Blurred Lines
The garment collapsed and her breast was accidentally revealed."[54] CBS forced Jackson to release a video apology, and said "My decision to change the Super Bowl performance was made after the final rehearsal. MTV, CBS, [and] the NFL had no knowledge of this whatsoever and unfortunately, the whole thing went wrong in the end. I am really sorry if I offended anyone, that was truly not my intention." Jackson later commented "Sometimes they cut out that I said it was an accident" when the statement was replayed in the media.[55] A written statement read "The decision to have a costume reveal at the end of my halftime show performance was made after final rehearsals. MTV was completely unaware of it. It was not my intention that it go as far as it did. I apologize to anyone offended — including the audience, MTV, CBS and the NFL."[49] Due to the event being accidental and unintentional, Jackson refused to release another apology statement to media outlets following this. Speaking to USA Today, Jackson said "It's truly embarrassing for me to know that 90 million [140 million] people saw my breast, and then to see it blown up on the Internet the size of a computer screen ..." "But there are much worse things in the world, and for this to be such a focus, I don't understand." [47] Regarding continued backlash, she responded "Who knows," "Maybe they'll get mad at something that I do in my show, but at least it won't be new to me, since I've already gone through all of this. But I feel very positive that things are going to work out just fine. Everything happens for a reason."[47]
Janet Jackson 'Wardrobe Malfunction' Case Declined By Supreme Court, Erasing CBS Fine http://huff.to/NKLhjC via @HuffPostPol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XXXVIII_halftime_show_controversy
25 Celebrities Adjusting Themselves In Public (PHOTOS)
The Huffington Post | By Kari Friedlander Posted: 11/27/2012 2:03 pm EST Updated: 11/27/2012 6:51 pm EST
Sometimes you just need to take a second to adjust yourself.
In Hollywood, these unpleasing, private moments (think picking a wedgie, pulling up a swimsuit, or briefly placing your paws on your package) are often caught on camera.
Below are 25 celebrities adjusting themselves. Heck, stars really are just like us!
FAST FORWARD 10 YEARS
http://www.mtv.com/shows/miley_cyrus_unplugged/we-cant-stop-blurred-lines-give-it-2-u-medley/942064/video/#id=1720754Who took all the heat for this performance... MILEY.... (and towards end of video Micahel's name is even mentioned)
The ladies in red are walking around with signs like done during "boxing Matches" in a boxing RING. The one has a mask 1/2 black 1/2 white... one looks like a wresting or boxing belt ... champagne bottles in another....
The above picture you can see the blue circus rings.... the red jersey with 777 (appears to also have some names on it )
The far left - - - cotton candy..... definately circus food... Black and White issue represented by Thicke's outfit... and the mask in center picture being held up. the rings... red - yellow - blue - pink...green all there
#54
Kaley Cuoco
OH MY GOD ...
YOUR SHIRT SAYS WHAT????
12/25/2013 6:48 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF
So, we sorta freaked out at the office this morning when we saw THIS PHOTO of "Big Bang Theory" star Kaley Cuoco wearing a shirt that appears to be straight out of the Paula Deen collection!!!Then we saw the other photo ... and all was right in the world again.
Merry Christmas.
Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2013/12/25/kaley-cuoco-shirt-photo/#ixzz2sMhYOwXM
Let’s Talk Paula Deen And Apology Culture -- Should Celebrities Be Forced To Apologize In Spite Of Their Beliefs?
I’m not much of a cook, so the Food Network and the like aren’t really my jam. (Never have been, never will be.) With that said, I know exactly who Paula Deen is. Having grown up in Atlanta, I was raised on the whole ‘comfort food’ circuit, and I’m well aware of who that particular industry's local stars are. Plus, I’ve been to Savannah numerous times, and I’ve actually dined in her famed restaurant The Lady & Sons. (Real talk -- one glass of that sweet tea will have you seriously contemplating switching Gods.)
Of course, this got me to thinking. Deen is 66 years old; she's a savvy businesswoman who knows exactly who she is -- someone who was clearly brought up in a family that allowed her to think that using the N-word was wholly acceptable, to the point where she even felt comfortable enough dishing that kind of deplorable dialogue in front of her employees and contractors. (Have you read through the official complaint filed by Lisa Jackson against Deen and her brother Bubba Hiers? It’s appalling.)
This past Friday evening, I found myself in a rare place: Hanging out on Facebook(!) discussing my thoughts on the fallout regarding Deen’s racist comments and her swift dismissal from the Food Network. At first, it was all pretty lighthearted (albeit snarky) until one of my whip-smart, incredibly introspective girlfriends left this thought-provoking comment:
"I don't understand the apology culture of our society. She apologized for beliefs/behavior she's held for most of her life, but over the course of five days she finally sees the light? Why does no one ever say, "Yes, I have said and done things that are racist. Part of it was the culture I absorbed growing up in the South, and part of it was my failure as a human being to revisit those values once it became clear that they were deemed untrue, harmful, and outmoded by society-at-large. I will withdraw from my sponsorships and television contracts immediately so that I can examine my beliefs and attitudes, do my best to understand how I have hurt others, and learn what I need to so that I don't repeat those mistakes. I am deeply sorry. [Though not for butter. You will pry my Land-o-Lakes only from my cold, dead, hands, y’all!]"Of course, this got me to thinking. Deen is 66 years old; she's a savvy businesswoman who knows exactly who she is -- someone who was clearly brought up in a family that allowed her to think that using the N-word was wholly acceptable, to the point where she even felt comfortable enough dishing that kind of deplorable dialogue in front of her employees and contractors. (Have you read through the official complaint filed by Lisa Jackson against Deen and her brother Bubba Hiers? It’s appalling.)
Yet, when her country fried chickens (read: verbal indiscretions) came to home to roost, she all of a sudden saw the light and error of her ways, to the point where she felt the need to serve up a prompt plate of Georgia groveling apology? Naw.
Sorry-not-sorry Paula; I’m not buying it. Her lackluster, heavily-edited mea culpa -- and those given by every other celebrity whose ignorant, biased views culminated in a spectacular fall from grace -- felt very fake and forced and politically correct and completely predictable. All of which begs the question: Why does the public so readily accept these P.C. apologies? (And why should she even have to issue a faux apology for the way she feels, however racist her thoughts may be?)
Hear me out. I totally get that people are expected to feel shame and atone for what is considered unacceptable behavior -- especially as a celebrity -- but as a Black woman, I’d feel much more comfortable in my everyday life if racists proudly wore their bigotries on their sleeves. That way I’d know who to steer well clear of, whose endeavors I should not financially support, and whose sickeningly delicious sweet tea I shouldn't give two shits about.
All in all, we know the main reason she apologized was to try and save her network television show (fail), lucrative endorsements and distribution deals. I like to think I would have reserved a sliver of respect for her had she have been completely honest about her feelings about my people and actually owned up to her ignorant opinions, and made it feel like she genuinely was interested in changing her POV. Calling all of this a mistake is one hell of an understatement.
AND ALL OF THIS REMINDS ME OF THE DUCK DYNASTY GUY .......
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