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The BBC Proms has confirmed that singer Sam Smith will be among the performers at this year’s event despite a string of controversial on-stage performances. The 31-year-old – who is non-binary and uses “they/them” pronouns – was at the centre of an Ofcom storm last year due to a raunchy performance at the BRIT Awards and has been accused of using “Satanic” symbolism during stage routines. Smith will perform at a concert for the Proms on August 2 alongside an orchestra in what will be the singer’s only UK performance of the year. While the risque gigs of previous months have hit headlines, BBC …