legacy, but it was removed following her controversial performance.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2004/03/03/disney-world-removes-janet-jackson-inspired-statue/|title=Bust Stop|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|publisher=Susman, Gary|date=March 3, 2004|access-date=January 4, 2014|archive-date=September 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916050610/https://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,597274,00.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

Jackson's eighth studio album ''[[Damita Jo (album)|Damita Jo]]'' was released in March 2004, titled after her middle name. It debuted at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref name="Billboard Album peaks" /><ref>{{Citation | title = No. 1 Usher Holds Janet To No. 2 Debut | magazine = Billboard | url = https://www.billboard.com/#/news/no-1-usher-holds-janet-to-no-2-debut-1000481059.story | access-date = October 21, 2009 | archive-date = September 13, 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100913150859/http://www.billboard.com/#/news/no-1-usher-holds-janet-to-no-2-debut-1000481059.story | url-status = live }}</ref> The album received mixed to positive reviews, praising the sonic innovation of selected songs and Jackson's vocal harmonies, while others criticized its frequent themes of carnality.<ref name=citypaper>{{cite web|url=http://www2.citypaper.com/story.asp?id=7545|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131210205427/http://www2.citypaper.com/story.asp?id=7545|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 10, 2013|title=Burned: Usher's Confessions of Sexual Prowess Hovers Near The Charts' Tops, but the Naughty Janet Jackson Offers More Sexual Intimacy on Damita Jo – Baltimore City Paper|work=City Paper|publisher=Wood, Mikael|date=June 9, 2004|access-date=January 4, 2014}}</ref> However, several critics' reviews focused on the Super Bowl incident, rather than critiquing the album itself.<ref name=laweekly>{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/2004-05-06/music/fear-of-a-black-titty/|title=Fear of a Black Titty – Page 1 – Music – Los Angeles|work=LA Weekly|publisher=Hardy, Ernest|date=May 6, 2004|access-date=April 11, 2014|archive-date=May 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504022131/http://www.laweekly.com/music/fear-of-a-black-titty-2138203|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was certified Platinum by the RIAA within a month, and sold over three million copies worldwide.<ref name="cert" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.people.com/people/janet_jackson/biography/0,,20004356_10,00.html |title=Janet Jackson Biography |work=[[People (magazine)|People]] |access-date=August 16, 2010 |archive-date=March 7, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307093553/http://www.people.com/people/janet_jackson/biography/0%2C%2C20004356_10%2C00.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The album's performance was affected by [[blacklist]]ing from radio and music channels, in part at the behest of CBS CEO [[Les Moonves]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/les-moonves-janet-jackson-career_us_5b919b8ce4b0511db3e0a269|title=Les Moonves Was Obsessed With Ruining Janet Jackson's Career, Sources Say|date=September 7, 2018|website=HuffPost UK|access-date=December 15, 2018|archive-date=December 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215045117/https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/les-moonves-janet-jackson-career_us_5b919b8ce4b0511db3e0a269|url-status=live}}</ref> Conglomerates involved in the boycott included [[Viacom (2005–present)|Viacom]] and CBS, subsidiaries MTV, [[Clear Channel Communications]], and [[Infinity Broadcasting]], the latter two among the largest radio broadcasters.<ref name=kreps>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/nipple-ripples-10-years-of-fallout-from-janet-jacksons-halftime-show-20140130|title=Nipple Ripples: 10 Years of Fallout From Janet Jackson's Halftime Show|magazine=Rolling Stone|publisher=Kreps, Daniel|access-date=January 30, 2014|date=January 30, 2014|archive-date=January 31, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140131071220/http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/nipple-ripples-10-years-of-fallout-from-janet-jacksons-halftime-show-20140130|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Citation | title = Blackballed – Panache Report | publisher = Panach Report | year = 2004 | url = http://panachereport.com/channels/old_school_update/Blackballed.htm | access-date = June 18, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130916215013/http://panachereport.com/channels/old_school_update/Blackballed.htm | archive-date = September 16, 2013 | url-status=dead}}</ref> The blacklist was placed into effect preceding the release of ''Damita Jo'' and continued throughout the course of Jackson's following two albums. Entertainment conglomerate Viacom owns MTV, VH1, and many radio formats, and a senior executive commented that they were "absolutely bailing on the record. The pressure is so great, they can't align with anything related to Janet. The high-ups are still pissed at her, and this is a punitive measure."<ref name="blender">{{cite book |last=Tannenbaum |first=Robert |year=2004 |title=America's Most Wanted | publisher = [[Blender Magazine]]| page=128}}</ref>

