Janet Nixed from Grammys

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Janet Nixed from Grammys

 

by Sarah Hall

 

Looks like Janet Jackson's Super Bowl antics have gotten her red-carpet privileges revoked.

 

Sources have confirmed to E! that the latest Jackson to suffer a fall from grace will no longer be appearing as a presenter at the 2004 Grammy Awards--which, for the record, are aired by CBS, the same network that carried the Super Bowl.

 

Though CBS is not commenting on Jackson's removal from the night's events, Grammy production sources reversed an earlier proclamation that she would be in attendance, saying that her services were no longer required.

 

Jackson was slated to present Luther Vandross with a tribute; however, Vandross--nominated for five awards--will not be able to attend the Grammys, due to his ill health. A musical sequence honoring Vandross and featuring Alicia Keys is still on the docket.

 

In a brief statement, Vandross' family says it had no influence on Jackson's Grammy participation. "The rumor that Luther Vandross’ family has asked Janet Jackson to pull out of his Grammy tribute is completely inaccurate. The Vandross family has not made any such request and ask that Luther’s tribute be left out of the Janet Jackson issue out of respect for him and his family."

 

As recently as Tuesday, the show's organizers told E! that Jackson would be at Los Angeles' Staples Center this Sunday. "If we took everyone who is controversial off the show, no one would perform," the source said.

 

Jackson's Grammy persona non grata status came after the contrite entertainer released a videotaped apology and excused the NFL, CBS and MTV from any involvement in her nipple shield-baring scheme.

 

"I am really sorry if I offended anyone. That was truly not my intention," Jackson said in her statement.

 

A once-bitten CBS has already ordered Grammy producers to air the show with an unprecedented five-minute delay in order to avoid any further unintended offense from presenters and performers.

 

Meanwhile, as of now, Jackson's partner in crime is still on the Grammy bill. Justin Timberlake granted KCBS-TV an interview Wednesday from the steps of the Staples Center, where he was polishing his performance for Sunday.

 

The repentant Timberlake told reporters that he was "shocked and appalled" by what had occurred at the Super Bowl.

 

"All I could say was, 'Oh, my God. Oh, my God,' " Timberlake said. "I looked at her. They brought a towel up on stage. They covered her up. I was completely embarrassed and just walked off the stage as quickly as I could."

 

Timberlake wasted no time placing the bulk of the blame for the incident on Jackson.

 

He said he had been on tour until just before the Super Bowl and went to Houston the day of the game. Before the show, he got a call from Jackson and her choreographer saying they wanted to do a "costume reveal."

 

"Now I was under the impression of what was going to be revealed was a red brassiere, a bustier, forgive me," he said.

 

Timberlake said his own family was watching the half-time show and were among the many Americans offended by what he infamously termed a "wardrobe malfunction."

 

"I'm frustrated at the whole situation," Timberlake said. "I'm frustrated that my character is being questioned. And the fact of the matter is, you know, I've had a good year, a really good year, especially with my music."

 

Meanwhile, Timberlake's bandmate JC Chasez is also suffering the fallout of the Super Bowl Boobgate. Originally scheduled to perform during halftime of Sunday's Pro Bowl in Hawaii, Chasez's gig was canceled after the NFL decided it was too racy.

[Slayer 0]

Haha

[Henry Spencer 0]

Well I, for one, am outraged.

[Guest Choken One]

JC Chasez was too racy?

 

Does this mean Tony Bennett does the Superbowl next year?

[Guest El Satanico]

It's hilarious that they would go as far as yanking someone who was once a band mate to Justin.

 

What the fuck do they think he's gonna do by himself? What are they worried he'll pull his cock out to outdo his friend?

 

Hopefully someone else pulls something at The Grammys.

[Guest Choken One]

Is Eminem doing anything?

 

He's gotta be annoyed that he isn't the controversial person in Music these days...

 

So much shit has happened since Em's Last album, I can't wait to see who he attacks.

[Guest El Satanico]

Maybe he'll call Vandross out and make fun of him having a stroke.

 

A man with half of his body frozen is as threatening as Moby and Triumph.

[Use Your Illusion 0]

Anyone see the video of Janet's apology?

 

Hot damn, she's fine.

 

UYI

[Ced 0]

Publicity stunt gets her and others blackballed from events, but gets her more media attention than she would have without the incident. Mission successful? You bet.

[Skywarp! 0]

Oh absolutely. Her record company rushed to release her new single the day after the Super Bowl.

[Slayer 0]

Hopefully someone else pulls something at The Grammys.

A good song?

 

....nah

[Perfxion 0]

Well all this does is push Janets new CD(coming out next month) to first when it drops by making it easily a million seller.

 

This might not help the new Nsync CD since it is coming out summertime. But if they push it up, they are getting "No Strings Attached" level sells.

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Oh yeah, Fuck Justin Timberflake and his "Im shocked, offended, and appalled" comments, fucking bitch.

[Cherry Blossom Viscount 0]

Gee, what did you want him to say, "I'm happy that it happened and I got wierd feelings in my pants?"

[ant_7000 0]

^No, but he should man up and say that he'll take responsibility for his part. And the fact that he said right after the incident he said "hey I like giving you media guys something to talk about, man" to "I don't won't negative publicity" he is fucking 2 faced lame.

[bobobrazil1984 0]

So like, why is Timberlake still gonna be on the show? He was the one who reached over and pulled off the tearaway bra... ???

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MSNBC tried to make it a fucking race issue as usual...