Sam Smith

Sam Smith has said it's a 'shame' no women are nominated for the Brits best artist award in 2022, after gendered categories were scrapped.

[Florence Welch.](https://metro.co.uk/tag/florence-welch/) There’s so much incredible female talent in the UK — they should be on that list.’ Twelve of 71 artists eligible for the award were female. I wasn’t being inauthentic – you just keep some things to yourself until you’re ready. I look forward to a time where awards shows can be reflective of the society we live in. From seeing that [best artist] list, there is still a long way to go. ‘Things are moving forward, but it’s obvious it’s not there yet. [Harry Styles confirmed to perform at Brit Awards 2023 and we’ve all lost our minds](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/17/harry-styles-confirmed-to-perform-at-the-brit-awards-in-february-18111288/?ico=more_text_links) [Harry Styles](https://metro.co.uk/tag/harry-styles/), [Stormzy](https://metro.co.uk/tag/stormzy/), [George Ezra](https://metro.co.uk/tag/george-ezra/), Central Cee, and Fred Again made the shortlist. [Anne Marie](https://metro.co.uk/tag/anne-marie/). [faced a backlash ](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/12/brit-awards-slammed-as-artist-of-the-year-category-features-no-women-18091399/)when they failed to nominate any women for the best artist award for 2023. [Sam Smith](https://metro.co.uk/tag/sam-smith/) thinks it is ‘a shame’ there are [no women nominated](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/13/brit-awards-defends-lack-of-female-nominations-in-artist-of-the-year-category-18098904/) for best artist at this year’s [Brit Awards](https://metro.co.uk/tag/brit-awards/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1). [ call for the abolishment](https://metro.co.uk/2021/03/12/sam-smith-criticises-brit-awards-for-keeping-gendered-categories-14234799/) of gendered categories after the Unholy hitmaker was left out of them in 2021.

While Sam Smith welcomed the axing of the gendered awards - which came some years after they came out as non-binary - the Gloria hitmaker has branded the ...

"Fame is probably the biggest issue I have had in my life. Speaking to Cerys Matthew's on Radio 2's First and Last, Sam said: "I was at my lowest in my life writing my third album. There’s so much incredible female talent in the UK — they should be on that list." "Writing sad songs used to be easy, while leaning into joy was tough," Sam said. Quizzed on who they reckon should have been nominated, Sam replied: "Cat Burns. "[The Brits] just have to celebrate everyone because this is not just about artists getting awards. I felt like I had to live up to this character of Sam Smith. "Things are moving forward, but it’s obvious it’s not there yet. From seeing that [best artist] list, there is still a long way to go.” Awards are for kids watching on TV, thinking, ‘I can make music like this.’ When I was young, if I’d seen more queer people at these awards it would have lit my heart. [they came out as non-binary](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/sam-smith-breaks-silence-powerful-20059741) - the Gloria hitmaker has branded the lack of female talent celebrated in the category "frustrating". [No women are nominated](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/brit-awards-2023-nominations-full-28939186) for Artist of the Year at next month's ceremony, which has [sparked fury among music fans](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/self-esteem-slams-brit-awards-28941056).

Sam Smith is more popular than Adele, but after pushing to make the music awards gender neutral, can't escape controversy. The star opens up about female ...

For years no taxi was safe from the lush, pained falsetto of Smith’s breakthrough ballad Stay with Me or the James Bond song Writing’s on the Wall, which won an Oscar. I’m a drama queen.” Smith, who has just turned 30, seems newly confident in a way that never used to be the case. The singer, who uses they/them pronouns, dismisses it with a flourish.

Sam Smith, who is non-binary, has shared their disappointment that no women have been nominated for Artist of the Year at the BRITs, after Adele won last ...

Accepting her award, she said: "This is amazing, I really wasn't expecting this one at all. [The BRITs] just have to celebrate everyone because this is not just about artists getting awards." She then added: "I understand why the name of this award has changed but I really love being a woman." Gendered categories were removed from the BRITs last year, with chairman Tom March saying at the time: "It is important that the BRITs continue to evolve and aim to be as inclusive as possible." The BRITs organisers have said that the reason there are no women represented in the category, is because there are "fewer high profile women artists in cycle with major releases". Sam Smith has said it's "a shame" that no women have been nominated for Artist of the Year at this year's

The awards scrapped male and female categories and introduced gender-neutral gongs in their place.

During her acceptance speech, she said: “I understand why the name of this award has changed but I really love being a woman and being a female artist. Smith added that they found the lack of female recognition this year to be “incredibly frustrating”, saying: “It feels like it should be easy to do. I do. However, after this year’s nominations were announced earlier this month, there has been criticism for the lack of female representation in the gender-neutral artist category. Sam Smith has said the 2023 Brit Awards not nominating any female musicians in its artist of the year category shows there is “still a long way to go”. Oscar-winning singer Smith, who identifies as non-binary and uses the pronouns they/them, previously called for the move, saying they looked forward to a time when awards shows were “reflective of the society we live in”.

After a move to non-gendered categories at the music awards, no women have been nominated for Best Artist at this year's Brits.

One could assume Sharon Stone followed her basic instincts when appearing on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend.

