The singer was at the forefront of one of the most infamous moments in the history of the big game.
Justin Timberlake could be nearing his Super Bowl encore — despite being at the forefront of one of the most infamous moments in the history of the big game.
The pop star is «finalizing» a contract to headline the halftime show at February’s NFL title game, Us Weekly reported.
«As of right now, it will just be Justin — no surprise performers,» a source told the magazine.
It’s a surprising choice, considering Timberlake’s last Super Bowl performance in 2004 was the source of enormous uproar and controversy. During that unforgettable show, Timberlake ripped away a piece of Janet Jackson’s outfit, exposing her right breast as his song «Rock Your Body» came to a close.
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The incident led to tremendous backlash and prompted the FCC to institute a five-second delay on live broadcasts in response. Timberlake, 35, ultimately apologized, referring to it as a «wardrobe malfunction.»
The saga has since been immortalized as «Nipplegate.»
A performance at this year’s Super Bowl would be Timberlake’s first at the game since that 2004 event.
The Super Bowl is the most-viewed TV program every year, and the halftime show generally draws even more eyes than the game.
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Last year’s halftime performance by Lady Gaga was the most-watched ever with 117.5 million people tuning in.
The 2018 Super Bowl — Super Bowl LII — takes place on Feb. 4,2018 at the U. S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn.
A rep for Timberlake did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
