Rachel Abrams

reporter and senior producer on "Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson”

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“Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson" examines that infamous Super Bowl halftime performance and how it damaged Jackson’s career for years.

‘Malfunction’ at Super Bowl halftime: Gender inequity and media derailed Janet Jackson, fans saved her

“Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson" examines that infamous Super Bowl halftime performance and how it damaged Jackson’s career for years.

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