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Latest news on One Direction, including Liam Payne's death, band's legacy, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and reunion updates.
One Direction, one of the best-selling boy bands of all time with over 70 million records sold worldwide, was formed in London in 2010 through The X Factor UK. The group consisted of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik (who left in 2015), Liam Payne (who died in 2024), Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson before going on indefinite hiatus in 2016.
Following Liam Payne's tragic death on 16 October 2024, the remaining band members, including Malik, released a joint statement paying tribute to their former bandmate. The news led to a significant surge in One Direction's music on charts worldwide, with all five of the group's albums returning to the top 40 of the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200.
The band's impact on popular culture extends far beyond their music. They were among the first groups to be propelled to global recognition through social media, with their dedicated fanbase, known as "Directioners," being considered one of the largest and most influential fandoms on the internet. Their success sparked a resurgence in the interest in boy bands and formed part of a new "British Invasion" in the United States.
During their active years, One Direction achieved unprecedented success, becoming the first band whose debut album topped the US charts and the first group to have their first four albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200. Their Where We Are Tour in 2014 became the highest-grossing concert tour by a vocal group in history, grossing $290.2 million. Their musical style evolved from teen pop to a more mature sound incorporating elements of rock and folk music.
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