Pitbull to JLO: You inspired the memo
LOS ANGELES—There were no “wardrobe malfunctions,” but stars at the 55th Grammy Awards were not covering up either, despite being asked to dress “appropriately.”
Presenter Jennifer Lopez, in a black off-shoulder Anthony Vaccarello gown with a slit up her thigh on one side, joked about her attire: “As you can see, I read the memo.” The diva caused a stir a few years ago when she appeared at the Grammys in a Versace gown with a neckline that dropped below her navel.
“You inspired the memo!” said her copresenter Pitbull, getting a big laugh from the audience.
Broadcaster CBS last week issued a memo asking that performers and presenters keep their breasts, buttocks and genitals covered up.
“I thought about the dress code. I respect it. See, I wore clothes,” Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland told reporters backstage of her black Georges Chakra gown with several strategically placed cutouts.
Singer Kimbra, who recorded “Somebody That I Used to Know” with Gotye, and won record of the year, wore a sheer, sparkly dress with a skin-colored layer beneath, giving the illusion she was covered by baubles. “I’m fine with the dress code,” she said.
Katy Perry bared her cleavage in a green gown, but Beyoncé covered up
in a black-and-white pantsuit for the red carpet and Rihanna chose an elegant red gown.
Redfoo, the flamboyant 37-year-old LMFAO singer, showed off his legs on the red carpet, sporting kneelength pants. “I couldn’t wear no Speedo,” he jested.
Singer Adele’s look was a little too conservative for some people’s tastes. Her red-and-pink, flower-covered frock featured a high neck.
As usual, there were some kooky outfits. Al Walser, nominated for best dance recording for his single, “I Can’t Live Without You,” donned an astronaut’s space suit.
Born in Switzerland to a mother from Lichtenstein and an African father, Walser said being from Lichtenstein was like being from another planet because it is so small.
Blues singer Dr. John wore a Mardi Gras-inspired feathered headdress for his performance.