Sam Smith

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Billie Eilish makes history as her Bond theme debuts at number one

She wrote No Time To Die with brother and co-writer Finneas O’Connell, Hans Zimmer and Johnny Marr.

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VIDEO: Kildare lads leave us reaching for the tissues with this Sam Smith cover

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Sam Smith looks forward to new album release

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Sam Smith announces second Dublin show

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Scene + heard: Tom Waits, Sam Smith, Michael Fassbender & David O’Doherty

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Twitter has given its opinion of the new Bond theme song and it's not great

Sam Smith 'refuses' to listen to Tom Petty's 'I Won't Back Down'

The 23-year-old singer was previously ordered to pay the songwriter royalties because of similarities between the track and his own song 'Stay With Me', but he insists it is just an unfortunate coincidence because he had never even heard the 1989 composition.

Sun, 20 Sep, 2015

Duran Duran hope Sam Smith made his James Bond song 'Writing's on the Wall' his own

The 'Rio' hitmakers famously penned the theme for 1985's 007 adventure 'A View to a Kill' and were pleased when they discovered Sam had been chosen to provide the title track for 'SPECTRE' starring Daniel Craig as the suave spy for a fourth time.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2015

VIDEO: Sam Smith wrote Spectre theme song in record time

Sam Smith is singing the theme song to Spectre, the new James Bond movie.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2015

Sam Smith hails 'amazing day' at GQ awards

Singer Sam Smith hailed an “amazing day” after he was named solo artist of the year at the 18th annual GQ Men of the Year Awards – hours after confirming he will sing the theme song for the latest James Bond movie.

Wed, 09 Sep, 2015

Sam Smith confirms he has recorded Spectre theme tune

Singer-songwriter Sam Smith has recorded the theme song for the hotly anticipated new Bond movie Spectre.

Tue, 08 Sep, 2015

Bites from Electric Picnic - Day 3

Just your typical Sunday then.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2015

Electric Picnic sees exultant return of Sam Smith

Sam Smith was a skittish unknown when he played Electric Picnic in 2013.

Sun, 06 Sep, 2015

Sam Smith is now a 'calendar girl'.

The 'Stay With Me' hitmaker has announced he is releasing an official calendar for 2016 and wanted to make it "extra special" for fans as he used to work in Clinton Cards, a UK retailer which stocks similar products.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2015

Sam Smith shares anti-Sam Smith Instagram account to highlight homophobic abuse

The ‘Stay with Me’ star post a screenshot of an account under the name of 'Gay Sam Smith'.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2015

Boomtown Rats, Villagers and Le Galaxie among 21 acts added to Electric Picnic bill

Electric Picnic organisers have today confirmed that a further 21 acts have been added to the line-up.

Fri, 24 Jul, 2015

British website shamelessly labels Hozier as a Brit

The Irishman, yes Irishman, skyrocketed to fame after his debut album hit number one on the Billboard charts in record time.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2015

Sam Smith using Stephen Hawking style speaking device

Sam Smith is using a female voice app like Stephen Hawking's speaking device to communicate.

Fri, 22 May, 2015

Blur whip up enthusiasm for Electric Picnic

Britpop legends Blur are the latest act confirmed as the headliners for the Electric Picnic music festival.

Wed, 06 May, 2015

New acts added to Electric Picnic 2015 line-up

Drumroll please …

Tue, 05 May, 2015

The Script to replace Sam Smith at Australian National Awards

Sam had to cancel his appearance at the TV awards ceremony and the remaining dates of his Australian tour because of a haemorrhage on his vocal cords.

Fri, 01 May, 2015

Sam Smith cancels remaining dates of Australian tour

"I am so sorry to all who have bought tickets, I truly am. This kills me."

Tue, 28 Apr, 2015

McCartney is top of musical millionaire list but Irish stars feature strongly

Irish stars U2, Enya and Niall Horan feature prominently in new lists of millionaire musicians.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2015

VIDEO: Best man pens brilliant musical version of speech for brother’s wedding

Emotional stuff!

Tue, 07 Apr, 2015