When it comes to the Grammys, CBS executives have skin on their minds. A memo has leaked in which CBS brass urge music industry luminaries to keep Sunday’s Grammy telecast squeaky clean. “Please be sure that buttocks and female breasts are adequately covered,” reads the memo, distributed to awards show attendees and their representatives.

Skin Show: Rapper Lil Kim wore a lavender coloured jumpsuit leaving very little to the imagination at the 1999 MTV Video Awards. According to the new dress code at the Grammys, such clothes have been banned as the TV executives want a clean show. Pic/AFP