Sam Smith criticises Brit Awards for keeping gendered categories: ‘Music for me has always been about unification’

The Masked Singer.The grand final of this year's series of the kooky ITV talent show concluded on Saturday night (February 12) - and it's safe to say it went out with a bang.The dramatic final saw Robobunny face off against Panda and Mushroom as they battled for first place.However, it was Robobunny who finished in third place - meaning it was time for Mark to reveal himself as the Westlife legend.Fans of the show had been scrambling for weeks to figure out the identity of the three finalists - after countless clue packages and songs on the stage.Regular judges Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora and Mo Gilligan returned to the panel - but they were joined by a special guest judge Joss Stone, who was last year's winner.Show host and comedian Joel Dommett was also taking care of presenting duties, and past show stars such as Queen Bee returned to the show to mark the occasion.In the final, Robobunny stunned the crowd as he performed Snow Patrol's hit ballad Run - and he later dueted with Queen Bee star Nicola Roberts - who won the first series of the show.Judge Rita Ora fawned over Irish star Mark as she revealed she was a 'big fan' of his - after guessing it was him.Mo on the other hand thought it was Donny Osmand.Many fans on Twitter weren't surprised it was Mark, though.One said: "Told mum that if Robobunny wasn’t Mark from Westlife I’d throw my gin over her head.. my gin and her head are safe"A second said: "Well bl**dy obviously.

Liverpool coaches in training while one piece of outrageous skill left Sadio Mane for dead.The 18-year-old has only just returned to fitness after nearly five months out with a serious injury to his ankle.The winger has already scored when he netted against Cardiff in the FA Cup on his comeback match while also looking in fine fettle against Leicester.And footage has emerged of Elliott putting on a real show in training with a sublime piece of skill.In a video that has gone viral on social media, the youngster made a pass to Mohamed Salah - sounds pretty basic right?Well not in this case, because despite losing his balance after receiving the ball from Naby Keita, Elliott protected the ball from Ibrahima Konate before scooping it to Mohamed Salah - while on the floor, in one motion.

Prince Charles is said to be losing his patience with his brother Prince Andrew and could potentially decide to banish him from Windsor Castle. Recent allegations from the Duke of York’s former massage therapist that he was a “constant sex pest” appear to have added further strains to his relationship with his brother.

Police looking for a man in connection with a shooting dramatically stormed an Oldham house before violently arresting the wrong person - at gunpoint.Sharaz Hussain, 36, and his brother Shazad, 39, are now demanding an apology from West Yorkshire Police after their home was raided by cops on the evening of Wednesday, February 9 and they were both arrested - for having the same surname as the wanted man. It was Kashif Hussain, 43, that police were after in relation to a firearms incident in Bradford last month, the Manchester Evening News reports. An appeal for help to find him has been circulated by the force.

Jennifer Lopez received an early Valentine’s Day gift from Ben Affleck. The singer revealed in her first newsletter from OntheJLo that the actor directed a heartfelt remix music video set to her latest single, “On My Way,” from her recently released film, . “I am going to share something very special and personal with you that normally that I would only share with my inner circle,” Lopez wrote.

The Masked Singer UK with fans finally learning the star behind the voice was Charlotte Church.The ITV talent show returned to screens on Saturday (February 12) for the final showdown with just Mushroom, Panda and Robobunny remaining.As Mushroom gave their performances – including a duet with Aston Merrygold in his Robin get-up, judges Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora, Davina McCall and Mo Gilligan were thoroughly impressed with the rendition of the hit.Weeks of speculation had fans and bookies believing opera sensation Charlotte was the voice behind the mask.Last week fans saw Traffic Cone eliminated as Aled Jones appeared under the elaborate guise, and Rockhopper unveiled as Destiny's Child star Michelle Williams.This series has seen some huge names in the showbiz industry get the chop from the show as they battled it out to reach the final.The first to face the axe was M People star Heather Small, who appeared as Chandelier.Gloria Hunniford was next to be eliminated from the show after Jonathan Ross correctly guessed her identity as Snow Leopard.Chart-topper Will Young then got the chop after he was revealed as the stunning voice inside Lionfish, and he said after his exit that competing on the show was a “brilliant challenge".Bagpipes was then unveiled as the former professional sportsman Pat Cash the following week after judges Davina and Jonathan debated if it was him hiding inside the Scots inspired costume.Making it all the way to the halfway milestone, Poodle was next to be shown the door when he was revealed to be Tom Chaplin from the rock band Keane.Then the quarter-final saw Firework unmasked as Rita Ora’s friend and actress Jaime Winstone, the double-elimination also saw Doughnuts - who turned out to be famous

The Real Housewives of Cheshire star Debbie Davies is leaving the ITVBe reality show.

She's known for switching up her look throughout The Masked Singer and Davina McCall dazzled with the detail for the grand final.

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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 creating the show with my band and team, and it was so special being able to celebrate the album release with so many of you around the world,” they added.Listen to ‘Love Goes: Live At Abbey Road Studios’ below:Sam Smith released their latest album

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

Griff has been named as the winner of The BRITs Rising Star Award.

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. The song began with an acoustic guitar accompaniment before more musicians and backing vocalists gradually joined in.Backed by blinking pink lights, Smith stood beside a teacup and a bunch of flowers that sat atop a wooden stand.

Sam Smith spoke out after the BRITs decided to not bin male and female awards.

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

Sam Smith has shared a statement after sources claimed the BRIT Awards are planning to keep gender-based categories.Smith came out as non-binary in early 2019, and changed their pronouns to they/them in September that year.Back in 2019, it was reported that the BRITs were planning to scrap their gender categories in a bid to include non-binary artists.

AFTER a year of no gigs, few albums and very little in the way of pop sparkle, I’m ecstatic to say the Brits are back. And against the odds, they will be the same as ever — with big names performing to a live studio audience — and male and female award categories kept in place.

BRITS bosses have shelved plans to go gender-neutral and scrap Best Male and Best Female categories.

Rina Sawayama, Griff and Pa Salieu have been announced as nominees for the 2021 BRITs Rising Star Award.