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Janet Jackson says she's not performing at Super Bowl with Justin Timberlake

Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year's Super Bowl halftime show.

Pop icon says she wants to end speculation

A woman and a man sing on a stage
Janet Jackson, seen here just before the infamous 'wardrobe malfunction' with Justin Timberlake at the 2004 Super Bowl, says she won't be joining him this year for the half-time show. (David Phillip/Associated Press)

Janet Jackson wants to make it crystal clear: She will not be joining Justin Timberlake during this year's Super Bowl halftime show.

The pop icon says in a statement "to put to rest any speculation or rumours" as to whether she will be performing at the Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minnesota on Sunday: "I will not."

She thanked her fans for their support and says she looks forward to seeing them very soon.

Timberlake is returning to the halftime show 14 years after a wardrobe malfunction with Jackson caused a national controversy. Timberlake was Jackson's guest during her performance and ripped off a piece of her clothing, revealing her breast.

CBS aired that Super Bowl and was fined by the Federal Communications Commission. The fine was later overturned.