NO BUTT CRACK ALLOWED AT GRAMMY’S

CBS doesn't want to see a SINGLE celebrity butt crack at the Grammys on Sunday ... and no boobs or genitals either ... this according to a warning the network fired off to all "talent" appearing on the show.  TMZ is reporting that the email -- which surfaced online -- was sent by CBS Standards and Practices to people connected to the celebrities who are expected to appear on camera during the broadcast ... and the network makes it clear, it's not taking any chances with the FCC this year. Check out what else the email said at tmz.com

NEW MUSIC FROM MARIAH

New music from Mariah Carey is around the corner, but don't get your hopes up, it's not from her upcoming album. The Pop/R&B diva has recorded a song for Disney's upcoming fantastical adventure Oz the Great and Powerful, arriving March 8th.Entitled "Almost Home," the track will be released on February 19th via Island Def Jam. A music video will also be shot, which will be directed by award-winning photographer/director David LaChapelle, whom has a long standing working relationship with Carey. Mariah is prepping a new album for 2013.

NEW MOVIE WITH BIG STARS

Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson and Forest Whitaker were spotted filiming scenes from the upcoming musical Black Nativity in New York recently.  See photos from the set inside (ybf.com)....Angela stars alongside Forest Whitaker in the "retelling" of the Bible's Nativity Story (based on a gospel musical originally written by Langston Hughes).   And it's a Holiday musical that's sure to be interesting with an ensemble cast.  According to blackfilm.com. And with Mary J.Bige, Nas, Tyrese, Luke James and more also announced among the cast members, we're sure there will be some power songs through the film.