Janet Jackson Still Finds Some Viacom Support At BET

The New York Daily News reports that even though CBS and MTV wasted no time disclaiming responsibility for Janet Jackson’s breast-baring stunt, one member of the Viacom corporate family is standing by the embattled her. Yesterday, BET issued a press release touting Jackson’s participation in its 10-part Black History Month series, ‘Pass It On.’ The release quotes BET President Debra Lee: “Janet is a believer in the individual and collective greatness of African-American men and women.” BET spokesman Michael Lewellen explained: “Obviously, there is some positive news amidst the storm that continues to rage. But the timing is purely coincidental. This is the first week of Black History Month, after all.”