Stereogum — Lately, soul great Mary J. Blige has been working with younger British types like Disclosure and Sam Smith, adding righteous firepower to versions of Disclosure’s “F For You” and Smith’s “Stay With Me.” And now we learn that Blige has bee... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Guy and Howard Lawrence have confirmed on Twitter their involvement on the R&B legend's forthcoming record, The London Sessions... more info

NME — Sam Smith, Emeli Sandé and Naughty Boy also involved in US singer's new record more info

NME — Jessie J, Deadau5, Mary J Blige, Tony Bennett and more also added to bill today (August 26) more info

NME — The track was originally intended for R&B singer Mary J Blige more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Last week Mary J. Blige turned up unannounced at New York’s Apollo Theater to perform a duet with Sam Smith, the young British soul singer. The appearance, similar to one Blige made in January with the dance duo Disclosure, made major news online �... more info

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Stereogum — Sam Smith’s whole life is essentially a whirlwind press tour these days, but it’s especially so this week in conjunction with the North American release of his debut album In The Lonely Hour. Wednesday, the night after he wowed the Apollo with Ma... more info

Stereogum — Harlem’s Apollo Theater is maybe the most famously intimidating venue on the face of the earth, and even if a visiting foreign next-big-thing doesn’t have to worry about the Sandman’s hook coming to get him, it sure helps if he’s got some New... more info

MTV.co.uk News — Sam Smith debuts stunning Mary J. Blige collaboration. more info