Following the incident, CBS permitted Timberlake to appear at the
46th Grammy Awards ceremony but did not allow Jackson to attend, forcing her to withdraw after being scheduled as a presenter.
[135] The controversy halted plans for Jackson to star in the biographical film of singer and activist
Lena Horne, which was to be produced by
American Broadcasting Company. Horne was reportedly displeased by the incident, but Jackson's representatives stated that she withdrew from the project willingly.
[136] A
Mickey Mouse statue wearing Jackson's iconic "Rhythm Nation" outfit was mantled at
Walt Disney World theme park the previous year to honor her legacy, but it was removed following her controversial performance.
The album's performance was affected by
blacklisting from radio and music channels, in part at the behest of CBS CEO
Les Moonves.
[142] Conglomerates involved in the boycott included
Viacom and CBS, subsidiaries MTV,
Clear Channel Communications, and
Infinity Broadcasting, the latter two among the largest radio broadcasters.
[143][144] The blacklist was placed into effect preceding the release of
Damita Jo and continued throughout the course of Jackson's following two albums. Entertainment conglomerate
Viacom owns MTV, VH1, and many radio formats, and a senior executive commented that they were "absolutely bailing on the record. The pressure is so great, they can't align with anything related to Janet. The high-ups are still pissed at her, and this is a punitive measure."