Indecency through the years
The FCC blew the whistle on Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction” during the halftime show of 2004’s Super Bowl XXXVIII. The incident, also known as “Nipplegate,” occurred when costar Justin Timberlake accidentally exposed part of Jackson’s right breast. (David Phillip / AP Photo)
By Charles Fleming
“The Howard Stern Show” appears to hold the American record for most fines associated with a U.S. radio host. Up to $2.5 million in fines were levied against stations playing Stern’s show between 1990 and 2004. The self-proclaimed “king of all media” is exempt from FCC rules on his current gig with Sirius XM’s satellite radio service. (Richard Drew / AP Photo)
Cher dropped the F-bomb during the 2002 Billboard Music Awards while receiving a special Artist Achievement award, saying, “People have been telling me I’m on the way out every year, right. So, … ‘em.” The FCC, perhaps also offended by her outfit, was not amused. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
