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One Direction is an Anglo-Irish boy band whose members are Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson. They signed with Simon Cowell’s record label Syco Records after being formed and finishing third in the seventh series of British television singing competition The X Factor in 2010.

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24 Aug, 2015

Break for solo work

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One Direction plan an extended break as the members work separately on different projects. One Direction will promote their latest album until February and released the official music video of their single, Drag Me Down before their extended break.

They are taking a hiatus so they can work on individual projects for a while but they are not splitting up

14 Jul, 2015

Expecting baby

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Tomlinson announces that he is expecting a baby early next year to Jungwirth. According to friends, Tomlinson has vowed to be at Jungwirth’s side and to be a “hands-on dad” when the baby arrives early next year. Source:

Louis is happy and very excited about becoming a dad and he thinks Briana will be an amazing mother. It was a surprise at first, but he and Briana are very, very close friends and this has brought them even closer.

26 Apr, 2015

Advices One Direction fans

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Hawkins advises One Direction fans who are distraught due to Malik leaving the band during his talk at Sydney Opera House.

My advice to any heartbroken young girl is to pay close attention to the study of theoretical physics. Because one day there may well be proof of multiple universes…It would not be beyond the realms of possibility that somewhere outside of our own universe lies another different universe and in that universe, Zayn is still in One Direction.

Stephen Hawking on One Direction, Ideas at the House

17 Apr, 2015

Thanks bandmates

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Malik thanks his One Direction bandmates at Asian Awards in London.

I’d like to thank my mum and dad, and I’d also like to take this moment to thank four of the best guys I’ve ever met, everything I’ve done with them will stay with me for the rest of my life.

25 Mar, 2015

Leaves band

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One Direction announce that Malik has left the band:

After five incredible years Zayn Malik has decided to leave One Direction. Niall, Harry, Liam and Louis will continue as a four-piece and look forward to the forthcoming concerts of their world tour and recording their fifth album, due to be released later this year. We’re really sad to see Zayn go, but we totally respect his decision and send him all our love for the future. The past five years have been beyond amazing, we’ve gone through so much together, so we will always be friends. The four of us will now continue. We’re looking forward to recording the new album and seeing all the fans on the next stage of the world tour.

Malik:

My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined. But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band. I’d like to apologise to the fans if I’ve let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart. I am leaving because I want to be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have some private time out of the spotlight. I know I have four friends for life in Louis, Liam, Harry and Niall. I know they will continue to be the best band in the world.

Cowell:

I would like to say thank you to Zayn for everything he has done for One Direction. Since I first met Zayn in 2010, I have grown very, very fond – and immensely proud – of him. I have seen him grow in confidence and I am truly sorry to see him leave. As for One Direction, fans can rest assured that Niall, Liam, Harry and Louis are hugely excited about the future of the band.

21 Mar, 2015

Pays marijuana bond

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The Philippines Bureau of Immigration says that a bond has been imposed because of drug concerns, allowing the band to play two concerts this weekend. The band paid $4,500 each for singers Zayne Malik and Louis Tomlinson, which will be forfeited should the two get caught using or promoting illegal drugs.

The condition is intended to protect the public interest should the band members commit any violation during their stay in the Philippines.

20 Mar, 2015

Quits world tour

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The band says Malik quit the tour due to stress. He is to return home to Britain as the rest of the band go on to play shows from the Philippines to South Africa, through Europe and the United States.

Zayn has been signed off with stress and is flying back to the UK to recuperate. The band wish him well and will continue with their performances in the Philippines and Indonesia.

15 Feb, 2015

Gay comment

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Tomlinson is videotaped in a hotel in Australia in a fan video. There is some confusion between fans as to whether he is saying:

I’m gay, it’s pretty unfortunate.

or

It’s pretty unfortunate.

22 Dec, 2014

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town performance

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Fallon, One Direction and The Roots perform Santa Claus Is Coming To Town on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. They use wood blocks, keyboard, kazoo, bongos, tambourine and other instruments.

Jimmy Fallon, One Direction & The Roots: "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" (Classroom Instruments)

Wins AMA Artist of the Year

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One Direction wins Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards. One Direction also collects awards for Favorite Band, Duo or Group – Pop/Rock and Favorite Album – Pop/Rock for Midnight Memories. Liam Payne:

This has been a real perfect day … America feels like a second home to us.

15 Oct, 2014

Seventeen cover

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one-direction-seventeen-2014One Direction appear on the cover of the November 2014 issue of Seventeen magazine. They discuss their upcoming album Four, as well as their surge in popularity.

‘You look at the names of who’s played at Wembley and you almost feel like you’re not worthy of it. We just feel like we’re just little scumbags’, he added.  

16 Jun, 2014

ABBA tribute

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As an impromptu tribute to Swedish fans, the group performs a rendition of ABBA’s Mamma Mia. Harry starts the song confidently, then begins to mumble before Liam takes over. The group does not know most of the words, however the crowd supports them by singing along.

One Direction singing ABBA Mamma Mia