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7 August 2008 10:38 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said Wednesday that he has not decided whether to appeal a court decision reversing the fine imposed on CBS stations for broadcasting the Janet Jackson "wardrobe malfunction" incident. As reported by Broadcasting & Cable, Martin said during a C-span interview that he had been disappointed by the court's decision and noted that the incident has spurred Congress to increase the FCC's ability to fine stations. "It would be somewhat ironic if that prompted Congress to increase our fining authority but the courts actually said we were not able to fine them for that instance," he said.

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22 July 2008 10:34 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

The FCC's crackdown on television indecency suffered a severe setback Monday as a federal court overturned the agency's $550,000 fine against CBS-owned stations for airing the Janet Jackson breast-baring incident with Justin Timberlake during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show. In a unanimous decision, the three-judge appellate court ruled that the FCC had acted "arbitrarily and capriciously" by imposing new standards for indecency "without supplying notice of and a reasoned explanation for its policy departure." CBS issued a statement calling the decision "an important win for the entire broadcasting industry," noting that circumstances occur, "particularly during live programing, when it may not be possible to block unfortunate fleeting material." FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said that he was "surprised" and "disappointed" by the decision. The Parents Television Council, the group that deluged the FCC with protesting letters following the Jackson incident, called the ruling "judicial stupidity," and added, "If a striptease during the Super Bowl in front of 90 million people, including millions of children, doesn't fit the parameters of broadcast indecency, then what does?" CBS had maintained that it had no advance knowledge that the "striptease" would occur. And, in its decision the appeals court said that "the FCC cannot impose liability on CBS for the acts of Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake," who were not employees of the network but "independent contractors hired for the limited purposes of the halftime show."

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21 July 2008 12:03 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Federal officials have dismissed an indecency fine TV bosses at CBS were charged after Janet Jackson flashed a breast during the 2004 SuperBowl half-time show.

Just days after Jackson's fellow SuperBowl performer Justin Timberlake poked fun at the 'wardrobe malfunction' controversy while hosting the Espy Awards in Los Angeles, a three-judge panel has thrown out a $550,000 (GBP275,000) fine over the broadcast.

The judges of the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals have ruled that the Federal Communications Commission "acted arbitrarily and capriciously" in issuing the fine for the split-second image of nudity.

During the live show, Timberlake ripped open Jackson's bodice, revealing a breast. A red-faced Jackson quickly covered up.

More than 90 million people saw the live broadcast.

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21 July 2008 8:25 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

One of the most infamous moments in Super Bowl history may have seen Janet Jackson bear a lot of flesh – but that doesn't mean CBS ought to bear a big financial burden, a three-judge panel has ruled. A federal appeals court in Philadelphia on Monday tossed out the $550,000 that the Federal Communications Commission levied against CBS Corp. for the 2004 nationally televised halftime show that introduced the phrase "wardrobe malfunction" to the world. The court said the FCC had acted "arbitrarily and capriciously." Some 90 million Americans were watching when Justin Timberlake ripped off part of Jackon's bustier as he sang, "Gonna

17 July 2008 12:08 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Justin Timberlake turned stand-up comedian on Wednesday night when he hosted the Espy Awards - mocking his celebrity friends and poking fun at his controversial duet with Janet Jackson at the 2004 Super Bowl.

The sports-loving star took to the stage in Los Angeles for U.S. TV network Espn's Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards ceremony.

Timberlake scored laughs with a comic performance in new movie The Love Guru - and tried out his act with a live audience at the event, picking on audience member Jessica Simpson and her American footballer boyfriend Tony Romo.

After giving them the nicknames RoJo and Tessica, Timberlake then recalled his infamous "wardrobe malfunction" with the breast-flashing Jackson four years ago.

He told the audience, "I wanted to be the only guy at a football game to get to second base."

Timberlake's on-stage antics can be seen when the awards show is aired in the U.S. on Sunday.

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17 July 2008 5:20 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Self-proclaimed sports junkie Justin Timberlake had his idols rolling in the aisles Wednesday night, as he hosted the 2008 Espy Awards. The singer earned raves as he alternated between self-deprecating humor (at one point, he poked fun at his infamous 2004 Super Bowl performance with Janet Jackson, saying "I wanted to be the only guy at a football game to get to second base") and playfully mocking audience members (he lowered his nose to one of David Beckham's Tom Ford shoes and proclaimed, "Smells like $250 million to me!"). He also performed a sports-themed rock opera. "If I made the decisions, I'd

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23 June 2008 4:15 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

Janet Jackson might feel "allergic to marriage," but the pop star is ready to have a baby, says longtime boyfriend Jermaine Dupri. "Yeah, soon," Dupri told People Sunday at a dinner party hosted by New Era and Belvedere Vodka at West Hollywood's Stk restaurant. "Right after the tour." (Jackson, 42, recently announced she'll be on the road this fall.) The producer – who has a daughter, Shaniah, from a previous relationship – is so excited to start a family with Jackson, he doesn't even care if it's a boy or a girl. "It really doesn't matter," he explained at the even honoring rapper Nelly.

