Smith’s fifth studio album, ‘Hazel Eyes,’ is out Aug. 21

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Sam Smith is getting candid about their relationship with the public.

In an interview published in The Guardian on Friday, Aug. 14, the singer-songwriter opened up about their decision to stop taking selfies with fans a few years back — and how…

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