The Independent — Sam Smith won the Grammy for Best New Artist as his amazing breakthrough year continued to reap success on both sides of the Atlantic. more info

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Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - R&B singer-producer Pharrell Williams took two Grammy awards Sunday along with fellow early winners Rihanna and Eminem and Jay Z and Beyonce, ahead of the televised show that will serve up top winners and high-octane performan... more info

Mercury News, California — Beyonce, Sam Smith, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Pharrell Williams are nominated for major awards at the show. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Will Sam Smith own the night? Can Beyonce’s surprise album beat out record buyers' favorite Ed Sheeran for album of the year? And how did voters vote in other key rap, jazz and R&B races? more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In a sea of pop music's leading ladies at Sunday's Grammy Awards, all eyes are on British newcomer Sam Smith with six nominations amid speculation that he could emulate Adele's 2012 sweep at the ceremony. more info

Mercury News, California — Beyoncé, Sam Smith and Pharell lead the awards with six nominations each, but who will the come out on top at the Grammys? more info

MTV.co.uk News — Star furious at nation's treatment of LGBT community... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Sam Smith, the young English soul singer, won the Grammy for new artist at the 57th Grammy Awards on Sunday, capping a whirlwind year in which he went from tastemaker’s favorite to platinum-selling star. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Sam Smith had a breakout year in 2014, and he isn’t showing signs of slowing down. The British soul upstart won the record-of-the-year Grammy for his “Stay With Me,” besting the smash hit “Shake It Off” from Taylor Swift. more info