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20 June 2008 2:16 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Janet Jackson will take part in a new reality show for MTV, says Variety. In the untitled project, Jackson will act as a mentor to aspiring singers and dancers. The show will be filmed over the next few months as Jackson prepares for her world tour, which kicks off on September 10. Executive producer David Broome said: "It's really about finding who's the next Janet Jackson (more)

By Simon Reynolds

19 June 2008 3:09 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

R+B singer Janet Jackson is set to star in an upcoming reality TV series for MTV.

The project will follow Jackson as she mentors a group of aspiring singers and dancers in search of the next pop superstar through unconventional means.

Executive producer Dave Broome says of the series, "It's really about finding who's the next Janet Jackson or Justin Timberlake or Usher. And we'll find it from a pool of people who you wouldn't typically find it from. We'll go to YMCAs, church groups, local community centres and try to cast the show."

The winner of the series will receive a prize yet to be determined, although producers are entertaining the idea of relating it to Jackson's upcoming world tour - which kicks off on 10 September.

Jackson's show signals a turnaround from her turbulent relationship with the network. She was rumoured to be blacklisted by the station after her infamous wardrobe malfunction during a performance with Justin Timberlake at the 2004 Superbowl halftime show the network produced.

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11 June 2008 12:19 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Janet Jackson has reportedly scrapped any plans to hit Europe with her forthcoming Rock Witchu tour following her record label's decision to cease promoting her latest album, Discipline.

The Nasty singer was due to play a series of live dates across Europe after embarking on her first series of concert shows for seven years in the U.S. and Canada, with her first gig in Vancouver, Canada on 10 September.

However, the singer has now decided to just dedicate herself to the North American leg of her tour, citing frustration with her Def Jam label bosses' lack of support in promoting her new album, according to People.com.

The star tells hip-hop website Sohh.com, "It was definitely in my heart to go to Europe and to support this album... it's about teamwork, it's not something I can totally do on my own.

"Unfortunately, things have turned out the way that they have with the differences between the label and myself."

Earlier this month, Jackson told how there will be no further singles from her Discipline album, after record label bosses were disappointed with sales - shifting only 392,000 copies in the U.S.

She explained, "I'm trying to figure out a way to say this, but just to say it and to be quite honest, they just stopped all promotion whatsoever on the album, so I don't think you're going to hear another single off this album."

At the height of her popularity, Jackson scored 19 hit singles from just three LPs - Control, Rhythm Nation: 1812 and janet. And she still holds the record for scoring number ones in America from the same album, over three successive years.

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6 June 2008 10:24 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Janet Jackson has another album flop on her hands - bosses at her record label have ceased promoting Discipline and there are no more single releases planned.

Jackson, who once broke chart records with seven U.S. top five hits from one album - Rhythm Nation 1812, has scored only one hit from her new release, Feedback.

And there are no plans to try to top that.

In a disappointing email correspondence to celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, Jackson writes, "We started off with Feedback and the label and myself haven't quite seen eye to eye since the Feedback single so they've kind of basically stopped all promotion.

"I'm trying to figure out a way to say this, but just to say it and to be quite honest, they just stopped all promotion whatsoever on the album, so I don't think you're going to hear another single off this album."

At the height of her popularity, Jackson scored 19 hit singles from just three albums - Control, Rhythm Nation: 1812 and janet. And she still holds the record for scoring number ones in America from the same album, over three successive years.

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4 June 2008 5:10 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Janet Jackson made a dream come true for U.S. TV presenter Sherri Shepherd - by making a surprise appearance on her chat show The View.

Shepherd has long been a fan of the singer and recently announced she would be willing to sleep in the street to secure tickets to Jackson's forthcoming tour.

But the pop star made a surprise guest appearance on the show on Tuesday and presented a delighted Shepherd with seats to one of her autumn concerts.

The TV presenter was overwhelmed, embracing Jackson and telling her, "I'm such a fan of yours. I have every album; I have every poster; I have all of your programme books. Aside from Michael (Jackson), you are my second favourite, girl."

