Arts & Entertainment
Sam Smith spotted kissing ’13 Reasons Why’ star Brandon Flynn
their relationship status is unknown
Sam Smith and “13 Reasons Why” star Brandon Flynn were spotted locking lips on the streets of New York City, TMZ reports.
Smith, 25, and Flynn, 23, were photographed kissing and holding hands while taking a walk in Greenwich Village. This is the first time the pair has been seen together. It’s unknown what their relationship status is.
The British singer is in New York City in preparation for his “Saturday Night Live” performance on Oct. 7.
Flynn recently came out as part of the LGBT community in an emotional Instagram post addressing Australia’s same-sex marriage vote.
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