Prior to the incident, ''Damita Jo'' was expected to outsell prior release ''All for You''.<ref name="southcoasttoday.com">{{cite news |url=http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040329/LIFE/303299955 |title=Awaiting 'Damita Jo': SouthCoastToday.com |work=South Coast Today |access-date=October 15, 2013 |date=March 29, 2004 |archive-date=October 16, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131016083551/http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040329/LIFE/303299955 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Its three singles received positive reviews but failed to achieve high chart positions, although each was predicted to perform extremely well under different circumstances.<ref name="Newsday">{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/ |title=A "Sexploration": Janet Jackson's "Damita Jo" album gets lost in the lust |date=March 29, 2004 |access-date=February 7, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122060228/http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music |archive-date=January 22, 2014 }}</ref> ''Billboard'' reported that ''Damita Jo'' "was largely overshadowed by the Super Bowl fiasco.... The three singles it spawned were blacklisted by pop radio—they were also the album's biggest highlights".<ref name="Together Again">{{Citation | last = Hope | first = Clover | title = Together Again: Janet Jackson | magazine = Billboard | date = February 4, 2008 | url = https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1046632/together-again-janet-jackson | access-date = March 23, 2008 | archive-date = June 6, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130606013557/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1046632/together-again-janet-jackson | url-status = live }}</ref>

For the album's promotion, Jackson appeared as a host on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' performing two songs, and she was also a guest star on the sitcom ''[[Will & Grace]]'' portraying herself.<ref>{{Citation |last1=Hay |first1=Carla | title=The Billboard Backbeat | newspaper=Billboard |volume=116 |issue=35 | pages=60–61 | date=August 28, 2004}}</ref> Jackson received several career accolades upon the album's release, including the "Legend Award" at the [[Radio Music Awards]], "Inspiration Award" from the [[MTV Video Music Awards Japan|Japan Video Music Awards]], "Lifetime Achievement Award" at the [[Soul Train Music Awards]], and a [[Teen Choice Awards]] nomination for "Favorite Female".

In November 2004, she was honored as a role model by [[100 Black Men of America]], Inc. and presented with the organization's Artistic Achievement Award saluting "a career that has gone from success to greater success".<ref>{{Citation | title=New York Chapter Of 100 Black Men Honors Janet Jackson, Hank Aaron, Johnnetta Cole, Willie Gary | newspaper=Jet |volume=106 |issue=23 | page=28 | date=December 6, 2004|issn=0021-5996}}</ref> The organization responded to criticism for honoring Jackson in light of the Super Bowl incident by saying that "an individual's worth can't be judged by a single moment in that person's life."<ref>{{Citation |last1=Browne |first1= J. Zamgba | title=Janet Jackson stirs up controversy at annual gala of 100 Black Men | newspaper=[[New York Amsterdam News]] |volume=95 |issue=47 | page=8 | date=November 18, 2004|issn=0028-7121}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last1= Berry |first1= Steve | title=Janet Jackson stirs up controversy at annual gala of 100 Black Men | newspaper=[[The Columbus Dispatch]] |volume=95 |issue=47 | page=12.D| date=November 11, 2004|issn=1074-097X}}</ref> In June 2005, she was honored with a Humanitarian Award by the [[Human Rights Campaign]] and [[AIDS Project Los Angeles]] as recognition for her involvement in raising money for AIDS charities.<ref>{{Citation | title = Janet Jackson Receives HRC Award – Towleroad | publisher = Towleroad.com | date = June 20, 2005 | url = http://www.towleroad.com/2005/06/janet_jackson_r.html | access-date = September 9, 2010 | archive-date = April 5, 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150405140133/http://www.towleroad.com/2005/06/janet_jackson_r.html | url-status = live }}</ref>

==== Impact on the Internet ====
The Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show is considered to be one of the most controversial televised events in history, and Jackson was later listed in ''Guinness World Records'' as the "Most Searched in Internet History" and the "Most Searched for News Item".<ref>{{Citation|title=Star-studded 2007 edition of Guinness World Records released|date=September 29, 2006|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/star-studded-2007-edition-of-guinness-world-records-released-1.572138|publisher=[[CBC News]]|access-date=March 19, 2012|archive-date=November 8, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108122510/http://www.cbc.ca/m/touch/arts/story/2006/09/29/guinness-record-book.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The incident became the most recorded and replayed moment in [[TiVo]] history, enticing an estimated 35,000 new subscribers.<ref>{{Citation|title=Numbers|date=February 16, 2004|newspaper=Time|volume=163|issue=7|page=19|issn=0040-781X}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Burke|first=Monte|title=The Ripple Effect|date=March 1, 2004|url=https://www.forbes.com/forbes/2004/0301/046a.html|newspaper=Time|volume=173|issue=4|page=46|issn=0015-6914|access-date=September 1, 2017|archive-date=September 9, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170909011539/https://www.forbes.com/forbes/2004/0301/046a.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Jawed Karim]] has stated that the incident inspired the creation of [[YouTube]], as he noted that it was difficult for him to find videos of the incident online.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hopkins|first=Jim|date=October 11, 2006|title=Surprise! There's a third YouTube co-founder|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-10-11-youtube-karim_x.htm|access-date=March 26, 2017|website=[[USA Today]]|archive-date=August 5, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805161152/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-10-11-youtube-karim_x.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>