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Justin Timberlake Admits Janet Jackson's 'Nipplegate' Was His Fault

But will she join him during his Super Bowl halftime show? That is the question...

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Thursday, January 18, 2018 - 11:58

As the Super Bowl nears, questions about Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson are only getting louder.

When the 'Filthy' singer announced he would headline this year's halftime show, fans immediately questioned if Janet would appear due to the fact she has reportedly been banned from returning after her 2004 halftime show, where JT joined her.

The story goes that Justin accidentally ripped off part of Janet's costume, exposing her nipple in front of millions around the world, inventing the term 'wardrobe malfunction' and a 5-second delay for all future Super Bowl shows, although Justin has never spoken about what actually happened.

View the lyrics
Hey, if you know what's good
If you know what's good
If you know what's good
If you know what's good
Hey, if you know what's good
If you know what's good

Haters gonna say it's fake
So real
Haters gonna say it's fake
So real
Haters gonna say it's fake
So real
All my haters gonna say it's fake
I guess, I got my swagger back

I said, "Put your filthy hands all over me"
You know this ain't the clean version
And what you gonna do with all that meat?
Cooking up a mean serving, huh

No question, I want it, fire up, everybody smoking
Your friends, my friends
And they ain't leaving 'til six in the morning (Six in the morning)
Come chill, baby, you the coldest
Go for 'em, put 'em on notice
You don't wanna walk through here

Baby, don't you mind if I do, yeah
Exactly what you like times two, yeah
Got me singing, ooh, ooh
So, baby, don't you mind if I do

Look, put your filthy hands all over me
You know this ain't the clean version
And what you gonna do with all that beast?
When I leave the cage open, huh, walk to me, uh

No question, I want it, fire up, everybody smoking
Your friends, my friends
And they ain't leaving 'til six in the morning (Six in the morning)
Come chill, baby, you the coldest
Go for 'em, put 'em on notice
You don't wanna walk through here

Baby, don't you mind if I do, yeah
Exactly what you like times two, yeah
Got me singing, ooh, ooh
So, baby, don't you mind if I do

Come on, break it down
If you know what's good
If you know what's good
If you know what's good
If you know what's good
Hey, if you know what's good
If you know what's good

Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
Haters gon' say it's fake
So real
All my haters gon' say it's fake

Baby, don't you mind if I do (I do)
Exactly what you like times two (times two)
Got me singing, ooh, ooh
Baby, don't you mind if I do (if I do, come on)

Your friends, my friends
And they ain't leaving 'til six in the morning (Six in the morning, morning)
Your friends, my friends
And they ain't leaving 'til six in the morning (Six in the morning)

So, put your filthy hands all over me
You know this ain't the clean version
Go on and put your filthy hands all over me
No, this ain't the clean version

Do you see me?

Can you find me?

Look closer, through the trees

Do you see it?
Writer(s): Fauntleroy James Edward Ii, Dopson Larrance Levar Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
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In a new interview with Zane Lowe for Beats 1, JT seemingly admits - for the first time ever - that the unplanned incident was his fault, saying "I had my wires crossed."

In other words, he misunderstood the plan and made a major mistake that cost Janet her place at the top of the pop world. However, while it's taken him 14 years to publicly comment on it, he says him and the pop icon have settled things.

Asked if they have made peace, Timberlake says "Absolutely. And I don’t know that a lot of people know that. I don’t think it’s my job to do that because you value the relationships that you do have with people.”

 

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While there is no mention of Janet performing alongside him, Justin confirmed there won't be a repeat of the controversy this time: "What do you want me to say? We’re not going to do that again!"

14 years on from 'Nipplegate' it would be all kinds of iconic to see Janet Jackson back on that stage to receive the respect she deserves now and did back then.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VswT01nKLLA

Justin will perform at the Super Bowl on February 4th, just two days after his fifth album Man of the Woods is released.

Are you ready?

Words: Ross McNeilage

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Aren't you somethin' to admire?
'Cause your shine is somethin' like a mirror
And I can't help but notice
You reflect in this heart of mine
If you ever feel alone
And the glare makes me hard to find
Just know that I'm always
Parallel on the other side

'Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul
I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go
Just put your hand on the glass
I'll be there to pull you through
You just gotta be strong

'Cause I don't wanna lose you now
I'm lookin' right at the other half of me
The vacancy that sat in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
Show me how to fight for now
And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy
Comin' back here to you once I figured it out
You were right here all along

It's like you're my mirror (oh-oh)
My mirror staring back at me (oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
I couldn't get any bigger (oh-oh)
With anyone else beside me (oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
And now it's clear as this promise
That we're makin'
Two reflections into one
'Cause it's like you're my mirror (oh-oh)
My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me

Aren't you somethin', an original?
'Cause it doesn't seem merely assembled
And I can't help but stare
'Cause I see truth somewhere in your eyes
Ooh, I can't ever change without you
You reflect me, I love that about you
And if I could
I would look at us all the time

'Cause with your hand in my hand and a pocket full of soul
I can tell you there's no place we couldn't go
Just put your hand on the past
I'm here tryna pull you through
You just gotta be strong

I don't wanna lose you now
I'm lookin' right at the other half of me
The vacancy that sat in my heart
Is a space that now you hold
Show me how to fight for now
And I'll tell you, baby, it was easy
Comin' back here to you once I figured it out
You were right here all along, oh

It's like you're my mirror (oh-oh)
My mirror staring back at me (oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
I couldn't get any bigger (oh-oh)
With anyone else beside me (oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
And now it's clear as this promise
That we're making
Two reflections into one
'Cause it's like you're my mirror (oh-oh)
My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me

Yesterday is history, oh
Tomorrow's a mystery, oh-ooh
I can see you're lookin' back at me
Keep your eyes on me
Baby, keep your eyes on me

'Cause I don't wanna lose you now
I'm lookin' right at the other half of me
The vacancy that sat in my heart
Is a space that now you hold (no)
Show me how to fight for now (you show me, baby)
I'll tell you, baby, it was easy
Comin' back here to you once I figured it out
You were right here all along

It's like you're my mirror (oh-oh)
My mirror staring back at me (oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
I couldn't get any bigger (oh-oh)
With anyone else beside me (oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh)
And now it's clear as this promise
That we're making
Two reflections into one
'Cause it's like you're my mirror (oh-oh)
My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me

You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life

Now, you're the inspiration of this precious song
And I just wanna see your face light up since you put me on
So now, I say goodbye to the old me, it's already gone
And I can't wait, wait, wait, wait, wait to get you home
Just to let you know, you are

You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life

Girl, you're my reflection, all I see is you
My reflection, in everything I do
You're my reflection and all I see is you
My reflection, in everything I do

You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life

You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
You are, you are the love of my life
Writer(s): Timothy Z Mosley, Waverly Jr Mosley Garland, James Edward Ii Fauntleroy, Chris Godbey, Jerome Harmon, Justin R Timberlake Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
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