One Direction began in 2010 on ‘The X Factor’ with five teenage boys While the boys started out in the band as teenagers, they grew into their sound in One Direction. Their first album, Up All Night, ...

One Direction fans were (and continue to be) rabid. The band’s – Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Louis Tomlinson – albums were picked apart with the finest of combs. There isn’t ...

Harry Styles beat a drum, Zayn Malik struck the triangle, Liam Payne clapped the coconuts, Louis Tomlinson offered vocals and Niall Horan was on banana duties By Billboard Staff One Direction AMAs - H ...

What happened: Harry, Liam, Louis, Niall, and Zayn Malik all auditioned for The X Factor as solo artists but were rejected. Why this is important: The initial rejection could have been the end of the ...

The boy band's "Midnight Memories" has a hook that resembles the rock band's classic "Pour Some Sugar on Me." By Phil Gallo, Billboard, Kevin Rutherford, Billboard This story first appeared on ...

“Torn” is one of One Direction’s most memorable performances from their time on X Factor. The performance cemented the band’s standing in the competition. One Direction wowed the judges with their ...

Simon Cowell pulled One Direction together in 2010 after Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Liam Payne had each auditioned as solo artists on The X Factor UK. Better together, ...

’90s babies might be quick to name a few of their own favorite boy bands, but it’s One Direction that captivated audiences in the last decade or so. Even since their split, they’ve remained relevant ...

In July 2010, Simon Cowell waved his wand, and five teenage boys from England and Ireland became some of the biggest pop stars on the planet. From their first performance on The X Factor to their last ...

The singer-songwriter launched a solo career of his own in 2016, beginning with his pleasant debut single, "This Town." But even before his Billboard Top 30 Hot 100 hit debuted, he was already ...

On July 22, 54 Below transformed into a full-on Directioner time machine. Produced by Maddie Russell and Haley Keizur with musical direction by Aidan S. Wells, This Is Us: A Journey Through the 15 ...