Stone played Plaza's mother, who donned a form-fitting dress and fishnet stockings. [hosted "SNL" in 1992](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeZWcW2lvGI), the year the thriller " [Basic Instinct](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/03/20/sharon-stone-michael-douglas-basic-instinct-30th-anniversary/7114930001/)" hit theatres. She added: "I like the way their kisses taste like a cough, how they can't find their glasses..." "When I meet a man with cataract glasses and pants up to his chest, I go head over heels," Plaza told investigator Jack Raughley. Stone, 64, laid down for part of the performance and then sat up and dramatically stared out into the distance. [Aubrey Plaza](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/08/13/aubrey-plaza-emily-the-criminal-spin-me-round/10304863002/).

Sam Smith is strutting the promotional pavement in support of their brand new album 'Gloria.' With the LP just one week away from its January 27 release,

[North America](https://thatgrapejuice.net/2023/01/sam-smith-reveals-north-american-arena-dates-for-gloria-the-tour/), the [UK, Europe](https://thatgrapejuice.net/2022/10/sam-smith-announces-gloria-the-tour/), and Australia. [‘Unholy’](https://thatgrapejuice.net/2022/09/sam-smith-kim-petras-score-1-single-with-unholy-premiere-music-video/) with Kim Petras and a moving rendition of the ‘Gloria’ title track. As is custom for SNL guests, Smith delivered two showings – the first being a high-octane performance of #1 hit

Sam Smith was the musical guest on the first new episode of Saturday Night Live in 2023. Smith brought along one surprise guest and one expected one.

The guest host for the night was Aubrey Plaza, fresh off her run in The White Lotus. Sharon Stone popped up in their performance for the recently-released single “Gloria,” laying down for most of the time while Smith sang amidst a crew of sparkly hooded figures. Sam Smith was the musical guest on the first new episode of Saturday Night Live in 2023.

Sam and Kim came to the show to perform "Unholy," and they turned in a truly unforgettable performance, too.

Kim wasn't the only trick Sam had under their sleeve (or, specifically, dress). 1 song on the Billboard charts! At one point last year, it was the No.

Sam Smith helped usher "Saturday Night Live" into 2023 with a pair of dramatic performances from their upcoming album, "Gloria."

Donning an extravagant fluffy pink dress, Smith belted out the opening lines of the song before sneaking in [Kim Petras](https://www.billboard.com/artist/kim-petras/), who is featured on the track, to assist with her verse. Petras wasn’t the only unexpected guest during Smith’s SNL appearance. For their third appearance as musical guest on the iconic NBC sketch comedy show, the U.K. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100](https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/sam-smith-kim-petras-unholy-number-one-hot-100-1235160237/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CUnholy%E2%80%9D%20debuted%20at%20No.,becomes%20the%201%2C143rd%20No.) in October 2022. singer-songwriter unleashed unforgettable live performances of chart-topper “Unholy” and the title track from their soon-to-be-released fourth album, Gloria, which is scheduled to arrive on Jan. [Sam Smith](https://www.billboard.com/artist/sam-smith/) helped usher [Saturday Night Live](https://www.billboard.com/t/saturday-night-live/) into 2023 with a pair of dramatic performances from their upcoming album.

Sam Smith made a stunning return to 'SNL' last night (January 21) to perform two tracks from their imminent new album, 'Gloria'

[in the running for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance](https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/kendrick-lamar-beyonce-grammy-awards-nominees/) at the ceremony. [“Unholy,”](https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/sam-smith-kim-petras-unholy-certified-platinum/) which saw them appear on stage wearing a giant pink feathered coat. Me and Jessie were basically drunk, drinking whisky in Jamaica, two in the morning, running around absolutely wasted, like two girlfriends having a laugh.” “Gloria” was written during lockdown and later completed with the help of folk and blues musician Jimmy Napes. [Jessie Reyez ](https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/jessie-reyez-yessie-uk-tour-2023/)featuring [“Gimme”](https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/sam-smith-koffee-jessie-reyez-gimme-video/) from their new album, which will be released on Friday (January 27). [“Gloria,”](https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/sam-smith-album-title-track-gloria/) which was shared last week.

Sam and Kim came to the show to perform "Unholy," and they turned in a truly unforgettable performance, too.

Kim wasn't the only trick Sam had under their sleeve (or, specifically, dress). 1 song on the Billboard charts! At one point last year, it was the No.

Sam Smith performed two musical sets in a pink tulle outfit and gold sequined suit while onstage at 'Saturday Night Live' in New York City.

[PHOTOS: Discover Sam Smith’s top shoe moments over the years in the gallery.](https://footwearnews.com/gallery/sam-smiths-top-shoe-moments/) Smith’s look was finished with a metallic top hat accented by devil horns, as well as black leather boots. For the bold moment, Smith wore a sweeping pink tulle gown with allover ruffles across its rounded sleeves and flowing skirt — which was even used to cover Petras in a surprise reveal — over blue trousers.

The Unholy hitmaker, 30, was one of the first musicians to call for the ceremony to be 'reflective' resulting in organisers making the event gender-neutral.

[Artist Of The Year award](/tvshowbiz/article-11628059/Brit-nominations-2023-list-awards.html) [ while female stars were snubbed. It's even more of a disgrace that George Ezra is.' Women: Asked which women should have been shortlisted, they said: 'Cat Burns (left) . There's so much incredible female talent in the UK — they should be on that list.' [Sam Smith](/tvshowbiz/sam-smith/index.html) thinks it is 'a shame' there are no women nominated for [ Best Artist at the BRIT Awards. From seeing that [best artist] list, there is still a long way to go'.