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Zayn Malik has announced that he's leaving One Direction, a declaration that Directioners have been fearing for weeks, following in the rumors of his infidelity and general dissatisfaction. We're not suggesting that the group is officially done, but the history of boy bands suggests that when one member decides to leave the fold, that's a good indication the honeymoon, and often the group itself, is over. Here are five cases of major members leaving a boy group and what happened afterward. Featuring One Direction, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys and more. -
Zayn Malik Quits One Direction: Twitter Reactions Range from Support to Suicide Watch for Directioners
The world of One Direction was rocked today (March 25), when just a week after leaving the band's On The Road Again Tour, Zayn Malik officially quit the boy band. The former fivesome is known almost as much for their rabid fanbase as their sweet, sweet brand of pop music. So, it's safe to safe 1D fans are freaking out on Twitter. -
Zayn Malik Quits One Direction: 'Night Changes' Band to Continue as Four-Piece for Tour, New Album 2015
After plenty of speculation from fans, the inevitable has come true: Zayn Malik has officially left One Direction. The band announced the news today (March 25) in a lengthy Facebook posts with statements from 1D, Simon Cowell and Malik himself. -
One Direction Tour Rider Leaks: Four Rooms, Local Beer & Fried Chicken for On The Road Again
Ever wondered what the boys of One Direction need backstage at the massive arenas and stadiums before they play to thousands of fans every night? Well, no need to wonder anymore. What appears to be the official rider for the On The Road Again Tour has leaked online, and the boys of 1D require just a few things: beer, fried chicken, table tennis and only four dressing rooms. -
Liam Payne vs. Justin Bieber: Tweet About Arrest Record Sparks Feud Between Directioners, Beliebers
Fans of both Justin Bieber and One Direction are both rabid about their favorite artist being the superior maker of pop music, but for the most part, Beliebers and Directioners live in perfect harmony. That is, until the singers themselves fire off some shots. Yesterday (March 23), 1D member Liam Payne jabbed a little fun at Bieber, and fans of the "All That Matters" singer are not taking the jab lightly. -
Zayn Malik Quits One Direction Tour: Bandmates React After Perrie Edwards Cheating Scandal
The One Direction fandom was rocked yesterday (March 19) when Zayn Malik quit the On The Road Again Tour due to "stress" after rumors were sparked that he's been cheating on his fiancée Perrie Edwards of Little Mix. But, how is the 1D crooner doing? And are his 1D bandmates worried about him? -
Zayn Malik Leaves One Direction Tour After Perrie Edwards Cheating Rumors & Photos Surface
One Direction will be down a member for its remaining three tour dates. Zayn Malik has departed the current leg of the On The Road Again Tour for its final three days in Asia to fly back home to the U.K. and be with family after rumors surfaced over the last few days that he has been cheating on his fiancée, Perrie Edwards of Little Mix. -
Fitty Offers Zayn Malik Record Deal if He Leaves 1D to Pursue Rap Career
Zayn Malik of One Direction has a lot going for him at this point. His singing group is one of the top pop acts around, releasing its latest effort, 'Four,' in November. On the flip side, if the group decided to call it quits, Malik has a record deal offer from 50 Cent to sign with his G-Unit Records imprint. That is certainly a big vote of confidence. -
Niall Horan of One Direction Curates Irish Music St. Patrick's Day Playlist for All Your Partying Needs [LISTEN]
St. Patick's Day is clearly a day for celebrating Irish heritage, whether that mean you beam with native pride or just pretend that you've got the luck of the Irish while getting blackout drunk on Guinness. Either way, there's one very proud Irishman this holiday: One Direction's Niall Horan. The only Irish member of the U.K. boy band fired off his pride today (March 17) on Twitter and also curated a little playlist to help accompany you while you drink a pint. -
One Direction May Undergo Drug Test Before Philippines Concerts: Directioners Blast Government on Twitter
One Direction's On The Road Again Tour stops in the Philippines may be in jeopardy. Last year, video surfaced of 1D members Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson smoking "Mary Jane" before a concert, and that clip has been enough to anger anti-drug groups in the country and now they're asking the "Night Changes" group to submit to drug tests before entering the country. -
Muse, Jason Derulo, Carrie Underwood & More Reach Platinum Status in February from the RIAA
Jason Derulo, Ella Henderson and Carrie Underwood have all gone platinum! Today (March 10), the RIAA announced the singles and albums that went gold or platinum in February, and some of music's biggest stars have joined the million-plus club. -
Lindsey Stirling Wins '15 YouTube Music Awards
This has been quite a year for violinist Lindsey Stirling. The dancing musician appeared in the Grammy Legacy concert and was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Now, Stirling has been announced as one of the 50 musicians who are winners at the 2015 YouTube Music Awards. Other artists include heavy-hitters such as Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga. -
5 Celebrity Couples Releasing Albums in Same Year: Ariana Grande vs. Big Sean, Jay Z vs. Beyonce and More
This week marks a high point for the "power couple" status of Big Sean and Ariana Grande: The former's new album Dark Sky Paradise topped the Billboard 200, selling nearly 140,000 copies in the process. That gives him his first no. 1 album, which matches him with his girlfriend, who topped albums charts with My Everything last year. Grande may have outsold her beau but that doesn't necessarily mean she "wears the pants" in the relationship (it's tough to imagine her ever wearing pants, based on her typical stage apparel). Music Times looked back over the last few years and found couples who had both released new albums within a year of each other, researched who sold more and which album was ultimately better, in deciding who ran the house that year. -
Zayn Malik May Be First One Direction Member to Launch Solo Album, According to Producer Naughty Boy
The world's just waiting for the members of One Direction to branch out a bit and release a few solo albums but this might not have been what they were expecting: Producer Shahid "Naughty Boy" Khan suggests that Zayn Malik might be the first to try an album alone and that it might be hip-hop. -
YouTube Music Awards 2015: Ed Sheeran, Ariana Grande & Taylor Swift Among 50 Honorees
As if they didn't already get enough viral music attention, the 50 biggest stars on YouTube will now be getting another special honor later this month. Today (March 2), the YouTube announced its second annual YouTube Music Awards, celebrating the site's biggest acts, including Ariana Grande, Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, Rihanna, One Direction, Taylor Swift and more.
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