Sam Smith

kenergy July 21, 2023

Did Sam Smith See Ken on Grindr?Meet Bicurious Ken on “Man I Am.”

By Justin Curto

my single is dropping June 9, 2023

Sam Smith Calls in Madonna for Reinforcement on ‘Vulgar’“If you f— with Sam tonight, you’re f—ing with me.”

By Rebecca Alter

doing something unholy Feb. 22, 2023

And Just Like That … to Re-Reunite Carrie and AidanAnd it looks like Sam Smith will also make an appearance.

By Rebecca Alter

covers Feb. 17, 2023

Maybe What ‘Unholy’ Really Needs Is a Flute SoloLizzo thinks so, anyway.

By Justin Curto

awards season Feb. 11, 2023

Harry’s House Heads Home for the BRIT AwardsHarry Styles has won all four of his nominations.

By Alejandra Gularte

grammys 2023 Feb. 5, 2023

Kim Petras Thanks SOPHIE After Historic Grammy Win“SOPHIE, my friend who passed away two years ago, who told me this would happen and always believed in me.”

By Jason P. Frank

album review Jan. 27, 2023

Sam Smith Toes the Line on GloriaThe singer’s new album is sharp, occasionally cringe-y, and full of heartfelt schmaltz.

By Craig Jenkins

last night on late night Jan. 22, 2023

Watch Sharon Stone Do Whatever This Is on SNLShe helped Sam Smith sing “Gloria,” by … TBD.

By Bethy Squires

overnights Jan. 22, 2023

Saturday Night Live Recap: Aubrey Plaza Is the MomentThe first SNL in over a month catches us up on all the pop-culture and political chaos that’s happened since — and gives its star a chance to shine.

By Joe Berkowitz

snl Jan. 5, 2023

Aubrey Plaza and Michael B. Jordan to Help SNL Welcome 2023On January 21 and January 28, joined by musical guests Sam Smith and Lil Baby.

By Hershal Pandya

best of 2022 Dec. 28, 2022

How Music Subverted Gender in 2022Some of the most provoking albums of the year reflected their artists’ lack of faith in traditional gender dynamics.

By Jason P. Frank

chart updates Oct. 24, 2022

‘Unholy’ Makes Kim Petras the First Openly Trans Artist With a No. 1 HitAnd Sam Smith the first publicly nonbinary artist at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

By Jason P. Frank

chart updates Oct. 3, 2022

Steve Lacy’s ‘Bad Habit’ Breaks Harry Styles’s Habit of Staying at No. 1Plus, Sam Smith and Kim Petras are at No. 3 while GloRilla and Cardi B enter at No. 9.

By Justin Curto

switched on pop Sept. 21, 2021

Why Does Olivia Rodrigo Keep Giving Up Songwriting Credits?Copyright lawsuits are making musical interpretation an increasingly costly endeavor.

By Charlie Harding and Nate Sloan

apologies Dec. 11, 2020

Shawn Mendes Apologizes for Misgendering Sam Smith in Jingle Ball Introduction“We’re all learning together,” Smith wrote on their Instagram Story.

By Justin Curto

the videodome Apr. 16, 2020

Sam Smith and Demi Lovato Are Ready for the Queer Olympics in ‘I’m Ready’ VideoIt’s great promo for the Olympics … in 2021.

By Chris Murphy

the videodome Feb. 14, 2020

Sam Smith Is a Bald Mannequin Who Wants Someone ‘To Die For’ in New Music VideoIt’s hard being the only mannequin in the shop without a wig.

By Chris Murphy

wig Feb. 13, 2020

Sam Smith Announces New Album To Die For By Opening a Wig ShopThe single “To Die For” from the album To Die For will be available to buy for on Valentine’s Day, which is this Friday, which is tomorrow.

By Rebecca Alter

what were the 2010s? Dec. 31, 2019

Who Was the Best New Artist of the 2010s? Vulture InvestigatesWe crunched the numbers and they don’t lie.

By Justin Curto

queer stuff Sept. 13, 2019

Sam Smith’s Pronouns Are They and Them and You Had Better Use ThemThe nonbinary singer announced their pronouns on Instagram.

By Madison Malone Kircher

right click Dec. 21, 2018

Sam Smith’s Watership Down Song ‘Fire on Fire’ Will Absolutely (Ship)wreck YouYou wouldn’t think a ballad would be the perfect soundtrack for rabbits repeatedly escaping death, but man, he nails it.

By Halle Kiefer

reaction gifs Dec. 7, 2017

Sam Smith Called Himself a ‘Dick Monster’ in Front of Patti LaBelleShe was, um, very surprised.

