Janet Jackson Will Miss Grammys

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R&B star Patti LaBelle will replace her as a presenter, following the furore over Jackson's Super Bowl performance on Sunday when her breast was bared.

"I can confirm she is not attending. I won't give any more details," said publicist Steven Huvane. Meanwhile, a woman in the US is suing for millions of dollars in punitive damages for showing the flash.

Terri Carlin, a 47-year-old bank clerk in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking "maximum" compensation from Jackson and Justin Timberlake, as well as from Viacom, the owner of CBS, which broadcast the event.

Jackson had been due to present an award at the Grammys ceremony, while her Super Bowl singing partner Timberlake is expected to win a number of categories.

Timberlake, who has been nominated for five Grammys, is still expected to appear on Sunday.

But, according to a source quoted by the Washington Post, the Grammy organisers were determined to see Jackson out of the show.

"CBS and the Recording Academy are waiting for her to graciously bow out. If she does not soon, they will uninvite her," according to the Post source, who was speaking before her decision was announced.

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[DudeAsInCool]

Well, I guess I wont be watching... By the way, my 80 yr old dad loved the halftime show. He said he couldnt make sense of the music, but he loved the choreography, and in particular, the boob show :)

[Yoda]

I wasnt planning on watching anyway...

[Kooperman]

The Grammy opening number with Prince and Beyonce was smokin'!

[DudeAsInCool]

Doesnt come on to 8 on the west coast. I live a short car ride from Staples Center.

PS CBS says Janet was reinvited... Who knows whether she will make an appearnce or not?

[Kooperman]

Dude, I thought you were going to make the Pre-Grammy party..?

[DudeAsInCool]

It was Friday night

[CTC Command]

This doesn't come as any big surprise--what was she going to do for the grammy's, regale us all with a beaver shot lol? :rotfl:

[DudeAsInCool]

Well, that would have been an open surprise :P

[Kooperman]

I was waiting for Justin to expose Queen Latifah's chest....that would have shut down CBS for all eternity....

[DudeAsInCool]

LOL.

The hooplah continues. The front page of Drudge reads: FCC POWELL CONSIDERED 'LICENSE REVOCATION' HEARING FOR VIACOMCBS.

Anyone see the guitar solo from The White Stripes. Damn...