Rob Thomas could not be more pleased with the use of Matchbox Twenty‘s hit song “Push” in Barbie. In an interview with USA Today, the singer confirmed he loved the scene where Ryan Gosling‘s Ken performs the song on an acoustic guitar, saying he “thought it was hilarious.” “When I …
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Who better than non-binary icon Sam Smith to sing a song called “Man I Am“? On Friday, as Barbie hit theaters, Smith released the single from the film’s soundtrack, where they sing from the perspective of Ken. The lyrics are silly and dedicated to “the boys with your greased-up and …
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Sam Smith is bringing their Kenergy to the Barbie soundtrack! On Monday, the musician revealed that they’ll be releasing “Man I Am” as part of Barbie the Album, making them the final surprise artist on the LP’s tracklist. (Billie Eilish was the first.) “I cannot begin to express how incredibly …
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Sam Smith and Madonna are putting the S&M in BDSM. On Friday, they released their sexy, club-ready collaboration, “Vulgar,” as both stars celebrate each other’s sensuality on the lyrics. “All black in stripper heels, move like Madonna/Rich like I’m in the Louvre, got nothin’ left to prove,” sings Smith. “Let’s …
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WELCOME TO OURweekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more.This week, BTS are back with a celebratory new song, Sam Smith teams up with Madonna, and highlights from the excellent new albums from Janelle Monáe, Jenny Lewis, and Jason …
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Christina Aguilera‘s “Beautiful” has received an orchestral update from Sam Smith, who opted to cover the classic “acceptance anthem” for Amazon Music’ 2023 pride package. The singer’s take on the timeless record, written by Linda Perry and released by Aguilera in 2002, begins with their voice and a singular guitar …
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Sam Smith ran into vocal troubles during their latest concert in Manchester, England on Wednesday night. Four songs into their setlist, the singer stepped away from the stage and, shortly after, fans were notified that the show would not be continuing. “I noticed something wrong with my voice,” Smith explained …
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Following her Grammys win and The Brits medley, Lizzo stopped by the BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge to perform her own “Special” and, per the tradition of covering an on-the-charts song for the show, deliver her take on Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ “Unholy.” In true Lizzo fashion, she put …
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Fresh off a history-making win at the Grammys for “Unholy,” Sam Smith has unveiled the lyric video for their new song, “Lose You.” And just as the singer …
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LGBTQ history was made at the 2023 Grammy Awards. On Sunday, Kim Petras and Sam Smith accepted the award for Best Pop Duo/Group Collaboration for their song “Unholy,” making Petras the first-ever transgender woman to win a Grammy in the category. The artists walked onstage together, but Smith stood behind …
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