Justin Timberlake: Breast Shocked Me, Too
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 In an exclusive interview with CBS affiliate KCBS, Justin Timberlake said he was "frustrated" by the post-Super Bowl controversy over what he has called a "wardrobe malfunction" during a breast-baring bump-and-grind dance number with Janet Jackson. CBS, which aired the Super Bowl and will also air the Grammy Awards, has developed a video delay system to broadcast the live awards show, a move Timberlake called "a great idea," when asked if he considered the system a move toward censorship.
Timberlake said he was upset the event had thrown his character into question and that he was "completely shocked and appalled" when the right cup of Jackson's black leather bustier pulled away to reveal her bare breast clad in only a silver "nipple shield" instead of a red lace bra.
The surprise peep show was seen by an estimated 89 million viewers.
Though, in a televised interview immediately following the performance, Timberlake laughed and joked with a reporter, calling the onstage experience with Jackson, "every man's dream."
Winding up a successful year for his first solo album, "Justified," which has earned five Grammy nods, Timberlake said he didn't feel his career needed any publicity.
"I don't wanna be involved in a stunt, that's not my style," he said.
According to Timberlake, he turned down initial invitations to perform at the Super Bowl, but changed his mind after Jackson called to request a duet. Scheduling conflicts prevented extensive rehearsals, he said, adding the decision to do a "costume reveal" was a last minute one from Jackson and her choreographer.
Film director Spike Lee has publicly criticized Jackson's surprise breast-baring as a "new low" of attention-getting antics by entertainers.
Meanwhile, Jackson issued another apology in a videotape released to the media. The pop star had apologized Monday night in a written statement.
"I am really sorry if I offended anyone. That was truly not my intention," she said. "MTV, CBS, the NFL had no knowledge of this whatsoever, and unfortunately, the whole thing went wrong in the end."
 Photo Essay / Stealing the ShowJustin Timberlake rips off Janet Jackson's top on Superbowl.
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