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culture-and-entertainment1 year ago•7 min saved

"The Lasting Impact of Janet Jackson's 'Wardrobe Malfunction' on America"

The infamous "wardrobe malfunction" during Janet Jackson's 2004 Super Bowl halftime show with Justin Timberlake continues to have a lasting impact on American culture, influencing how media is consumed and sparking debates about gender, politics, and entertainment. The incident, known as "Nipplegate," led to outrage, FCC investigations, and a shift in TV and internet viewing habits. As the 20th anniversary approaches, the event's significance is reexamined amid fresh controversies, including Taylor Swift's presence in the traditionally male-dominated space of NFL football, reflecting ongoing tensions around gender, politics, and pop culture.

via The Washington Post|

#culture-and-entertainment #janet-jackson #justin-timberlake

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

"Reflecting on 'Nipplegate': 20 Years Later"

Twenty years after the infamous "Nipplegate" incident at the Super Bowl, a body piercer from Houston has rediscovered the coordinating nipple shield worn by Janet Jackson during the halftime show. The piece of jewelry, originally designed by Jim Ward of Gauntlet, was sold to Jackson's former fashion stylist days before the game. The stylist, Wayne Scot Lukas, revealed that the wardrobe malfunction was planned by Jackson and her choreographer. Despite receiving offers for the artifact, the body piercer has chosen to hold onto it, while the whereabouts of the matching shield worn by Jackson remain unknown.

via USA TODAY|

#body-piercing #entertainment #janet-jackson

sports-politics-entertainment-local-news-world-news1 year ago•4 min saved

"Dame's Return: Blazers Triumph, Gonzalez Upset, and Nipplegate Anniversary"

The Blazers welcome back Damian Lillard and defeat the Milwaukee Bucks, while Portland's Commissioner Rene Gonzalez is upset over a development deal vote, and there are talks of rolling back the voter-approved Measure 110. President Biden is considering an executive order targeting violent Israeli settlers, and today marks the 20th anniversary of the Super Bowl "nipplegate" scandal involving Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake. Additionally, Trump's campaign fundraising went to legal costs, a London judge dismissed Trump's legal claim, and a building collapse in Boise, Idaho resulted in three deaths and nine injuries.

via Portland Mercury|

#blazers #damian-lillard #israel-palestine-conflict