Sam Smith Says Heartbreak Is What Will Inspire Me To My New Album

Sam Smith has said he's going to use "sad" dating failures as inspiration for his second studio album. The singer is currently penning tracks for the new collection, and admits he'll have no shortage of stories of heartbreak to draw on for the new LP. Speaking to the Daily Star he explained: "Honest songs make the best songs in my opinion. Whether they're sad or happy, they've just got to be truthful and relatable.

"I can always find reasons to be sad in life. So I'll have plenty to inspire the next album. I've been dating and stuff, which is great so I'll definitely be talking about that on my new material."

Sam's also admitted he struggles to meet potential soulmates, even wishing fans would flirt with him so the process would be "easier".

I Won't Sell Pedro In January Transfer Window Says Barcelona Manager Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique is ready to ignore Pedro's reported transfer request and block any move made for him in the January transfer window. Pedro hit the headlines this morning as several publications reported that he had privately handed Enrique a transfer request. Several Premier League clubs had shown an interest in the 27-year-old and it appears he was ready to force a January move.