By Hunter Harris

songs of the week Nov. 8, 2017

6 Best New Songs of the Week: Sam Smith, Willow Smith, Shamir, Run the JewelsResist the urge to hate Sam Smith’s Radiohead rip-off.

By Vulture Editors

last night on late night Nov. 2, 2017

No. 1 Harmonizer Sam Smith Got to Duet With Fifth Harmony on Carpool KaraokeApparently, Fifth Harmony plays a huge role in Smith’s wedding plans.

By Dee Lockett

Oct. 31, 2017

Sam Smith, Kelly Clarkson, and the Power of Vocal-Driven PopIt’s intriguing to watch two of the era’s finest pop vocalists standing on the power of raw talent and emotion.

By Craig Jenkins

songs of the week Oct. 11, 2017

Best New Songs of the Week: Kelela, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Julien Baker, Sam SmithLin-Manuel Miranda bucks benefit-song tradition to make a spirited anthem for Puerto Rico.

By Vulture Editors

woke bae? Oct. 6, 2017

Going to Iraq Apparently Made Sam Smith Woke“I’m now starting to open my eyes, at 25, to what is going on in the rest of the world, and that it’s not always pretty.”

By Dee Lockett

songs of the week Sept. 14, 2017

8 Best New Songs of the Week: Tove Lo, St. Vincent, Sam Smith, Jamie xxDua Lipa turns in an Amy Winehouse impression for the ages.

By Vulture Editors

Sept. 8, 2017

Sam Smith Deals With an Emotionally Hurtful Lover in Song ‘Too Good at Goodbyes’“Every time you hurt me, the less that I cry.”

By Tim McGovern

egots Mar. 1, 2016

Your Post-Oscar EGOT WatchMark Rylance is one of three men who are now halfway to an EGOT.

By Nate Jones

worst moments of one’s life Mar. 1, 2016

Sam Smith ‘Hated Every Minute’ of Oscars Song“Singing was horrible.”

By Halle Kiefer

covers Nov. 5, 2015

Sam Smith Beautifully Covered Amy Winehouse’s ‘Love Is a Losing Game’It had to happen eventually.

By Dee Lockett

right-click Nov. 2, 2015

Sam Smith Has Another Deeply Depressing Tearjerker for You, ‘Drowning Shadows’He says it’s the “saddest song” he’s ever written.

By Dee Lockett

videology Oct. 4, 2015

‘Writing’s on the Wall’ Music Vid: Time to BroodFeaturing footage from the film!

By Sean Fitz-Gerald

bond themes Sept. 30, 2015

Disclosure on What Makes a Good Bond ThemePutting a new spin on a classic sound.

By Lauretta Charlton

right-click Sept. 25, 2015

Sam Smith’s James Bond Theme Song, ‘Writing’s on the Wall,’ Has ArrivedIt’s a power ballad!

By Dee Lockett

the british invasion Sept. 18, 2015

Does Jess Glynne Have Real Pop-Star Potential?The 25-year-old Hampstead native is a standout in the U.K.’s overcrowded pop scene.

By Lauretta Charlton

covers Sept. 16, 2015

Sam Smith and Disclosure Cover ‘Hotline Bling’All the club vibes.

By Dee Lockett

the industry Sept. 8, 2015

Sam Smith Confirmed for James Bond Title Song“Oh, won’t you shake for me? / Martinis all I need.”

By Jesse David Fox

speculation nation Sept. 7, 2015

Sam Smith Hints at Spectre ParticipationNice ring, Sam!

By Sean Fitz-Gerald

videology July 27, 2015

Watch Sam Smith and Disclosure’s New VideoSam Smith looks mighty fine.

By Dee Lockett

get well get well soon we want you to get well July 16, 2015

Sam Smith and His Vocal Cords Are Ready, Healthy for Their American TourAccording to his Instagram, at least.

By Sean Fitz-Gerald

get well get well soon we want you to get well May 7, 2015

Sam Smith Has to Get Surgery on His Vocal CordsGet well soon!

By E. Alex Jung

secret weapons Mar. 10, 2015

Why Every Pop Star Could Use Some John LegendMany already have.

By Lindsey Weber

Feb. 24, 2015

Everything You Missed Today at London Fashion WeekNaomi Campbell’s fashionably late entrance, nudes on dresses, and even more Kanye.

By Hattie Crisell

grammys Feb. 9, 2015

Kanye Was Right: Beyoncé Was Robbed at the GrammysLeave it to the Grammys — the only awards show that can make an upset more boring than the widely predicted outcome.

By Lindsay Zoladz

ban minotaurs Feb. 9, 2015