Harry Styles dines with Kendall Jenner, Cher Lloyd gets married. James Arthur feuds with Lucy Spraggan and is diagnosed with acute exhaustion.
One Direction Talk ‘Midnight Memories,’ Fans, & the Future: The Billboard Cover Story Q&A
“Midnight Memories,” One Direction’s third album (out November 25) is perhaps the most representative work of the band’s five members to date, with the group contributing lyrics to 12 of the 14 songs on the standard edition (and an additional three on the 18-track deluxe.) It boasts more guitar work from member Niall Horan, and an abundance of references to ’80s rock, from the Joan Jett-esque title track to the Police-worthy “Diana” and a more overt rewriting of Rick Springfield’s “Jesse’s Girl” on bonus cut “Does He Know.”
There’s also a dual focus on a more mature, folk-pop sound, as evidenced by second single “Story Of My Life,” and additional tracks like the Mumford-leaning “Through The Dark,” and “Happily,” which could go neck and neck with Avicii’s “Wake Me Up!” for the year’s most insanely catchy song to combine banjo and synths.
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One Direction interview: ‘We’ve not made a weird album’
Earlier this week we made our way to Alexandra Palace. Usually we head to the beautiful venue for a massive headline gig, but this time saw us turn up to a book signing. Yes, you read that right – a book signing.
One Direction were in town to sign copies of their new book Where We Are, with their status as a pop phenomenon meaning that they had to ditch the local WH Smith for a hall that could host their humongous legion of fans.
Digital Spy were lucky enough to nab a few minutes with the guys backstage to talk about their new album Midnight Memories, as well as finding out that One Direction duct tape actually exists.
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The book of love: One Direction are met by hordes of fans as they sign copies of latest autobiography Where We Are
They have already made a fair few bob from their music, endless merchandise and big screen documentary.
But it seems One Direction just can’t get enough of creating things for their fervent fans to get their hands on and have released their third autobiography – Where We Are.
And to celebrate its release Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson got together to sign copies of the books at Alexandra Palace on Monday in London.
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‘That fellow is ripped’: One Direction reveal Liam Payne has the best abs ever as they spills the beans in new tell-all interview
One Direction are currently the biggest band in the world and it looks like their domination will stop at nothing – including magazine covers.
And this time they’ve revealed more than ever, with Niall Horan admitting that band-mate Liam Payne, 22, has the best abs in the group.
Niall, 20, said: ‘Payne-o! That fellow is ripped. He works hard at it though, so I’ll give him that.’
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Need a trim? Harry Styles ties his hair up as he catches a flight with One Direction and Lily Allen
His luscious locks are the envy of many a man across the land, but it looks like Harry Styles might be in need of a trim.
The One Direction star tied some of his brown mane back into a ponytail as he arrived at Heathrow airport to catch a flight to the US with his bandmates
But like a young David Beckham circa 2003, Harry, 19, certainly made the look work.
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Mass hysteria is still the Story Of Their Lives! Harry Styles leads the way as One Direction touch down in America to a sea of screaming fans
They’re greeted by a sea of screaming fans seemingly wherever they go.
And it was no different for the One Direction boys when they touched down at a Los Angeles airport on Tuesday night to experience mass hysteria yet again.
Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson were surrounded by fans, security and photographers at LAX as they tried to make their way to waiting cars ready to whisk them out of the melee.
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Paps’ not the right direction: Singer Niall Horan blasts paparazzi on Twitter for ‘dragging him to the floor’ at LAX airport
You would think being in one of the most popular boy bands in the world right now, security would be well rehearsed at keeping hysterical fans and photographers at bay.
It seems things got a little out of hand as the One Direction boys touched down at Los Angeles airport on Tuesday night, with one member of the band taking to Twitter to rant about their run in.
Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson were all completely bombarded by frantic fans and photographers.
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Move over Kimye – it’s time for ‘Kenry’! One Direction lothario Harry Styles enjoys cosy dinner date with reality TV princess Kendall Jenner
He is the most wanted boyband bachelor in the world; she is the crown princess of reality TV, so Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles is nothing less than a match made in celebrity heaven.
The pair were spotted enjoying a low-key dinner date at restaurant Craig’s in West Hollywood on Wednesday night before driving off together.