The Control hitmaker will open her Rock Witchu tour in Vancouver, British Columbia on 7 September.

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2 June 2008 11:30 PM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

It's not everyday that Janet Jackson drops by to make someone's dream come true. But on The View Tuesday, the pop star did just that. Specifically, Jackson gave co-host Sherri Shepherd a pair of tickets for her fall concert – so that Shepherd wouldn't have to sleep in the street to get some. When Jackson – clad in white –dropped by, a visibly ecstatic Shepherd jumped from her seat to embrace her pop idol. "I'm such a fan of yours," she enthused while the crowd cheered. "I have every album; I have every poster; I have all of your program books. Aside from Michael,

20 May 2008 3:09 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Janet Jackson has revealed details of her first tour in seven years.

The veteran popstar will kick off her 'Rock Witchu' jaunt in Vancouver on September 20. Jackson will also play gigs in New York and Washington.

Tickets will go on sale next month, while a full itinerary is due to be announced this week.

'Rock Witchu' will be promoting hits from her 2006 Lp 20 Y.O. and this year's . . .

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10 May 2008 12:00 AM, PDT | From buddytv.com | See recent BuddyTV news

Nichole Cordova, Tiffanie Anderson, Chrystina Sayers and Natalie Mejia have come a very long way from being four very simple young ladies with dreams of making it big in the music industry to today's newest girl band performers who are ready to take on the world.  In fact, the four teens have already recorded their self-titled debut album, which hits retail stores on July 1st under Geffen Records.  Their first two singles, "Like Me" and "Stupid S---" are already available for purchase/download on iTunes, and their videos are all over music video channels everywhere.

"It has been amazing.  It’s just like a dream come true," Cordova told Enterprise News.  "I have a record deal! It’s a dream come true."

Of course, being on the reality search had its down sides, such as having to live secret lives while the show airs, especially for the winners.  By the

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9 May 2008 3:15 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

While her little sister's wedding plans remain shrouded in secrecy, Jessica Simpson revealed one detail: She's the maid of honor! "Of course," the 27-year-old told People when asked if she'll be standing next to Ashlee on her big day. Performing in front of nearly 35,000 people at Camp Pendleton Thursday night, Jessica was in fine form for the troops, belting out "These Boots Are Made For Walkin' " at a three-hour concert that also featured Snoop Dogg, Janet Jackson, Ne-Yo, and Pamela Anderson. Taking the stage in a skin-tight red top, jeans and black stiletto heels, Jessica was greeted by howls and hoorahs.

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28 April 2008 6:32 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Janet Jackson has been given the Vanguard accolade at the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation [Glaad] Awards.

The singer was awarded the gong by chatshow host Ellen DeGeneres at La's Kodak Theatre on Sunday.

Speaking afterwards, Jackson said: "I love it. I never expected it in a million years so when I heard they wanted to honour me, I was really taken aback.

"It's . . .

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27 April 2008 7:17 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Hit TV shows Brothers + Sisters and Ugly Betty repeated their success at the 2008 Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation Media Awards on Saturday by scooping the same top awards as last year.

Brothers + Sisters, which stars Sally Field and Calista Flockhart, won the prize for Outstanding Drama Series, while the America Ferrera-starring Ugly Betty was named Outstanding Comedy Series for the second consecutive year.

R+B superstar Janet Jackson received the Vanguard Award in recognition of her efforts to promote equal rights, and homosexual singer Rufus Wainwright was presented with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award.

Meanwhile, comedienne Kathy Griffin won the award for Outstanding Reality Programme for her TV show Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List.

The 19th annual Glaad Awards, which took place at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre, honour individuals and projects in the media for their representations of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community.

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23 April 2008 8:40 AM, PDT | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news

Janet Jackson has revealed that she would date Alicia Keys.

When asked by E! Online who she would have a lesbian relationship with, Jackson said: "I think I would pick Alicia Keys. I think she's wonderful."

The popstar said she felt the media questions the sexuality of stars such as Keys and talk show host Oprah Winfrey due to their strength of character.

"They are strong women. Maybe they want to put something else behind it because of the . . .

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23 April 2008 12:50 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news

It doesn't take Einstein to figure out that Mariah Carey's latest album E=MC2 would do well following the No. 1 success of her single "Touch My Body." But how well did it do? Carey's new album came in at No. 1 on the Billboard pop charts – marking her sixth time at the top spot. She also sold more albums in her first week than ever before – 462,971 copies. It also means that Carey is now tied with Janet Jackson and Madonna – right behind Barbra Streisand, who has eight – for the female artist with the most No. 1 albums. Earlier this month, Carey

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