Prince Fans Slam Justin Timberlake’s Tribute

(Minneapolis, MN) — Mixed reviews are coming in over Justin Timberlake’s Super Bowl half-time performance. The pop star is catching some heat from Prince fans.JT included a performance of Prince’s “I Would Die 4 U” with a huge projection of the late artist behind the stage while he sang and played piano. Following the performance, Twitter users started pointing out that Prince would not have approved of Timberlake’s tribute to him.

One user noted that Prince compared the idea of being reincarnated on stage as “demonic” in a 1998 interview. Others said that it was even well documented that the two singers did not get along.

Janet Jackson Kills Super Bowl Performance Rumors, Says She Won’t Be Performing With Justin Timberlake

(Minneapolis, MN) – I hope this is a joke. It could potentially be one of the top Super Bowl halftime performances in history. BUT Janet Jackson told fans on social media not to hold their breath.

The singer confirmed she wouldn’t join in a tweet on Saturday. “To put to rest any speculation or rumors as to whether I will be performing at the Super Bowl tomorrow; I will not,” she wrote. “Thank you for your support and I do look forward to seeing you all very soon.”

Jackson and Timberlake performed together at the 2004 Super Bowl, during which the infamous “wardrobe malfunction” occurred.

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During the performance, timberlake ripped off a piece of Janet’s costume during the lyric “have you naked by the end of this song”; resulting with Jackson’s right breast and nipple with a sun-shaped ring on it being exposed on live television.

The Federal Communications Commission fined Jackson and CBS — which aired the game — $550,000 (a court eventually ruled the fine was wrongly imposed) Janet Jackson took the heat while Timberlake’s career was left unscathed.

Vox reports, Viacom, the parent company of MTV, which produced the 2004 show, blamed Jackson: They punitively blacklisted her music videos from airing and her songs from playing on their radio stations. CBS rescinded Jackson’s invitation to present at the Grammy’s, and she was reportedly pressured into skipping the ceremony. Timberlake, on the other hand, attended and won two awards.

Justin Timberlake Will Headline Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show On NBC

(SL) – Global superstar JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE will headline the PEPSI SUPER BOWL LII HALFTIME SHOW on NBC at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, it was confirmed tonight.

A multi-talented actor and musician, Timberlake has won ten Grammys and numerous other awards. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, he rapidly became a highly respected musician, winning two Grammys for his debut solo album, “Justified.” He’s been recognized for a range of performances, including Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Dance Recording and Best Music Video. Timberlake was most recently nominated for an Academy Award® for the song “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!” from the film TROLLS for which he won his 10^th Grammy.

A gifted actor, Timberlake has appeared in diverse films including: ALPHA DOG, BLACK SNAKE MOAN, SHREK THE THIRD and THE SOCIAL NETWORK. He has also won four Emmys for his appearances on “Saturday Night Live.” Timberlake is a co-star of the upcoming film WONDER WHEEL, which opens later this year.

This will be Timberlake’s third time performing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, giving him the distinction of having the most appearances by an individual entertainer. He previously performed at Super Bowls XXXV and XXXVII.

This announcement is just the beginning. Leading up to Super Bowl LII, fans may visit Pepsi.com for behind-the-scenes looks into Timberlake’s journey to the Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show, as well as other surprises along the way.

Timberlake joins an esteemed list of recent halftime acts including Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Madonna, The Who, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Prince, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, U2 and more.