Stereogum — Sam Smith’s 2015 hasn’t been going that well so far. Besides reports that he broke up with his boyfriend, Jonathan Zeizel, he also had to award Tom Petty a writing credit on his hit song “Stay With Me” for perceived similarities to “I Won�... more info

Perez Hilton — Sam Smith has been lauded for his emotive voice and songwriting skills the world over ever since he unleashed his tearjerking hit Stay With Me. But did he rip off Tom Petty?? [ Video: EXCLUSIVE! Nicole Scherzinger Covers Sam Smith's I'm Not The Only ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — In a surprise backstage maneuver involving British crooner Sam Smith's Grammy-nominated breakout hit, "Stay with Me," both Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne's names have been added to the song's writing credits. Despite never having officially collaborated, S... more info

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Perez Hilton — Everyone has their own opinions, but this is just downright hateful! Sam Smith may be popular and talented, but that didn't stop Howard Stern from making some super rude comments about him on his radio show last week! Granted, we shouldn't be too sur... more info

Time — Smith's hit was influenced by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' "I Won't Back Down" more info

Stereogum — Tom Petty has been awarded a songwriting credit on Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me,” which bears a close resemblance to Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down.” According to The Sun, the deal was settled out of court back in October, but is just coming t... more info

Perez Hilton — Awww, don't be sad, it gets better! Sam Smith has been in a relationship with Jonathan Zeizel for the past couple of months, but after a concert in Toronto on Tuesday the singer supposedly confirmed that the two are no longer an item. During the show... more info

The Independent — Sam Smith, Doctor Who, The Imitation Game and Orange is the New Black are among the nominees for this year’s GLAAD Awards, celebrating fair and accurate LGBT portrayal in the media. more info

MTV.co.uk News — Reports claim the In The Lonely Hour hitmaker is back on the market after parting ways with hunky Jonathan Zeizel... more info