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Watch One Direction joke around down under in unmissable new video for The Mail on Sunday’s Event magazine
Laughing, relaxed and waving at the cameras, a new world exclusive video filmed by the Mail on Sunday’s Event magazine shows the One Direction boys as you’ve never seen them before.
In the brand new footage of the world’s biggest pop band, it offers fans an unmissable glimpse behind the scenes as the five megastars lark in front of the cameras.
The video comes as this Sunday, exclusively in The Mail on Sunday’s Event magazine, One Direction give the most incredible access yet to their extraordinary lives.
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‘Most embarrassing moment of my life!’: One Direction’s Niall Horan asks Jonathan Ross if he can go to the toilet mid interview
One Direction’s Niall Horan found himself in a tricky situation when he became desperate to go to the bathroom while being interviewed on The Jonathan Ross Show.
The 20-year-old, who was appearing alongside his bandmates on last Saturday’s show, put his hand up to ask Ross if he could take a quick break and relieve himself during the filming of the ITV1 programme.
After being told by the host that he would have to wait a couple of minutes until the end of their slot, fellow guest Oprah Winfrey later told him that she would have let him go.
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One Direction stars fulfill ‘boyhood dreams’ by playing football with David Beckham’s old team… as Niall Horan’s goal is caught on camera
One Direction’s Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne got the chance to have a kick-about on the very pitch on which David Beckham played for five years, fulfilling their ‘boyhood dreams’.
Niall shared a number of snaps of the trio decked out in LA Galaxy’s white strip on Thursday after playing alongside the team, as well as a video of him scoring an impressive goal.
The 20-year-old couldn’t hide his excitement as he took to Twitter to say: ‘Massive thanks to LA galaxy for having us today and allowing us to play In the stadium! #boyhooddreams’.
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Just married! Singer Cher Lloyd ties the knot with her hairdresser boyfriend Craig Monk and posts intimate snap on Instagram
Cher Lloyd has surprised her fans by marrying her boyfriend of two years, hairdresser Craig Monk and uploading a picture onto Instagram with a simple love heart caption alongside it.
Her spokesman confirmed the happy news to MailOnline saying: ‘Cher and Craig are married but all other details are private.’
The singer, 20, looked absolutely stunning in a white strapless lace gown and a simple necklace. She wore a veil and carried a large bouquet of roses.
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She’s Mixing it up: Perrie Edwards debuts natural honey tones on stage in Dublin after ditching the super bleached blonde look
She has tried everything from lilac to peroxide and pink, but it seems Perrie Edwards are going natural ahead of her upcoming wedding
Perrie debuted her new honey locks as she performed with Little Mix at the Childline concert in Dublin, Ireland.
The 20-year-old singer is planning her wedding to One Direction’s Zayn Malik and could to be trying out a new shade for her nuptials.
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JLS reveal solo plans after their farewell tour
This week sees JLS release their Goodbye: Greatest Hits album, a retrospective of their five years together in the spotlight ahead of their farewell tour.
But what are JB, Aston, Ortise and Marvin planning next? We asked the guys to give us some much-needed closure.
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Oritsé Williams: ‘Everyone said JLS wouldn’t work’
JLS star Oritsé Williams has revealed he was warned that the boyband “wouldn’t work” and he was “wasting [his] time” trying to find fame.
The singer told Digital Spy and others that he is proud to have “proved everyone wrong” since forming the band in 2006.
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Haven’t they done well! Union J gathers gifts from PM David Cameron as they help Daybreak’s Toybox appeal
Union J were given an extra special mission by Daybreak on Wednesday when they were asked to run across London to collect as many toys as possible for the Toybox campaign as part of the Text Santa Appeal.
And the boys revealed some impressive results, gathering two boxes full of toys from notable figures in showbiz and politics across the capital.
Even David Cameron came out of 10 Downing Street to personally hand over the two gift-wrapped presents to the boysband.
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Boycott after Lucy Spraggan ‘queer’ row: Fans of James Arthur request an album refund after bitter text exchange is revealed
It seems X Factor winner James Arthur is currently totting up more enemies than albums sales.
The Impossible singer became embroiled in yet another war of words with fellow former X Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan after James used the word ‘queer’ in a rap and offended lots of other celebrities.
And now fans of the singer have boycotted his album by requesting a refund after Lucy published a bitter text exchange between the pair.
