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

Perez Hilton — This is just f***ing delicious! Nicole Scherzinger has been in the music industry for a minute now, and you know she's always going to nail her performances! The former Pussycat Dolls member gave us an EXCLUSIVE acoustic rendition of Sam Smith's I'm ... more info

MTV.co.uk News — They join the likes of Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith and will take to the stage at the event on February 25... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Metallica, Sam Smith and Ed Sheeran are among the acts who will top the first Rock in Rio USA festival.  more info

MTV.co.uk News — Whilst Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars reign at the top of the singles chart for a fourth week… more info

Perez Hilton — Is Sam Smith trying to outdo Beyonce?! Well not quite. [ Related: Sam Smith Reenacts Famous Scene From Titanic! ] But the English crooner did show his appreciation for Queen Bee when his boyfriend — Jonathan Zeizel — secretly recorded him singin... more info