Quiet Storm Queen Sade sent her fans into a royal frenzy with reports she is set to drop ‘Lion Heart’ – her first new song in six years – as part of the upcoming ‘Transa‘ compilation album.

Helmed by the AID/HIV relief charity organization Red Hot in support of trans and non-binary awareness, the 65-year-old icon is just one of many big-named music celebrities lending their voices to the 46-track worthy cause.

The latest to grab headlines for contributing is GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Sam Smith, who teamed with legendary trans musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland to breathe new life into the fan favorite ‘Ever New’ for the forthcoming LP.

First found on the Glenn-Copeland’s 1986 effort ‘Keyboard Fantasies,’ he and Smith made the song’s 2024 update a reality thanks to production from Mark Yoshizumi and Dust Reid.

“Welcome the spring, the summer rain / Softly turned to sing again / Welcome the bud, the summer blooming flower / Welcome thе child whose hand I hold / Welcome to you both young and old / Wе are ever new, we are ever new,” croons Sam on the touching track.

Ahead of the November 22 arrival of ‘Transa,’ hear the new ‘Ever New’ inside.

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Just days after Sam Smith and Alicia Keys unveiled their heartfelt take on Smith’s 2014 hit ‘I’m Not the Only One‘ as part of a 10th anniversary repackage of the British singer’s blockbuster debut album ‘In the Lonely Hour,’ the GRAMMY-winning crooners have lifted the lid on the music video for the updated version.

Directed by Ava Rikki, the clip includes footage from Sam’s 2024 Pride party in New York City in June where onlookers were first surprised with news Alicia would be lending her talents to a revamp of ‘One.’

A standout on the commemorative project that includes celebrity guests like Mary J. Blige, John Legend, A$AP Rocky, and other big-named guests, hop inside to see Smith and Keys in action.

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Sam Smith and Alicia Keys sent their respective fan bases into a frenzy when they surprised a New York bar with an unexpected live performance of Smith’s 2014’s megahit ‘I’m Not the Only One.’

Turns out the treat of a duet was a sample of what music lovers could expect as the GRAMMY-winning twosome prepared an updated recorded version of the chart-topping song which would be part of a 25-track musical package to toast the 10th anniversary of Sam’s debut album ‘In the Lonely Hour.’

“’I’m Not The Only One’ featuring the truly incomparable @aliciakeys…I am so honoured to have such an incredible talent and a beautiful soul join me on this track to celebrate a decade of ‘In The Lonely Hour,’” Sam wrote in a touching Instagram caption recently.

In addition to remixes of some of the original’s favorite cuts, the ‘Hour’ commemorative edition also features live recordings and the new track ‘Little Sailor.’

Hop inside to hear ‘Sailor,’ the Keys-assisted take on ‘One,’ and so much more from the expanded project courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Nearly 10 years and 7 million copies sold later, Sam Smith‘s 2014 smash hit ‘I’m Not the Only One’ got a surprise revamp on Thursday (June 13) courtesy of an unexpected performance with fellow GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys.

Smith, who had taken over the West Village of Manhattan’s famous Julius gay bar for a private party to celebrate Pride Month and commemorate the 10th anniversary of their debut album ‘In the Lonely Hour,’ welcomed accompaniment from the ‘Fallin‘ diva for a stirring take on the modern classic found aboard the award-winning project.

Before you can get your hands on the August 2-due commemorative edition of ‘Hour’ which will be expanded to 25 tracks and include remixes, live recordings, and the new track ‘Little Sailor,’ hop inside to see Smith and Keys wow with ‘One.’

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Sam Smith is venturing into the podcast world.

More details below…

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Sam Smith has taken the music world by storm and now they are looking to make a mark in fashion too.

For, moments ago, the ‘Unholy’ chart-topper walked the runway at the Vivienne Westwood Womenswear presentation at Paris Fashion Week 2024.

Rocking a tartan ensemble and platform boots, the 31-year-old turned heads in a major way.

