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By Jennifer Cox Jul 21, 2008

The "Janet Jackson Wardrobe Malfunction" is now free. Justin Timberlake ripped off a piece of Janet Jackson's top during the 2004 Super Bowl and fans were stunned to see Janet exposed. The singers claimed it was an accident but no one really ever believed them. By the following Monday more people were talking about nipple shields and a wild piercing than the NFL's biggest game.

Janet Jackson Wardrobe Malfunction: Justin Timberlake Exposure Now Free

Someone is the Jackson camp called the breast flash a 'wardrobe malfunction" and the term has stuck in pop culture lexicon thanks to the likes of Tara Reid and Britney Spears. While the buzz was tremendous after the game, CBS likely wasn't amused as they were ordered to pay over a half-million dollars for airing too much skin.

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Now another court has overturned that ruling and the cost for Justin Timberlake "getting her naked by the end of this song" is now free. Some three judge panel that must enjoy a little half-time peep show told CBS to keep their cash and they ruled that the Federal Communications Commission "acted arbitrarily and capriciously" with its punishment for the brief nudity at halftime, the AP reports this morning.

I guess that means Britney Spears and Madonna will be desperately trying to sign on to perform at this year's Super Bowl.

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