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Justin Timberlake is reportedly working on a docuseries that will discuss his infamous Super Bowl 2004 performance with Janet Jackson and his tumultuous relationship with Britney Spears.

Sources told Variety that the *NSYNC frontman is releasing a four-part docuseries on Apple TV in December that has been described as a “tell-all.”

The outlet was told that Jackson will appear in the doc and talk about the “wardrobe malfunction” that took place during her and Timberlake’s Super Bowl halftime performance.

Another source told Variety that the “Cry Me A River” singer will also discuss some of the recent comments his ex Spears made about him.

Justin Timberlake wearing a black suit and sunglasses at the Academy Museum Gala.

Justin Timberlake is set to release a four-part docuseries about his many scandals in December. (Pictured: Timberlake at the Academy Museum Gala in October.) FilmMagic

Singer Janet Jackson covers her chest after her outfit comes undone during a performance with Justin Timberlake at the Super Bowl halftime show.

The Apple TV docuseries will discuss his infamous Super Bowl 2004 performance with Janet Jackson (seen performing with Timberlake). AP Photo

Page Six has reached out to reps for Apple, Timberlake, Jackson and Spears for comment but did not immediately hear back.

The “Scream” singer, 60, and the “Mirrors” crooner, 45, made headlines during their 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance.

When Timberlake performed his hit “Rock Your Body,” he tore off part of Jackson’s top, exposing her breast to millions of viewers.

Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake perform during the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show.

Jackson and Timberlake performed together during the halftime show oatf the 2004 Super Bowl (as seen above). Getty Images

Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake performing during the Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show at Reliant Stadium.

While singing “Rock Your Body,” Timberlake tore off part of Jackson’s top. Wireimage.com

The day after the Super Bowl aired, the “Poetic Justice” actress apologized for the incident, saying that the decision to have a “costume reveal” toward the end of their performance was “made after final rehearsals.”

“It was not my intention that it go as far as it did. MTV, CBS [and] the NFL had no knowledge of this whatsoever and, unfortunately, the whole thing went wrong in the end,” she added at the time.

“I apologize to anyone offended, including the audience, MTV, CBS and the NFL.”

After receiving over half a million complaints, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) launched an investigation into the incident.

Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake performing during the Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show.

The “Poetic Justice” actress’ breast was exposed to millions of viewers. Wireimage.com

Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake perform during the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show.

Jackson became blackballed after the incident, while Timberlake’s career continued to soar. Getty Images

Furthermore, Jackson was pressured to withdraw from presenting at the 2004 Grammy Awards, and her music videos and singles were blacklisted by MTV and CBS chief Les Moonves.

In 2021, Timberlake posted a public apology to Jackson and Spears, 44, stating he “benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism.”

The following January, the “That’s the Way Love Goes” singer’s two-part Lifetime documentary, “Janet Jackson,” aired, in which she confirmed she and Timberlake forgave each other, moved on and have remained good friends.

Janet Jackson attends the Dancers Against Cancer's Gala of the Stars.

The “Scream” songstress (seen above at the 2026 Dancers Against Cancer’s Gala of the Stars) said she and Timberlake are now good friends. Getty Images

Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears waving and smiling.

The *NSYNC frontman will also discuss recent comments his ex Britney Spears (seen above with Timberlake at the 2002 NBA All-Star game) made about him. AP

“Honestly, this whole thing was blown way out of proportion,” Jackson said of the incident during her documentary, in which the “Bye Bye Bye” singer appeared.

“And, of course, it was an accident that should not have happened, but everyone is looking for someone to blame and that’s gotta stop,” she continued.

“Justin and I are very good friends and we will always be very good friends.”

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake pose together.

The exes (both seen above at “MTV Icon: Janet Jackson”) dated from 1999 to 2002. WireImage

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake on the red carpet wearing matching denim outfits.

In her 2023 memoir, the “Toxic” singer accused Timberlake (seen above with Spears in matching denim outfits) of cheating on her and breaking up with her via a two-word text. AP

As for Spears, she and Timberlake dated from 1999 to 2002.

In the “Toxic” singer’s 2023 memoir, “The Woman in Me,” she confirmed long-standing rumors that Timberlake ended their three-year romance via text message.

Spears claimed the “Can’t Stop the Feeling” singer dumped her with a two-word text: “It’s over.”

The “Crossroads” actress also revealed that she got an abortion because Timberlake “definitely wasn’t happy about the pregnancy” and that he had allegedly cheated on her with a “very popular” woman.

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