'OK, well you know, you can't change what’s happened': Justin Timberlake's 143.6 million viewer Super Bowl scandal revisited

In an event that shook the entertainment world, the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show was marked by an incident viewed by a staggering 143.6 million, where pop icon Justin Timberlake inadvertently exposed Janet Jackson's breast on live television. This event, often referred to as 'Nipplegate', has resurfaced in light of a recent interview, as reported by Mashable in early 2018.

"'OK, well you know, you can't change what’s happened but you can move forward and learn from it,'” Timberlake confessed, as he reflected on the scandalous event. His statement, however, leaves room for speculation about what exactly the singer implies he can learn from.

Throughout the interview, Timberlake remained somewhat vague about his feelings surrounding the incident, assuring fans that he and Janet Jackson have made amends, albeit without providing explicit details.

“I don’t know that a lot of people know that [me and Janet made peace]," Timberlake stated. He went on to add, "I mean I don’t think it’s my job to do that, because you value the relationships that you do have with people.”

Intriguingly, Jackson herself has refrained from making any recent public comments on her feelings towards Timberlake. Post-incident, she was forced to take full responsibility and apologize publicly.

A few noteworthy points regarding the incident include:

• The incident's aftermath had a markedly larger negative impact on Jackson than Timberlake.
• Jackson was barred from attending award shows, including the Grammys, while Timberlake's participation went unhindered.
• Jackson's music was blacklisted from major radio stations and TV networks; Timberlake's was not.
• Long after the incident, Timberlake expressed regret over his lack of support for Jackson during the fallout.

Now, as the world stands firmly in the age of the #FreeTheNipple campaigns and the Time's Up initiative, the glaring misogyny and racism at play during the aftermath of the 'Nipplegate' incident are much clearer. The public's harsh and blame-ridden reaction towards Jackson and the differential treatment both stars received paints a striking portrait of societal biases that were in play at the time.

Even fourteen years later, the controversy surrounding 'Nipplegate' raises essential questions about accountability, double standards, and the repercussions of a scandal on the lives and careers of those involved. As Timberlake is welcomed back to the Super Bowl, the world waits for

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