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Timberlake on Sunday will return to America's biggest stage 14
years after a "wardrobe malfunction" overshadowed his last gig
at the National Football League's championship game.
"To be honest I had a ton of grand ideas about special guests.
There's a whole list. I think Vegas has a lot of odds on it.
From NSYNC to (Jay-Z) to Chris Stapleton to Janet," Timberlake
told a news conference in Minneapolis.
"But this year... my band, the Tennessee Kids, I feel like they
are my special guests and I am excited this year to rock the
stage and it's going to be a lot of fun."
Timberlake infamously ripped off part of Jackson's garment
during their halftime show performance in Houston and briefly
bared her breast. The incident coined the phrase "wardrobe
malfunction."
The Parents Television Council published an open letter to
Timberlake on Thursday asking the 10-times Grammy winner to keep
his performance, which is estimated to draw more than 100
million viewers, friendly and safe for children.
"The fallout of your performance during Super Bowl XXXVIII has
left an indelible mark. You really threw us – and millions of
parents who were watching with their kids," the group wrote.
"The now-infamous wardrobe malfunction was the biggest news
story for weeks, even at a time when the nation had launched
into war in Iraq."
The letter continued, "We ask you to keep the halftime show
friendly and safe for the children watching, and who may be
hoping to emulate you one day."
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Timberlake did not reveal too many details of his upcoming
performance but did say his "Can't Stop The Feeling" hit song from
the movie "Trolls" will be included along with plenty of dancing,
while also promising something new.
"Without giving too much away we are doing a few things with this
halftime show that they have never quite done before," said
Timberlake, whose new album "Man of the Woods" come out on Friday.
"I always like to push, to be able to do something like that. But
also, on a more serious note, it's a moment where you have the
opportunity to bring so many people together through what I think is
the greatest art form, which is music."
Timberlake will have around 13 minutes to perform at halftime of the
game between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles in
Minneapolis.
Timberlake, who turned 37 on Wednesday and was serenaded to "Happy
Birthday" by some of the attending media, took many light-hearted
questions but also stressed how grateful he was to be able to share
his passion for writing and performing music.
"We want everyone to have a ton of fun, that's my main objective
with the halftime show," said Timberlake. "I like to make dance
music so I hope everyone's dancing. I think that's the greatest
thing anyone can do to express joy."
(Reporting by Frank Pingue; Editing by Christian Radnedge)
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