Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pop star Taylor Swift and British soul singer Sam Smith, who were among the top-selling musical acts in the United States last year, led the nominations for the 2015 Billboard Music Awards finalists on Tuesday. more info

MTV.co.uk News — The likes of Taylor Swift and Sam Smith have all scored nods! Check out the list here... more info

The Telegraph — The British singer songwriter will battle Taylor Swift and One Direction for this year's Top Artist Award more info

Stereogum — Sam Smith’s too-sad-to-be-true-love ballads dominated last year, but it’s always when his brocade voice is paired with equally meticulous beats and synths that his songs get under your skin. “Latch” is what introduced him to the world, courte... more info

L.A. Times - News — more info

The Daily Mail — Sam Smith certainly looked refreshed as he was seen making his way out of St Pancras train station in London on Thursday evening. more info

Perez Hilton — Sam Smith looks like a new person! As we reported last month, the singer lost 14 pounds in 14 days with the help of nutritionist Amelia Freer's book Eat. Nourish. Glow. [ Related: Is Sam Smith Starting An Acting Career? ] Well it looks like the Stay ... more info

Perez Hilton — Sam Smith is starting an acting career with Tom Cruise's help! …er, wait. No, that's not right! Because no matter what you've heard, and no matter how much Sam would've been into it, that just isn't happening. Sam was asked about the very specific ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — RiRi confirms she'll be heading into studio with British star... more info

Perez Hilton — George Maple is not a guy - fyi, and this Australian is one of the most exciting new artists we've heard this year!!! Her sound can best be described as "soul pop" - a little less church than Sam Smith and a little more groove. Talk Talk will leave y... more info