L.A. Times - Entertainment — The British are -- no, wait, they've already come. more info

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NME — It is the first time two British solo artists have topped the Billboard Chart since 1993 more info

NME — The singer has broken chart records with his debut album 'In The Lonely Hour' more info

The Daily Mail — Nothing bonds music-loving friends quite like partying in the mud at Glastonbury. more info

The Telegraph — Sam Smith, who has made a record-breaking debut on the US Billboard chart, was helped along the way by a singing teacher and a mum who lost her City job more info

The Telegraph — Debut album by 22-year-old singer-songwriter Sam Smith breaks record for a UK male artist, selling 166,000 copies in its opening week more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Lana Del Rey scored her first No. 1 album on the weekly U.S. Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, while British newcomer Sam Smith landed at No. 2 with his debut record. more info

NME — He has scored the the best-selling week of any UK male singer since records began more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Last week Mary J. Blige turned up unannounced at New York’s Apollo Theater to perform a duet with Sam Smith, the young British soul singer. The appearance, similar to one Blige made in January with the dance duo Disclosure, made major news online â... more info