Kathleen Heffernan

John Legend is a sly man. Even though this video features more skin than his last release — the suave, yet distinctly NSFW "Who Do We Think We Are" — it's unlikely to upset any censors hunting for even a stray nip slip.

If you had John Legend in your "Someday even he will make a NSFW video" pool, then congratulations: You likely hit a big payday.

But, don't think the soul crooner has gone tawdry. This is a gorgeous video, like an old-school fashion pictorial come-to-life that will satisfy film nerds (look at that grain) and those who clearly don't read Playboy for the articles. And playing the role of a suaver, better dressed is John Legend, the coolest dude at a most sophisticated and sexy party. With naked women. Everywhere. And not another dude in sight. Except for Rick Ross, who would normally qualify as the coolest dude at the party, but he seems to exist in a dreamscape here. Or, maybe he's just either outside.

And, ps, I have $20 on Josh Groban in my "NSFW someday" pool.