Watch Smith in action below…

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With the release of their new duet, ‘In the City,’ it’s made abundantly clear Charli XCX & Sam Smith are ready for you to get your a** on the dancefloor.

“I’m flowing through you like water / Yeah, my body’s swaying side to side / I’m focused in on the moment / All the lights are diamonds in the sky,” XCX sings on the sizzling new track.

Produced by ILYA, George Daniel, AG Cook, and Omer Fedi, the thumping tune comes as Charli and Sam’s first official collaboration.

“The song is about finding the people you truly love and connect with through wild nights out and partying in magical places,” Charli said in a statement. “It’s about feeling accepted, the magnificence of being welcomed into queer spaces and those once in a lifetime people you get to meet when you’re there.”

Hop inside to hear it in full.

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Sam Smith and Calvin Harris have released a new version to their hit song, ‘Desire.’

This time around the pop titans released an acoustic version of the track.

The news of a new version comes after they released the video for the track in August. The visuals featured a race track as well as cars on it.

It is not the first time that Harris and Smith have collaborated. They previously teamed up for the song ‘Promises’ as well as the song ‘I’m Not Here To Make Friends’ from Smith’s ‘Gloria’ album.

Check out the pair’s latest offering just below…

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Sam Smith is the latest star to shine on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert. 

Fresh from wowing audiences on the ‘Gloria Tour,’ the British belter delivered an intimate set that still saw their talent tower tall.

Backed by an 11-person choir, Smith and collective performed a soulful, stirring set comprised of their break-out hit ‘Stay With Me,’ chart-topper ‘Unholy,’ ‘How Do You Sleep,’ and ‘Lay Me Down’ featuring LaDonna Harley-Peters.

Watch Smith and their collective in action below…
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Calvin Harris and Sam Smith have teamed up for a colossal Dance anthem in the form of ‘Desire.’

The titan-sized track arrived earlier this month and has now been paired with a music video.

Aptly set on a race course, the visual arrives as the song speeds up the charts thanks to colossal streams and major radio airplay.

‘Desire’ serves as the duo’s third collaboration following chart-topper ‘Promises’ and ‘I’m Not Here To Make Friends’ which Harris produced on Smith’s latest album ‘Gloria.’

The video for ‘Desire’ also lands on the heel of the Platinum success of Harris’ ‘Miracle (ft. Ellie Goulding)’ – which reigned for 8 weeks at #1 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

Watch after the jump…
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Sam Smith and Calvin Harris have joined forces once more for another epic dance track.

The pair has teamed up for the song called ‘Desire,’ which embodies musical elements of trance music.

‘Desire’ is not the first time that Smith and Harris have teamed up together. They previously joined forces in 2018 for the song ‘Promises,’ a song that soared to the top of the UK charts that year.

Over the last year, both Harris and Smith have scored hit records. Harris’ collaboration with Ellie Goulding called ‘Miracle’ reached #1 earlier this year in the UK and Smith’s viral ‘Unholy’ went #1 in the United States.

Check out Smith and Harris joining forces below…

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While Greta Gerwig’s long-awaited ‘Barbie‘ movie could easily be ranked as the year’s most highly anticipated film, its star-studded soundtrack could claim the title of one of music’s most eagerly awaited offerings.

Boasting a who’s who of names lining its tracklist, the project was kicked off by the Hot 100 top 40 hit ‘Dance the Night‘ (Dua Lipa) and later rocked charts with its Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice-led single, ‘Barbie World.’  The commercial performance of the latter was a history-making affair for its lead performer.

As if those names aren’t enough to get tongues wagging by themselves, ‘Barbie: the Album’ features GRAMMY-winning superstars Lizzo, Sam Smith, Karol G, Billie Eilish, and many more.

Before moviegoers rush to theaters to catch Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Michael Cera, Kate McKinnon, John Cena, and others in the ‘Barbie’ flick, they can stream its official companion inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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