Sam Smith shares statement as BRIT Awards plan to keep gender-based categories

Singer-songwriters Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks and Celeste lead the competition for the Brit Awards, with a trio of nominations apiece for the U.K. music prizes.

Chris Willman Music WriterFresh off her flurry of Grammy attention, Dua Lipa is one of the leading contenders for this year’s Brit Awards in nominations announced Wednesday. Lipa has three nods, as does Celeste, who’s currently up for a best original song Oscar in America, as well.A total of six performers are tied with three nominations apiece.

Dua Lipa and Griff will perform at this year’s BRIT Awards, organisers have revealed.This year’s awards ceremony will take place on May 11 at The O2 Arena and will be hosted by Jack Whitehall for the fourth year running.Speaking about the news, Dua Lipa said: “I am so excited to be returning to perform for you all at The BRITs this year.

Alex Trebek's 31-year-old son, Matthew, is revealing the one clothing item he kept to remember his late father. While speaking to ET's Denny Directo via Zoom on Wednesday, Matthew opened up about some of the special items worn by his dad, who died in November after a battle with cancer.«I kept a tie that my mom had given my dad. As far as clothing goes, that was probably the most important item,» Matthew said.

The Only Way Is Essex star Pete Wicks looked completely unrecognisable without his signature beard in a hilarious clip shared by his best pal Sam Thompson. As Sam watched Pete, who was recently spotted exchanging flirty messages with Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause, on an episode of TOWIE, the 27 year old used a ‘no beard’ filter while he recorded the star – much to the amusement of his Instagram followers.

Sam Smith has shared a new live album recorded at Abbey Road Studios – check it out below.The new record takes its tracks from Smith’s livestreamed performance from the legendary studios, which aired last November.“I’ve seen all your comments and messages about this, so I’m so excited to announce my live album Love Goes: Live At Abbey Road Studios, will be released on March 19th!!” Smith wrote to fans when announcing the album, which came out yesterday (March 19).“It was an incredible experience

Sam Smith has some new music to share, and it’s a haunting take on an ’80s classic.

Sharing his piece. Angelina Jolie’s son Maddox testified against Brad Pitt as part of his parents’ ongoing custody battle, Us Weekly reports. The 19-year-old college student’s testimony was reportedly less than “flattering.”

Sam Thompson has praised his big sister Louise for opening up about her devastating miscarriage. Made in Chelsea star Sam, 28, shared a throwback photo of himself and 30 year old Louise as kids to share how “strong” Louise is.The sweet photo shows little Louise smiling widely while her blonde brother grins and has his arm around her and holds a toy turtle with his other hand.

Sam Smith will never be a kid again.

Sam Smith delivered an emotional performance of their latest single ‘Kids Again’ on US TV last night (March 16).The track features on the London singer-songwriter’s third album ‘Love Goes’, which was released last October.Appearing on the most recent episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden, Smith performed a stirring rendition of ‘Kids Again’ with their band.

Sam Claflin and Laura Haddock have proved there is no bad blood between the two following their split in August 2019.In a sweet move, Hunger Games star Sam paid a heartfelt tribute to his ex-wife as the "mother of his two children" in honour of Mother's Day on Sunday.READ: Why did White Lines star Laura Haddock and Sam Claflin split?WATCH: The biggest celebrity splits in 2019"And a Happy Mummy's Day to the Mother of my two radicals," he wrote across an image of Laura with their five-year-old son

Sam Heughan has posed with his stunt double for new movie SAS: Red Notice.As the new movie was released on Friday, Sam shared the behind the scenes snaps with his fans. The film, which sees the Outlander actor star alongside Ruby Rose and Hannah John-Kamen, is an action thriller set to leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

The Brit Awards is sticking to old ways, and Sam Smith has something to say about it.