Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - British singer Sam Smith, historical thriller "The Imitation Game" and the hit TV series "Transparent," "Game of Thrones" and "Orange is the New Black" were among the nominees announced on Wednesday for 26th annual GLAAD Awards. ... more info

Stereogum — Jimmy Napes co-wrote Disclosure’s “Latch” and Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me,” and he’s worked with people like Jessie Ware and Mary J. Blige. He’s an important behind-the-scenes figure in the UK’s great recent soul-music wave, and he’... more info

The Independent — Take That have announced they will perform at this year’s Brit Awards. more info

Stereogum — Sam Smith and Future Islands were the featured performers on last night’s episode of Austin City Limits. Smith sang his hits “Stay With Me” and “Money on My Mind,” the Disclosure/Nile Rodgers collab “Together,” and two Whitney Houston c... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Chris Messina is that guy you can't help seeing. Last year, the 40-old actor worked on the Jennifer Aniston-led "Cake" and Al Pacino-fronted "Manglehorn," finished out his run on "The Newsroom" and found time to be a philanderer in a Sam Smith music ... more info

Stereogum — Long before Sam Smith became the kind of Grammy favorite that counts even my mother as a fan, he got his big break singing Disclosure’s magnificent pop/house hybrid “Latch.” Later, Smith recorded his own version of the song that’s more in lin... more info

Stereogum — The nominations for the 2015 BRIT Awards were just announced, and the field is led by home-bred crooner Sam Smith. He picked up nominations for Best Album Of The Year, Best Male Solo Artist, Breakthrough Act, and Best Single and Best Music Video for ... more info

The Telegraph — After years where female stars like Amy Winehouse and Adele led the charge at the Brit Awards, this year the success of Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith mean male musicians are making the most noise, says Neil McCormick more info

MTV.co.uk News — It’s all about the newcomers this year. Check out the full list here… more info

TMZ — Coming to you from his kitchen ... in a tank top ... former L.A. Lakers baller Kareem Rush singing Sam Smith's "Stay With Me" -- and dude can definitely hit the high note!As we previously reported, Rush is laser focused on growing his music career…... more info