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X Factor star James Arthur forced to cancel engagements after being diagnosed with acute exhaustion
James Arthur has cancelled all his engagements after being diagnosed with acute exhaustion.
The star, who won The X Factor last year, has had to cancel all his plans for the next week after being told to rest for several days to try and recover before he begins his nationwide tour.
The diagnosis is the latest blow for James, who quit Twitter this week following backlash from the public and his former pal Lucy Spraggan after he used the homophobic word ‘queer’ in a rap battle.
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He’s FINALLY ditched the dreadlocks! X Factor’s Luke Friend reveals shorter haircut after undergoing makeover
His hair has received a lot of attention ever since his first audition for The X Factor, but Luke Friend has now revealed a dramatic new look after finally ditching the dreadlocks.
The 17-year-old is sporting a much shorter style after undergoing a makeover for a photoshoot with heat magazine, which was revealed on Tuesday.
The singer, who found himself in the sing-off on Sunday evening, told the magazine: ‘The shoot’s awesome – a lot different to what I’ve done before.’
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He’s always experimented with his hair! Luke Friend’s childhood snaps reveal singer’s penchant for crazy ‘dos
He may have finally ditched his dodgy dreadlocks for last weekend’s episode of the X Factor.
But it seems Luke Friend has always been a fan of fun hair styles as a selection of his childhood snaps reveal.
The collection of pictures show a plethora of styles from the 17-year-old singing sensation – including a skinhead, bowl cut and even a massive afro, although on that occasion it was a wig.
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Scream if you want to go faster! Nicole Scherzinger and Gary Barlow treat their X Factor acts to a night of fun at Winter Wonderland
The remaining X Factor contestants might have thought that they had been pushed to their limit during the competition so far.
But Nicole Scherzinger and Gary Barlow decided to get their remaining acts to face their vertical fears as they strapped them into some of the scariest rides at Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland.
Hannah Barrett and Rough Copy will battle it out against their fellow contestants this weekend, but were given a fun-filled night out with their mentors to take their mind off things.
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Words of wisdom! Leona Lewis gives Sam Bailey a pep talk as X Factor contestants meet the former finalists
When you’re a novice it’s always reassuring to get advice from those who have already been there.
And the X Factor finalists did just that on Friday when they were introduced to previous runners up, which included Leona Lewis and Olly Murs.
This weekend the X Factor acts will be celebrating a decade of the ITV show on a special anniversary episode and will perform songs by former contestants.
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Mr. Nasty is back! Simon Cowell confirms his X Factor return… and wants to bring Cheryl Cole and Rita Ora with him
The ink is yet to dry on a new contract that will see The X Factor remain on British TV screens for the next three years, and Simon Cowell has already admitted he’ll be returning to the show at some point in the near future.
The 54-year-old mogul’s Syco Entertainment confirmed the new deal with ITV earlier this week – despite an alarming drop in viewing figures. .
With the current judging line-up set for a major overhaul when the current series ends in December, he admits he could well reprise his judging role, two-years after leaving to focus on its American variant.
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X Factor UK: Louis Walsh says he’ll be back if Simon Cowell returns
X Factor judge Louis Walsh has said he’ll stay on the show if Simon Cowell returns.
Louis had declared earlier this year that he would be quitting the show at the end of the series.
But with rumours that Simon may be returning to the panel next summer, Louis has had a sudden change of heart.
“I said I was leaving because last year it wasn’t a happy camp. If Simon came back it could be really fun again,” he said this week. “The X Factor’s the best show in the world because it produces stars.
“See how many are on the new X Factor album 10 years of hits, from One Direction to Olly Murs to Rebecca Ferugson,” none of whom actually won the show, we’ll point out.
Louis added: “That’s 22 million singles sales. The Voice has never done that. It couldn’t even muster 1,000 single sales between the finalists.”
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The X Factor is 10: Digital Spy’s 10 favourite moments
It’s not just Doctor Who’s birthday this weekend – The X Factor is celebrating its tenth anniversary on Saturday and Sunday. Now, here at Digital Spy, we’re never one to miss a party, so we strapped on some hats, got stuck into some jelly and ice cream and then sat down for a nice little nostalgia-fest about our favourite X Factor moments from the past decade. Join us as we reminisce about times gone by…
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